Listener deals are back! In one of our favourite and most popular types of episode, this week we run a live analysis of investment opportunities submitted by listeners.
Listen in as we assess the prospects of:
If you enjoy this episode, you can also check out our previous “listener deals” episodes here and here.
The 18 year property cycle is the concept that’s captured listeners’ imaginations more than anything else (even our jokes) – so we thought it was high time we put together a course on it!
Naturally, it’s completely free and you can watch it here – all you need is a Property Hub account.
Rent controls are on the way in Edinburgh and Glasgow, as local authorities indicate their intention to make use of new powers they’re being granted.
It’s not as dramatic as it sounds and nothing firm has been announced yet, but we’ll keep you updated as more details emerge. In the meantime, the housing minister Alok Sharma has reassured landlords in England that rent controls won’t happen under the current government.
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On 27 September at 6pm, we’ll be holding a webinar where you can find out more about what we offer through our businesses: Yellow Lettings and RMP Property.
We don’t like to push our businesses on the podcast, so the webinar gives you the opportunity to find out more about how you can benefit from what we do – and you don’t even have to leave the house!
(It’s completely free, but places are limited.)
Did you learn anything useful from hearing how we think about these deals?
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It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Anthony and Tom from Auckland…
...asks Rob & Rob... What investments have Rob & Rob rejected? PLUS: Should we sell this Edinburgh flat?
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We spend far, far too long looking at Rightmove and Zoopla – so to make ourselves better about how we use our time, we thought we'd make an episode out of it!
They're both phenomenal tools for desktop research, so it's well worth learning how to use them to their full potential. The tips we share in this episode include:
Waze is an app for planning your route that's exploded in popularity recently. It allows users to edit the map and submit information about delays and police traps, so it's more up-to-date than most other sources.
The only downside is you'll have less time stuck in traffic to listen to the podcast!
On 27 September at 6pm, we'll be holding a webinar where you can find out more about what we offer through our businesses: Yellow Lettings and RMP Property.
We don't like to push our businesses on the podcast, so the webinar gives you the opportunity to find out more about how you can benefit from what we do – and you don't even have to leave the house!
(It's completely free, but places are limited.)
Have you got any other top tips for using Rightmove and Zoopla
Are there any of ours you particularly liked?
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’, Ash from Yorkshire…
...asks Rob & Rob... Should I invest in a house or flat? PLUS Where to invest in Manchester?
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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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Capital growth is great, but sometimes what you want it lots of cash in the bank right now. If the yields available on single lets just aren't doing it for you, we've got four alternatives:
All of them have the potential to double your yield, but of course they all come with downsides too . We discuss how to choose which (if any) is the right option for you – as well as picking the one we would go for.
Rob D's life has been changed by the Anker SoundCore Mini: a Bluetooth speaker that's half the size of a soft drink can, yet has amazing sound quality.
If you travel a lot, or you want to play music at something like a picnic, it's perfect – and a steal for under £20.
As reported in The Mirror, it turns out that a man's bargain auction purchase is scheduled to be demolished.
Just goes to show the importance of checking the legal pack before buying, and having someone view the property in person too – especially if it seems too good to be true!
Our listener deals episodes are always extremely popular, and we're planning some more! Send over projects you're looking at buying or have bought recently, and we'll critique them in a future episode very soon.
Click here to send us your deals
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Question…
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It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Sam and Chris…
...ask Rob & Rob... Is the timing wrong for my building project? PLUS: Should I go on TV?
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Investing through a limited company has become exponentially more popular over the last couple of years – but there are aspects of limited company investment that you’re normally not told.
In this episode we bring together our own experiences and observations to shed some light on:
None of this is intended to put you off: just to encourage you not to rush blindly into something without getting the right advice, and give you some pointers for what to expect along the way.
This episode is about some of the little-known details, but we’ve also put together a course about the bigger picture aspects of limited company investing.
It’s completely free, and you can watch it here
Superstar fund manager Neil Woodford has had a rough year – and he’s trying to turn it around by buying into property shares, as reported in the FT.
This doesn’t mean you should blindly pile in too – but it might give you encouragement that he clearly believes in the health of the sector.
Is there anything you wish you’d known before buying in a limited company?
Any experiences that other investors could learn from?
We’d love to know, so join the discussion in The Property Hub!
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It's time for another question in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob', John Ellison...
