It's time for the last Ask Rob & Rob of the year (we'll be far too busy with mince pies for one week only), and this week Charlotte...
...Asks Rob & Rob – questions about books and courses she can take a look at, regarding HMOs.
...and Sam asks why on earth don't we discuss Scotland on the podcast!
The Robs give their take on these topics, for your listening pleasure.
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The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors.
Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way.
Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each!
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Due to the great response to the last 'listeners' deals' podcast, we're happy to say we're bringing you more of these this week, which is brilliant news for us because we love this format!
This week we check out deals from Tom, Hannah, and Jamie, and these three deals vary greatly!
It's another Trello based resource of the week, but bear with us because Trello aficionados will love this one. Butler for Trello will help automate a ton of the things you do manually - and you can set this up using plain English commands. Play about with it and see what it can do for you. Check it out here.
£5bn of Northern Powerhouse projects made available to Chinese investors - well this is one we will add to the 'told you so' file!
We’ve been talking about overseas investors looking outside London and this backs it up. We doubt this will be the last good news story for The Northern Powerhouse, but check this one out here.
Which of these deals would be the one to pique your interest? Head over to the forum to discuss this more.
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This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Danny and another listener...
...Asks Rob & Rob – two questions about the London Property Market
The Robs give their take on buying in The Capital and weigh up the potential for investors in the area.
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The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors.
Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way.
Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each!
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This week's podcast is always a popular subject - what's gone wrong for The Robs in the world of property!
Rob & Rob tell you all about their more challenging moments in 2016, and what lesson's we're learned throughout along the way.
This week's resource comes from a guy Rob D met at our recent Discovery Day. If you're looking for a new way to listen to podcasts via your iPhone then try Overcast.FM. This is a powerful yet simple podcast player that allows you to pick up extra speed without distortion, which dynamically shortens silences in talk shows.
This week's news story from The Guardian is music to The Robs ears and we've filed it straight under the category of 'told you so'.
“Richard Donnell, insight director at Hometrack, said he expected Oxford and Cambridge to see falls in growth similar to that in London.
“The impetus for house price growth is shifting from the affordability-constrained cities in southern England to cities in the midlands and the north of England,” he sad. “Regional cities have more attractive affordability levels and house prices have significant potential upside for growth in the near term subject to the outlook for the economy.”
Take a look at the story in full here.
If you'd like to join share your own story about lessons learned in 2016, then head on over to The Property Hub Forum and join the discussion.
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This week on Ask Rob & Rob, A Listener...
Asks Rob & Rob – Can you double your money with Airbnb? PLUS: Has the 18 Year Cycle gone mad?
ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!
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The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors.
Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way.
Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each!
Interested? Click here to find out more.
This week's podcast is one we've never done before. We're going to analyse your latest deals, and thank you to all of you who have submitted details to us. If this is popular then we'll do it again in a few weeks as we have lots to get through! If you'd like to submit a deal for us to look into in the future, then you can do so right here.
Before we get started, a quick reminder to head along to your nearest Property Hub Meetup this evening. It's your last chance this year to come along, so we hope you'll be there and bringing some Christmas cheer with you!
Rob B is going to be heading to St Alban's and you'll find Rob D at our South Essex Meetup, so if you'd like to say hi then you know where to find them.
A serious resource this week but a great one if you're concerned about safety when out and about viewing properties. The PanicGuard App has a host of safety features that can help you feel that bit more secure. You can choose a contact to get alerted if you activate the alarm. You can also have contacts track your journey, and set a timed alarm that only you can deactivate
Philip Hammond announced his Autumn Statement last week and the biggest headline appears to be that he’s scrapping the custom all together! There was some news for Landlords and Tenants though - what do you think the impact will be? Discuss this over on the forum.
What did you think to the three deals discussed on the podcast today? Would you have been tempted by Bradford, opted for Bedford or would anyone have had a different take on the Bristol investment? For future reference, we'd love to see your potential investments for towns that don't begin with B too!
We’d love to know, so join the discussion in The Property Hub!
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This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Sylvia...
Asks Rob & Rob – Buy now or wait out the wobble? PLUS: How do you use equity in your own home to buy more properties?
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This week's podcast is all about the major developments in the planning that you need to be aware of.
HS2 route 2 announced
The second phase of this development has now been announced and there are some unexpected winners (Wigan and Crewe, we're looking at you) and some potential losers. Not just for train geeks (like our very own Rob B), this link demonstrates just how commutable these northern cities are - 55 mins from Crewe to London, anyone?!
Heathrow Expansion - Not just big news for London
The Airports Commission have estimated that Heathrow expansion will create up to 179,800 jobs and up to £211bn in economic region benefits across the UK by 2050.
Crossrail 2
Overcrowding on the Tube is forecast to double by 2041, and National Rail services will face similar challenges! Crossrail 2 would increase central London’s rail capacity by more than 10 per cent. You can check out the submission to the National Infrastructure Commission right here.
Northern Hub Rail improvements
A £1 billion pound project to electrify railways in the northwest, slashing journey times and increasing capacity (not to be confused with HS3). This also includes station upgrades, new and improved lines. It will increase the number of passenger train services across the region by 40%. Journey times will fall between Liverpool, Manchester and Leeds.
The Multiple Billion Pound Projects in Manchester
Piccadilly Station - HS2 Hub.
Read the details on this one here.
