The Property Podcast

Every time there’s a major global shock, the headlines say the same thing: uncertainty, panic, wait and see. 

But when you look at what happens next, a very different pattern emerges.  

Rob & Rob unpack what the conflict in Iran means for mortgage rates, investor confidence and the UK property market. But rather than speculating about what happens next, they look at what has happened, analysing how the market responded to Brexit, Covid, the Ukraine war, and the mini-budget. 

(02:27) How swap rates work and why mortgage products are disappearing from the market right now

(04:52) The consistent pattern across Brexit, Covid, Ukraine, and the mini-budget – plus what property prices did each time

(12:40) Why nervous markets create better deals, and how to think about the current window of opportunity

(15:56) What rising mortgage rates mean in practice, and a simple example showing why they shouldn't change your decision

(18:08) The lifelong investing lesson to take from all of this, and why Warren Buffett would love UK property right now

(20:00) Hub Extra

Links mentioned:

Claude AI

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Got a burning property question? Rob & Rob are back every Tuesday answering yours. This week: 

(00:42) Jamie's noticed that house prices have barely moved while inflation has been running hot. Is this the "silent property crash"? And could it go on for years? Rob D explains why policymakers might prefer it this way, and why it's secretly great news if you're a property investor with a mortgage. 

(03:58) Marcus wants to shift his strategy towards higher yielding properties, but he's worried about the trade-offs... more maintenance, trickier tenants. Rob B explains how picking the right type of property avoids most of the headaches, and shares a painful (and expensive!) lesson about tenant insurance he'll never make again.

Links mentioned:

The Price of Money by Rob Dix

Seven Myths About Money by Rob Dix

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This isn't a property episode, but it might be one of the most valuable ones yet. These are the six books that genuinely changed Rob & Rob's lives, and they could change yours too.

Because while most property investors obsess over yields, capital growth, and the best places to buy, none of that matters if you haven't got your mindset right first. Everything from business to personal fulfilment, there's something on this list for you.

(01:05) News story of the week

(05:27) The book that made Rob D's friend realise he was trading years of his life

(09:02) The timeless classic that turned Rob B into a better communicator

(11:04) The one question that tells you where to focus, so everything else becomes unnecessary

(13:30) The Tony Robbins book that accelerated Rob B's entire career

(15:54) The two books that round out the list, including one Rob B bought before he even finished recording the episode

Links mentioned:

Die with Zero by Bill Perkins

How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie

The One Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan

Awaken the Giant Within by Tony Robbins

How I Found Freedom in an Unfree World by Harry Browne

Maximum Achievement by Brian Tracy

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It's Tuesday, so it’s time for another Ask Rob & Rob episode!

(00:45) Chris has built a portfolio of 8 properties, all rented to government-backed social care providers, but the Renters' Rights Bill is giving him sleepless nights. Is he right to be worried? Rob B explains and shares the one thing all landlords can do to put their mind at ease.

(06:43) Michelle's trying to sell a flat, but a potential buyer has raised questions about whether it has a qualifying lease under the Building Safety Act (2022). Rob D breaks down what that means, why it matters, and the practical steps to stop it derailing the sale.

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There’s one mistake you absolutely can’t afford to make when investing in property, and that’s buying in the wrong area. 

In this episode, Rob & Rob break down the locations they’d avoid right now, and more importantly, why they don’t stack up. 

From regions hitting affordability ceilings to ultra-cheap bargains that drain your profits, they reveal the locations that trip up investors time and again. 

Whether you're about to make your first purchase or expanding your portfolio, this is the kind of episode that could save you from a very costly decision. 

 

They cover: 

(00:55) News story of the week 

(04:10) The worst-performing region right now – and why it won’t bounce back anytime soon 

(06:55) The area that boomed during the pandemic, but reality has well and truly caught up  

(09:21) Why chasing ultra-cheap property is a trap both Robs fell into and still regret 

(12:41) The "sinking ship" that's lost 25% of its value since 2014 – and is still falling 

(15:19) The quick-fire round: three more risky areas including regulation headaches, overseas traps, and single-employer towns 

(19:41) Hub Extra 

Links mentioned: 

How to Be a Landlord by Rob Dix - second edition 

 

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