Episodes

  • Why 2026’s most hated property is really the most underrated

    Why 2026’s most hated property is really the most underrated
    May 7 2026
    Flats vs. Houses? It’s one of the most heated debates in property investing. For years, the consensus has been to avoid flats. But what if the reasons investors turned against them no longer apply? Rob & Rob challenge the anti-flat mindset and explore why the ground has shifted without most investors noticing. The cladding crisis, COVID and spiralling service charges have turned investors away from flats. But with those factors fading, they unpack where the opportunity is for investors willing to go against the crowd. (01:13) News story of the week (03:26) Do the common assumptions against flats still hold up, and what do flats offer that other properties can’t? (10:04) The major events that turned investors against flats and the changes since that have gone unnoticed (17:05) Is the price gap between flats and houses here to stay? (18:24) Four non-negotiables to check before buying any flat (24:06) Hub Extra Links mentioned: CityAM: Downing Street rules out rent freeze Check out Speeed’s YouTube channel Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse Find out more about Property Hub Invest
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    26 mins
  • ASK522: Is now the time to sell? PLUS: Should I buy 2 HMOs?

    ASK522: Is now the time to sell? PLUS: Should I buy 2 HMOs?
    May 5 2026
    It’s time for your weekly dose of Ask Rob & Rob - let's get stuck into two new questions! (00:42) Fatai is looking to sell up, but with so much global uncertainty, is now really the right time? Rob B looks at what history tells us about timing the market during periods of instability. (04:35) David wants to jump straight into two student HMOs, but is it wise considering he’s never ventured into this market before? Rob D explains why going all-in could backfire, and why taking a more measured approach might pay off. Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse Got a question? Send it in here Find out more about Property Hub Invest
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    7 mins
  • Mortgage Market Update - April 2026

    Mortgage Market Update - April 2026
    Apr 30 2026
    Mortgage rates are moving, and if you’re an investor trying to work out what to do next, you’re not alone. Rob & Rob bring in expert, Nick from Framework Mortgages to get straight answers on what’s happening with rates, where they’re likely heading and what investors should be doing right now. This episode will get you up to speed on the impact of swap rates, the Renters’ Rights Act, pressure of a global conflict, and more. (01:01) News story of the week (04:48) What swap rates are, why they matter more than interest rates and where they sit right now (10:21) What will trigger lenders rates to rise and fall (13:46) Whether the Renters’ Rights Act will impact mortgage stress tests and lending criteria (16:19) Your best options if your fixed rate is about to end (18:16) Nick's crystal ball prediction for where rates will land by late summer, and how to time your next investment around it (21:47) Hub Extra Links mentioned: Average new seller asking prices rise by 0.8% Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse Find out more about Property Hub Invest
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    24 mins
  • ASK521: Is bridging my only option? PLUS: How do I pass a portfolio on?

    ASK521: Is bridging my only option? PLUS: How do I pass a portfolio on?
    Apr 28 2026
    It’s Tuesday! Which means it’s time for another episode of Ask Rob & Rob. (00:41) Luke's bought his ninth property, but the valuer deemed it unfit to live in. He’s been told bridging loans are now the standard route but is that his only option? Rob B explains how to turn a lending headache into a stronger deal and why this is a perfect situation for negotiation. (03:51) Alex has built a portfolio of four properties, but the condition of his health has made him think about legacy planning. How can he pass his portfolio onto his family? Rob D walks through a smart process for getting your ducks in a row before speaking to a tax adviser. Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse Got a question? Send it in here Find out more about Property Hub Invest
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    7 mins
  • Location is no longer optional

    Location is no longer optional
    Apr 23 2026
    Think it doesn't matter where you buy your investment property? The numbers say otherwise... Rob & Rob use real world examples, comparing two investors who start with the same £100,000 but buy in different regions. Using Land Registry data, Zoopla yields and Savills forecasts, they show how one investor ends up £83,000 ahead after just 10 years, simply because of where they chose to buy. If you've ever felt the pull to invest close to home, this one might change your mind. (01:03) News story of the week (02:52) Why investing close to home could be costing you tens of thousands (04:49) The data that blows apart the “growth in the south, yield in the north” myth (07:12) How affordability ratios reveal where the real opportunity lies right now (09:51) A 10-year worked example comparing two investors with the same starting cash – and the huge gap that location alone creates (13:35) Getting over the emotional barrier of investing away from home (18:24) Hub Extra Links mentioned: Share of flipped homes falls to decade low Zoopla’s UK’s highest yielding buy-to-let hotspots ONS private rent and house prices Use Google Gemini as a search engine Prefer taking in information through audio? Use Google NotebookLM Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse Find out more about Property Hub Invest
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    22 mins
  • ASK520: How do I get tax advice? PLUS: Ltd Co lending in Northern Ireland?

    ASK520: How do I get tax advice? PLUS: Ltd Co lending in Northern Ireland?
    Apr 21 2026
    Welcome back to Ask Rob & Rob! (00:41) Michelle’s considering buying a fourth property to add to her portfolio but knows she’s probably missing out on tax efficiencies. She’s wondering how she can find the right person to help her. Rob D gives a three-tiered approach to sourcing the right professional, and how to use AI tools to sift through forums and find specialists. (04:01) Frank’s looking into a limited company but has apprehensions. He’s trying to keep his income below the 40% tax rate and is wondering if this is a good strategy? Rob B advises why staying below the 40% threshold is a short-term fix that won’t last and discusses why Northern Ireland’s growth makes up for the higher costs in the meantime. Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse Got a question? Send it in here Find out more about Property Hub Invest
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    7 mins
  • Our 3 best deals from the last 12 months

    Our 3 best deals from the last 12 months
    Apr 16 2026
    Rob & Rob do something they've never done in over 10 years of podcasting... They’ve pulled back the curtain on three real deals that Property Hub Invest sourced for investors last year. From tenanted stock in an unexpected city, to a luxury development in a property hotspot, and a clever off-plan opportunity. Each deal is completely different, but they all show what's achievable when you refuse to settle in a buyer's market. (00:51) News story of the week (03:22) A tenanted portfolio in a city most investors overlook, with a 12% discount. Plus, why “cheap” can be a trap (and what affordable really looks like) (08:46) A premium development in a prime spot, a huge 16% discount and investors saving up to £60,000+ (14:10) An “off-plan”, city-centre deal that wasn’t really off-plan. Already built, already tenanted, with proven rental demand. (18:42) Why these deals show it’s an investor’s market right now, and why Rob & Rob are calling this your wake-up episode (21:38) Hub Extra Links mentioned: The Iron Snail YouTube channel Rob B’s perfect white shirt from UNIQLO Zara ATHLETICZ Check out our YouTube channel - Property Hub UK Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse Find out more about Property Hub Invest
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    27 mins
  • ASK519: Is a company worth it for just one more? PLUS: Serviced accommodation... yes or no?

    ASK519: Is a company worth it for just one more? PLUS: Serviced accommodation... yes or no?
    Apr 14 2026
    It’s Tuesday, which means it’s time for another episode of Ask Rob & Rob! (00:41) Andy's been stuck for three years. He owns four properties in his own name which has pushed him in the higher tax bracket. He’s wondering whether setting up a limited company for just one more property is worth the hassle? Rob D breaks down when a limited company makes sense, the real cost of transferring existing properties, and why doing nothing might be the riskiest option of all. (04:51) Dan’s heard that serviced accommodation is a “goldmine” ...but is it really? Rob B explains why these "strategies" are just creating a job for yourself and where you should put your money instead. Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse Got a question? Send it in here Find out more about Property Hub Invest
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    10 mins