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EPISODE · Jul 8, 2025 · 9 MIN

ASK484: Should I take out equity to buy more? PLUS: Is this an opportunity or should I walk away?

from The Property Podcast · host Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub

We’re back for another round of listener questions, and this week we’ve got some tricky decisions...  (0:47) Aaron’s based in London with £25k in savings and some equity in his home. He’s keen to start investing, eyeing the Midlands or North, but torn on whether to tap into his equity or stick with his savings. And when choosing where to buy, what’s more important: making sure you’ve absolutely nailed the right town, or picking the best street in whichever location you go for?  (5:46) Long-time listener Josh has just offered on his second buy-to-let, but he’s worried. The building might fall under the Building Safety Act, he hasn’t seen an EWS1 form yet, and there’s something on the balcony that screams cladding or fire risk assessment. Should he run a mile or factor the risk into the price?  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 leaving us a voicemail here Find out more about Property Hub Invest

We’re back for another round of listener questions, and this week we’ve got some tricky decisions...  (0:47) Aaron’s based in London with £25k in savings and some equity in his home. He’s keen to start investing, eyeing the Midlands or North, but torn on whether to tap into his equity or stick with his savings. And when choosing where to buy, what’s more important: making sure you’ve absolutely nailed the right town, or picking the best street in whichever location you go for?  (5:46) Long-time listener Josh has just offered on his second buy-to-let, but he’s worried. The building might fall under the Building Safety Act, he hasn’t seen an EWS1 form yet, and there’s something on the balcony that screams cladding or fire risk assessment. Should he run a mile or factor the risk into the price?  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 leaving us a voicemail here Find out more about Property Hub Invest

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