The Property Podcast

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 stamp duty - and what could replace it

(07:48) What a Capital Gains Tax alignment could mean and who would be hit the hardest

(11:25) Andy Burnham's actual track record on property: grants, fines, and what he’s done as a landlord himself

(17:24) Rent controls - the elephant in the room (and why it’s probably not coming)

(19:50) What you should be doing right now

(22:27) Hub Extra

Links mentioned:

Hamptons data finds stamp duty rises 194% since 2015

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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 a risk worth taking? Rob B explains exactly when a short lease should start ringing alarm bells.

(04:01) Emma invests in Wales and is branching into England -, but the differences in licensing, notices and tenancy rules are overwhelming. Rob D breaks down why it’s less scary than it seems and shares a resource that covers both sides of the border.

Links mentioned:

How To Be A Landlord – Second Edition

The Guild of Residential Landlords

The National Residential Landlords Association

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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, Rob & Rob break down exactly how you can put AI to work - whether you're analysing deals, managing tenants, or building your own custom tools from scratch.

(01:40) Half of all first-time buyers now receive financial support from family members - what Savills' latest findings mean for the market

(03:45) How to harness AI to open up new opportunities - even if you're not remotely "techy"

(07:25) The one thing that separates people getting average results from AI and those getting brilliant ones

(11:55) How to build your own AI tools from scratch - and what you need to know before you start

(20:13) Rob & Rob's free AI toolkit - every prompt, tool, and idea from this episode bundled into one download

(21:52) Can AI conquer conveyancing?

Links mentioned:

Free AI toolkit for property investors

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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 few solutions to this, but what’s the best approach? Rob B explains why the worst thing he can do right now is something drastic.

(06:59) Holly’s wondering when How to Be a Landlord will be edited to cover the Renters’ Rights Act? Rob D reveals the fully revised second edition is already out, covering the new tenancy type, rent increases, pets, and what to do when things go wrong.

Links mentioned:

How to Be a Landlord (Second Edition)

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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

(02:09) The silent property crash explained: How inflation has wiped 17.4% off real house prices since 2022

(08:08) Why property is now as affordable as it was in 2013

(11:17) The good news for leveraged investors during the crash

(19:17) What happens when everyone starts to notice property again - and why being early puts you in a strong position

(22:27) Hub Extra

Links mentioned:

Casio G-Shock 2100 watch

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