In this transparent episode, Rob & Rob share their ambitious growth strategies for their £100m property business.  As well as sharing their plans, they discuss why “trying something new” is often the last thing a business owner should do...  Links mentioned:  Subscribe to Property Pulse   Email us: [email protected]  Work with us: Property Hub jobs   Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!  Give us your feedback on Instagram - Rob Bence & Rob Dix  Give us your feedback on LinkedIn - Rob Bence & Rob Dix  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Rob take to the ring to settle seven of the most controversial property debates once and for all. Will there be a clear winner? Let’s find out... Plus, we also bring you the latest news on that small topic of the election!   (0:34) News story of the week  (4:20) The debate begins…  (5:12) Lets kick-off with flats vs houses  (7:25) Interest only vs capital repayments  (9:45) New build vs old properties  (12:31) Capital growth vs yield  (15:26) Hands-on vs hands-off    (18:18) Limited company vs personal name    (19:50) Property vs stocks  (24:09) Hub Extra   Links mentioned:  Buy To Let – only a third of landlords feel positive about it  Jabra Evolve2 65 Wireless PC Headset  Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!  Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Tuesday! We’re back with two more listener questions!  (0:43) Paul currently has three buy-to-let properties and intends to grow his portfolio to ten in the future. Each property is currently held in a separate SPV, and he's trying to decide if he should continue putting his new properties in their own SPVs or combine them all into one. Aware of the pros and cons of each method, Paul seeks advice from Rob & Rob on what to do. What will they suggest?  (5:09) Lee’s been searching for the best deal for his mortgage renewal and wonders if he should stick with the advice of one mortgage broker or talk to a few to get a better range of options.  Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!  Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse  Send us your question by calling us on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply) or click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Location is everything in property investing, and this week Rob & Rob reveal the UK’s top 5 areas for property growth. Forget the usual city hotspots - these under-the-radar locations are stealing the show. Tune in as the guys share their theories on what's driving these areas' success and learn how you can leverage this information to shape your own investment strategy. Can you guess which ones made the list? Hit play to find out!  (0:49) News story of the week  (3:40) The best performing areas for property growth…  (7:25) Kicking off with city hotspots   (8:25) The top 5 performing areas revealed  (15:30) Other notable areas  (17:15) What’s driving these locations success  (19:43) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Labour vows to alleviate rental crisis and crack down on landlords  Hometrack UK Cities House Price Index  Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!  Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse  Find out more about Property Hub Invest See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s time for your weekly dose of Ask Rob & Rob!  (0:42) Gary’s recently inherited a flat in Notting Hill that he plans to sell and use the proceeds to invest in a cheaper property with better growth potential. But the current value is about 20% less than its original purchase price, leaving him unsure whether to hold off for better market conditions or sell now for the best possible price.  (3:28) Ryan’s wondering if he should add his arrangement fees to his mortgage or pay them off in full, so he turns to Rob & Rob for their advice.  Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!  Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse  Send us your question by calling us on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply) or click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready for one of our juiciest market updates yet, as we bring you the latest happenings in the property world, including a build-to-rent mini special packed with fascinating rental stats. But that’s not all - we dive into the hottest topic right now: the election!  What’s the latest updates? The manifestos are out, but what do they mean for property investors? Did The Robs see anything that worries or excites them? Join us as they break down all the news and share their beliefs on politics. Will they lose your vote? Let’s find out...  (0:55) The latest data on house prices  (2:20) Some interesting news on rents  (5:40) What’s happening with build to rents  (7:57) Let’s talk politics  (14:40) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  House prices:  Nationwide house price index  Zoopla house price index  Halifax house price index  Rents:  Renters in race for homes as listing time slashed  Hometrack report  Record immigration behind a third of rent rises  Build to rent:  LGIM boss calls for fewer ‘unscrupulous’ buy-to-let landlords in Britain  Election:  General election 2024: How do the party manifestos address the housing crisis?  What does the election mean for the housing market?  Reform contract  Hub Extra:   Political Quiz  Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!  Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The most frequent questions we receive are about leaseholds, and given they make up around 40% of the property market it’s crucial for every investor to understand them. Tune in as Rob & Rob deep dive into the topic, discussing the pros and cons of leasehold vs freehold, shedding light on ground rents and service charges, and bringing you up to speed with the latest changes from the Leasehold Reform Bill.   (0:58) News story of the week  (3:27) Let’s talk about leaseholds…  (4:25) What actually is a leasehold?  (6:06) The pros and cons of leasehold vs freehold  (7:01) How about ground rent?  (9:50) Details on the Leasehold Reform Bill  (12:40) What about service charges?  (21:37) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Nationwide house price index  Halifax house price index  Zoopla house price index  The leasehold advisory service  The Missing Cryptoqueen  Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!  Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Tuesday, and that means it's time for Ask Rob & Rob! Join us as we tackle two new listener questions…  (0:44) Tom wonders what property investors should be looking for in each party's manifesto for the upcoming July election. He's curious if any appear to favour landlords and investors and which might introduce stricter policies. He turns to Rob & Rob for their insights to help him decide who to vote for based on his investment strategy.  (2:44) Jalon received a payment request from the Information Commissioner's Office and wants to know if the fee is something he’s required to pay as a small property investor.  Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!  Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse  Send us your question by calling us on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply) or click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the topic that sparks the most passionate debates: politics! With the unexpectedly early election just around the corner, what does this mean for the property market, and will a potential new government bring significant changes? Join us as Rob & Rob tread on dangerous territory, sharing their thoughts and opinions on the possible impact of a Labour government!  (0:40) News story of the week  (2:49) Let’s get into it…  (3:20) What’s happened as a result of the election being called early?  (6:40) What will happen in the run-up?  (8:40) What will happen if Labour win?  (16:30) What do we make of it all?  (22:18) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  UK house prices in surprise rise in May  Airbnb Bonanza - huge rise in short let property numbers  Arc Browser  Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!  Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s time for your latest episode of Ask Rob & Rob!  (0:45) Charlie’s gearing up to diversify his portfolio by purchasing his first off-plan property. While he’s mindful of the potential pitfalls, he’s hit a roadblock when researching the developers. Seeking guidance, he turns to Rob & Rob for their expert advice and insights.  (7:14) James wants to know why higher-rate taxpayers undergo a 145% stress test compared to the 125% for basic-rate taxpayers. He’s also curious about the typical rate applied for limited companies and asks the guys for more information to gain a better understanding.  Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!  Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse  Send us your question by calling us on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply) or click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.