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!
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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.
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Feb 19, 2026 • 28min
He called two property crashes: Is 2026 really next?
A deep dive into a bold 2026 UK property crash prediction and the 18-year cycle theory behind it. They compare past crashes to today and question whether COVID or tighter lending broke the pattern. The conversation spotlights a hidden real-terms price fall and what market sentiment would need to flip for a future downturn.
Feb 17, 2026 • 9min
ASK511: Am I wrong to be scared? PLUS: Can this trick cut my tax bill?
Listeners hear about nervous moments when independent legal advice is required during remortgage and bridging loan moves. A debate unfolds over moving a fully owned property into a limited company and whether selling to yourself at a historic price could trigger HMRC scrutiny. Practical tax and risk topics take center stage in short, candid discussion.
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Feb 12, 2026 • 18min
Market Update - February 2026
A razor-close Bank of England vote puts a near-term rate cut on the cards. House prices quietly climbed past £300k and multiple indices show a January bounce. Rents are cooling in many areas while London's supply squeeze hints at future pressure. Ground rents face a major cap that could reshape flat values almost overnight.
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Feb 10, 2026 • 10min
ASK510: Should I flip this property? PLUS: Can I make my savings work harder?
A listener debates selling a buy-to-let after a big discount versus refurbishing and refinancing. Practical risks and the true cost of DIY refurbs get unpacked. Another saver asks whether to use stocks or safer accounts to build a deposit, with timing and certainty laid out. The conversation focuses on reinvestment strategies and when to prioritise cash over market exposure.
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Feb 5, 2026 • 22min
Why now is the best time ever to invest
They unpack a “silent crash” where inflation-adjusted UK house prices sit near 2013 levels. Discussion covers rising rental yields, falling borrowing costs and why market sentiment is pessimistic despite strong fundamentals. They highlight discounts, motivated sellers and how leverage can still deliver attractive long-term returns. AI tools for research get a quick mention.
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Feb 3, 2026 • 10min
ASK509: Should I rent to the council? PLUS: Does personal ownership make sense for me?
A deep dive into rent-to-rent deals with councils, unpacking contracts, lender risks and return-condition pitfalls. Practical scenarios where guaranteed council lets might actually make financial sense. A second conversation on property ownership structure, weighing personal hold versus forming a limited company to future-proof a growing buy-to-let portfolio.
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Jan 29, 2026 • 26min
Why the economy is rigged (and how you can still win)
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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Jan 27, 2026 • 8min
ASK508: Which types of property do best? PLUS: Is Assisted Living a good investment?
Listeners ask whether to buy two prime homes or three average ones, and the tradeoffs between quality, growth and cashflow are debated. The conversation also examines assisted living and student housing deals, questioning guaranteed returns, resale prospects and hidden commissions. Practical cautions about truly passive property income are shared.
