The Property Podcast

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 18-year cycle right? Rob B explains why he’s confident enough to go on record saying it won’t happen this year.

(06:08) Pete's properties are rated D and E. Should he start upgrading now to meet the 2030 EPC deadline? Rob D reveals why waiting for the new criteria could save you thousands and a lot of unnecessary hassle.

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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 strategies for landing a genuine deal in today’s market, laying out exactly where the right opportunities are and how to grab them before the window closes.

(01:00) News story of the week

(03:15) What record low sentiment and average discounts shrinking mean for your negotiating strategy

(09:57) How to turn the auction market to your advantage

(17:36) Why new-build developers are under more pressure than at any point in the last decade

(23:26) Why waiting for the market to “feel better” is the exact opposite of what you should be doing

(25:19) Hub Extra

Links mentioned:

What the King’s Speech said about leasehold reform

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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 spike and is now the right time to invest? Rob B looks at what makes this a buyer’s market and the real cause behind the spike.

(03:51) Matthew’s deal fell through after the vendor refused to negotiate, and rising rates have left him wondering - should he sit tight? Rob D explains why now’s the time to push harder, not switch off.

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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

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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)

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