The Property Podcast

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

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

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

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 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

The UK property market has quietly hit record highs – but is anyone actually paying attention? February's data reveals a market that's technically stronger than it's been in years, yet sentiment hasn't caught up. Rob & Rob break down the numbers that matter, from surprising regional rental gaps to the mortgage market improvements that could fuel the year ahead. (0:54) House prices reach new peaks (2:28) Record supply and 40% of homes now cheaper to buy than rent (4:54) North East rental growth hits 8% versus London's 1.1% (8:20) Mortgage market improvements and the Bank of England rate decision (9:15) Renters' Rights Bill updates (14:30) Hub Extra Links mentioned: Personal Tax Receipt calculator: Get here London’s 2026 Housing Crisis Explained: Watch here House prices: Halifax House Price Index The Guardian/UK Housing Market Property Industry Eye/Chain fragility Rents: ONS Private Rent and House Prices SafeDeposits Scotland data Mortgage/Interest rates: Mortgage Rate Radar Middle East conflict hits market sentiment Renters' Rights Govt updates student possession grounds in RRA The Telegraph/Reform pledge to scrap renters’ rights EPC/Tax: Landlord EPC “bills” Limited company landlords taking bigger share of market MTD will impose fines and penalty points 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