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.
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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!
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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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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!
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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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We're very excited to announce that Rob D's new book came out yesterday and we may be biased, but we think it is his best yet. In this week's special episode of The Property Podcast, we are going to discuss 'How to be a landlord', with tips from the book, and from all sorts of other places.
Also, we have Meetups next week. The evening's are lighter so there's no excuse not to join your nearest get together. Find all the details here.
You'll need to listen to the episode in full to get all of this week's tips and info, but here are some notes you may want to jot down.
You can make property management a lot easier with some little tricks and processes.
Communicating with tenants:
Chasing up rent:
Dealing with emergencies:
Dealing with routine maintenance:
Inspections:
Conclusion:
Oh, and of course the first thing you need to do is purchase a book that tells you exactly How to be a Landlord, right? Funnily enough, we know just the book.
Obviously the biggest news story of the week is Rob's new book but we also gather the Prime Minister has called a snap General Election. We'll obviously keep you fully up to date over what this means for you in property terms.
This week's resource of the week is obviously Rob's book - make sure you get yourself a copy!
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It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. This week Rob (yes, another one) and Daniel...
...ask Rob & Rob...One property or two? PLUS: Selling a property within 6 months
The Robs give their take on these topics. What do you think? Head over to the forum to discuss.
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What makes the perfect rental property? This week The Robs give their tips on what to do and what to avoid, in order to create the ideal rental property for both you and your tenants.
What is more trouble than it's worth? What is an absolute essential? The Robs give you their take on how to make your property work for you and ensure it gets tenanted quickly and with no fuss.
In other news, we're putting the finishing touches to the next edition of the magazine, it will be with you very soon and includes and interview with Grand Designs presenter McCloud (yes, we're pretty excited about that too). PLUS there is a webinar coming up just for magazine subscribers which you will be very excited about, so watch this space.
Rob D has finally completed his new book 'How to be a Landlord' and we all think it's his best one to date. Keep an eye on your inbox for news on that very soon.
Now, back to the subject in hand this week - what do you need to do to create the ideal rental property?
Flooring:
- Good quality laminate is good for kitchens, bathrooms and high-traffic areas. Make sure it won’t easily rip or warp, don't skimp.
- Dark coloured carpets only! Good underlay makes cheap carpet feel thicker.
Walls:
- Paint straight onto plaster if you can
- Mainly white or very light grey paint – same colour and brand in every property
- Feature wall
- Water-resistant eggshell or acrylic paint in bathroom and kitchen
Bathrooms:
- Shower over bath rather than shower tray
- Electric shower so it’s not dependent on boiler
- If possible, second bathroom or at least another toilet so if one breaks it’s not an emergency
Kitchens:
- Replacing cupboard doors and work surface might be enough to make it look new
- Avoid integrated appliances. A
Gardens:
- Pave over as much as possible
- If you can convert some into driveway or parking, do.
Electrics:
- Plenty of plug sockets
- Maybe USB sockets
- Get an electrical safety check because will probably need one soon anyway
Safety:
- Hard-wired smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarm in rooms with boiler and as appliances, heat detector in kitchen
Furnishing:
- Avoid as much as possible - including appliances if you can get away with it
General:
- Don’t impose your own taste! Keep it simple
- Don’t over-spec. Rental refurb is very different from a flip (or your own home)
- Be active in overseeing the project
There's no bad landlords round here of course, but this will definitely be a big issue for those who are not playing fair and by the rules. Can't be a bad thing, right? Absolutely, provided that it is correctly administered of course! Read more here.
So this week's resource of the week is commutefrom.com which helps you decide where to buy a house around London. It tells you which stations are within your preferred commute time of the central London station nearest to your work. It also tells you information like the average house prices, crime rates, and schools in the area. Clever stuff, huh?
What did we miss? Did you disagree with any points? What do you always make sure you do?
Let us know your take on this important subject 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'. This week two listeners...
...ask Rob & Rob...What should I look for when offering finance to another investor? PLUS: Can I use a 2nd charge mortgage to borrow more?
The Robs give their take on these topics. What do you think? Head over to the forum to discuss.
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Last week it was Scotland v England (or Rob D v Rob B) at the Meetups as Rob D ventured to Edinburgh to our brilliant Meetup there, led by Karen & Bill. Rob B took over the helm at the King's Cross Meetup and both locations were very busy.
Rob D spent a bit more time putting the finishing touches to his new book 'How to be a Landlord' but we'll tell you more about that over the next couple of weeks.
Now on to this week's big topic - all about lease hold.
Something that puts some people off - and fear often comes from lack of knowledge. So let's get educated.
What is leasehold?
What you need to know
Things to check before you buy:
How to extend:
How to make money from leases:
This is a bit worrying in itself, but we're particularly concerned given that mortgages are cheaper than ever. What will happen when the cost of mortgages goes up? Take a look at this story here.
This week's resource of the week is Pocket Explore. This is an extension of a previous ROTW Get Pocket. Explore Pocket takes this a bit further and helps you find high quality blogs on any given subject. Check it out.
Have you invested in a leasehold or have you been put off?
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It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. This week Abdul & Ivan...
...ask Rob & Rob...How do assisted sales work? PLUS: What should I be aware of with Build To Rent schemes?
The Robs give their take on these topics. What do you think? Head over to the forum to discuss.
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Alastair prompted this week's podcast topic, and it's a very important one!
But what's been happening with The Robs this week? Rob D is putting the finishing touches to his new book which will be out on April 26th, we're all excited about this one as it is definitely needed.
The Robs will also be at the Meetups tonight - Rob B is stand in leader in King's Cross, but Rob D has travelled to Scotland to our rebooted Edinburgh Meetup. It's not too late to get your ticket to your local Meetup, and remember, there's zero selling, just good honest property chat over a few drinks.
Now on to this week's big topic - interest rates!
A brief history of interest rates
Why are rates so low?
How people misunderstand interest rates
What happens if rates go back to double-digits?
So how worried should we prepare for rates rising?
Conclusion
Billionaire Warren Buffet may not be known for his property investments but unsurprisingly he hasn't ignored property all together. He is well known for his long term approach to investment generally, and he's applied that same way of thinking to this property investment which has done amazingly well for him.
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It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. This week two listeners...
...ask Rob & Rob...Do the Robs ever disagree? PLUS: Will the government changes mean fewer investors?
The Robs give their take on these topics. What do you think? Head over to the forum to discuss.
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Some people think that Rob D isn’t a new builds kinda guy, this isn’t true. New builds are great for hands off investors, but you need to be aware of key points to be successful.
Why you would in invest
All new appliances and 10 year warranty - Ideal for hands off investors
BMV possibility if you buy in volume - learn more on buying BMV in our course here.
Tennant appeal - What would you lease a new car or an old car?
Buying process - No chain
Lower energy bills
Why you wouldn’t
Hard to add value - So not great for investors who want to be hands on
Can be hard to assess value in some situations where there are no direct comparables
Snagging
Other things to be aware of
Are they overpriced in the first place?
Time to let on a large new development?
City house price growth slows to 6.4%. Manchester is now the fastest growing city as London slips to 10th in growth rankings. Read all about it here.
Our Scottish Meetups are brilliant already but in April we are having a re-boot of our Edinburgh Meetup and we're sending Rob D to say hi. If you can make it, he would love to see you. You can book your completely free ticket to the Edniburgh Meetup on April 6th here.
If you can't make it to Edinburgh there is bound to be a Meetup near you anyway - you can find more details and links to book your tickets, right here.
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