The Property Podcast
Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub
The Property Podcast from Property Hub (propertyhub.net) is the podcast for all property investors – new or experienced. Rob Bence and Rob Dix discuss a different property topic and property news item each week, passing on their knowledge and experience to the listeners. They both invest in UK Property so they practise what they preach. No hard sell, no bull just straight talking property investment advice!
Episodes
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Mar 26, 2026 • 21min
The books that changed our lives
A fast tour of six books that reshaped thinking about time, freedom, focus and personal power. Topics include when to spend your life energy, rules for better communication, a simple focusing question to cut distractions, strategies to control your mindset and accelerate careers, and a provocative way to reclaim personal freedom.
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Mar 24, 2026 • 10min
ASK516: Help - My portfolio is costing me sleep! PLUS: Will this stop me selling my flat?
Listeners hear about a landlord with eight social care lets fretting over the Renters' Rights Bill and whether it truly threatens his income. The conversation then shifts to whether a flat meets the Building Safety Act qualifying lease rules and how that could affect a sale. Practical steps, insurance and conveyancing checks are highlighted as ways to manage these property worries.
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Mar 19, 2026 • 21min
The Worst Places To Buy In 2026
They flag regions that have hit affordability ceilings and explain why value is stuck. They call out pandemic-fueled holiday let hotspots that now face oversupply. They warn about ultra-cheap towns that mask bad stock and problem tenancies. They highlight falling prime central London, rising regulation in Scotland, risky single‑employer towns, and pitfalls of overseas buying.
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Mar 17, 2026 • 8min
ASK515: Should I move into a company? PLUS: Rescue my poor credit rating!
Clear advice on what lenders actually check when multiple buy-to-let purchases dent your credit score. Practical tips to avoid harmful credit searches and when to use a specialist broker. A step-by-step look at transferring property into a limited company and how to calculate whether stamp duty and fees outweigh tax savings.
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Mar 12, 2026 • 18min
Market Update - March 2026
The UK market has quietly hit record-high house prices while supply climbs. Regional rental gaps steal the spotlight, with the North East surging and London lagging. Mortgage rate moves and easier lending are changing affordability. New tenant rights, political threats and tax rules for landlords create fresh uncertainty.
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Mar 10, 2026 • 7min
ASK514: How do I find a good solicitor? PLUS: Should I renew this tenancy?
Matt, a property investor calling about finding reliable conveyancing lawyers when lender panels limit choices. Chris, a landlord caller worried about renewing a tenancy days before rolling contracts arrive. They discuss timing for renewals, agent renewal fees and tactics, and practical ways to find and vet solicitors through networks and recommendations.
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Mar 5, 2026 • 31min
Stop worrying about the wrong things (and start worrying about this)
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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Mar 3, 2026 • 7min
ASK513: Should I move North? Plus: Is Scotland a no-go?
Discussion about Scotland’s new renter reforms and how local rent caps could reshape rental supply. Conversation on whether attractive listed yields will survive regulatory change. Practical debate about moving north from London and using a Lifetime ISA to buy a two-bed while renting a room. Tips on researching neighbourhoods and weighing lifestyle trade-offs before relocating.
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Feb 26, 2026 • 30min
Are you prepared for this huge tax change?
A deep dive into how new digital tax rules will remake record keeping for landlords. The conversation covers who hits the income thresholds, how quarterly digital reporting works, and which records and software choices will keep you compliant. Practical steps to prepare now are clearly laid out.
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Feb 24, 2026 • 7min
ASK512: How can I manage from afar? PLUS: I'm not ready for this big tax change!
Questions about managing rental properties from hundreds of miles away spark a discussion on finding and vetting remote letting agents. They explore how to assess maintenance contractors and build reliable local partnerships. Another segment flags the upcoming Making Tax Digital changes and urges landlords to start preparing.
