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!

  • 26 minutes 39 seconds
    TPP583: How we manage million-pound portfolios in 1 hour per month

    What’s holding you back from investing in property or scaling up your current portfolio? For a lot of investors, it’s time. Time is our most valuable asset, but after over a decade in property, Rob & Rob have mastered managing their portfolios – so much so, that they can do it in less than 60 minutes per month. 

    • (0:45) News story of the week 
    • (4:00) The Property Podcast LIVE 
    • (4:22) How to invest with no time 
    • (7:17) The 3 main components 
    • (8:32) Sourcing property 
    • (11:29) Property management 
    • (13:53) Your strategy 
    • (15:59) How to implement it 
    • (18:02) Become the CEO of your portfolio 
    • (21:50) What is your time worth 
    • (23:27) Hub Extra 

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    16 May 2024, 5:00 am
  • 8 minutes 36 seconds
    ASK428: How would you invest £50k? PLUS: Can I make my tenants maintain the garden?

    It’s time for the latest episode of Ask Rob & Rob! 

    • (0:42) Ben wants to start investing in property but he’s lost on where to begin. He’s absorbed all our content online and determined his goals. Now he’s moving back to Liverpool, he thinks he’d like to take advantage of his local knowledge and potentially buy his first investment here, but he’s hoping Rob & Rob can share their advice for the safest investment he can make for his first plunge. 
    • (6:01) While Derek has previously experienced no problems with his tenants, recent complaints from the neighbours indicate a lapse in garden maintenance. Despite his efforts to equip them with necessary tools, such as a lawnmower, during his last visit, there has been no improvement. Now, Derek is wondering what he should do next, and if he should issue them a Section 21 Notice. 

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    14 May 2024, 5:00 am
  • 23 minutes 11 seconds
    TPP582: Market Update - May 2024

    It’s the most talked-about topic in the property world right now: the Renters Reform Bill. After finally making its way through the House of Commons, the bill seems close to being passed – but what does this mean for property investors? We also look at an unexpected move for house prices, talk about the latest Bank of England moves, and find a surprise lurking in the rental data. 

    • (0:35) Renters reform bill - the facts and our opinions 
    • (9:35) A house price surprise 
    • (13:30) Let’s look at mortgage rates 
    • (17:28) What’s the latest data on rents? 
    • (20:02) Hub Extra 

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    9 May 2024, 5:00 am
  • 6 minutes 49 seconds
    ASK427: Should I diversify between cities? PLUS: Help! I don't have a tenancy agreement!

    Rob & Rob are back to offer their advice to two more listeners!  

    • (0:45) Alan has two buy-to-let properties in Nottingham and is considering investing further in the near future. He’s curious to know if he should diversify his portfolio by investing in a different location and turns to Rob & Rob for their advice. 
    • (3:45) Pete bought a property at auction two years ago, already tenanted, with plans to renovate it while the tenant stayed. He now needs to sell as his circumstances have changed, however he never got the tenant to sign a new lease under his name. He wonders if he can still give the tenant notice to leave, and what implications this may have if his name isn't on the lease. 

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    7 May 2024, 5:00 am
  • 27 minutes 40 seconds
    TPP581: 7 property disasters we've had in the last 12 months! (PLUS: Big evictions news)

    It’s not always plain sailing being a property investor, but no one talks about the stuff that goes wrong - until now! Join us as Rob & Rob share their painful disasters this year. From costly leaks to trashed flats, unpaid rent and busted boilers, they delve into the property problems they couldn't control and the ones they admit were on them. Why? So you can take away valuable lessons from their experiences and avoid making the same blunders.

    Also don’t miss the chance to get The Robs’ opinions on your own property deals! 

