Next week will be a busy one - as well as our meetups which, as always, are happening on the first Thursday of the month (find your nearest location and register for your free place here) - our latest magazine will be hitting doorsteps at the end of the month. If you haven't already done so, check out the information about the mag here... as well as a printed copy, for £5 a quarter you also get access to our webinars which are exclusively for magazine subscribers and immediate digital access to all back issues.
In this episode, we'll be giving you seven handy tips to put more money in your back pocket. With ancestors in Yorkshire and Scotland, Rob D has definitely got a desire to save money in his genes, and Rob B is a self-confessed "value hunter"!
We'll be discussing ways to limit your leasehold charges, how to get trade deals, making your education costs (such as books, magazines and Summits / courses) tax deductible, the importance of an annual portfolio audit which could make a huge difference to your costs even with a portfolio of one, and how to upgrade to First Class train travel for negligible additional cost.
You could join LNPG for discounts on boilers, bathrooms, flooring etc - and don't forget you can claim 10% off the annual sign up fee if you quote "RD10".
And take a look at moneysavingexpert.com's cheap energy club, which could save you a significant amount particularly for holiday lets or HMOs.
None of our tips will take up too much of your time. Simply knowing about them or signing up once in many cases, could result in significant savings.
Back to our first money saving tip... and an easy way to ensure that a freeholder charges you no more than £40 for a consent to sub-let. Here's a template letter for you to sign and send.
What do you think of our money saving tips? Have you any more to add? Join the conversation in the forum.
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It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob', Dave and Pete...
...ask Rob & Rob...How should I prepare for the mid-cycle wobble? PLUS: Will this cycle be longer or shorter than usual?
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In this episode, we're looking at how to build high-value networks. We'll be suggesting ways to avoid the mistakes that we see all too frequently, helping you to build a network that will rocket your success.
The problem is that the people you really want to connect with are busy, and already have their own network - so they’re not motivated to get to know you. What do you do?
We talked about the basics in Episode 133, and now we delve deeper into seven areas, from making contact little and often, to sharing what you are learning (a great way to do this is to start a progress journal on the forum - check them out here), and using your network to grow your network.
Everything we talk about also applies to life outside property... perhaps you are looking to network in a business context, or make contacts relating to interests outside of work?
Don't forget to check out our new, totally free course: Which Strategy Is Right For You?. If you're yet to discover all of our free training content then you're missing out - you can find it all here .
Rob B's new purchase is the Amazon Echo and he's having fun asking Alexa to play music, provide information, predict the weather and even tell jokes! Who would have realised he was such a Spice Girls fan too...
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It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob', two listeners...
...ask Rob & Rob...Where in Manchester should I be looking to buy? PLUS: How can I release more equity from my home?
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In this week's episode we're talking about joint ventures for the first time in three years.
They’re still a hot topic in property so we wanted to revisit and go into more detail. It’s the cover story in the next magazine...more on that later
What is a joint venture?
Often one person with skills/knowledge and one with money, but by no means always.
Why do it?
Generally you would embark on a JV to access skills/resources that you don’t have, e.g.
What types of JV are there?
In the podcast The Robs take a look at why you might not want to joint venture, when could it be property investment disaster, and when is it just not worth the hassle.
But if if it is for you then we also discuss how to find a good JV partner.
Have you had a good or bad JV experience, and what have you learned along the way? Join the conversation on the forum.
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It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob' Justine and Peter...
...ask Rob & Rob...What is the future of the serviced accommodation sector? PLUS: Should I be worried about right-to-buy for private tenants?
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We recently spent a whole day talking property with a couple of hundred people who attended our Discovery Day. Time and time again we are reminded that people don't know much - or even anything - about our other businesses, RMP Property and Yellow Lettings, and it was great to meet and share information with many of you. Watch this space for future Discovery Day dates...
This week we're looking at mindset, and how biases can lead you down a certain path which could result in decisions which are not optimal for your property investments. We discuss how to be aware of these biases, backed up with plenty of examples, and provide very actionable ways to fix them.
