The Property Podcast

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!

  • 10 minutes 18 seconds
    Our Best Episodes of 2025

    As 2025 comes to a close, Rob & Rob look back at the standout episodes of the year – chosen by them, the team and, most importantly, you. Whether you’re catching up or revisiting the ones that really mattered, this roundup brings together the episodes that had the biggest impact.  

    • (0:45) The standout episodes of 2025 
    • (1:35) Producer Dan’s top pick 
    • (2:25) Rob D’s standout choice 
    • (3:55) The classic episode Rob B loves 
    • (5:35) The most downloaded episode 

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    18 December 2025, 6:00 am
  • 23 minutes 20 seconds
    Reviewing our 2025 predictions - how did we do?

    Rob & Rob kicked off the year with their usual round of property predictions. Nearly twelve months on, it’s time to see how those calls held up - the wins, the surprises, and everything in between. 

    • (0:50) News story of the week. 
    • (3:50) Let’s begin with The Robs’ house price predictions…  
    • (5:27) Did they get the top cities right? 
    • (7:23) What about the London market? 
    • (9:27) How did their rental predictions fare? 
    • (11:15) Did they get their interest rates right? 
    • (13:05) FTSE 100 predictions. 
    • (14:20) Boom or bust with Bitcoin? 
    • (18:49) Hub Extra. 

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    11 December 2025, 6:00 am
  • 16 minutes 57 seconds
    Market Update - December 2025

    It’s the final market update of the year, and Rob & Rob discuss an unexpected drop in house prices, the regions feeling it most, and the real impact of the recent Budget on property investors. Plus, they reveal the biggest property story no one’s talking about… yet.

    •  (0:42) News story of the week 
    • (2:25) Regional house prices  
    • (5:20) The Budget impact 
    • (6:42) Renters’ Rights update 
    • (7:15) The story no one’s talking about 
    • (11:10) The Robs’ take on the year 
    • (14:30) Hub Extra  

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    4 December 2025, 6:00 am
  • 4 minutes 44 seconds
    ASK505: A question from someone very special... what’s in store for 2026?

    It’s the last Ask Rob & Rob of 2025, and Santa’s back! 

    Rob & Rob have made Santa’s nice list again this year, thanks to all their free advice - but there’s just one thing he wants to know: what have they got lined up for 2026? 

    With a huge January planned, packed with new content across their channels plus the annual hotspots reveal, the guys give a glimpse of everything coming your way in the new year. 

    Make sure you don’t miss out and sign up to catch all the action in 2026! 

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    2 December 2025, 6:00 am
  • 20 minutes 1 second
    Budget Reaction: Everything you need to know

    Rob & Rob react to yesterday's long-awaited Budget and share everything you need to know as a property investor. 


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    27 November 2025, 9:48 am
  • 7 minutes 33 seconds
    ASK504: Should we furnish or not? PLUS: Is this deposit request legal?

    It’s time for your weekly dose of Ask Rob & Rob – let’s get stuck into two new questions!   

    • (0:42) Dan and his wife have bought their first two properties, but they’re split on one key decision: should they furnish the rentals or leave them empty? Dan wants tenants to make it their own, while his wife believes furnishing will set the standard. They turn to Rob & Rob to settle the debate. 
    • (3:46) Emma’s put an offer on a property with a non–high street estate agent, who’s insisting on a £7,000 deposit before they’ll even accept it. She wants to know if this is legitimate, whether she could get the money back if things go wrong, or if she should just walk away. 

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    25 November 2025, 6:00 am
  • 26 minutes 25 seconds
    Renters’ Rights: What you should be doing right now

    On 1 May 2026, the biggest shift in decades hits the rental market as the new Renters’ Rights Act lands. With big changes coming, Rob & Rob break down what's happening, what to expect once the reform takes effect, and how you should be preparing. 

