ASK526: Should I overpay my mortgage? PLUS: Can I bet on house price movements?

About this episode

This episode discusses whether to overpay a buy-to-let mortgage and explores ways to profit from house price movements without purchasing property.

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

People in this episode

Hosts: Rob Bence, Rob Dix

Topics covered

• mortgage overpayment
• buy-to-let
• house price movements
• property investing
• profit strategies

Keywords

• mortgage
• buy-to-let
• house prices
• investment
• property

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Property Hub

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