Episodes

  • Rob B's worst tenant EVER! (It took bailiffs AND police to get him out)

    Rob B's worst tenant EVER! (It took bailiffs AND police to get him out)
    Jul 9 2026
    What happens when a tenant fails referencing, talks their way in, and then refuses to leave for over two years? Well Rob B experienced this exact scenario... From fabricated sob stories to AI-generated legal threats, in this episode, Rob B shares the most extreme tenant horror story from his 20-year property career. (00:50) News story of the week (04:15) How a failed reference and a convincing sob story led to the worst tenant decision Rob B ever made (08:07) The breaking point when enough was enough (10:07) Why getting a court order was just the beginning (17:47) The eviction day showdown involving bailiffs and police (23:22) The full financial damage - and the one change Rob B’s made that he’ll never go back on (32:12) Hub Extra Links mentioned: Financial results for Berkeley Group Bob & Brad’s YouTube Bob & Brad’s C2 massage gun Research rent protection insurance providers 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
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    36 mins
  • ASK531: Why is this valuation so low? PLUS: How do I save faster?

    ASK531: Why is this valuation so low? PLUS: How do I save faster?
    Jul 7 2026
    It’s Tuesday, which means it’s time for Ask Rob & Rob - and this week’s episode tackles two topics that come up time and again for investors. (00:37) Jack has bought his first buy-to-let through a limited company and wants to know the smartest way to save for the next one. Rob D explains why the snowball effect means he’s closer than he thinks, and what really matters at this stage. (03:17) Liam’s mortgage valuation has come back £40k below what he thinks the property is worth - so has he overpaid? Rob B explains why valuers have no incentive to go above purchase price, and how that gap can work in his favour when it’s time to refinance. 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
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    7 mins
  • What would Prime Minister Andy Burnham mean for property investors?

    What would Prime Minister Andy Burnham mean for property investors?
    Jul 2 2026
    A new Prime Minister is heading for Downing Street - but is that a good thing or a bad thing for property investors? Rob & Rob break down what Andy Burnham as PM could mean, what he might do, and what you should be doing right now. (00:47) News story of the week (02:43) The rumoured changes to stamp duty - and what could replace it (07:48) What a Capital Gains Tax alignment could mean and who would be hit the hardest (11:25) Andy Burnham's actual track record on property: grants, fines, and what he’s done as a landlord himself (17:24) Rent controls - the elephant in the room (and why it’s probably not coming) (19:50) What you should be doing right now (22:27) Hub Extra Links mentioned: Hamptons data finds stamp duty rises 194% since 2015 Fitbit Air 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
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    28 mins
  • ASK530: Is this short lease worth it? PLUS: How do I keep up with two sets of laws?

    ASK530: Is this short lease worth it? PLUS: How do I keep up with two sets of laws?
    Jun 30 2026
    Whether you’re eyeing up a leasehold flat or juggling property rules on both sides of the Welsh border, this week’s Ask Rob & Rob tackles two very different but equally common worries. (00:46) Jessica’s found a discounted buy-to-let with just over 100 years left on the lease, but is the discount a risk worth taking? Rob B explains exactly when a short lease should start ringing alarm bells. (04:01) Emma invests in Wales and is branching into England -, but the differences in licensing, notices and tenancy rules are overwhelming. Rob D breaks down why it’s less scary than it seems and shares a resource that covers both sides of the border. Links mentioned: How To Be A Landlord – Second Edition The Guild of Residential Landlords The National Residential Landlords Association 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
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    8 mins
  • The AI advantage - the free tool that's outperforming most strategies

    The AI advantage - the free tool that's outperforming most strategies
    Jun 25 2026
    This might be the most valuable episode Rob & Rob have recorded all year. AI is changing the way property investors manage their portfolios, spot deals, and save hours of time every week. But most people are either ignoring it completely or dabbling without any real direction. In this episode, Rob & Rob break down exactly how you can put AI to work - whether you're analysing deals, managing tenants, or building your own custom tools from scratch. (01:40) Half of all first-time buyers now receive financial support from family members - what Savills' latest findings mean for the market (03:45) How to harness AI to open up new opportunities - even if you're not remotely "techy" (07:25) The one thing that separates people getting average results from AI and those getting brilliant ones (11:55) How to build your own AI tools from scratch - and what you need to know before you start (20:13) Rob & Rob's free AI toolkit - every prompt, tool, and idea from this episode bundled into one download (21:52) Can AI conquer conveyancing? Links mentioned: Free AI toolkit for property investors 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
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    28 mins
  • ASK529: Have I made a big mistake? PLUS: Can this help me with Renters' Rights?

    ASK529: Have I made a big mistake? PLUS: Can this help me with Renters' Rights?
    Jun 23 2026
    Got a new build that’s not hitting the rent you expected? Or are you looking for a resource that has all the latest updates from the Renters’ Rights Act? This week’s episode of Ask Rob & Rob has you covered. (00:46) Dan's new build is sitting empty with rents well below his projections. He has a few solutions to this, but what’s the best approach? Rob B explains why the worst thing he can do right now is something drastic. (06:59) Holly’s wondering when How to Be a Landlord will be edited to cover the Renters’ Rights Act? Rob D reveals the fully revised second edition is already out, covering the new tenancy type, rent increases, pets, and what to do when things go wrong. Links mentioned: How to Be a Landlord (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 Got a question? Send it in here Find out more about Property Hub Invest
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    9 mins
  • The property market is crashing (and nobody's talking about it)

    The property market is crashing (and nobody's talking about it)
    Jun 18 2026
    There’s been a property crash. A big one. And nobody’s talking about it. Rob & Rob reveal the silent property crash that’s been hiding in plain sight. But before you panic, this might be the best possible news for investors who are still building their portfolios. (00:46) News story of the week (02:09) The silent property crash explained: How inflation has wiped 17.4% off real house prices since 2022 (08:08) Why property is now as affordable as it was in 2013 (11:17) The good news for leveraged investors during the crash (19:17) What happens when everyone starts to notice property again - and why being early puts you in a strong position (22:27) Hub Extra Links mentioned: Casio G-Shock 2100 watch 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
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    25 mins
  • ASK528: Does this inheritance tax strategy really work? PLUS: Bridging loan vs equity for a first BRR?

    ASK528: Does this inheritance tax strategy really work? PLUS: Bridging loan vs equity for a first BRR?
    Jun 16 2026
    Can you gift a property straight into a limited company? And should you use a bridging loan or equity for your first BRR project? Rob & Rob tackle both on this Tuesday’s Ask Rob & Rob. (00:38) Fred’s relative wants to pass him a property to reduce their inheritance tax bill, but can it go directly into his limited company? Rob D explains why that’s probably not a good idea, breaking down the inheritance tax and stamp duty implications of each route. (04:23) Will’s a young investor sitting on an unencumbered property and is itching to do his first BRR project. Should he use a bridging loan or release equity? Rob B explains the one option that gives you far more protection if things don’t go to plan. 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
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    8 mins