

The Property Podcast
Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub
The Property Podcast from Property Hub (propertyhub.net) is the podcast for all property investors – new or experienced. Rob Bence and Rob Dix discuss a different property topic and property news item each week, passing on their knowledge and experience to the listeners. They both invest in UK Property so they practise what they preach. No hard sell, no bull just straight talking property investment advice!
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Mar 14, 2024 • 21min
TPP574: March Market Update
The podcast discusses the recent spring budget updates affecting property investors, including tax cuts and setbacks for holiday let owners. They reveal surprising increases in house prices, upcoming analysis on the topic, and insights on rental market trends and mortgage news. Additionally, they share eBay shopping tips and highlight the decline in rent growth in London.

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Mar 12, 2024 • 10min
ASK419: Should I get into rent-to-rent? PLUS: Will this reduce my tax?
Listeners explore the risks of high-return rent-to-rent schemes and the importance of thorough research. They also learn about tax planning strategies for owning properties in personal names versus limited companies, emphasizing strategic profit and salary distribution planning.

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Mar 7, 2024 • 30min
TPP573: A masterclass from a lettings expert
Discover insights from a lettings expert on the key contributions and qualities of a good letting agent. Learn how investors can work effectively with letting agents, negotiate rates, and manage difficult tenants. Explore the best properties to manage and how to deal with unhappy letting agents. Plus, get introduced to a new AI research tool for up-to-date real estate information.

Mar 5, 2024 • 7min
ASK418: Should I go into property full-time? PLUS: Would this tax incentive work?
Listener questions on going into property full-time and proposing a tax incentive. Discussion on leveraging property sale for investment, setting up a limited company for development, starting small in property investment, and exploring a tax incentive scheme for first-time buyers in the property market.

30 snips
Feb 29, 2024 • 21min
TPP572: Buy To Let mortgages explained by experts
Discover why savvy investors use buy-to-let mortgages, benefits of mortgages for property investment, how they work, borrowing limits, fixed vs variable rates, preparation tips for applications, using a broker, and more insights from mortgage experts.

Feb 27, 2024 • 9min
ASK417: What shall I do with this equity? PLUS: Am I crazy to apply again?
Listeners seek advice on utilizing equity in a buy-to-let property. Challenges with mortgage applications above commercial units are discussed. Strategies for maximizing property equity and considering future investments are explored.

Feb 23, 2024 • 15min
AOB: How to stop your own issues f**king up your business
Dive into a £100m property business with firsthand insights on the market. Discover how to avoid projecting personal shortcomings onto your business. Reflect on past mistakes, embrace simplicity in business strategies, and explore personal growth in entrepreneurship.

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Feb 22, 2024 • 16min
TPP571: Update on the silent property crash
Explore the silent property crash phenomenon, its ongoing status, and future implications. Learn about London's surge in asking prices, the real term price falls, and increased affordability in the property market. Discover predictions for property prices and a life-hack on utilizing podcast interviews for book insights.

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Feb 20, 2024 • 6min
ASK416: Is it time to look at London? PLUS: Should I consider these commuter towns?
Rob & Rob discuss the appeal of investing in London with attractive yields and potential value compared to other cities. They also give advice on well-performing areas benefiting from exposure to the London market.

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Feb 15, 2024 • 22min
TPP570: How to find the best places to invest
Rob & Rob discuss tools to evaluate strong property fundamentals, such as employment, transport, education, and regeneration. They share tips on using LinkedIn Jobs, analysing transport links, evaluating schools and local amenities, and identifying regeneration potential. They also mention websites like StreetCheck and Google Maps for research. In addition, they discuss a news story about increasing house prices in the UK and provide tips for finding the best holiday deals.