...asks Rob & Rob...How can the wealth accumulated through property investing be used for social good?
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We’ve got The Property Hub Summit coming up in Manchester and our quarterly webinar for magazine subscribers.
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This week the Rob’s are taking their predictions even further… 20 years in fact!
Predicting what's going to happen next year or even next week is not easy, but predicting what's going to happen in 20 years time even more so! Spotting trends early will give you an idea of where things are going and how you can position yourself ahead of the curve.
Prediction 1: The buy-to-let market will be mainly for professional investors
The days of dipping your toe into buy-to-let with minimal effort or knowledge are pretty much gone e.g. the number of traffic to The Property Hub forum and podcast as dramatically increased, even more so since the changes by the government to tax and legislation - that’s because buy-to-let isn’t easy anymore and people need the knowledge. In 20 years time it's expected the buy-to-let market will look more professional, with fewer amateurs doing it for themselves. There are professional PRS schemes that are built just for pension companies right now and this is a new phenomenon. In many cities the first buildings are just going up e.g. in Belfast, London and Manchester and many more are being built. These blocks will never be sold and are just built for the pension companies, who will let them out to professionals. However it can be predicted that these services will be offered to individual investors as well, who will buy a unit before it’s built and will get long-term rental guarantees. There will still be a place for the independent landlord - only they must be more professional and offer a higher standard of service. This will be a gradual change but as predicted in 20 years time, this will be the landscape of the buy-to-let market.
Prediction 2: Purpose built flats with all services included
This includes your bills, internet, concierge, on site leisure facilities - all bundled in for one payment! No worries, just your rent to pay! This has already started to happen but It’s predicted this will become much more common, for the main factor of convenience.
Prediction 3: Continued demand for smaller, more central units
Again this is something that's already happening as people are prioritising location over space. Younger people specifically would rather live centrally than further out in the suburbs with lots of space. As more people are renting than owning, they tend to have less stuff than before, they’re much more mobile and the need for space and a garage to store stuff becomes less important. This is the trend - more central and smaller units.
Prediction 4: Lettings and estate agents
Would you still go into a travel agents on the high street to book your holiday or would you book it yourself online? This is the case with lettings and estate agents, as it makes sense for people to go online and not visit a premises to be able to buy or rent a property. Most people now choose their properties on Rightmove or Zoopla (although we all love a cheeky peep at the lettings / estate agents window!). Although there is a huge resistance from people in the industry to this change as they believe people will still want to deal face to face. Older generations still may feel like they want to deal face to face, but the younger generations aren't really as fussy as online is more convenient. Rob B predicts that in 20 years times there will be very few lettings / estate agents on the high-street and online agents will take over through adapting and changing with modern consumer needs and requirements.
Prediction 5: Increase in indirect property investment
In 20 years time there will be a lot more indirect investment in property: crowdfunding, funds for residential property, funds for commercial property. There is already a lot of innovation in this sector e.g. crowdfunding wasn’t really around years ago but we are starting to see more of it now (although it’s extremely niche). This is going to be driven by technology and the fact that investors will need to have the knowledge, due to government changes in tax and legislation (prediction 1).
Prediction 6: Mortgages - increased time frame
Mortgages: Are we possibly going to see lifetime or even inter-generational mortgages in the UK? The government will need to find a way of making it possible for people to keep on affording property more expensive relative to their wages. The only way to do that is to increase the time frame - so the question is, will we see mortgages that will outlive us? One to watch!
Wild Card Predictions!
Rob D: Paperless property purchasing, maybe even further with block chain base technology to prove ownership instead of scribbling on a piece of paper and posting it off. The system may become more automated and conveyancing solicitors will be a thing of the past if they don’t radically change what they do.
Rob B: Rightmove and Zoopla could turn into an agent themselves and compete with the likes of Purple Bricks who are growing in strength all the time. At some point if the likes of Purple Bricks gets too big and powerful, they might not need Rightmove or Zoopla and therefore become an agent! This is a wild prediction which Rob B says could (not will!) happen. Watch this space!
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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...Will the resale value of student accommodation hold up? PLUS: Does the 18 year property cycle apply across the UK?
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So this week we put out episode 100 of Ask Rob & Rob, which is a pretty cool number. If you haven't asked a question yet, then it's easy to do - jut call 013808 00035 or go to thepropertyhub.net/ask.
