The Property Podcast

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Alex from Kent asked: Where should I invest, North or South? It’s hard to get specific without knowing exactly what your situation is and what you want, but the fact is that that London is rather aggressive and the North is starting to rise. That said, a portfolio is […] The post ASK08: Where should I invest, North or South? appeared first on The Property Hub.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, nobody’s favourite topic: lettings law! It’s not thrill-a-minute stuff, but it’s important – a lot of changes came in on October 1st, and if you’re not aware of them it can land you with a fine or affect your ability to get your property back at the end of a tenancy. The changes […] The post TPP135: Lettings law you need to know appeared first on The Property Hub.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Richard from Edinburgh asked: What’s a safe amount to put aside for rental void periods? Ultimately there’s no hard and fast answer, but your own personal comfort levels will be a good guide. While it’s possible you could be without rent for 9 months and still have to pay to replace the […] The post ASK07: What’s a safe amount to put aside for rental void periods? appeared first on The Property Hub.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Never sell a property” is the default advice that tends to get dished out to investors, and under many circumstances that makes sense…but it’s helpful to consider situations where selling might make sense. In this episode we explore the reasons why “never sell” often makes sense, and when it doesn’t. Including: Playing the property cycle […] The post TPP134: Never sell a property? appeared first on The Property Hub.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, James Scott asked: Is remortgaging always a good idea? It’s really important to make sure that you’re making money each month. If you borrow more money and consequently start making a loss, then you could be in trouble down the line, unless you have a lot of spare capital. […] The post ASK06: Is remortgaging always a good idea? appeared first on The Property Hub.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, 12 Property Hub Meetups are taking place all across the UK – so we thought we’d dedicate this episode to why you should be networking, and how to start. Networking isn’t always the easiest thing to do – actually, “networking” is almost a dirty word for many people – but building a strong network […] The post TPP133: Why you should be networking (and how to get started) appeared first on The Property Hub.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Jane Cooper asked: My tenant is in arrears but wants me to fix it! What should I do? Annoyingly, the answer is that you probably have to stick to your side of the bargain, even if your tenant isn’t sticking to theirs. As with any situation like this, your first port […] The post ASK05: My tenant is in arrears but wants me to fix it! appeared first on The Property Hub.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Property investing is a business just like any other, so why shouldn’t you build a team instead of trying to do it all yourself? Whether you’ve got a big portfolio to manage, or you’re struggling to get started because you’re trying to balance the property search alongside your job and family, an assistant can free […] The post TPP132: Why property investors need an assistant (and how to hire one) appeared first on The Property Hub.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Sam Brown from London asked: Should I pay for a rental guarantee? Ultimately, it all comes down to your tolerance to risk. Both Robs do go for it, even though it’s a luxury – it should also be mentioned that Yellow includes it by default, encompassed within the 10% […] The post ASK04: Should I pay for a rental guarantee? appeared first on The Property Hub.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we’re exploding 5 of the most common myths you’ll hear if you spend any amount of time listening to the media (or “gurus”) when it comes to property. It’s not just an opportunity for us to get on our high horse and have a rant, fun though that is: your beliefs affect the […] The post TPP131: 5 (more) property investment myths uncovered appeared first on The Property Hub.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.