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    • Live interviews and meet and greets at the Property Investor ShowThe Property Podcast duo, Rob B and Rob D, will be conducting live interviews, meeting listeners, and recording a live podcast episode at the Property Investor Show.

      The Property Podcast duo, Rob B and Rob D, will be attending the Property Investor Show at Excel with a lot more than just flyers in hand. On the Friday, they will be conducting live interviews with industry experts and meeting many listeners. The following day, on the Saturday, they will be present all day on their stand for meet and greets, and in the afternoon, they will be recording a podcast episode live in front of an audience for the first time. It's a packed schedule, and they're looking forward to meeting many listeners and creating engaging content for the community.

    • Live podcast recording with unpredictability and meetup for property investorsJoin us for a live podcast recording with a friendly and welcoming meetup for property investors, where you can connect and network with like-minded individuals.

      Rob and I are recording our podcast live for the first time without editing, and it's creating a lot of buzz due to the unpredictability of the event. Advanced tickets have sold out, but there are still tickets available for those who show up on the day on a first-come, first-served basis. After the live recording, we will be hosting a meetup at the Novotel, where 100 property investors from our audience can connect and network with each other. Unlike typical property meetups, this event promises to be a friendly and welcoming environment, free from high-pressure sales tactics. We're looking forward to this unique opportunity to engage with our audience and build a community of like-minded individuals. Don't miss out on this chance to join us for an unforgettable experience!

    • Connect, learn, and engage with property enthusiasts at The Property Investors ShowAttend The Property Investors Show for free to connect with like-minded individuals, learn from industry experts, and engage with property companies. Book your tickets and meetup spot now.

      The Property Investors Show is an excellent opportunity for property enthusiasts to connect, learn, and engage with like-minded individuals, all for free. The event, which takes place at The Excel, includes a live podcast featuring Rob and the meetup hosts, as well as various exhibitions and activities from other property companies. The meetup afterward at the upper deck bar is also free and open to all attendees. To secure your spot, simply visit propertyhub.net/show and book your tickets for the event and meetup. With hundreds of people already signed up, it's shaping up to be an exciting and informative couple of days. Don't miss out – come and say hello to Rob and the team, who will be there both days. We look forward to seeing you there!

    • Creating a clear online presence for your brandHaving a website for show notes, past episodes, and reviews enhances listener engagement and attracts new audiences. A strong online presence builds credibility, fosters community, and encourages repeat visits. Leaving reviews supports the podcast and increases visibility.

      Importance of having a clear online presence for your business or personal brand. The property podcast hosts emphasized the significance of having a website where listeners can access show notes, past episodes, and leave reviews. This not only makes it easier for current listeners to engage with the content, but also attracts new listeners through search engines and word of mouth. Moreover, having a strong online presence can help establish credibility and build a community around your brand. By providing valuable information and creating a user-friendly experience, you can foster loyalty and encourage repeat visits. Additionally, the hosts mentioned the importance of leaving reviews as a way to support the podcast and help it reach a wider audience. Reviews not only provide valuable feedback for the creators, but also increase the visibility of the podcast on platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify. In conclusion, having a clear and engaging online presence is essential for building a successful brand or business in today's digital age. Whether you're a podcast host, real estate agent, or small business owner, investing time and resources into creating a strong online presence can lead to increased engagement, credibility, and growth.

    Recent Episodes from The Property Podcast

    TPP589: The 5 surprising areas where property is booming

    TPP589: The 5 surprising areas where property is booming

    Location is everything in property investing, and this week Rob & Rob reveal the UK’s top 5 areas for property growth. Forget the usual city hotspots - these under-the-radar locations are stealing the show. Tune in as the guys share their theories on what's driving these areas' success and learn how you can leverage this information to shape your own investment strategy. Can you guess which ones made the list? Hit play to find out! 

    • (0:49) News story of the week 
    • (3:40) The best performing areas for property growth… 
    • (7:25) Kicking off with city hotspots  
    • (8:25) The top 5 performing areas revealed 
    • (15:30) Other notable areas 
    • (17:15) What’s driving these locations success 
    • (19:43) Hub Extra 

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    enJune 27, 2024

    ASK434: Is now the right time to sell this property? PLUS: What do I do about this arrangement fee?

    ASK434: Is now the right time to sell this property? PLUS: What do I do about this arrangement fee?

    It’s time for your weekly dose of Ask Rob & Rob! 

    • (0:42) Gary’s recently inherited a flat in Notting Hill that he plans to sell and use the proceeds to invest in a cheaper property with better growth potential. But the current value is about 20% less than its original purchase price, leaving him unsure whether to hold off for better market conditions or sell now for the best possible price. 
    • (3:28) Ryan’s wondering if he should add his arrangement fees to his mortgage or pay them off in full, so he turns to Rob & Rob for their advice. 

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    The Property Podcast
    enJune 25, 2024

    TPP588: June Market Update

    TPP588: June Market Update

    Get ready for one of our juiciest market updates yet, as we bring you the latest happenings in the property world, including a build-to-rent mini special packed with fascinating rental stats. But that’s not all - we dive into the hottest topic right now: the election! 