    • (1:00) News story of the week. 
    • (5:32) Renters Rights explained… 
    • (6:40) What’s happening with tenancies? 
    • (11:20) What landlords need to know about rents. 
    • (13:32) Other key changes. 
    • (15:12) Next steps for landlords. 
    • (18:30) Future outlook. 
    • (19:15) Rob & Rob’s final takeaways. 
    • (23:43) Hub Extra. 

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    20 November 2025, 6:00 am
  • 7 minutes 40 seconds
    ASK503: Should this put me off Derby? PLUS: Should I buy despite planning uncertainty?

    It’s another week of Ask Rob & Rob, and we’re tackling more real-life property dilemmas from our listeners. 

    • (0:45) Russell’s considering investing in Derby, but he's seen several articles labelling it one of the worst places to live and highlighting high crime and poverty. He wants to know whether it’s still a place Rob and Rob would recommend and if it remains a solid investment location despite the negative headlines. 
    • (3:13) After having his offer accepted on his latest investment, James’ HMO application was rejected. He’s appealed and been advised there’s a good chance of success, but without approval, the deal no longer stacks up. He asks whether it is worth taking the risk and completing anyway, or if he should walk away. 

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    18 November 2025, 6:00 am
  • 17 minutes 48 seconds
    Market Update - November 2025

    Budget rumours are flying everywhere, interest rates are on pause, and smaller landlords are selling up - but who’s snapping up those homes? Let’s find out what’s really going on, and what it all means for investors in this month’s market update…  

    •  (0:40) Annual house price update. 
    • (0:55) The big story right now - Autumn Budget… 
    • (8:11) Interest rates on pause. 
    • (9:19) Small landlords selling up - who’s buying? 
    • (12:01) What’s Rachel Reeves been up to? 
    • (13:42) Hub Extra. 

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    House Prices: 

    • Annual house price growth edges higher in October – read here 

    Autumn Budget: 

    • Labour is gearing up for a tax raid on landlords – read here 
    • UK Landlords Face 8% National Insurance Tax on Rental Income – read here 

    Interest Rates: 

    • Interest rate decision announced by Bank of England – read here 

    Other: 

    • Large operators benefit from small landlord sell-off – read here 
    • Generational shift as millennials make up half of new buy-to-let investors – read here 
    • Chancellor broke rental licensing law – read here 
    • Prof Brian Cox – You Tube channel 

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    13 November 2025, 6:00 am
  • 9 minutes 38 seconds
    ASK502: Should I re-invest in higher quality properties? PLUS: What can I do about this water damage?

    It’s time for the latest edition of Ask Rob & Rob, so let’s dive right in!  

    • (0:40) David owns a Grade II listed property on the Isle of Wight, but after years of upkeep headaches, he’s ready to sell. He’s planning to reinvest through a new limited company, but he’s torn... should he go for two high-end properties or three average ones?  
    • (5:05) Dimada’s been dealing with repeated water damage from the flat above, which has affected his ceiling and electrics. To make matters worse, the upstairs owner won’t take responsibility, and the block manager says it’s not their problem. So, he’s hoping Rob & Rob can shed some light on what she can do to recover his costs. 

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    11 November 2025, 6:00 am
  • 29 minutes 3 seconds
    What will property investment look like in 10 years?

    They’ve called it right before, but can Rob & Rob really predict the next decade of property? From prices and regional divides to the rise of the robots (yes, really), nothing’s off the table.

    And if you think that sounds exciting, wait until you hear their insider intel on the unique market moment that’s about to close. 

    •  (0:50) News story of the week 
    • (5:07) The next decade in property 
    • (5:59) How ownership models could change
    • (9:55) The future of build-to-rent 
    • (11:23) Government goals – will they actually stick to them? 
    • (12:32) The shifting regional picture 
    • (14:17) The big one – property prices 
    • (15:15) Wildcards to watch out for 
    • (19:15) Rob & Rob’s bold predictions revealed 
    • (24:55) Hub Extra 

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    6 November 2025, 6:00 am
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