The Property Podcast

The hosts discuss the current state of the London property market, analyzing real house prices, affordability, and the likelihood of a strong rebound. They advise against immediate investment but suggest future opportunities. Also mentioned is the decision to freeze interest rates and the impact on rental property requirements.

It’s time for your latest edition of Ask Rob & Rob.  (0:43) Tim has two investment properties, one in Brighton and one in Worthing and as interest rates seem to be staying higher, he’s wondering what he should do with them. The property in Brighton has recently become vacant and both properties' fixes are due to end in 2024. So, he’s curious to hear what Rob & Rob think he should do.  (5:04) Rob’s got around £20,000 in savings and he’s looking to get into property investment, so he’d love to hear what advice Rob & Rob have for how he can get started.  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.

Inside scoop on the lettings industry, struggles in student lets, property vs shares debate, Rob D's moan, crypto winter after NFT surge, and AI transcription tool discussed.

The hosts discuss high mortgage arrangement fees and interest rates, suggesting they may start to be reduced. They advise getting a second opinion from a broker and having a long-term perspective. They also discuss the benefits of buying property in a limited company for tax purposes.

The hosts analyze the latest market update, discussing house prices, regional affordability, interest rates, mortgages, rents, landlords selling, and rental control. They highlight regional differences in property prices, recent trends in mortgage rates and rental prices, and discuss the pitfalls of black and white thinking in housing. They also encourage engagement and recommend valuable resources for listeners.

Deciding between HMO and buy-to-let investments, understanding the implications of the Renter’s Reform Bill on pet regulations in rental properties, and the difficulties faced by landlords in refusing certain pets.

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.