The Property Podcast

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Mick & Dave... Ask Rob & Rob – How do I get my kids interested in property investment? PLUS: What kind of surveys should you get on a property?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you're a Property Podcast listener you're already a winner, but in this episode we discuss how to cultivate a winning mindset to push yourself to even greater levels of success. In property as with anything else, what separates the high-achievers from the rest generally isn't technical ability or knowledge – it's having the attitude to spot and capitalise on opportunities, and overcome the inevitable challenges. We get into: What we can learn from top athletes and business people How to turn yourself into a happy and positive person The importance of self-awareness Why we go to ridiculous lengths to avoid negative influences Tweaks you can make to your communication to influence your worldview The woo-woo bit: why we both have a gratitude practice Along the way we mention: Rob B's favourite meditation app Coach.me – the tool Rob D uses to track daily habits A Chrome plugin for blocking websites A classic mindset book, The Magic Of Thinking Big  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Nadia & Tony... Ask Rob & Rob – Buy gradually, or go all-in? PLUS: Should I only invest in nice places? Another two answers from The Robs this week, and another two informative answers! 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week our friend Pete Matthew is back, guiding us through alternative ways to get exposure to property – without owning it directly. We discuss different types of "collective investment" vehicles (such as REITs, OIECs and a whole bunch of other acronyms) as well as investments that track property rather than holding it, such as ETFs. During our chat we get to the bottom of: Why it's useful to look at alternatives to holding property directly All the different options, and how to tell them apart The pros and cons of these types of investment How to research the prospects of different opportunities If you enjoyed this episode, please check out more of Pete's fine work at Meaningful MoneySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Simon... Asks Rob & Rob – Should I overpay my mortgage? PLUS: Joceline asks how should I approach estate agents? Another two answers from The Robs this week, and these would definitely feature in a property FAQ list.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's episode is just a quick update, but wow are we excited: The Property Hub website has been completely re-built! In this short episode we explain: Why it was high time for an overhaul Improvements we've made to create better conversations in the forum The improved podcast listening and discovery process How we can guide you to the most relevant content for you if you're new Check out the new site here! Normal service will be resumed next week, when Pete Matthew returns for an in-depth exploration of different ways to get exposure to property...  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahmed & Drew - My tenant has left me, what should I do? PLUS: Using crowdfunding to buy property...   Hear what Rob & Rob have to say in this weeks episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We need another 1.8 million rental properties, says RICS Landlords have lost their legal challenge over the Finance Bill Perhaps as a result of the same changes, 63% of new mortgage applications are for limited companies And mortgage applications are only going to get more arduous: the Bank of England have set out their new underwriting requirements, with tougher stress-tests and requirements for portfolio landlords Finally, it's more tough talk from another new government with the announcement of a £5bn fund to provide 25,000 new homes. Will it come to anything? Who knows... There was plenty to talk about, so take a listen and see what you think!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Bjorn... Asks Rob & Rob –  How much of my net worth should be in property? The Rob's are possibly not unbiased on this frequently asked question, but they do try to give a balanced take on the well publicised adage that you shouldn't keep more that 10% of your net worth in bricks and mortar.     Listen to this week's episode and let us know your thoughts on this one over on the forum.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grab your passport and join us as we head off around the world of property investment, investigating whether you should be hopping on a plane instead of into a car to research your next acquisition. We look into: The reasons why investing abroad is attractive to so many people The prospects for popular investment spots like Spain and the USA The risks and opportunities in up-and-coming locations like Eastern Europe The "wildcard" locations for if you're feeling particularly brave What to watch out for to make sure your the only risk of losing your shirt is if the airline misplaces your baggage If you'd like to learn more, we've also got a huge feature on investing overseas in the next issue of the Property Hub Magazine – with more detail on the areas we mention, plus other countries tipped by overseas investment experts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.