The Property Podcast

It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. Two listeners... ...ask Rob & Rob...What are the pros and cons of buying without a mortgage? PLUS: How do you invest in areas where you don't live? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we're looking at how your age should change your investment strategy. And we're roping in a host of colourful and well known characters to explain things. Are you a Wild William, a Sensible Sam, a Make it Back Marge, a Planning Pete or an Income Ingrid? Listen to find out, then head over to the forum to discuss in more detail.  Discovery Day - On Sale Now! It’s back! We have a brand new Discovery Day coming your way on Saturday 24th June in central London. This is your chance to learn all about our other property companies - RMP Property and Yellow Lettings. You’ll also find out exactly what our expert-led RMP Strategy Meeting entails and how it can help you achieve your property goals. And the discovery doesn’t stop there! We’ll have a panel of mortgage and conveyancing experts on hand to answer all of your burning questions. You’ll have the opportunity to network with other property enthusiasts. Plus every single penny of your £5 entrance fee will be donated to the Whitechapel Centre - a fantastic charity that helps the homeless. Grab your tickets here before they’re all gone - choose from either the morning or afternoon session, whichever suits you best. We’ll even throw in the tea and biscuits! Meetups Next Thursday!  It's almost time for this month's Property Hub Meetups, including new locations in Doncaster, Stoke-On-Trent, and Stockholm. Find your nearest get together and register for a free ticket.  News story:  Cut to tax-free dividend allowance to be shelved... for now This is another good news story but for how long - we don't know! Get the scoop on this one here.  Resource of the week Geeky Grahams out there will love this one. Propertydata.co.uk - be prepared to lose a few hours of your life checking out this one.  If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some people moan all the time. It’s making life worse for them and everyone around them – you need to realise if you’re a complainer, and if you are you can do something about it! When you're complaining:  You’re focusing on problems you miss opportunities Perceived problems stop you from taking action You’ll be less happy, yet reality will be no different Nobody will want to be around you! Rob and Rob talk about how changing your mindset can make a big difference.  Develop the attitude of not complaining, and you’ll have a better life without needing anything to change in reality “If you have time to whine and complain about something then you have the time to do something about it.” – Zig Ziglar Complaining is a habit like any other, and you can break it if you try. News story:  How the Homeless Reduction Bill Aims to Help Landlords This is good news for landlords - councils won’t be able to drag out Section 21 procedures. Take a look at the link here. Resource of the week Whenever you give on DonorSee, you get to see exactly where your money goes via their aid workers who take pictures and videos of your money making an impact. Find out more here. If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. Two listeners... ...ask Rob & Rob...What's the best way to keep builders on track? PLUS: How do interest-only mortgages work? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Okay so this sounds like it could be a bit of a click bait podcast episode but we promise you it's not. This is a really important one, and you won't want to miss out.  Find out why an influx of overseas investment in the northern cities will start a boom due to the resulting supply and demand issue.  Hear from Rob B how deals are going straight to investors in the far east, where they can be sold off-plan at full price in a matter of weeks. And Rob D will tell you how this rings some bells of familiarity for pre-2008 property in London.  News story:  London is dropping like a stone but Manchester is hitting a twelve year high. Read more here. Resource of the week  Do your research before you head to that meeting. Okay, this does sound like it could be slightly creepy but this app will research your potential contact thoroughly and give you the results. We haven't used this yet, so let us know what you think.  Continue the conversation over in the forum  How does the prospect of the boom make you feel?  Let us know over in the forum If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. Two listeners... ...ask Rob & Rob...How can two valuations be so far apart? PLUS: Is a digital tenancy agreement legal? