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.

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.

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.

Join us for this week’s Ask Rob & Rob as they answer two more listener questions… (0:49) Sally has accumulated a good amount of equity in her buy-to-let property. With the mortgage due for renewal next year, she seeks some advice from Rob & Rob on the various options she can explore.  (4:16) Josh’s mortgage application has been declined due to the property being above a commercial unit. He’s cautiously considering other options available to him and turns to Rob & Rob for their thoughts on the situation.  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.

In this latest behind-the-scenes look at a £100m property business, Rob & Rob delve into the current state of the property market - sharing first hand insights from their interactions with developers and the property deals they’ve been working on.  They then hold an impromptu therapy session - examining their past mistakes, and how entrepreneurs can avoid projecting their own shortcomings onto their business.  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  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s the topic that seems to be flying under the radar – the silent property crash! Join Rob & Rob as they give a recap of what the silent property crash is, its current status and what this could mean for the property market.  (1:07) News story of the week   (1:55) The silent property crash  (2:25) What is the silent property crash and why is it crucial to understand it?  (3:45) Is the crash still ongoing?  (5:42) What’s going to happen next?  (13:14) Hub Extra: A great life-hack…  Links mentioned:  Rightmove House Price Index  TPP541: The silent property crash   The silent property crash of 2023  Listen Notes  Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!  Subscribe to the Podcast      Subscribe to our YouTube channel    Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob & Rob are back to offer their advice to two more listeners about investment in the capital!   (0:52) Neville is intrigued by the attractive current yields available in London and noting that capital growth hasn't matched that of other cities in the UK, wonders if it offers better value now than previously?  (3:47) Charlie asks Rob & Rob for their advice on well-performing investment areas that benefit from exposure to the London market.  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.

In this week's episode of The Property Podcast, Rob & Rob discuss the exact tools they use to establish strong property fundamentals when analysing potential investment locations. They cover key factors such as employment, transport links, education, and regeneration, providing practical tips and specific tools for research.  You'll learn...  - How to assess employment fundamentals using tools like LinkedIn Jobs and major employer searches.  - Techniques for analysing transport links, including rail, bus, and airport proximity and services.  - The importance of evaluating education factors like schools, universities, and local amenities.  - How to identify regeneration potential in an area using news searches and investment websites.  (0:45) News story of the week   (2:24) The five fundamentals begin…  (3:24) Tools to access employment data for a location  (4:44) How to analyse various types of transport links   (9:10) Techniques to evaluate education fundamentals  (10:58) The importance of accessing local amenities  (12:46) How to scope out potential regeneration projects in an area   (17:22) Hub Extra: Save money on your next holiday!  Links mentioned:  Halifax house price index  Indeed job search  Rightmove  Trainline  Commuter maps  Bustimes.org  Google maps  The good schools guide  Complete university guide  StreetCheck  Hotels.com  Booking.com  Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!  Subscribe to the Podcast      Subscribe to our YouTube channel    Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.