    • (0:45) News story of the week: The renters reform bill 
    • (6:52) Rob & Rob will review your deals! 
    • (7:25) Rob & Rob each share seven disasters this year… 
    • (8:40) The unforeseen problems outside of their control 
    • (11:30) The Robs painful mistakes 
    • (21:10) Lessons learnt 
    • (25:29) Hub Extra 

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    2 May 2024, 5:00 am
  • 9 minutes 48 seconds
    ASK426: 4 questions about taking equity out of my portfolio

    Join us for a special episode of Ask Rob & Rob, as they tackle ONE complex question from an avid listener… 

    • (0:56) Remco’s recently completed the purchase of his second property through Property Hub Invest. While eager to continue expanding his portfolio, he faces the dilemma of having insufficient funds for a deposit and is reluctant to invest more of his personal savings. As a solution, he’s considering leveraging the equity from his properties, but with numerous questions about the process and its feasibility, he turns to the guys for their help and guidance. 

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    30 April 2024, 5:00 am
  • 15 minutes 57 seconds
    AOB: Going behind the scenes of a £100m property business

    Welcome back to AOB where Rob & Rob share the backstage inner workings of a £100m property business. 

    In today's episode they give you an inside look at their operations: the mechanics of their workplace, specialised teams, and the challenges they face head-on. 

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    26 April 2024, 5:00 am
  • 30 minutes 7 seconds
    TPP580: Worth it or not? We judge different property expenses

    With so many property services out there, it can be tough to know which ones are worth your hard-earned cash. Join Rob & Rob for a lively debate (and a fair bit of disagreement) as they break down the must-haves, the ones to avoid, and those that could go either way based on your situation.

    • (0:40) News story of the week 
    • (6:06) Let’s talk property services… 
    • (6:40) Which should you pay for? 
    • (15:14) Those NOT worth paying for 
    • (18:40) The ones that depend on you… 
    • (27:46) Hub Extra 

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    25 April 2024, 5:00 am
  • 11 minutes 13 seconds
    ASK425: How do I research a developer? PLUS: Will my Ltd Co pass the stress test?

    It’s time for your latest episode of Ask Rob & Rob! 

    • (0:45) Charlie’s gearing up to diversify his portfolio by purchasing his first off-plan property. While he’s mindful of the potential pitfalls, he’s hit a roadblock when researching the developers. Seeking guidance, he turns to Rob & Rob for their expert advice and insights. 
    • (7:14) James wants to know why higher-rate taxpayers undergo a 145% stress test compared to the 125% for basic-rate taxpayers. He’s also curious about the typical rate applied for limited companies and asks the guys for more information to gain a better understanding. 

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    23 April 2024, 5:00 am
  • 24 minutes 8 seconds
    TPP579: Using AI to become a superhuman property investor

    It’s the powerful tool that’s swept the globe and if you’re not using it yet, you’re missing out – we’re talking about artificial intelligence! Tune in as Rob & Rob share the tools and techniques they use daily to save time and money with their property investments and in business.

    • (0:45) News story of the week 
    • (3:48) Are you using AI? 
    • (5:10) General tips to unleash AI’s full potential 
    • (12:00) Real-life examples of AI in action 
    • (20:20) Try it for yourself 
    • (22:12) Hub Extra 

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    18 April 2024, 5:00 am
  • 7 minutes 53 seconds
    ASK424: Should I pay this arrangement fee? PLUS: Is it time for a hands-off strategy?

    Rob & Rob are back with more listener questions!  

    • (0:45) Ross is curious about the best way to pay his arrangement fees. Should he use his own cash to cover the fees upfront or add them to his mortgage? Aware that the latter option will incur interest charges over time but may potentially benefit from inflation, he turns to Rob & Rob for their advice. 
    • (3:55) Hollie's original game plan involved flipping properties in her local area of Portsmouth, utilising her partner's building expertise for renovations. However, she's having second thoughts and wonders whether a hands-off strategy in a property hotspot could offer better capital growth. Seeking guidance, she turns to the guys for their thoughts on her potential shift in direction. 

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    16 April 2024, 5:00 am
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