We are also expanding with Yellow and are reaching new cities all the time. Did you know we now cover all of the NorthWest, Yorkshire, Midlands and London? Because of this we need more tradespeople all the time, can you help or do you know someone who might want to be added to our little black book of awesome trades? If you do, click here to get in touch.
Now on to the topic in hand this week, unusual ways to find tenants. Most landlords will be aware of Rightmove and Zoopla as the big portals for Sales and Lettings and any agent worth their salt should be listed with both. If you self manage you should also be using an online service to list with these two main portals.
Gumtree
A major listing site for anyone with something to sell, but did you know you can also let property here. We tested gum tree out recently a got great results in some areas like York, but not others like London. It’s free to list and the paid version which we use is still very cheap. So why not try it for your area and see how you get on.
Foreign tenant networks
There are many areas of the UK where communities of foreign nationals live. Lincoln being a prime example of this. If you have a few properties in one of these areas then once you’ve let one you may find it easier to let them all. We have found that by treating these tenants well, they are quick to place other tenants from their network for you. This maybe through online portals they communicate through or word of mouth.
Facebook groups
Yes the world's biggest social media platform has it’s uses outside of endless cat videos and too many pics of other people's children you really don’t need to see quite as much as you do. But it can also be a great place to pick up tenants. There are many community Facebook groups and chances are your perspective tenants are checking them out.
Refer a friend
So simple but it works, if you have a portfolio of properties in one area and one becomes free then ask your current tenants in your other properties to refer a friend. At Yellow we offer these tenants a £50 Amazon voucher to motivate them.
Major local employers
You should be only investing in areas with lots of major employers this helps tenant demand and increases the potential for capital growth. It’s one of the key fundamentals you should look for. So if you’ve made a conscious choice to invest in one of these areas then why not go straight to the source for tenants. If we have a number of properties in one block (which happens because investors who use RMP go on to use Yellow) we will contact major employers in the area and attempt to get on their bulletin boards or listed on their intranet. As nobody else seems to do this, you’d be surprised at the success rate. We’ve had success with airports and factories in the past.
Rob B loves this news story for obvious reasons. Check out the latest boost to Liverpool's seemingly never ending success story in recent years as a powerhouse of a city, you can read all about it here.
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It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob', Greg...
...asks Rob & Rob...How do I get JV finance for my project? PLUS: How does the long-term debt cycle relate to property?
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We've waited four years for Rob D to rant and this is the episode where it finally happens.
This week's topic takes information from an official government publication 'The English Housing Survey' which you can find here.
Here are some of the facts we look at in the report:
Size & composition of rental sector
Ability to pay rent
Length of tenancy and satisfaction
Why last tenancy ended
So these stats would indicate that private landlords are not doing too bad of a job in fact.
But hang on a minute, another perspective came out recently which, on the face of it, looks very different which was reported in Guardian as "Landlords are turfing people out of their homes without reason - and it's completely legal" And here we have the fuel for Rob D's very first rant in four years. You'll have to listen to the podcast in full to listen to him go...
Thanks to Damien for this resource, which is a good one. It's another look at the private rental market and gives you even more data than we've discussed already. Check this one out here.
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It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob', Russell...
...asks Rob & Rob...Can I trust my mortgage broker? PLUS: How do I find an absent owner?
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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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It's Meetup night tonight, and we're hoping lots of you are headed to our free and friendly gatherings all across the UK and beyond. If you haven't yet booked your ticket you can find your nearest location here. Rob B is heading to the coast, and will be in Bournemouth saying hi to some local Hubbers there.
Now, on to this week's episode which is all about a shake up in the mortgage market that may have just slipped under the radar. Now, some of you won't be affected by this at all but some of you really will so you wont want to miss the details.
So, the Bank Of England has an arm called the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) that regulates lenders. They’ve brought in new rules that lenders must follow, to avoid the risky lending that contributed to the last crash.
This is happening in two parts:
So what are the rules on rental cover:
What about the forthcoming portfolio Landlord underwriting?
So what does all of this mean?
35% of London properties have had a price reduction since they were first marketed.
Nationally, 77% of properties are selling below asking price.
Wobble time? Maybe so. It certainly looks like a buyers market right now.
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It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob', Kush and Fez...
...ask Rob & Rob...How can I flip properties remotely? PLUS: The costs of 10-year fixes
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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.
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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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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 8 places available at each!
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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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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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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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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.
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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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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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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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