Episodes

  • Market Update - April 2026

    Market Update - April 2026
    Apr 9 2026
    It’s market update time and there’s a lot to unpack... Rob & Rob dig into the impact on the market from the conflict around the world, reporting on house prices and a fascinating picture of where UK property investment is heading. (0:44) Nationwide’s report on house price growth (2:33) Rightmove’s 11-year high supply (3:15) Strong rental yields blast past 8% nationally, and higher in other areas (5:47) Rents for new lets climbing again, including London back on the up (6:44) Post-covid figures, proving the return to city living is real (8:29) What landlord demographics tell us about where the market is heading (12:00) Mortgage market data in a volatile world and Bank of England rate decision (14:36) Renters’ Rights Act updates ahead of 1st May (15:55) Hub Extra Links mentioned: Use Claude for Excel House prices: Nationwide’s house price index Rightmove’s 11-year house supply Rents: Rental yield rise Newly-let rents turn positive ONS private rent and house prices Landlord behaviour: Property118 Q1 landlord sentiment survey Population of landlords with fewer properties decline Population of limited company landlords rise Mortgages/Interest rates: Bank of England’s Rate Mortgage market impact on the conflict in Iran Renters’ Rights: Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet Pegasus Insight: 25% of landlords unaware of RRA changes London Assembly Housing Committee: 2/3 of tenants unaware of RRA changes Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse Find out more about Property Hub Invest
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    19 mins
  • ASK518: Help! Lenders are declining me PLUS: Why interest-only mortgages?

    ASK518: Help! Lenders are declining me PLUS: Why interest-only mortgages?
    Apr 7 2026
    Let’s jump straight into some more listen questions, with your latest episode of Ask Rob & Rob. (00:42) Irfan's been investing for a decade, but a surprise affordability rejection has left him worried about being asset rich and cash poor in retirement. Rob D explains why capital raising triggers extra scrutiny, why specialist lenders are often a better bet than high street ones, and why this shouldn't put you off your long-term plans. (05:51) Imran wants to know why landlords choose interest-only mortgages when surely, you're left with the full debt at the end? Rob B breaks down the cash flow and stress test arguments, then reveals how inflation is silently destroying your debt while growing your assets at the same time. Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse Got a question? Send it in here Find out more about Property Hub Invest
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    11 mins
  • The world is at war - should you invest?

    The world is at war - should you invest?
    Apr 2 2026
    Every time there’s a major global shock, the headlines say the same thing: uncertainty, panic, wait and see. But when you look at what happens next, a very different pattern emerges. Rob & Rob unpack what the conflict in Iran means for mortgage rates, investor confidence and the UK property market. But rather than speculating about what happens next, they look at what has happened, analysing how the market responded to Brexit, Covid, the Ukraine war, and the mini-budget. (02:27) How swap rates work and why mortgage products are disappearing from the market right now (04:52) The consistent pattern across Brexit, Covid, Ukraine, and the mini-budget – plus what property prices did each time (12:40) Why nervous markets create better deals, and how to think about the current window of opportunity (15:56) What rising mortgage rates mean in practice, and a simple example showing why they shouldn't change your decision (18:08) The lifelong investing lesson to take from all of this, and why Warren Buffett would love UK property right now (20:00) Hub Extra Links mentioned: Claude AI Obsessed with AI? Property Hub is hiring - get in touch Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse Find out more about Property Hub Invest
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    26 mins
  • ASK517: Are house prices silently crashing? PLUS: How do I avoid a disaster?

