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The Property Podcast
by Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub
The Property Podcast from Property Hub (propertyhub.net) is the podcast for all property investors – new or experienced. Rob Bence and Rob Dix discuss a different property topic and property news item each week, passing on their knowledge and experience to the listeners. They both invest in UK Property so they practise what they preach. No hard sell, no bull just straight talking property investment advice!
Episodes
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ASK546: Help! Have I breached planning? PLUS: Should I move into a company?
What should you do if the council thinks your serviced accommodation breaches planning? And is it worth moving a buy-to-let you already own into a company? It's Tuesday, so it's time for another episode of Ask Rob & Rob. (00:36) Johnny turned his first buy-to-let into serviced accommodation in…
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Market Update - October 2026
Mortgages keep getting dearer while the base rate stands still, house prices have stalled, and politicians are making promises again... Rob & Rob explain why markets expect interest rates to go up over the next few years, even though the Bank of England might not want them to, and how that’s...
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ASK545: Should I let my tenant skip the deposit? PLUS: Is it time to put the rent up?
Should landlords sign up to a no-deposit scheme? And what's the fairest way to put the rent up when it's fallen well behind? Your questions answered on this week's episode of Ask Rob & Rob. (00:36) Tim's letting agent has sent him a leaflet promoting Reposit, a deposit alternative scheme. Should…
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Buy-to-let turns 30, Buffett bows out, and Kiyosaki's in $1.2bn of debt
One of the most respected investors on the planet has just stepped down at 96. Another says he's $1.2 billion in debt, and proud of it... Rob & Rob mark buy-to-let's 30th birthday with three decades of Hamptons data, pick out the Buffett lessons that carry straight over to property, and ask…
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ASK544: Should I keep my London flat? PLUS: How can I use AI to get ahead in property?
How do you use AI to get ahead in property? And when you buy a new home, is it worth letting out the old one? It's Tuesday, which means Ask Rob & Rob is back answering your questions. (00:51) Harley has a rent-to-rent unit under his belt and a job with an HMO developer in Leeds. With AI only...
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Is being a landlord still worth it?
Everyone has an opinion on whether being a landlord still pays off. Very few have the data to back it up... Richard Donnell, Zoopla's Executive Director - Research, is back on the show. Rob & Rob put the big question to him straight away, and his answer comes with a condition every landlord…
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ASK543: My non-paying tenant just became my colleague! PLUS: Should I buy this with cash?
Should you buy with cash or take out a mortgage when you're starting out? And what happens when the tenant you're evicting gets a job at your company? Rob & Rob answer two tricky listener questions on this week's show. (00:48) Alice has £600,000 saved and wants to get into property, but she's…
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The unintended consequence of the Renters’ Rights Act that NOBODY is reporting
The Renters' Rights Act has been live for five months. The changes it's caused aren't the ones anyone was arguing about beforehand... Rob & Rob get into the bidding ban that backfired, the financially secure tenants now struggling to rent at all, and the new fees letting agents are testing on...
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ASK542: Should I add mortgage fees to my loan? PLUS: My tenant is running a business from my property - what now?
Should you add the mortgage fee to your loan, or pay it upfront? And if your tenant's running a business from your rental, what does that mean for your insurance and mortgage? Rob & Rob tackle both questions on Tuesday’s Ask Rob & Rob. (00:41) Esther is buying her first property through Property...
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The man who sees every rent in Britain
Whatever the national rent headline says this month, there's a good chance it isn't describing everything... Rob & Rob are joined by Richard Donnell, Executive Director of Research at Zoopla, who tracks what 9 million monthly users do on the site and how landlords and agents set rents in real…
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ASK541: What advice would you give a first-time landlord? PLUS: Can I rent to a family member?
What would you do differently if you were buying your first buy-to-let today? And can you get a mortgage on a property you're planning to rent to a family member? Your questions answered on this week's episode of Ask Rob & Rob. (00:48) Anya is renovating her own home and plans to put the equity...
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Market Update - September 2026
Bond markets are under pressure across the UK, the US and much of the world. That sounds like a problem for economists, but it has a direct impact on your mortgage... Rob & Rob explain what's pushing government borrowing costs up, and why that's already showing up in swap rates and lender…
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ASK540: How can I sell this property? PLUS: Is this rent increase allowed?
