Podcast · 130 episodes
The Property Podcast, page 2
by Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub · English
The Property Podcast from Property Hub (propertyhub.net) is the podcast for all property investors – new or experienced. Rob Bence and Rob Dix discuss a different property topic and property news item each week, passing on their knowledge and experience to the listeners. They both invest in UK Property so they practise what they preach. No hard sell, no bull just straight talking property investment advice!
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ASK531: Why is this valuation so low? PLUS: How do I save faster?The episode answers two listener questions on UK property investing. Topic 1: saving faster for a second buy-to-let.7 Jul 2026 · 7 min · 4 chapters
What would Prime Minister Andy Burnham mean for property investors?How a future UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham could affect UK property investors, focusing on stamp duty, land value tax, capital gains tax, council tax reform, and the main fear: rent controls.2 Jul 2026 · 28 min · 7 chapters
ASK530: Is this short lease worth it? PLUS: How do I keep up with two sets of laws?Buying a leasehold property with 130 years (or less) left, and managing different landlord/tenancy rules across England vs Wales.30 Jun 2026 · 8 min · 2 chapters
The AI advantage - the free tool that's outperforming most strategiesAI for property investors—using free tools (ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude) to improve research, analysis, document handling, and proactive workflows; includes a step-by-step path from basic prompting to…25 Jun 2026 · 28 min · 14 chapters
ASK529: Have I made a big mistake? PLUS: Can this help me with Renters' Rights?A landlord asks if they made a big mistake after buying a new-build rental in a limited company and finding rents lower than expected; hosts advise taking a long-term view.23 Jun 2026 · 9 min · 3 chapters
The property market is crashing (and nobody's talking about it)UK property “silent crash” during high inflation—nominal asking prices may look stable, but real (inflation-adjusted) prices have fallen sharply; implications for property investors and affordability.18 Jun 2026 · 25 min · 8 chapters
ASK528: Does this inheritance tax strategy really work? PLUS: Bridging loan vs equity for a first BRR?Two listener questions on UK property investing. First: whether an inheritance tax (IHT) “strategy” works when a relative plans to pass a converted barn to the listener—specifically whether the…16 Jun 2026 · 8 min · 4 chapters
Market Update - June 2026UK property market update for June 2026—migration trends, interest-rate outlook, house price performance (Nationwide/Halifax), widening North-South divide, mortgage-rate volatility,…11 Jun 2026 · 22 min · 8 chapters
ASK527: Can I refinance forever? PLUS: My tenant is demanding an EV charger!whether buy-to-let interest-only mortgages can be refinanced “forever,” and a landlord’s response to a tenant demanding an EV charger and asking about EV vs renter grant rules.9 Jun 2026 · 8 min · 3 chapters
The hidden landlord shift (this data shocked us)How the Renters’ Rights Act may be pushing some landlords out, yet Hamptons data shows landlord buying is rising; plus discussion of yields, regional investor activity, and a possible…4 Jun 2026 · 26 min · 10 chapters
ASK526: Should I overpay my mortgage? PLUS: Can I bet on house price movements?Whether to overpay a buy-to-let mortgage (especially at 5.4% interest) to reduce leverage, and how to profit from regional UK house-price movements without buying property directly.2 Jun 2026 · 10 min · 4 chapters
Inside Rob B’s first investment of 2026Rob B’s first 2026 investment—an off-plan buy-to-let purchase via Property Hub Invest—plus a news segment on landlord-to-landlord buying.28 May 2026 · 27 min · 6 chapters
ASK525: Has the market just crashed? PLUS: Should I make these upgrades now or wait?Whether the UK property market will crash soon (18-year property cycle) amid the Iran war and oil-price rises; plus whether landlords should upgrade homes now to meet EPC C requirements by 2030.26 May 2026 · 10 min · 4 chapters
The best property deals are hiding in plain sight (4 ways to find them)How to find “best property deals” in a gloomy UK market, using four approaches: (1) the general resale market by targeting motivated sellers, (2) auctions, (3) buying from pressured new-build…21 May 2026 · 29 min · 9 chapters
ASK524: Are high mortgage rates here to stay? PLUS: Does it make sense to buy now?Whether high UK mortgage rates are temporary and whether it makes sense to buy now; strategy advice for finding deals despite higher borrowing costs.19 May 2026 · 10 min · 2 chapters
Market Update - May 2026UK property market update (May 2026): Bank of England rate decision, mortgage approvals, house price and rent trends, landlord regulation/policy, and investor tactics amid “bad sentiment but…14 May 2026 · 24 min · 7 chapters
ASK523: Could this commuter hotspot boom? PLUS: The best way to read a property book?Whether “commuter hotspot” areas like Mansfield can benefit from nearby city growth (Sheffield/Nottingham/Derby), and how to read the “How to Be a Landlord” book (second edition) selectively.12 May 2026 · 7 min · 2 chapters
Why 2026’s most hated property is really the most underratedThe episode argues that flats (apartments) are “underrated” despite recent negative sentiment.7 May 2026 · 26 min · 12 chapters
ASK522: Is now the time to sell? PLUS: Should I buy 2 HMOs?Two listener questions on UK property investing: whether it’s a good time to sell amid global uncertainty, and whether a first-time investor should buy two student HMOs in the same Nottingham area.5 May 2026 · 7 min · 3 chapters
Mortgage Market Update - April 2026April 2026 mortgage market update amid volatility; why SONIA swap rates matter, what to expect next, and practical steps for borrowers/investors (including remortgages and buy-to-let rules).30 Apr 2026 · 24 min · 10 chapters
ASK521: Is bridging my only option? PLUS: How do I pass a portfolio on?Using bridging loans to buy and refurbish a rental property that lenders deem “unfit to live in,” and how to plan legacy for a limited company and buy-to-let portfolio (shareholders vs trusts).28 Apr 2026 · 7 min · 2 chapters
Location is no longer optionalThe episode argues that location is “no longer optional” for UK buy-to-let/property investing, and that investing emotionally close to home can cost tens of thousands.23 Apr 2026 · 22 min · 12 chapters
ASK520: How do I get tax advice? PLUS: Ltd Co lending in Northern Ireland?How to source reputable tax advice/accounting for property investors, plus whether keeping income under the 40% tax band is a viable strategy when considering limited company buy-to-let lending in…21 Apr 2026 · 7 min · 2 chapters
Our 3 best deals from the last 12 monthsThe Property Podcast reveals three sold-out investment deals from the prior 12 months, explaining the team’s deal-selection principles in a buyer’s market and highlighting mortgage-rate news plus an…16 Apr 2026 · 27 min · 7 chapters