    What’s the latest updates? The manifestos are out, but what do they mean for property investors? Did The Robs see anything that worries or excites them? Join us as they break down all the news and share their beliefs on politics. Will they lose your vote? Let’s find out... 

    • (0:55) The latest data on house prices 
    • (2:20) Some interesting news on rents 
    • (5:40) What’s happening with build to rents 
    • (7:57) Let’s talk politics 
    • (14:40) Hub Extra 

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    enJune 20, 2024

    ASK433: How do I value new build properties? PLUS: Are flats with cladding an opportunity?

    ASK433: How do I value new build properties? PLUS: Are flats with cladding an opportunity?

    Rob & Rob are back to offer their advice to two more listeners! 

    • (0:45) Mussa is curious to know if flats with cladding still face a negative perception, even with EWS1 certificates. He seeks Rob & Rob’s advice on whether these properties offer good capital growth potential or should be avoided as property investments. 
    • (3:48) Thomas is at a loss on how to properly value new build properties since there are no comparable ones in the area. He turns to the guys for their expertise and guidance. 

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    The Property Podcast
    enJune 18, 2024

    TPP587: How to avoid a leasehold nightmare

    TPP587: How to avoid a leasehold nightmare

    The most frequent questions we receive are about leaseholds, and given they make up around 40% of the property market it’s crucial for every investor to understand them. Tune in as Rob & Rob deep dive into the topic, discussing the pros and cons of leasehold vs freehold, shedding light on ground rents and service charges, and bringing you up to speed with the latest changes from the Leasehold Reform Bill.  

    • (0:58) News story of the week 
    • (3:27) Let’s talk about leaseholds… 
    • (4:25) What actually is a leasehold? 
    • (6:06) The pros and cons of leasehold vs freehold 
    • (7:01) How about ground rent? 
    • (9:50) Details on the Leasehold Reform Bill 
    • (12:40) What about service charges? 
    • (21:37) Hub Extra 

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    The Property Podcast
    enJune 13, 2024

    ASK432: Who should I vote for? PLUS: Do I really need to pay this fee?

    ASK432: Who should I vote for? PLUS: Do I really need to pay this fee?

    It's Tuesday, and that means it's time for Ask Rob & Rob! Join us as we tackle two new listener questions… 

    • (0:44) Tom wonders what property investors should be looking for in each party's manifesto for the upcoming July election. He's curious if any appear to favour landlords and investors and which might introduce stricter policies. He turns to Rob & Rob for their insights to help him decide who to vote for based on his investment strategy. 
    • (2:44) Jalon received a payment request from the Information Commissioner's Office and wants to know if the fee is something he’s required to pay as a small property investor. 

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    The Property Podcast
    enJune 11, 2024

    TPP586: Should property investors be scared of Labour? (Election special)

    TPP586: Should property investors be scared of Labour? (Election special)

    It's the topic that sparks the most passionate debates: politics! With the unexpectedly early election just around the corner, what does this mean for the property market, and will a potential new government bring significant changes? Join us as Rob & Rob tread on dangerous territory, sharing their thoughts and opinions on the possible impact of a Labour government! 

    • (0:40) News story of the week 
    • (2:49) Let’s get into it… 
    • (3:20) What’s happened as a result of the election being called early? 
    • (6:40) What will happen in the run-up? 
    • (8:40) What will happen if Labour win? 
    • (16:30) What do we make of it all? 
    • (22:18) Hub Extra 

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    The Property Podcast
    enJune 06, 2024

    ASK431: Would you rent to someone with a CCJ? PLUS: What type of company should I set up?

    ASK431: Would you rent to someone with a CCJ? PLUS: What type of company should I set up?

    Let's dive into your questions and get some answers on this week's Ask Rob & Rob! 

    • (0:38) A potential tenant with a CCJ has applied to rent Chris's property. The tenant has a guarantor, and the lettings agent offers a protected rent scheme. He wonders if this provides enough protection or be cautious and asks Rob & Rob for their advice. 
    • (3:10) Ashley’s at the start of her property journey and unsure whether to set up an SPV or a limited company. She wants to know the difference between the two and which option would be best for her situation. 

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    The Property Podcast
    enJune 04, 2024

    AOB: What do Rob & Rob actually DO?

    AOB: What do Rob & Rob actually DO?

    In this candid peek behind the curtain, Rob & Rob delve into what they actually do on a day-to-day to keep their £100m property business running. 

    From handling operations to marketing and growth initiatives, they get raw about their current roles and responsibilities - and how the wrong role had Rob D considering if it was his time to leave the business... 

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    enMay 31, 2024

    TPP585: Reviewing 3 real listener deals: Which would we buy?

    TPP585: Reviewing 3 real listener deals: Which would we buy?

    Running a £100m property business means Rob & Rob have spent countless hours analysing deals and today they’re delving into three investment opportunities our listeners have sent in! 

    They share their decision-making process, break down the pros and cons, run the numbers, and reveal which deal they’d be happy to invest in. 