What do you do when a holiday let won't sell and keeps bleeding money every month? And when a new landlord inherits a rent set well below market value, how much of that gap can be closed, and how fast? Rob & Rob tackle both questions on this Tuesday's Ask Rob & Rob. (00:50) Stephanie's last...
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Would Warren Buffett buy UK property?
Warren Buffett has never invested in property in his life. That doesn't mean his rulebook can't tell you if it’s worth investing right now... Rob & Rob borrow the value investor's toolkit, the same one that made Buffett one of the richest people alive, and run UK property through it from first...
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ASK539: Are period properties better than new build? PLUS: Is a 10% return too good to be true?
Do period properties really outperform new builds when it comes to growth? And if an investment comes with a guaranteed return of up to 10%, what’s the catch? It’s Tuesday, which means Ask Rob & Rob is back answering your questions. (00:45) Gina is starting out in London and has noticed new…
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Rob & Rob’s daily habits that make big things happen
Rob & Rob get asked how they fit it all in more than almost anything else. This week they answer it properly... Pulling back the curtain on how they run their days, from the AI systems tracking what they've promised to the small rules that keep them consistent, this episode should help you…
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ASK538: I can quit my job tomorrow. Should I? PLUS: How do I future-proof my portfolio for the kids?
What do you do when you've got enough to stop working, but spending it means you can never buy again? And, even once you've built something worth passing on, how do you stop it being sold off the moment you're gone? Rob & Rob answer two tricky listener questions on this week's show. (00:41) Liam...
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Market Update - August 2026
August is always a strange month for property. This one is stranger than usual... There’s been good and bad news in equal measure, and often it looks like the headlines are pointing in opposite directions. In our latest market update, Rob & Rob go through every number that moved: prices, rents,...
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ASK537: Is this ground rent clause a deal-killer? PLUS: Can my tenant stay after giving their notice?
Could a doubling ground rent clause be a hidden opportunity, or a deal-breaker you can’t afford to ignore? And what happens when your tenant gives notice but then refuses to leave? Your questions answered on today’s Ask Rob & Rob. (00:45) Charlie’s got properties with ground rent clauses that...
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Our 700th episode special!
Here’s episode 700 of The Property Podcast, and Rob & Rob are marking the milestone by distilling everything they’ve learned across every single episode into 7 non-negotiable laws of property investment. Miss even one, and your portfolio will suffer. Follow all 7, and the odds are stacked heavily...
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ASK536: Would you buy a property with arrears? PLUS: Will this help me save faster?
Should you buy a property when the tenant already has rent arrears? And is there a smarter place to park your cash than a business bank account? Your questions answered on today’s Ask Rob & Rob. (00:44) James has found a property that ticks every box. The only exception is the tenant has rent...
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The half-time predictions report
Six months ago, Rob & Rob made their property predictions for the year. So did the big-name forecasters. Now it's time to check the scoreboard. Prices are grinding upward, rents are re-accelerating, and the base rate story has taken a turn nobody had in their January script. Rob & Rob break down...
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ASK535: Will tokenisation change UK property? PLUS: Can you use a buy-to-let mortgage for short lets?
Could tokenising property on the blockchain actually revolutionise how we buy and sell in the UK? And if you’re planning to do short-term lets, could the wrong mortgage choice put your entire investment at risk? Your questions answered on Ask Rob & Rob. (00:46) Robert’s wondering whether the...
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Hub Extra's that have stood the test of time
You’ve heard hundreds of Hub Extra recommendations over the years. But which ones actually stuck? Rob & Rob have gone back through a decade of picks to find the ones they’d still recommend today. (00:53) News story of the week (02:50) The books Rob & Rob still recommend to everyone (08:01)…
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ASK534: What happens when a good tenant fails referencing? PLUS: How to align your mortgage expiry dates?
Has your tenant been paying perfectly for years, only to suddenly fail their rent referencing renewal? Plus, how do you unlock the equity you need when you’ve got multiple mortgages expiring at different times? Rob & Rob answer two tricky listener questions on this episode. (00:41) Peter’s tenant...
