Episodes

  • ASK527: Can I refinance forever? PLUS: My tenant is demanding an EV charger!

    ASK527: Can I refinance forever? PLUS: My tenant is demanding an EV charger!
    Jun 9 2026
    Can you keep a buy-to-let mortgage forever? And is a landlord required to install an EV charger? Your questions answered on this week’s episode of Ask Rob & Rob. (00:45) Amit is worried that as he gets older, lenders will eventually refuse to mortgage his buy-to-lets. Rob B reassures him that this fear is largely overblown, explaining what you really need to watch out for when taking equity out over the long term. (03:56) Sue wants to know if she’s obliged to pay for an EV charger that a tenant is requesting? Rob D lays out exactly where she stands. 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
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    8 mins
  • The hidden landlord shift (this data shocked us)

    The hidden landlord shift (this data shocked us)
    Jun 4 2026
    Landlords are leaving the market in droves... so why have property purchases by institutional investors just hit their highest level since 2016? Rob & Rob unpack surprising new data that flies in the face of everything you’re hearing about the rental market, and what it means for anyone investing right now. (00:48) News story of the week (06:12) The surprising data that contradicts everything you’ve been hearing about the buy-to-let market (08:47) The regional split where investors are stacking up (11:06) One group of landlords is exiting - but who’s buying their properties? (13:09) Why today’s yields could be the early signal of rising prices (20:00) Why the people waiting for confidence to return will be the ones who miss out (21:17) Hub Extra Links mentioned: NRLA - Struggling tenants risk being locked out of rental market Hamptons data Use NotebookLM 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
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    26 mins
  • ASK526: Should I overpay my mortgage? PLUS: Can I bet on house price movements?

    ASK526: Should I overpay my mortgage? PLUS: Can I bet on house price movements?
    Jun 2 2026
    It’s Tuesday, which means another episode of Ask Rob & Rob! This week, should you pay down your buy-to-let mortgage or keep leveraging? Plus, can you profit from house price movements without buying a property? (00:37) Amy’s tempted to start overpaying the mortgage on her highest-rate investment, but is she giving up the biggest advantage of property investing in the process? Rob D warns against letting short-term frustration drive the decision. (05:42) Noel reels off a list of ways to profit from regional house price movements without buying property, but which one's the best option? Rob B reveals which one he’d consider - and why others are best avoided. 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
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    10 mins
  • Inside Rob B’s first investment of 2026

    Inside Rob B’s first investment of 2026
    May 28 2026
    What makes an experienced investor pull the trigger in today’s market? Rob B shares his first investment of 2026 - and the deal he secured might be the best argument against sitting on the sidelines. Why that area? Why now? Rob & Rob break down the deal to reveal the discount, the fundamentals and why this was an opportunity Rob B simply couldn't walk past. (00:46) News story of the week (03:06) What made Rob B invest in this overlooked area (09:00) The negotiation that knocked £40,000 off the price - and why discounts like this won’t survive a market recovery (13:08) The fundamentals behind Rob B’s investment - from major employers to billion-pound investments for a brand-new train station (20:42) Why investors who wait for confidence to return will be the ones who miss out (24:10) Hub Extra Links mentioned: 1 in 4 homes bought in the North of England are from investors Download the Pliability app Subscribe to Tone and Tighten on YouTube 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
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    27 mins
  • ASK525: Has the market just crashed? PLUS: Should I make these upgrades now or wait?

    ASK525: Has the market just crashed? PLUS: Should I make these upgrades now or wait?
    May 26 2026
    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. 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
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    10 mins
  • The best property deals are hiding in plain sight (4 ways to find them)

    The best property deals are hiding in plain sight (4 ways to find them)
    May 21 2026
    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 Want to use AI without Wi-Fi? Try Locally AI on your device 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
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    29 mins
  • ASK524: Are high mortgage rates here to stay? PLUS: Does it make sense to buy now?

    ASK524: Are high mortgage rates here to stay? PLUS: Does it make sense to buy now?
    May 19 2026
    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. 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
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    10 mins
  • Market Update - May 2026

    Market Update - May 2026
    May 14 2026
    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
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    24 mins