The Property Podcast

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Jacob asked: How do I pay off my interest-only mortgage? With an interest-only mortgage, your debt is never paid down, so what do you do? The answer talks about inflation, and how it can reduce the value of your debt, which becomes less valuable over time. If it’s not […] The post ASK28: How do I pay off my interest-only mortgage? appeared first on The Property Hub.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we’re kicking off a trilogy of episodes about the nitty gritty of lettings. In future weeks we’ll be talking about how to manage a property and how to handle nightmare tenants – but first, the basics: how do you let a property in the first place? You could use an agent, of course, […] The post TPP155: How to let a property yourself appeared first on The Property Hub.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Teetee asked: Can I invest in property with no money? Potentially! The answer talked about how most people aren’t just going to give you money, but there are plenty of people out there who want to invest in property, but don’t have the time, or the knowledge, or both to […] The post ASK27: Can I invest in property with no money? appeared first on The Property Hub.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is property investment still a good idea? It’s a question that hasn’t come up much over the last couple of years – but the recent changes mean we’re hearing it ever more frequently. In this episode we address the main concerns we hear, including: The new tax treatment will reduce profits Higher stamp duty rates […] The post TPP154: Is property investment still a good idea? appeared first on The Property Hub.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Matt asked: Are one bed flats a bad investment? The answer this week is a little more clear-cut, as it’s a simple one: no. One bed flats are a strong investment, because they rent well and they sell well – they’re great starter homes / first step on the […] The post ASK26: Are one bed flats a bad investment? appeared first on The Property Hub.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we’re in doom and gloom mode once again! Last week it was risks, the previous week it was mistakes…and now we’re tackling the bright’n’breezy topic of being broke in retirement. Yes, the pension crisis is real – more real than most people care to think about. But there is a positive message buried […] The post TPP153: You need to understand the pension crisis! appeared first on The Property Hub.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Ed asked: I need help with floorplans! The question asks about making the most of the space in a property via floorplans. The answer touches upon the use of software as the next step from doing floor plans with pen and paper. It covers the plethora of floorplan tools online, […] The post ASK25: I need help with floorplans! appeared first on The Property Hub.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, John asked: Is this a good strategy for a newbie? This question is specifically about delayed completion – where you pay a certain amount up front, (generally 10%, but this is negotiable) and cover the mortgage for a period of time before you complete. It also mentions option to buy, which […] The post ASK24: Is this a good strategy for a newbie? appeared first on The Property Hub.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you’re involved in property for any length of time, things will go wrong – and as positive as we are about property, we’ve both made mistakes and had bad experiences. As we spend a lot of time talking about the advantages of property investment, it’s only right that we give some attention to the […] The post TPP151: When property goes bad! (Our mistakes in property) appeared first on The Property Hub.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Dwayne asked: What are the pros and cons of new builds? An age-old debate! The answer touched upon both sides, and of course it will depend on the investment strategy in question. New builds come with less risk – not zero risk, but less – as new properties will likely […] The post ASK23: What are the pros and cons of new builds? appeared first on The Property Hub.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.