The Property Podcast

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 going on beneath the surface. From 700 rental properties being listed each day, to the widening north-south divide, this is a month where the data and the mood couldn't be further apart.

(00:55) Why the Bank of England held rates, and what a shock vote for an increase tells us about where things are heading

(04:25) The house price numbers that surprised even Rob & Rob

(10:42) Rent growth is at its slowest since 2022, so why should landlords expect that to change soon?

(15:10) Mortgage rates creeping up despite the base rate not moving – but there’s a smart play you can make right now

(17:19) Leasehold reform, Scotland’s tenant-first proposal, and the £400m it’ll take to set up a new tax

(21:51) Hub Extra

Links mentioned:

⁠Bank of England held rates at 3.75%⁠

⁠Listen to Rob & Rob’s episode on the silent crash⁠

⁠Watch Company Retreat on Amazon Prime Video⁠

House prices:

⁠Nationwide’s House Price Index⁠

⁠Zoopla’s North-South divide widens⁠

⁠Monthly RICS survey results⁠

Rents:

⁠ONS Price Index of private rents⁠

⁠Savills: 254,000 former rentals listed for sale in 12 months⁠

⁠Renting is now cheaper than buying for the first time since June 2025⁠

Mortgages:

⁠Average landlord mortgage rate increases in 3 months⁠

Policy and regulation:

⁠Housing Minister backs off banning new leasehold flats⁠

⁠SNP pledges renters first refusal to buy when landlords sell⁠

⁠Mansion tax to cost Treasury £380m to set up⁠

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

Find out more about ⁠Property Hub Invest

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? Rob B explains the ripple effect happening across the country.

(03:51) Pierre's just picked up the second edition of How to Be a Landlord. Should he read it from cover to cover, or dip in and out? Rob D looks at how to get the most out of his latest edition.

Links Mentioned:

How To Be A Landlord (Second Edition)

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

Got a question? Send it in here

Find out more about Property Hub Invest

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 investors noticing. The cladding crisis, COVID and spiralling service charges have turned investors away from flats. But with those factors fading, they unpack where the opportunity is for investors willing to go against the crowd.

(01:13) News story of the week

(03:26) Do the common assumptions against flats still hold up, and what do flats offer that other properties can’t?

(10:04) The major events that turned investors against flats and the changes since that have gone unnoticed

(17:05) Is the price gap between flats and houses here to stay?

(18:24) Four non-negotiables to check before buying any flat

(24:06) Hub Extra

Links mentioned:

CityAM: Downing Street rules out rent freeze

Check out Speeed’s YouTube channel

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

Find out more about Property Hub Invest

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) David wants to jump straight into two student HMOs, but is it wise considering he’s never ventured into this market before? Rob D explains why going all-in could backfire, and why taking a more measured approach might pay off.

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

Got a question? Send it in here

Find out more about Property Hub Invest

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. 

This episode will get you up to speed on the impact of swap rates, the Renters’ Rights Act, pressure of a global conflict, and more.

(01:01) News story of the week

(04:48) What swap rates are, why they matter more than interest rates and where they sit right now

(10:21) What will trigger lenders rates to rise and fall

(13:46) Whether the Renters’ Rights Act will impact mortgage stress tests and lending criteria

(16:19) Your best options if your fixed rate is about to end

(18:16) Nick's crystal ball prediction for where rates will land by late summer, and how to time your next investment around it

(21:47) Hub Extra

Links mentioned:

Average new seller asking prices rise by 0.8%

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

Find out more about Property Hub Invest