The Property Podcast

“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.

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Graeham asked: Am I a bad person for being a landlord? A slightly tongue-in-cheek question, but an interesting one nonetheless. The answer is clearly no, but there is nuance to be considered: at one end of the scale, some landlords refurbish derelict properties and provide great new housing for […] The post ASK03: Am I a bad person for being a landlord? appeared first on The Property Hub.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A different type of episode this week, as we flip on the microphone to record the type of business-related discussion that we typically have over coffee (or distract ourselves with when we’re meant to be working): is it advantageous to focus on your strengths, or work on your weaknesses? Our freeform conversation takes us from […] The post TPP130: Should you focus on your strengths or work on your weaknesses? appeared first on The Property Hub.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, a Mystery Guest asked: What’s better: property or shares? There are lots of pros and cons either way! Property can be leveraged and normally offers higher returns, but some people do very on shares and they’re much easier to diversify if needs be. Property is also something most people […] The post ASK02: What’s better: Property or shares? appeared first on The Property Hub.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.