It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, two listeners ask Rob & Rob... Am I right to sell a bad property but lose a good tenant? PLUS: Should this problem put me off buying a property?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!
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Recently we discussed the pros and cons of buying new and buying old. We tapped into how buying older properties that need refurbishment come with a lot more work and stress; they also can come with a lot more reward.
This episode we talk to an active investor who gives us the realities of refurbing older properties. We find out what it actually takes to find a property, have some work done and get it rented - and doing it remotely!
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It looks like the increase in stamp duty isn’t bringing as much revenue as expected a report suggests. Could it be that raising taxes can deter buyers? This sounds like an opportunity to discuss the Laffer Curve Effect!
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It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Stephen and Daniel ask Rob & Rob... How should I invest £40,000? PLUS: How do I find a mortgage broker who understands expats?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!
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What’s better? Flats or houses? North or South? Yield or growth? We get asked these questions all the time. New builds or older property is no different.
In this week’s episode we have a look at the pro and cons of old vs new in each stage of an investor’s process; from setting your initial goals to what to expect long term - to help you decide which strategy is for you.
We also look at our own portfolios to reflect on what’s worked well and what hasn’t.
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Britain’s best and worst yielding areas have been revealed. We’ve both happy about the results for different reasons, but as always we take our news with a pinch of salt.
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It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Josh and Alexandra ask Rob & Rob...How should I use previous sold prices in my research? PLUS: Can I get JV funding without giving away part of my company?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!
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Late last year in episode 249 we made our predictions for 2018.
We harnessed all our psychic ability to glimpse into the future to look at which cities would enjoy the highest growth, what would happen to London or would interest rates rise. We were even bold (or foolish) enough to predict the future of Bitcoin.
Now that we’re at the halfway point in the year, it’s time to see if our predictions are on track. Fingers crossed!
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An article this week claims that Manchester tops list of best UK cities to be a landlord. This certainly bodes well as we review our predictions, but does this list have some unexpected surprises?
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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 should I invest half a million pounds? PLUS: Will Brexit wreck the property cycle? ... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!
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We came across this really interesting article at the very excellent landlordlawblog.co.uk and knew we had to talk about it.
We can’t stress enough how important it is to have the right people in your team. The people who look after your building work, do your conveyancing and provide you with finance options. The people who manage the properties in your portfolio are no exception.
There are some truly fantastic letting agents out there who do exceptional work. But this is the type of sector that attracts sharks and we want to make sure you know what to look out for, so you don’t get bitten.
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This week we look at an article from propertywire.co.uk with the intriguing headline: “The value of flats have increased the most in the UK over last five years”.
Has the time come to give up on houses and focus solely on flats?
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It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Mick & Gordon ask Rob & Rob...What's the best point in the 18 year property cycle to remortgage? ... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!
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This could be the opportunity that changes your life. If you’re looking for a career in property, this episode is essential.
We are looking for an apprentice to be mentored by Rob B. A rare opportunity like this only comes about once in a blue moon.
In this episode, we’ll explain what the role is, what you can expect to learn and what you’ll be doing on a day to day basis. This is certainly a way to supercharge your career!
You can find out more right here.
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We have 2 news stories this week. First is that the property market is to become flooded as 380,000 landlords are to sell up. This sounds very dramatic.
But hang on, the second story says the number of buy to let investors hits record 2.5 million high.
Two very conflicting headlines here. What could it mean?
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It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Guy & Caroline ask Rob & Rob...What is considered a good yield? Plus: What do I need to be aware of when buying a prefab? ... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!
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Over the last couple of episodes, we’ve been discussing the economy as a whole and how that relates to the 18 year property cycle.
In episode 269 we laid the groundwork by breaking down the very excellent “How The Economic Machine Works” by Ray Dalio (and again, if you haven’t seen it, we highly recommend you check it out!)
Then for Episode 270 we took a year by year look at the 18 year property cycle from 2008, right up to today.
This week we continue our analysis of the cycle by looking into the future. We’re going to go year by year - right up to the next crash. Some bold predictions are in store. We’re either very brave or very foolish.
