The Property Podcast Why the economy is rigged (and how you can still win)
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Jan 29, 2026 They unpack how government debt now shapes prices, investments and everyday finances. They trace three big events that expanded global debt and explain why inflation must outpace interest rates. They warn which old investment playbooks may fail and explore why leveraged property can benefit from the system's quirks.
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Guardian Story About Buying Landlords’ Stock
- Rob Bence references a Guardian story proposing Labour buy housing from landlords for social housing.
- He thinks government buying assets could work but implementation would be complex and unlikely, he adds.
Debt Is The Defining Feature
- Government and private debt has risen steadily over 50 years, changing the economic rules.
- Major triggers were leaving the gold standard, the 2008 crisis, and COVID, says Rob Dix.
Don’t Expect Borrowing To Fuel Big Projects
- Recognise governments already spend most borrowing on committed items like health, pensions, and interest.
- Avoid assuming extra borrowing will fund big new growth projects without political will and trust, says Rob Bence.