    ASK517: Are house prices silently crashing? PLUS: How do I avoid a disaster?
    Mar 31 2026
    Got a burning property question? Rob & Rob are back every Tuesday answering yours. This week: (00:42) Jamie's noticed that house prices have barely moved while inflation has been running hot. Is this the "silent property crash"? And could it go on for years? Rob D explains why policymakers might prefer it this way, and why it's secretly great news if you're a property investor with a mortgage. (03:58) Marcus wants to shift his strategy towards higher yielding properties, but he's worried about the trade-offs... more maintenance, trickier tenants. Rob B explains how picking the right type of property avoids most of the headaches, and shares a painful (and expensive!) lesson about tenant insurance he'll never make again. Links mentioned: The Price of Money by Rob Dix Seven Myths About Money by Rob Dix Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse Got a question? Send it in here. Find out more about Property Hub Invest
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    9 mins
  • The books that changed our lives

    The books that changed our lives
    Mar 26 2026
    This isn't a property episode, but it might be one of the most valuable ones yet. These are the six books that genuinely changed Rob & Rob's lives, and they could change yours too. Because while most property investors obsess over yields, capital growth, and the best places to buy, none of that matters if you haven't got your mindset right first. Everything from business to personal fulfilment, there's something on this list for you. (01:05) News story of the week (05:27) The book that made Rob D's friend realise he was trading years of his life (09:02) The timeless classic that turned Rob B into a better communicator (11:04) The one question that tells you where to focus, so everything else becomes unnecessary (13:30) The Tony Robbins book that accelerated Rob B's entire career (15:54) The two books that round out the list, including one Rob B bought before he even finished recording the episode Links mentioned: Die with Zero by Bill Perkins How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie The One Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan Awaken the Giant Within by Tony Robbins How I Found Freedom in an Unfree World by Harry Browne Maximum Achievement by Brian Tracy Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse Find out more about Property Hub Invest
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    21 mins
  • ASK516: Help - My portfolio is costing me sleep! PLUS: Will this stop me selling my flat?

    ASK516: Help - My portfolio is costing me sleep! PLUS: Will this stop me selling my flat?
    Mar 24 2026
    It's Tuesday, so it’s time for another Ask Rob & Rob episode! (00:45) Chris has built a portfolio of 8 properties, all rented to government-backed social care providers, but the Renters' Rights Bill is giving him sleepless nights. Is he right to be worried? Rob B explains and shares the one thing all landlords can do to put their mind at ease. (06:43) Michelle's trying to sell a flat, but a potential buyer has raised questions about whether it has a qualifying lease under the Building Safety Act (2022). Rob D breaks down what that means, why it matters, and the practical steps to stop it derailing the sale. Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts – it really helps others find us! Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse Got a question? Send it in here. Find out more about Property Hub Invest
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    10 mins
  • The Worst Places To Buy In 2026

    The Worst Places To Buy In 2026
    Mar 19 2026
    There’s one mistake you absolutely can’t afford to make when investing in property, and that’s buying in the wrong area. In this episode, Rob & Rob break down the locations they’d avoid right now, and more importantly, why they don’t stack up. From regions hitting affordability ceilings to ultra-cheap bargains that drain your profits, they reveal the locations that trip up investors time and again. Whether you're about to make your first purchase or expanding your portfolio, this is the kind of episode that could save you from a very costly decision. They cover: (00:55) News story of the week (04:10) The worst-performing region right now – and why it won’t bounce back anytime soon (06:55) The area that boomed during the pandemic, but reality has well and truly caught up (09:21) Why chasing ultra-cheap property is a trap both Robs fell into and still regret (12:41) The "sinking ship" that's lost 25% of its value since 2014 – and is still falling (15:19) The quick-fire round: three more risky areas including regulation headaches, overseas traps, and single-employer towns (19:41) Hub Extra Links mentioned: How to Be a Landlord by Rob Dix - second edition Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse Find out more about Property Hub Invest
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    21 mins
  • ASK515: Should I move into a company? PLUS: Rescue my poor credit rating!

    ASK515: Should I move into a company? PLUS: Rescue my poor credit rating!
    Mar 17 2026
    It's time for another episode of Ask Rob & Rob, where we tackle your property questions. Here's what's coming up this week... (00:42) Dan's credit score keeps taking a hit with every new buy-to-let purchase, but does it even matter? Rob D explains why lenders care far less about that number than you think. (03:39) Joe wants to transfer a property from his personal name into a limited company to save on tax. Sounds sensible, but the Stamp Duty bill might make it a costly mistake. Rob B walks through a simple calculation to see if it's worth it. Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse Send us your question here – just hit record!. Find out more about Property Hub Invest
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    8 mins