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We'd sell every property we own if this happened
Every property investor says they'd never sell up. Rob & Rob aren't every investor - and they've got a surprisingly specific list of things that would make them walk away for good. From rent controls to deflation, they lay out the exact scenarios that would make them walk away from property...
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ASK533: Could your lender pull the rug on your mortgage? PLUS: Should deposits rise with rent?
Could a lender ever pull the rug and demand your mortgage back early? And should you be topping up your tenants’ deposits every time the rent goes up? Your questions are tackled on this week’s Ask Rob & Rob. (00:44) Josh wants to know, due to economic uncertainty, whether a lender could ever…
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Market Update - July 2026
A record amount of money is flooding into UK property, yields have hit levels we haven't seen in years, and stamp duty reform is back on the agenda. Rob & Rob explain what it all means for investors right now. So, if you’re wondering what’s really going on with house prices or trying to figure…
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ASK532: Why are there so many solicitors involved when purchasing a buy-to-let? PLUS: Should I be planning for future tax changes?
Why are so many solicitors involved when buying a buy-to-let? And should you be planning for the worst with prospective tax changes on the horizon? Your questions, answered on this week’s Ask Rob & Rob. (00:41) Colleen’s in the process of buying two buy-to-let properties but has been hit with...
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Rob B's worst tenant EVER! (It took bailiffs AND police to get him out)
What happens when a tenant fails referencing, talks their way in, and then refuses to leave for over two years? Well Rob B experienced this exact scenario... From fabricated sob stories to AI-generated legal threats, in this episode, Rob B shares the most extreme tenant horror story from his...
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ASK531: Why is this valuation so low? PLUS: How do I save faster?
It’s Tuesday, which means it’s time for Ask Rob & Rob - and this week’s episode tackles two topics that come up time and again for investors. (00:37) Jack has bought his first buy-to-let through a limited company and wants to know the smartest way to save for the next one. Rob D explains why the...
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What would Prime Minister Andy Burnham mean for property investors?
A new Prime Minister is heading for Downing Street - but is that a good thing or a bad thing for property investors? Rob & Rob break down what Andy Burnham as PM could mean, what he might do, and what you should be doing right now. (00:47) News story of the week (02:43) The rumoured changes to...
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ASK530: Is this short lease worth it? PLUS: How do I keep up with two sets of laws?
Whether you’re eyeing up a leasehold flat or juggling property rules on both sides of the Welsh border, this week’s Ask Rob & Rob tackles two very different but equally common worries. (00:46) Jessica’s found a discounted buy-to-let with just over 100 years left on the lease, but is the discount…
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The AI advantage - the free tool that's outperforming most strategies
This might be the most valuable episode Rob & Rob have recorded all year. AI is changing the way property investors manage their portfolios, spot deals, and save hours of time every week. But most people are either ignoring it completely or dabbling without any real direction. In this episode…
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ASK529: Have I made a big mistake? PLUS: Can this help me with Renters' Rights?
Got a new build that’s not hitting the rent you expected? Or are you looking for a resource that has all the latest updates from the Renters’ Rights Act? This week’s episode of Ask Rob & Rob has you covered. (00:46) Dan's new build is sitting empty with rents well below his projections. He has a...
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The property market is crashing (and nobody's talking about it)
There’s been a property crash. A big one. And nobody’s talking about it. Rob & Rob reveal the silent property crash that’s been hiding in plain sight. But before you panic, this might be the best possible news for investors who are still building their portfolios. (00:46) News story of the week...
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ASK528: Does this inheritance tax strategy really work? PLUS: Bridging loan vs equity for a first BRR?
Can you gift a property straight into a limited company? And should you use a bridging loan or equity for your first BRR project? Rob & Rob tackle both on this Tuesday’s Ask Rob & Rob. (00:38) Fred’s relative wants to pass him a property to reduce their inheritance tax bill, but can it go…
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Market Update - June 2026
Net migration is down 48%, house prices are slipping, and construction has hit its lowest point since lockdown. Rob & Rob unpack the biggest property stories of the month - one where the mood and the opportunity couldn’t be further apart. (00:40) Why the rental market will feel the migration…
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ASK527: Can I refinance forever? PLUS: My tenant is demanding an EV charger!