We'd encourage you to pair this episode with our previous podcast on mindset.
We know that mindset can make a huge difference to your success as an investor... but listening to a podcast once isn't enough! These are things you have to work on constantly.
A highly recommended read, which nicely ties in with this episode is Tony Robbins' latest book: Unshakeable: Your Guide to Financial Freedom
What do you make of Rob & Rob's musings on mindset? Head over to the forum to discuss in more detail here.
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It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob' Sam and Barnaby...
...ask Rob & Rob...What are the advantages of being a cash buyer? PLUS: How do I finance a flip?
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This week we have been busy putting the finishing touches to the next issue of The Property Hub Magazine, which is looking fantastic. We've also been planning the details for the new and improved Property Hub Summits which we will give you more details on very soon.
The topic this week is how to predict future property prices and we've used lots of historical data in order to help us forecast what the next few years may have in store for the property market in the UK.
If you'd like to take a look at the data we used for our research then check out The Nationwide price index, you may also wish to refer to our earlier episode on The 18 year Property Cycle - and we are working on the belief that the last cycle started after the crash in 1989 and ran for (would you believe it) 18 years to 2007. We looked at London vs the Northwest and Yorkshire & Humberside (The modern day Northern Powerhouse).
We made some surprising discoveries and if you listen to the podcast in full, you will be able to hear our take on what is likely to happen next and most importantly, how you should prepare and protect your investments for the next few years.
Broadstairs in Kent has been identified as Britain's top seaside property hotspot in 2017, you can find out more about the top seaside investment locations here.
LiveYield was suggested from one of our listeners (sorry, we don't have your name to hand!), and this takes data from Zoopla and uses it to tell you how different areas are performing. One note though - it is automated, so use with some caution.
What do you make of Rob & Rob's findings? Head over to the forum to discuss in more detail here.
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It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob' Noel and Tory...
...ask Rob & Rob...How can I protect myself when buying off-plan? PLUS: Why is tax not included in deal assessment calculations?
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This week we're focussing on a topic discussed regularly - what's happening to the London property market?
So, what's happened over the last 8 years?
What’s happening now?
What have we learned from the London property market?
Want to take a further look at all the data? We got a lot of our information from the following links:
We've heard quite a bit about Vida in the past few weeks, and their proposition seems to be pretty good. If you're an ex-pat investor, you may want to check them out. Read more here.
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It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. Alex and Neil...
...ask Rob & Rob...Should I invest £100k in London or elsewhere? PLUS: Can I challenge these letting agency fees?
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So we're pretty sure we're not breaking news here, but there was an election last week. The results have been interesting to say the least, but what does it all mean from an investment perspective?
Listen to this week's podcast in full to get the low down from Rob & Rob on what this new parliament means for you.
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It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. Two listeners...
...ask Rob & Rob...How does Birmingham rate as an investment location? PLUS: How do I find a property mentor?
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Don't blame us for the ever so slightly sensationalist title this week, blame Moneyweek who covered this recently (thanks to James Watters for the heads-up on this one).
Rather dramatically Moneyweek say:
“Like a vast pyramid scheme, the UK housing market has been defying the reality of low wage growth and productivity, worsening affordability"
and..
“When a rocket runs out of fuel it continues to rise before plunging earthwards. This is where we seem to be now."
Goodness!
Listen in full to get Rob & Rob's take on this one - do you think the Moneyweek argument could be flawed at all? Surely not?!
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It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. Two listeners...
...ask Rob & Rob... Should I take the guaranteed rent? PLUS: Is there a limit on how much interest you can claim?
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This week we get political on The Podcast and launch a brand new course over on The Property Hub! Exciting times.
We've read the housing issues in the manifestos so that you don't have to. Find out what the Conservative, Labour and Lib Dem policies on housing are, and how these might impact you. Of course, housing is only part of the reason you choose who to vote for, but we're focussing solely on this topic.
How To Invest When You Have No Time - is now online! Take a look here.
