The Property Podcast

Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub
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Jun 15, 2023 • 25min

TPP535: The “Monopoly” strategy: Update on Rob B’s portfolio

Dive into the world of Rob's real-life Monopoly! Tune in as we uncover his current portfolio strategy and the reasons driving this strategy switch-up.  (0:44) News story of the week  (2:22) Rob B’s Monopoly strategy  (3:27) How Rob’s portfolio has grown and evolved  (5:43) What percentage of Rob’s portfolio would he like to move on?  (6:02) How many properties has Rob sold so far?  (7:06) How did Rob choose which properties to sell?  (8:25) What made Rob decide to sell?  (9:11) What is Rob doing with the funds?  (10:30) What’s next for the Monopoly strategy?  (11:17) Portfolio value over number of units  (13:39) The impact of being cash-flow negative  (16:52) What’s the end goal?  (18:10) Fighting the market  (19:01) Same tactics, different strategy  (21:22) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Chat GPT  Rent Cap goes on for another six months despite industry opposition  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.
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Jun 13, 2023 • 6min

ASK384: Should I worry about my EPC? PLUS: Do I need a new solicitor?

It’s time for some more listener questions!  (0:37) Butch is wondering how concerned he should be about the EPC C rating requirements coming in for 2025  (3:31) Leo has a great solicitor, but they’re no longer advising on personal guarantees. He’s wondering if this happening everywhere - or should he start looking for a new solicitor?  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.
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Jun 8, 2023 • 19min

TPP534: June Market Update

Hundreds of mortgage products have been pulled off the market, and the latest inflation figures have shocked the market. Join us to make sense of this week’s market news, and learn how you should respond.  (0:54) What’s going on with house prices?  (6:46) Are city house prices suffering?  (9:01) How are the top cities performing?  (10:23) What’s going on with the mortgage market?  (14:35) What’s the latest on the Renters Reform Bill  (15:13) Upcoming changes to EPC ratings  (16:00) Is the leasehold reform coming soon?  (17:04) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Annual house price growth slips back in May  Are UK house prices falling in May 2023?   Rightmove House Price Index  Hometrack House Price Index  The Era of Huge UK House Price Rises Is Ending, Economist Says  Resi and BTL ranges fall, rates rise: Moneyfactscompare.co.uk  Backlash grows over new energy efficiency rules for landlords, as experts grow sceptical of EPC ratings and say they can't be trusted  Leasehold WILL be abolished if we get into power, promises Labour  OFFICIAL: Latest evictions surge ‘due to reforms pushing out landlords’   Houses vs Flats – So many people get this wrong!  Send to Kindle  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.
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Jun 6, 2023 • 6min

ASK383: How should I invest £600k? PLUS: Should I wait to extend my lease?

Listeners ask for advice on investing £600k after divorce and extending leaseholds early or waiting for new legislation.
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Jun 1, 2023 • 15min

TPP533: A global property crash?

Around the world, some property markets are holding up – while others are crashing. What’s causing this pattern, and what could it mean for the future of the UK market?   (0:44) News Story of the week  (3:16) Want to join the team?  (3:49) The global house market  (4:33) Looking at the numbers  (5:27) How has this happened?  (8:08) Where does this leave the UK?  (10:37) What’s going to happen to the UK?  (12:10) Why have we told you this?  (13:15) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Join the Property Hub team!  Install Honey  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.
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May 30, 2023 • 7min

ASK382: How do I find a mentor? PLUS: Should I buy the house next door?

It’s Tuesday! So that means it’s time for some more listener questions!  (0:36) Amy is looking to start investing in property, so she’s been educating herself with courses and listening to the podcast, but now she’s looking to find herself a property mentor and she’s wondering how she can find a good one!  (4:13) The house next door to one of the properties in Danny’s portfolio has become available, should he buy it and are there any advantages to owning adjoining properties?  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.
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May 25, 2023 • 26min

TPP532: Breaking news: Landlords – This changes everything!

The renters reform bill has finally landed and it’s the biggest shake-up to property law in a generation! Tune in to catch the 5 changes you need to be aware of!  (2:08) The biggest change to property law  (2:57) The end of no-fault evictions...  (10:31) How will this impact student lets?  (11:43) When can you ask a tenant to leave?  (14:40) Goodbye unlimited rent increases  (17:04) Introducing the mandatory redress scheme  (18:19) A landlord database is coming  (19:48) Yes to pets!  (21:29) When are these changes going to happen?  (24:06) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Our latest YouTube video  BREAKING NEWS Landlords: This changes EVERYTHING!  Free Microsoft courses  Artificial Intelligence for Beginners   IoT for Beginners  Machine Learning for Beginners   Data Science for Beginners  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.
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May 23, 2023 • 7min

ASK381: What's your exit strategy? PLUS: Do you rate these areas?

Rob & Rob are back and they’re answering more listener questions!  (0:35) As the economic climate is changing Mike’s taken some time to reconsider his exit strategy and he wants to know what Rob & Rob’s exit strategies are, and if they’ve changed over time as the landscape has shifted.  (4:51) Lizzie’s looking at purchasing her next buy-to-let and she’s wondering what location she should invest in. So far, Telford and Shrewsbury have caught her eye and she’d love to hear what the guys think of these areas.  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.
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May 18, 2023 • 19min

TPP531: Addressing our biggest criticism

After 10 years of the podcast, we’re bound to receive some criticism and today we’ll be addressing our biggest one...  (0:45) News story of the week  (3:23) The renters’ reform bill  (3:52) A little PSA!  (4:33) Is now really a good time to buy?  (5:45) Educating beyond the headlines  (7:47) There’s no “bad” time to buy  (9:02) It’s often a good time to buy somewhere…  (11:09) Consistent action > timing the market perfectly  (14:10) Investing for the long term  (17:01) Hub extra  Links mentioned:  Property Pulse  Scanner Pro  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.
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May 16, 2023 • 6min

ASK380: Am I wrong to avoid this type of property? PLUS: Where should my son start?

It’s time for some more listener questions!  (0:40) Matt has recently remortgaged his first property so that he can pull the equity and buy his first buy-to-let but he’s struggling to find a deal that meets his criteria. So far, he’s not been considering leasehold properties and he wants to know if that’s the right decision.  (4:06) Ed’s recently been gifted a property and wants to use it to kickstart his personal portfolio but he also wants to inspire his son and get him involved in property. Ed wants to know what podcast episodes the guys would recommend to his son.  Links mentioned  Top podcast episodes  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.

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