Can you keep a buy-to-let mortgage forever? And is a landlord required to install an EV charger? Your questions answered on this week’s episode of Ask Rob & Rob. (00:45) Amit is worried that as he gets older, lenders will eventually refuse to mortgage his buy-to-lets. Rob B reassures him that…
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The hidden landlord shift (this data shocked us)
Landlords are leaving the market in droves... so why have property purchases by institutional investors just hit their highest level since 2016? Rob & Rob unpack surprising new data that flies in the face of everything you’re hearing about the rental market, and what it means for anyone investing...
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ASK526: Should I overpay my mortgage? PLUS: Can I bet on house price movements?
It’s Tuesday, which means another episode of Ask Rob & Rob! This week, should you pay down your buy-to-let mortgage or keep leveraging? Plus, can you profit from house price movements without buying a property? (00:37) Amy’s tempted to start overpaying the mortgage on her highest-rate investment,...
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Inside Rob B’s first investment of 2026
What makes an experienced investor pull the trigger in today’s market? Rob B shares his first investment of 2026 - and the deal he secured might be the best argument against sitting on the sidelines. Why that area? Why now? Rob & Rob break down the deal to reveal the discount, the fundamentals…
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ASK525: Has the market just crashed? PLUS: Should I make these upgrades now or wait?
Is the 18-year property cycle about to trigger a crash? Plus, with EPC rules changing, should landlords be upgrading now or holding off? Your questions answered on this week’s episode of Ask Rob & Rob. (00:45) Phil's wondering, could the conflict in Iran spark a property crash and prove the…
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The best property deals are hiding in plain sight (4 ways to find them)
Sentiment is at rock bottom. But average discounts are falling. That makes no sense, until you understand where the real deals are hiding... We’re currently seeing some of the best discounts we’ve ever come across. So, how are we finding them? In this episode, Rob & Rob reveal four distinct...
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ASK524: Are high mortgage rates here to stay? PLUS: Does it make sense to buy now?
Mortgage rates have spiked, but is that a reason to pause your investment plans? Plus, what should you do when a deal falls through and rates are climbing? We answer these questions on today’s episode of Ask Rob & Rob. (00:43) Sam’s worried about rising mortgage rates - will this be a temporary...
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Market Update - May 2026
There’s so much happening in the UK property market right now, making it harder than ever to really understand what’s going on behind the headlines. So where does it leave you as a property investor? Rob & Rob break down the most important property stories of the month, revealing what's really...
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ASK523: Could this commuter hotspot boom? PLUS: The best way to read a property book?
Can a cheap commuter town actually be a smart investment? Plus, what's the best way to read Rob's latest book? We answer your questions in this week's episode of Ask Rob & Rob. (00:40) Scott's bought a house in Mansfield. But can commuter towns with low entry points make for smart investments?…
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Why 2026’s most hated property is really the most underrated
Flats vs. Houses? It’s one of the most heated debates in property investing. For years, the consensus has been to avoid flats. But what if the reasons investors turned against them no longer apply? Rob & Rob challenge the anti-flat mindset and explore why the ground has shifted without most...
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ASK522: Is now the time to sell? PLUS: Should I buy 2 HMOs?
It’s time for your weekly dose of Ask Rob & Rob - let's get stuck into two new questions! (00:42) Fatai is looking to sell up, but with so much global uncertainty, is now really the right time? Rob B looks at what history tells us about timing the market during periods of instability. (04:35)…
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Mortgage Market Update - April 2026
Mortgage rates are moving, and if you’re an investor trying to work out what to do next, you’re not alone. Rob & Rob bring in expert, Nick from Framework Mortgages to get straight answers on what’s happening with rates, where they’re likely heading and what investors should be doing right now.…
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The Property Podcast from Property Hub (propertyhub.net) is the podcast for all property investors – new or experienced. Rob Bence and Rob Dix discuss a different property topic and property news item each week, passing on their knowledge and experience to the listeners. They both invest in UK Property so they practise what they preach. No hard sell, no bull just straight talking property investment advice!
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Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub
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