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First of all we celebrate the huge success of Rob D's book launch last week Thank you to everyone who supported the book so brilliantly, it is hugely appreciated! Keep spreading the word to anyone you think will find it useful. It's Meetup night tonight - the perfect opportunity to talk property with people who are as geekily obsessed as yourself. Check out all the details here. This week in The Property Podcast we look at alternatives to the standard BTL such as crowdfunding (in a couple of different ways), hotel rooms, student accommodation, ground rents. If you enjoy this topic you will also want to check out this earlier episode with Pete Matthews. News story: Here's what the experts think the election means for house prices In a word, not very much. But you can read the article in full here and of course we will keep you all up to date with any news on this over the coming weeks. Resource of the week Thanks to Matt in Dubai for this resource, which is an app called Measure Your Land. It really is super easy to use and  brings up a Google Earth aerial view of an area/plot you are looking at. Very useful for research proposes!  Continue the conversation over in the forum Have you ordered your copy of the book? What is your must-add tip that you would include on How to be a Landlord? Let us know and join the conversation over in the forum! If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. Two listeners... ...ask Rob & Rob...One property or two? PLUS: How do I build these flats? PLUS: What's the impact of a falling lease term? ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're very excited to announce that Rob D's new book came out yesterday and we may be biased, but we think it is his best yet. In this week's special episode of The Property Podcast, we are going to discuss 'How to be a landlord', with tips from the book, and from all sorts of other places. Also, we have Meetups next week. The evening's are lighter so there's no excuse not to join your nearest get together. Find all the details here. You'll need to listen to the episode in full to get all of this week's tips and info, but here are some notes you may want to jot down. You can make property management a lot easier with some little tricks and processes.  Communicating with tenants: Writing is better than phone Do whatever’s easiest for them - WhatsApp group, text, even Facebook You don’t have to give out your phone number - Skype or switchboardfree Set out ground rules at the start about when you’re contactable, and stick to them! Chasing up rent: Ideally use direct debit - you’ll know it’s set up properly Diarise rent date and make contact on the same day if it doesn’t come in Have a process: e.g. text day 1, call day 3, final warning day 5 Don’t fall for sob stories If you have RGI, make sure you notify them in line with T&Cs Dealing with emergencies: Define “emergency" Instruct tenants about what to do in an emergency. Often, calling you isn’t the best thing to do Consider landlord emergency cover Dealing with routine maintenance: Build up trades contacts and treat them very well Save a visit by seeing if it’s something the tenant can easily sort - e.g. washing machine filter, defrost fridge, unblock sink, re pressurise boiler Communicate clearly around damp and condensation - explain the difference Use routine inspections to look for condensation, and also look for early signs of repairs that will need doing (including external) Inspections: Quick check of each room Check smoke alarms Visually inspect electrics Look for fire risks Look for condensation Look for early signs of repairs that will be needed (including external) Conclusion: Work smart, not hard Use checklists to get the best result every time Be proactive and stop issues from happening in the first place Oh, and of course the first thing you need to do is purchase a book that tells you exactly How to be a Landlord, right? Funnily enough, we know just the book. News story: General Election Obviously the biggest news story of the week is Rob's new book but we also gather the Prime Minister has called a snap General Election. We'll obviously keep you fully up to date over what this means for you in property terms. Resource of the week This week's resource of the week is obviously Rob's book - make sure you get yourself a copy! Continue the conversation over in the forum Have you ordered your copy of the book? What is your must-add tip that you would include on How to be a Landlord? Let us know and join the conversation over in the forum! If you enjoyed The Property Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes Reviews are really important in helping other people to find the show, so by way of thanks we read out every single review we receive on air. If you’d like to hear your name on the show, leave us a review on iTunes here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on iTunes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time for another couple of questions in this week's edition of 'Ask Rob & Rob'. This week Rob (yes, another one) and Daniel... ...ask Rob & Rob...One property or two? PLUS: Selling a property within 6 months The Robs give their take on these topics. What do you think? Head over to the forum to discuss. ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB! Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind. Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.   NEED MORE ANSWERS? The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors. Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way. Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 16 places available at each! Interested? Click here to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.