Many investors are drawn to HMOs by their seemingly high returns, but then deterred (us included) by the amount of work they seem to involve. And there’s no getting away from it: HMOs are more effort than your standard single let. Nevertheless, there are steps you can take to boost your chances of making HMOs […]
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This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Steven asked: How do you handle renovations from a distance? A great question! The answer focused on a couple of older Property Podcast episodes, which talk about this very issue and how to tackle it (see links below). It also mentioned having someone to run the project that you […]
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This week we unpack the often-repeated claim that property prices double every 10 years. Have they done in the past…and most importantly, can we expect to see it happen in the next 10 years? We talk about: The true pace at which prices have grown in the past Why property prices tend to go up […]
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This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Tim Freeman… Tells off Rob & Rob! The episode this week is all about the Robs’ attitude towards DIY and repair, and listener Tim Freeman calls out the Robs on not having DIY knowledge, when they so regularly preach about how knowledge is the most important thing and […]
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We’ve activated gloom-mode this week to talk about what’s set to become an endangered species in the UK: the middle class. By “middle class” we don’t mean whether you say “sofa” or “settee”: it means middle-income earners, who are increasingly being squeezed out. Over the last 30 years, the proportion of households in London described […]
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This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Yael asked: How do you start? Not an easy one to answer! The answer, however, starts with sorting your finances. Ultimately, you need money to invest in property, and if you don’t have funds, there’s nothing you can do. You don’t need millions, but you will need access to […]
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This week we’re delving into one of the invisible forces that guides the property market: supply and demand. It’s not the only force that operates on property (we’ll be looking at some of the others in the coming weeks), but over the long-term it’s one of the most important. We discuss: What the laws of […]
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This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Paddy asked: What do you do in a boom? Slow and steady wins the race. This question (as many do) refers to the 18-year property cycle, so be sure to check out our episode on that. The answer talks about looking at your portfolio in the period leading up to […]
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This week we’re featuring another interview we recorded at the Property Investor Show – this time, we’re talking auctions with Rob Marchant from Clive Emson auctioneers. Rob tells us how best to prepare for an auction in advance, if it’s really still possible to find a bargain in a post-Homes Under The Hammer world, and […]
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This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Graham asked: How will Brexit affect the property market? A popular question! The answer touched upon the important fact that neither Robs believe that Brexit is actually going to happen – people tend towards keeping things as they are, and in all likelihood, Britain will remain in the EU. […]
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At the Property Investor Show, we grabbed interviews with experts on two of landlords’ least favourite topics: tenants and taxes. First we spoke to Paul Shamplina from Landlord Action about the messes landlords get themselves into with troublesome tenants. Then, to keep the party mood going, we turned our attention to tax – grabbing Janice […]
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This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Raj & Ruth asked: Does the stamp duty surcharge apply to limited companies, & can you use a mortgage to buy a flip? Two questions this week in our first ever double bill! To answer Raj’s question: yes, you have to pay stamp duty if you have a limited […]
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This week we’re finding out if there’s any substance behind the buzzword that is the “Northern Powerhouse”. We talk transport links, government projects, multi-billion pound regeneration schemes…and most importantly, what it all means for property investors. Useful links: The official website for HS2 The government’s northern transport strategy document Resource of the week Archilogic is […]
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This week on Ask Rob & Rob, an anonymous caller asked: Is there a “local” property cycle? Obviously all parts of the UK are moved by the same macro factors like interest rates and lending, so you’re not going to have anywhere that’s wildly out of whack, but as for how local you can take this […]
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This week…we’re LIVE! This episode was recorded in front of 150 people at the Property Investor Show…and just to add a little extra pressure, we thought it’d be a good idea to take spontaneous questions from the audience! Questions included: Whether the current negativity around property makes it a good or bad time to invest […]
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This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Nik asked: Should I pay down my mortgage? Interest-only mortgages allow you to save up some of the cash flow, and that’s great, because it gives you options. You could buy another property, or you could pay down your mortgage – the downside of a repayment mortgage is that […]
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This week we’re talking about 7 questions to ask yourself before buying your next property – whether that property is your first or your umpteenth. The questions are: What are your criteria? Will it be bought within a company or not? (see our free limited company course) Is it a good deal? How will you […]
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This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Chris asked: What’s the best way to find a property mentor? The answer touched upon trying the informal approach. It discussed going to fun, relaxed events – like The Property Hub Meetups – and finding people who are at a slightly higher level than you are. Building a relationship with said people is […]
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Podcasts, books, magazines, an events network, a lettings business…for all our faults, we at least manage to get a fair bit done. We often get asked how we do it. Unfortunately, the answer isn’t “because we’re amazing”. In fact, it’s because we apply certain concepts, techniques and tools – and in this episode we share […]
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This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Mark Morris asked: How do I find motivated sellers and BMV deals? An important issue! As with many things in property, the right answer for you will come down to what’s important for you. Direct marketing like leafletting can work, but it’s a lot of effort; you could employ […]
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This week we’re discussing one of the most common ambitions of property investors: quitting their job and being full-time in property. It’s something a lot of people want to do…but what is the reality like? We talk about: The two main reasons why people want to be full-time investors – and why one leads to […]
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This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Connor asked: What advice do you have for a new graduate? There’s a big answer to this one: education. Educating yourself makes things less daunting, reduces fear, saves you from making more mistakes, helps you become more efficient, and much more. The real learning will ultimately happen when you […]
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You might be an expat, you might want to invest in another part of the country, or you might just like to travel a lot. So, can you do that without your property portfolio falling apart? Well, yes: whether you’re lounging by the pool or just wanting to invest outside your local area, in this […]
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This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Rob asked: How do I find the right area for flipping? Buying to flip is a very different beast from BTL, and you need some very different criteria when selecting, even though there’s always crossover. The key to choosing an area for flips is resale. If you’re buying to sell, […]
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This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Raj asked: Do I need to set up a new limited company? (And can I use it to avoid paying stamp duty)? Firstly: yes. You do need to start a new limited company from scratch. Brand new company to buy your first property through. Once you’ve done that, you […]
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