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In news this week, interest rates are on hold as The Bank of England has cut the growth outlook. Is this a good or bad thing?
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It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Abby & Bryony ask Rob & Rob...How do I avoid getting cut out of the deal when sourcing? PLUS: Is it time to call in the professionals?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!
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In the last episode we broke down the phenomenal video by Ray Dalio: “How The Economic Machine Works” (and again, if you haven’t seen it, we highly recommend you check it out!).
This week, we follow that up with one of the most requested episodes we’ve ever had - a year by year break down of the 18 year property cycle. We’ll discuss how it aligns with what Ray Dalio talks about, we’ll take a look back on what’s happened in recent years and we’ll peer into the future to try to see where we are headed next.
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In the news this week, the BBC reports on an inquiry that has a housing committee calling for properties to be confiscated from rogue landlords. Are these measures too severe or is it the right deterrent the industry needs?
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It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Adam & Gareth ask Rob & Rob...How does yield change throughout the 18 year property cycle? PLUS: My property made £100k in 4 years...now what?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!
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When investing in property, understanding how the economy works is just as important to your long term success as finding your target area, gaining finance or doing building work.
And few people understand how the economy works better than Ray Dalio. Among numerous other things, Ray is a billionaire investor, hedge fund manager and philanthropist. He’s also the creator of the absolutely brilliant and essential video “How The Economic Machine Works” (it’s also really worthwhile checking out Ray’s Youtube page too!).
We can’t recommend this video enough. We strongly urge everyone to check it out. It’s only 30 minutes, but could really help you for years to come. In this episode, we summarise Ray’s thoughts and illustrate how they apply to property investment.
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In the news this week, it appears that our predictions continue to come to fruition. Central London property prices are falling. While £600,000 off a home in Mayfair may seem like a drop in the ocean, it’s that drop that’s the beginning of the ripple effect. You can find out 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...Should I remortgage now, or wait? PLUS: How do I know what's next in the property cycle... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!
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Interest rates are in the same place now as when we first began the podcast 5 years ago! Even though they’re at the same level now, a lot has changed in that time.
In this episode, we have a look at what’s happened over the last 5 years, we have discuss what’s changed and we help you decide what to do next.
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It’s a great week for news, for 2 reasons. First, it means one of our predictions has come to pass. And secondly and more importantly, it’s great news for anyone wanting to purchase a property via a limited company using a mortgage. Aldermore has announced that they’ll be offering reduced rates for portfolio landlords in line with their buy to let rage for private individuals. Find out 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... Can I buy at auction through a limited company? PLUS: Will I qualify for a buy-to-let mortgage?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!
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It’s been 5 years since we started this podcast! It’s hard to believe. So much has changed in that time too. In this episode we have a look at the 5 biggest changes to property investment since we began. We also have a flash back to episode 1 - you have been warned.
Surprisingly the government are in the news again this week. They’ve just announced a load of reforms. We have a look at what’s actually been unveiled. You can find out more here.
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It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Gary and Anthony ask Rob & Rob... How do you figure out where to invest in a new country? PLUS: Whose name should be on the insurance?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!
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We get asked about buying off-plan all the time, so this week we dig into the archives to revisit one of our earlier episodes.
We look at what off-plan means. We discuss the potential risks and rewards. And we reveal how Rob B personally lost money on a deal, despite his knowledge of the sector.
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It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Paddy and Gary ask Rob & Rob... 2 year vs 5 year fixed mortgages? Plus: How to network when based overseas?... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!
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For the past couple of episodes, we’ve been following some Hubbers on their property journey. We’ve learnt how they started, what they’re up to now and where they want to get to. They’ve shared their challenges and also their successes.
In this episode, we asked each of them one follow up question. “What’s the one thing you wish you knew at the beginning of your journey?”
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The government is in the news again this week and they’re cracking down on rogue agents and leasehold homeowners. We look at what these new proposals mean for you.
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It's time for another question in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, one listener asks Rob & Rob... a question about the 18-year property cycle... ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!
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