The Property Podcast

In this podcast, Rob & Rob discuss strategies for securing property deals in a difficult market. They provide tips on moving quickly and being well-prepared, and share advanced tactics such as going direct to vendors and buying in bulk. The hosts also emphasize the importance of building a network and briefly touch on the benefits of AI in property endeavors.

Join Rob & Rob as they answer some more of your burning questions!  (0:39) Dec has paid off his mortgage on his second £200k property and he’d like to know what Rob & Rob would do next. Should he continue to rent it out or sell it and follow a ‘lock away and watch it go’ strategy?  (3:46) Claudine has previously bought two properties through a limited company. She’s looking to close her company down and is wondering, with the proposed changes in the Renters Reform Act, whether she should move the tenants out first and then sell it, or sell the property with tenants in-situ to another investor?  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  Send us your question by calling us on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply) or click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From listing to the fall of the gavel, tune in as Rob D reveals why he opted to sell a property at auction  (0:52) News story of the week  (2:48) Selling a property due to a change in strategy  (4:40) Why sell at auction?  (8:52) What happened on auction day?  (10:37) A dive into the numbers  (12:41) What happened after the sale?  (13:30) Would he sell at auction again?  (15:08) What advice would he give for selling at auction?  (16:29) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity  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  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should you buy properties outright or take out mortgages? The hosts discuss the high arrangement fees and the option to buy outright, as well as the challenges of mortgage ability and property value in a large panel system building.

Exploring the effects of rent caps on property purchase and how rents can still increase despite these caps. Discussion on the negative impact of rent controls and the increasing rental growth in Vincent. Analyzing the recovery time of property prices in different regions of the UK after the crashes in 1989 and 2007. Emphasizing the importance of buying at the right time and avoiding the worst quarter within the cycle. Exploring the strategy of contrarian investing, urging investors to buy when the market crashes. Highlighting the importance of selling unwanted properties during market booms and providing insights into identifying potential market downturns. Discussing the challenges of determining the right time to invest and providing examples of successful strategies.

The hosts discuss investing in the Southwest vs. Northern cities, considering recent price increases and potential for decline. They also explore the benefits and risks of buying a cheaper property outright and adding value versus waiting for interest rates to drop and securing a mortgage.

Mortgage expert discusses the latest on mortgages, including the impact of inflation and interest rates. Options for remortgaging and switching to variable rates are explored. The hosts emphasize the importance of understanding the market dynamics and provide insights on strategies for mortgage rate changes.

On this episode, the hosts answer listener questions about when to start buying premium properties and the considerations of purchasing a property with non-standard construction. They discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the monopoly strategy versus the refurb strategy, and provide advice on gathering information and consulting with a specialist broker in the case of non-standard construction properties.

What’s going on with the property market right now? Well, it depends on where you look, the market certainly isn’t a uniform one right now, so join us as we try to make sense of what’s going on.  (1:50) What’s the latest with house prices?  (7:27) Mortgages update  (10:38) Rental competition is still on the rise  (13:48) What about property and politics?  (18:50) Hub Extra  Links mentioned  Rics - UK Residential Market Survey  Nationwide house price index  Halifax house price index  Money and Credit - June 2023  The Mortgage Works cuts selected rates 0.95%  Renters compete with 20 others in battle to find a home  The price to rent a Manchester city centre apartment is rising faster than anywhere outside London... but why?  Airbnb Regulation - councils should control short lets, agents tell government  Long-term plan for housing  Tripling of fines for those supporting illegal migrants  YouTube video: The silent property crash of 2023  Podcast episode: The silent property crash  Hub Extra: Red Notice  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  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s time for another round of podcast listener questions!  (0:41) Simon’s wondering if rising interest rates mean that now’s the time to sell his buy-to-let. His mortgage is coming up for renewal soon and he’s considering a quick sale and pulling the equity so he can invest up north where the numbers work out better. What advice do the guys have for him?  (3:44) Similar to Rob & Rob, Tyrone’s goals are focused on future wealth for him and his family, meaning he’d like to focus on capital appreciation and long-term growth, but how do you manifest this? With property, is the wealth not locked up in the property, meaning you can’t access it? How can Tyrone access the wealth he builds over time?  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  Send us your question by calling us on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply) or click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.