The Property Podcast

The gloves are off this week. It’s Buy vs Rent. Rob vs Rob. Everyday we get asked is it better to buy or rent? Is it better to pay off your mortgage or invest your money? We’re going to break it down for you this week, so you can find out what will help you achieve your goals sooner.   NEWS THIS WEEK There’s a lot of chatter about the Energy Performance Certificates coming in soon. We take a look at what it’s going to mean for you. Electrical Safety Certificates are becoming mandatory soon too. We’ll also let know how this will affect you. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK We’re revisiting 2 great resources of the week, this week. First is Open - The Andre Agassi autobiography. Second is the very excellent Masters of Scale Podcast with LinkedIn Co-Found Reid Hoffman. We think both are amazing and definitely worth revisiting. IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Paul and Caroline ask Rob & Rob... How do I approach the owner for an off-market sale? PLUS: What should I know before buying a prefab? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we tap into Rob D’s ridiculously vast knowledge of short-term finance.  What exactly is bridging?  What is it useful for?  What are the costs?  The risks?  And most importantly, should you be using this tool to help you on your journey? FREEBIE OF THE WEEK Don't forget to download your FREE short-term finance case studies here. NEWS THIS WEEK Rightmove has announced that January 2018 was it’s best ever month for visitors. We have a closer look to see if our predictions of a slow 2018 market are likely to come true. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK We have 2 fantastic resources of the week - both in the shape of childcare. Rob D has recently become a father and has discovered the joys of bubble While Rob B has been using childcare.co.uk Both are excellent ways to find trusted carers for you little ones. IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, two listeners ask Rob & Rob... Should I be nervous about buying property off-plan? PLUS: What does the legal change to energy requirements mean? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re all here because of a love for property. This week we give you tips on how to apply for your dream job - whether it’s in property or in another industry - along with the interview techniques that will make you stand out from the pack. And stay listening, at the end of the episode we’ll let you know about some exciting employment opportunities with the Property Hub. NEWS THIS WEEK It’s not often ALDI is the focus of property news, but this week they’ve caught our attention.  In Germany ALDI is renting flats above it’s stores and it looks like that trend is making it’s way to the U.K.  You can find out more here. IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Jack & Barney ask Rob & Rob... How do I start a career in property? PLUS: Where do you get all your facts and figures from? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve mentioned it before, but we’ve never delved deep into it.  This week, we’re discussing the ripple effect.  We take a look at how it moved from London to Manchester, what it’s meant in those cities, where it could trickle down to and most importantly how you can use it to find the next property hotspot. NEWS THIS WEEK A landmark ruling in favour of a freeholder has caught our eye this week.  Will leasehold costs be slashed?  We take a closer look.  You can check out the full story for yourself here RESOURCE OF THE WEEK A cracker this week in the form to of a yield map of the U.K.  A big thank you to Michael for sending us this link We were eager to see if we had any investments in the top 10.  Do you? IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, John & Gareth ask Rob & Rob... Will I save tax by transferring a property to my wife? PLUS: Do limited companies get to offset inflation? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve been in the property game for quite some time now and almost on a daily basis, someone asks us “What would you do?”  This week - we’re going to tell you! From starting in a credit card hole to making the leap to become a full time landlord, these are the questions we get asked most often and this what we would do if we were in those situations ourselves. NEWS THIS WEEK Purplebricks could have 15% of the market by 2022 according the banks.  What is to become of the high street estate agent?  Are they destined to go the way of the travel agent?  We dig a little into the story to find out more. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK Save money on hotels even after booking.  That sounds pretty good, right? Our resource of the week - Pruvo can help you do just that! IF YOU ENJOYED THE PROPERTY PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW ON ITUNES Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Dominique & Mike ask Rob & Rob... Why am I paying so much tax? PLUS: Does owning in a company avoid the stamp duty surcharge? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.