You’ll learn:
Get along to one of The Property Hub Meetups this evening. There are around 40 locations to choose from including new groups in Doncaster, Stoke-On-Trent, and Stockholm. Find your nearest get together and register for a free ticket.
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It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. Two listeners...
...ask Rob & Rob...What are the pros and cons of buying without a mortgage? PLUS: How do you invest in areas where you don't live?
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This week we're looking at how your age should change your investment strategy. And we're roping in a host of colourful and well known characters to explain things.
Are you a Wild William, a Sensible Sam, a Make it Back Marge, a Planning Pete or an Income Ingrid? Listen to find out, then head over to the forum to discuss in more detail.
It’s back! We have a brand new Discovery Day coming your way on Saturday 24th June in central London. This is your chance to learn all about our other property companies - RMP Property and Yellow Lettings. You’ll also find out exactly what our expert-led RMP Strategy Meeting entails and how it can help you achieve your property goals.
And the discovery doesn’t stop there! We’ll have a panel of mortgage and conveyancing experts on hand to answer all of your burning questions. You’ll have the opportunity to network with other property enthusiasts.
Plus every single penny of your £5 entrance fee will be donated to the Whitechapel Centre - a fantastic charity that helps the homeless.
Grab your tickets here before they’re all gone - choose from either the morning or afternoon session, whichever suits you best.
We’ll even throw in the tea and biscuits!
It's almost time for this month's Property Hub Meetups, including new locations in Doncaster, Stoke-On-Trent, and Stockholm. Find your nearest get together and register for a free ticket.
This is another good news story but for how long - we don't know! Get the scoop on this one here.
Geeky Grahams out there will love this one. Propertydata.co.uk - be prepared to lose a few hours of your life checking out this one.
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Some people moan all the time. It’s making life worse for them and everyone around them – you need to realise if you’re a complainer, and if you are you can do something about it!
When you're complaining:
Rob and Rob talk about how changing your mindset can make a big difference.
This is good news for landlords - councils won’t be able to drag out Section 21 procedures. Take a look at the link here.
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It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. Two listeners... ...ask Rob & Rob...What's the best way to keep builders on track? PLUS: How do interest-only mortgages work? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? 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.
Okay so this sounds like it could be a bit of a click bait podcast episode but we promise you it's not. This is a really important one, and you won't want to miss out.
Find out why an influx of overseas investment in the northern cities will start a boom due to the resulting supply and demand issue.
Hear from Rob B how deals are going straight to investors in the far east, where they can be sold off-plan at full price in a matter of weeks. And Rob D will tell you how this rings some bells of familiarity for pre-2008 property in London.
London is dropping like a stone but Manchester is hitting a twelve year high. Read more here.
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How does the prospect of the boom make you feel?
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It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. Two listeners...
...ask Rob & Rob...How can two valuations be so far apart? PLUS: Is a digital tenancy agreement legal?
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First of all we celebrate the huge success of Rob D's book launch last week Thank you to everyone who supported the book so brilliantly, it is hugely appreciated! Keep spreading the word to anyone you think will find it useful.
It's Meetup night tonight - the perfect opportunity to talk property with people who are as geekily obsessed as yourself. Check out all the details here.
This week in The Property Podcast we look at alternatives to the standard BTL such as crowdfunding (in a couple of different ways), hotel rooms, student accommodation, ground rents.
If you enjoy this topic you will also want to check out this earlier episode with Pete Matthews.
In a word, not very much. But you can read the article in full here and of course we will keep you all up to date with any news on this over the coming weeks.
Thanks to Matt in Dubai for this resource, which is an app called Measure Your Land.
It really is super easy to use and brings up a Google Earth aerial view of an area/plot you are looking at. Very useful for research proposes!
Have you ordered your copy of the book? What is your must-add tip that you would include on How to be a Landlord?
Let us know and join the conversation over in the forum!
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It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. Two listeners...
...ask Rob & Rob...One property or two? PLUS: How do I build these flats? PLUS: What's the impact of a falling lease term?
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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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