A recent episode of Dispatches called “Is Britain Full?” looked at the divide between the North and South of England. We’ve broken down and dissected the episode to help inform you about the regions to enable to you really look at what’s going on with regard to population, development, infrastructure and what it means for you as in investor.
You can watch the full Dispatches episode right here.
NEWS THIS WEEK
The Budget dominated the news this week. We’ve gone through it to find out how it affects Housing, Landlords and you.
RESOURCE OF THE WEEK
To make sure you’re completely covered and prepared for the changes in the Budget, our resource of the week is this great Budget calculator from the BBC.
See if you’re going to be better off right here
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It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Steve...
...asks Rob & Rob... How should I plan to get the most out of 2018?
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A lot has changed between episode 1 and now. Mortgages rules, tax laws, areas to invest - the list goes on. With all that, we’ve changed our minds about a few things too. This week we’re taking a look back at some of the things we’ve said in the past and exploring what’s different – and how to continue to being a successful property investor.
RESOURCE OF THE WEEK
Faster than typing. No that’s not a typo. It’s a tool called Loom that makes it easier to send video messages to members of your team rather than type them out.
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NEWS THIS WEEK
“Household Finance Under Strain As Nationwide Warns Of Tough Times Ahead” as Nationwide - the country’s biggest lender moves into the limited company market, the Guardian gives us a headline to be wary of.
But does it reveal the full story?
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It’s time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Karmjit…
…ask Rob & Rob… Questions on the snagging process; pets; and flooring.
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This week we’re very lucky to be joined by mortgage broker Dave Cookson to talk us through all the changes going on in the mortgage market at the moment. And there are a lot of them!
We talk about:
It’s been one heck of a year for the mortgage market, so now is the perfect time to take stock. This is a must-listen as you start planning your strategy for next year!
Surely it can’t be…yes, it’s another interactive map!
This tool from the BBC tells you how much of your local area is built on. We were shocked to learn that across the UK as a whole, only 6% of land is built on and more than half is farmland.
Well worth a look!
The Mortgage Works has entered the Limited Company buy-to-let market – which is likely to have a huge effect on the market, and lead to other lenders getting involved too.
We talk about this in more detail on the show with our guest, Dave Cookson. We also couldn’t help pointing out that we predicted this nearly a year ago in our 2017 predictions episode!
What’s your experience of getting a limited company mortgage been like?
Have you been affected by the new affordability rules?
We’d love to know, so join the discussion in The Property Hub!
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It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Matt from Birmingham and Matt from London…
...ask Rob & Rob... What types of finance can I get as a first-time developer? PLUS: What's the tax implication of repayment mortgages?
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This week we take a deep dive into the research you should be doing when buying in a new development. Particularly when you're looking at off-plan opportunities, the promises of developers can look great – but there are dangers too, and plenty of unwary investors have ended up with a problem property...or no property at all!
To make sure you're protected, Rob B runs us through the checks he makes at RMP Property when assessing a deal. There's a lot to it, so have your notepad at the ready...
Would it surprise you to hear that in 58% of the country, house prices are lower now than they were in 2007 by the time you've taken inflation into account?
Well, it's true – and with this interactive map from the BBC you can see exactly where prices are higher in real terms than they were a decade ago, and where they're lower.
Thank you to Paul for sending this our way!
The Bank of England base rate has risen...all the way back up to the dizzy heights of the previous historic low it was at until 18 months ago. This BBC story covers how it will affect different groups.
Have you had any bad experiences when buying in a new development?
Is there anything you'd add to our checklist?
We’d love to know, so join the discussion in The Property Hub!
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It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Matt & another listener…
...ask Rob & Rob... How do I know there's tenant demand in my target area? PLUS: How should I invest £50k?
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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.
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Doesn’t time fly? It’s been 10 years since the credit crunch got underway – and looking back at the decade since, there are some valuable lessons to take into the next cycle.
We talk about:
If you’re a fan of power naps, check out Pzizz. It’s a free app that uses "binaural beats" to get you to drop off straight away, then wake up feeling refreshed.
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It’s another government crackdown! This time, the government is looking into the house buying process – as the BBC reports.
Credit to them for noticing – but they’ve announced so many different reviews recently, don’t hold your breath for something to be done about it…
We don’t do "hoarding" here at The Property Hub. Even though we run a letting agency, we’ve put together a course telling you how you can let and manage a property yourself.
It’s completely free, and you can watch it at thepropertyhub.net/courses.
What lessons have you taken from the last crash?
What do you know now that you wish you’d known back then?
We’d love to know, so join the discussion in The Property Hub!
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