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  • Market Update - July 2026

    Market Update - July 2026
    Jul 16 2026
    A record amount of money is flooding into UK property, yields have hit levels we haven't seen in years, and stamp duty reform is back on the agenda. Rob & Rob explain what it all means for investors right now. So, if you’re wondering what’s really going on with house prices or trying to figure out if now’s the time to act, this one’s packed with signals you won’t want to miss. (00:44) Why the UK’s borrowing position makes the next move so tricky (03:42) House prices are up 2.2% but asking prices just had their biggest June drop in 14 years - what's really going on beneath the surface? (06:18) What do falling swap rates mean for your borrowing power? (10:00) Why individual landlords are leaving while institutions pour in billions (13:01) What the build-to-rent record investment levels mean for amateur landlords (15:36) What stamp duty reform and a home-buying process shake-up would mean for you (19:29) Hub Extra Links mentioned: The Bank of England Interest rates remain at 3.75% Our latest podcast episode on the silent property crash The professionalisation of landlords YouTube video Subscribe to Property Hub’s YouTube channel House prices: Nationwide House Price Index Rightmove House Price Index Mortgages and lending: Swap rates fall below 4% for the first time this cycle The Bank of England Money and Credit release Rents: Goodlord Rental Index RICS residential Market Survey Fleet Mortgages Quarterly Rental Barometer Landlords and the professionalisation of buy-to-let: Savills' Q2 build-to-rent update Interest in becoming a landlord falls in almost every UK city Regulation: Government discussion on stamp duty shake-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
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    24 Min.
  • ASK532: Why are there so many solicitors involved when purchasing a buy-to-let? PLUS: Should I be planning for future tax changes?

    ASK532: Why are there so many solicitors involved when purchasing a buy-to-let? PLUS: Should I be planning for future tax changes?
    Jul 14 2026
    Why are so many solicitors involved when buying a buy-to-let? And should you be planning for the worst with prospective tax changes on the horizon? Your questions, answered on this week’s Ask Rob & Rob. (00:41) Colleen’s in the process of buying two buy-to-let properties but has been hit with unexpected legal fees from multiple solicitors. Is it normal to hit this many hurdles? Rob D breaks down why this happens, whether any of it could’ve been avoided, and what “independent legal advice” means. (04:29) Nik’s worried about future potential tax changes. What’s the best way to plan defensively? Rob B explains why investing through a limited company might already be the best protection investors have. 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 Min.
  • 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 Min.
  • 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 Min.
  • 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 Min.
  • 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 Min.
  • 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 Min.
  • 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 Min.