    • (0:49) News story of the week 
    • (1:51) Real listener deals… 
    • (2:12) Deal 1: Two-bedroom apartment in Sheffield city centre 
    • (19:27) Deal 2: Four-bedroom detached house in Bath 
    • (26:49) Deal 3: Three-bedroom semi-detached house in Liverpool 
    • (35:20) Which deal would Rob & Rob buy? 
    • (39:57) Hub Extra 

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    The Property Podcast
    enMay 30, 2024

    Related Episodes

    TPP200 Special Episode - Things weve learnt from 200 episodes of The Property Podcast

    TPP200 Special Episode - Things weve learnt from 200 episodes of The Property Podcast

    It's a milestone episode as we reach our 200th edition of The Property Podcast! 

    We've included our blast from the past intro style from the very first episode (sorry for those of you that can't stand this one!) We would have put some more clips in from episode one, but we were cringing too much to listen to it all! 

    Topic of the week

    200 episodes wow! Many of you have been kind enough to let us know how much the podcast has helped you over the last 200 episodes, but you’re not the only one’s to benefit we’ve learnt loads too!

    Lessons

    • You learn from teaching
    • Property investors are normal people - Yes mainstream media it’s true
    • Most people are willing to help, look at the TPH. So don’t pay for expensive courses
    • Givers get
    • Accountability is everything - look at the record of our individual podcasts!
    • Start before you feel ready. You’ll always be embarrassed by your earliest work
    • If you’re enthusiastic about something, do it even if you don’t know where it’s going to lead

    Personal Highlights/Favourite Episodes

    New garden towns and villages to provide 200,000 homes to ease housing shortage

    You can read the story on this one right here, but will this really ease the housing shortage? We're sceptical of this one. 

    Want more Rob D in your life?

    Due to popular demand Rob D is bringing you more Property Geek. Get over there and subscribe to hear him talk in-depth to some industry experts. 

    Resource of the week

    We've got Bjorn (again) to thank for this week's Resource of the Week: Thetopinbox.com Schedule emails to be sent later. Set reminders in your inbox. Track opens. Followup with email sequences. What's not to love, right? Take a look here.

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    TPP160: Should you become a full-time property investor?

    TPP160: Should you become a full-time property investor?

    This week we’re discussing one of the most common ambitions of property investors: quitting their job and being full-time in property. It’s something a lot of people want to do…but what is the reality like? We talk about: The two main reasons why people want to be full-time investors – and why one leads to […]

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    TPP208: How would we invest in property if we started again

    TPP208: How would we invest in property if we started again

    This week The Robs jump in their time machine and look at what they would do if they could start investing all over again.

    Listen to the podcast in full to find out how both of The Robs started out, and what they would have done differently with the benefit of hindsight. What opportunities did they miss, which disasters do they think they avoided, where would they focus their investment, and what do they think they definitely got right.

    News story: Irish government meet with Airbnb to address housing concerns

    The housing minister met Airbnb amid concerns that the business is driving up rents and removing housing stock from the rental market in Dublin. Pressure has grown on the government to limit the number of days that a property can be made available to let on Airbnb after findings that there were 2,984 listings in Dublin that involved entire properties being made available for more than 90 nights a year.

    Read more on this one right here.

     

      Resource of the week

    This week's Resource of the Week is  www.walkscore.com. This one combines Rob B' favourite things - walking and fundamentals! This one we grabbed from over on The Property Hub Forum (what do you mean you haven't checked it out yet?!). This resource gives you a walk score for the fundamentals in any given area - enjoy playing about with that one!  The Robs checked out their own postcodes and one fairs significantly better than the other!

     

    Continue the conversation over in the forum

    How did you begin and what would you do differently if you could rewind the clock? Let us know over in the forum.

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    ASK116: How should I plan to get the most out of 2018?

    ASK116: How should I plan to get the most out of 2018?

    It's time for another couple of questions in this week’s edition of ‘Ask Rob & Rob’, Steve...

    ...asks Rob & Rob... How should I plan to get the most out of 2018?

    ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION TO ROB & ROB!

    Don't be shy! All you need to do is leave a message with your name and whatever's on your mind.

    Just pick up the phone and call 013 808 00035 (normal UK call rates apply).

    Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.

    NEED MORE ANSWERS?

    The Property Hub Summit is the place to get all your questions personally answered by Rob & Rob, and build a network of other smart, motivated investors.

    Over the course of a full day at a swanky hotel we'll help you set your goals, form a plan to get you there, overcome your obstacles, and give you the support system you need to make sure nothing gets in your way.

    Just don't hang around - there are only four Summits each year, and just 8 places available at each!

    Interested? Click here to find out more.

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    TPP129: 7 questions to ask other property investors (plus: what’s happening in China?)

    TPP129: 7 questions to ask other property investors (plus: what’s happening in China?)

    Our first nationwide local meetups are TONIGHT – so to mark the occasion, we thought we’d dedicate this episode to questions you can ask other property investors you come across. (And if you haven’t booked your place on a meetup yet, it’s not too late! Click here for all the details – they’re all completely […]

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