Manchester Airport
Said to be the biggest single construction project ever to take place in Greater Manchester, the 10-year scheme will more than double the size of Terminal Two and link it to an improved Terminal Three. Doubling the number of airport jobs to 40,000 within 30 years and adding 10m annual passengers in just a decade, the move bolsters Manchester’s battle for the government to recognise the true worth of regional airports and underlines Manchester Airport’s place at the heart of The Northern Powerhouse.
Manchester Place (£3bn)
10,000 new homes being built over 150 acres
Paradise Project in Birmingham
HS2 and banks relocating aren’t the only thing getting the headlines in Birmingham. Paradise Project is considered one of the biggest city centre regen projects outside of London. £500m will be spent on shops, offices and improving the layout of the city centre.
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Ruth & a mystery person...
Ask Rob & Rob – Can a sourcing company stop me from dithering? PLUS: What does it mean to invest through a SPV?
ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!
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Bizarrely, the Robs are asked all the time if they invest in property themselves. The answer is yes they definitely do! This week's episode is all about finding out more about the recent deals they have been working on.
Rob B talks about his new Bradford investment which is looking at producing some very impressive figures indeed, and about a new deal he is working on in a super-prime location in Manchester, which should be brilliant for capital growth.
Rob D's recent investment news hasn't quite gone to plan, but you'll have to listen to the podcast to find out what happened there - needless to say, true to form, he managed to find a positive to take away from the situation.
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Bryan & Louise...
Ask Rob & Rob – Where should an overseas investor spend £100k? PLUS: How will the market perform in the next 10 years?
This week we're talking about how to run a successful letting agency. It's something many landlords with growing portfolios think about doing, and also a potential way to get into the property industry by starting your own business.
We've built up an agency of our own (Yellow Lettings) over the last couple of years, and we talk about what we think are the key drivers of success – including:
We've put together plenty of episodes on lettings and management, so if this is something you're interested in you should check out:
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Mick & Dave...
Ask Rob & Rob – How do I get my kids interested in property investment? PLUS: What kind of surveys should you get on a property?
If you're a Property Podcast listener you're already a winner, but in this episode we discuss how to cultivate a winning mindset to push yourself to even greater levels of success.
In property as with anything else, what separates the high-achievers from the rest generally isn't technical ability or knowledge – it's having the attitude to spot and capitalise on opportunities, and overcome the inevitable challenges.
We get into:
Along the way we mention:
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Nadia & Tony...
Ask Rob & Rob – Buy gradually, or go all-in? PLUS: Should I only invest in nice places?
Another two answers from The Robs this week, and another two informative answers!
ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!
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This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Simon...
Asks Rob & Rob – Should I overpay my mortgage? PLUS: Joceline asks how should I approach estate agents?
Another two answers from The Robs this week, and these would definitely feature in a property FAQ list.
This week's episode is just a quick update, but wow are we excited:
The Property Hub website has been completely re-built!
In this short episode we explain:
Normal service will be resumed next week, when Pete Matthew returns for an in-depth exploration of different ways to get exposure to property...
Ahmed & Drew - My tenant has left me, what should I do? PLUS: Using crowdfunding to buy property...
Hear what Rob & Rob have to say in this weeks episode.
There was plenty to talk about, so take a listen and see what you think!
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Bjorn...
Asks Rob & Rob – How much of my net worth should be in property?
Grab your passport and join us as we head off around the world of property investment, investigating whether you should be hopping on a plane instead of into a car to research your next acquisition.
We look into:
If you'd like to learn more, we've also got a huge feature on investing overseas in the next issue of the Property Hub Magazine – with more detail on the areas we mention, plus other countries tipped by overseas investment experts.
This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Mike...
Asks Rob & Rob – Should I never sell a property?
This week we're lucky enough to be joined by Pete Matthew from the Meaningful Money podcast, who talks us through how to set up your personal finances for property investment.
Having Pete on the show allowed us to cover some topics that we've not devoted enough attention to in the past, including:
If you need more Pete in your life – and frankly, who doesn't – make sure you're subscribed to Meaningful Money
Thank you to Matt Chan for pointing us towards Mubert – a site that generates sounds designed to help you concentrate.
We've covered similar in the past, but it's always worth checking out another – and if you're going to be looking into insurance policies and bank account comparison tables, you'll need all the help you can get...
The northern powerhouse powers on – as Theresa May confirms that it's not going to be scrapped along with the chancellor who coined it!
Buzzword or not, investing and looking at policy to rebalance the economy geographically makes nothing but sense – and is good news for anyone with investments anywhere near the areas that are set to benefit.
The first Thursday of the month is almost upon us, which can only mean one thing: MEETUPS!
Again there are more than 30 across the country – and if you're in London, you can attend the launch of our brand new Waterloo meetup.
View the full list and book your place here
What other steps have you taken to secure your personal finances?
Any other questions you'd like Pete to answer for us?
We’d love to know, so join the discussion in The Property Hub!
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This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Mike...
Asks Rob & Rob – When it comes to refinancing, should I consider a longer term deal to avoid fees?
Rob D & B agree that this is all about the numbers, but it can be tricky to work out. Get your mortgage advisor to do the calculations and work out what is best for you. Remortgaging can be an expensive business and even if the costs are not being paid out immediately, they are definitely still very real costs.
Rob D asks his broker to give him all the figures including any associated fees, just to be 100% sure that he chooses the best deal when re-financing.
Last week we talked about the whole property buying process, all the way up to completion. This week, we're looking at the easy-to-overlook steps you need to take in order to prepare your property to let.
They include:
Then it's time to either start marketing yourself, or hand it over to an agent. We've got you covered there too...