The Property Podcast

Stop worrying about the wrong things (and start worrying about this)

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Mar 5, 2026
They separate common investor anxieties into misplaced fears and real priorities. They call out distractions like short-term yields, timing the market, and perfectionism. They highlight what truly matters: cash reserves, correct rents, tax setup, and valuing your time to scale a portfolio.
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INSIGHT

Leverage Is The Point Of Property

  • Mortgages are not a compromise but the mechanism that amplifies returns.
  • Rob Bence explains sensible leverage lets you buy multiple properties and outperform holding cash or stocks alone.
ANECDOTE

I Spent Hours Picking A Plot And It Let Last

  • Rob Dix wasted hours picking a so-called plum plot and it still let late in the block.
  • He now trusts the Property Hub Invest team and spends minimal time on plot selection for new builds.
ADVICE

Accept Snagging As Normal

  • Expect snagging lists on new builds and treat them as normal.
  • Rob Dix says developers will usually fix snags at completion and buyers shouldn't be surprised or deterred by minor defects.
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