The Property Podcast

Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub
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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!

  1. 4 days ago

    Market Update - September 2026

    Bond markets are under pressure across the UK, the US and much of the world. That sounds like a problem for economists, but it has a direct impact on your mortgage... Rob & Rob explain what's pushing government borrowing costs up, and why that's already showing up in swap rates and lender pricing. With the October Budget on the horizon, fresh data on prices and rents, as well as a striking number on where professional investors are putting their money - there's a lot here that could change the maths on your next purchase. (00:56) The bond market is moving, here's why that matters more than the Bank of England rate (04:30) Swap rates at their highest. What that means for your borrowing costs (05:22) The first lender has already repriced, so why moving fast on paperwork pays (08:14) The Budget lands in October, and the tax Rob D thinks is most exposed (11:57) House price growth looks flat, but the real-terms picture is very different (13:22) Rents up year on year, outpacing both inflation and house price growth (13:53) Why the number of professional investors who plan to buy in the next 12 months surprised Rob B (17:00) What England should read into rented homes in Wales (18:25) Hub Extra Links mentioned: Bank of England holds at 3.75% NRLA: Budget 2026, what we know so far House prices: Nationwide's House Price Index Lloyds' House Price Index Mortgages and lending: Landlord mortgage rates fall across lenders Lender cuts buy-to-let rates to woo landlords Fewer buy-to-let applications Rents: ONS private rent and house prices London landlords' latest tactic: inverse bidding wars Landlord behaviour: Buy-to-let costs soar twice as fast as rental income Just 5% of Welsh landlords control a third of rental homes Handelsbanken Property Investor Report Investors missing the older-renter opportunity Planning and supply: HBF: Planning on Empty 2026 Centre for Cities: building near stations Regulation: Renters demand rent and eviction data in the PRS Database Short-let landlord register coming soon NRLA warns of risk of unqualified agents UK CertifID trust mark for digital ID 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

  2. 6 days ago

    ASK540: How can I sell this property? PLUS: Is this rent increase allowed?

    What do you do when a holiday let won't sell and keeps bleeding money every month? And when a new landlord inherits a rent set well below market value, how much of that gap can be closed, and how fast? Rob & Rob tackle both questions on this Tuesday's Ask Rob & Rob. (00:50) Stephanie's last remaining holiday let is losing money every month as mortgage rates bite, and it's been on the market for over a year. Is there anything left to try before covering the shortfall out of her own pocket this winter? Rob B runs through the options worth exploring. (05:36) Mark's buying his first tenanted buy-to-let, and the rent is about to rise by just 5%, to £730, which is a lot cheaper than others in the same area. Once he's able to change it, is it better to jump straight to market value or build up slowly? Rob D explains why neither option is as simple as it sounds. 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

  3. 3 Sept

    Would Warren Buffett buy UK property?

    Warren Buffett has never invested in property in his life. That doesn't mean his rulebook can't tell you if it’s worth investing right now... Rob & Rob borrow the value investor's toolkit, the same one that made Buffett one of the richest people alive, and run UK property through it from first principles. They build a fair value model using bond yields, price-to-income ratios and the cost of building from scratch, then compare it against what property is trading for today. The numbers say something most headlines aren't telling you. (00:48) News story of the week (03:25) How Warren Buffett's approach to picking shares translates almost perfectly to buying a house (06:53) How to calculate what UK property should really be yielding (10:30) Two completely different lenses for valuing property, and they both point in the same direction (16:19) The one advantage property investors have that Warren Buffett doesn't  (21:08) Why Rob & Rob don't want a property boom right now, even though it would boost their own numbers (22:54) Hub Extra Links mentioned: Commuter growth peaks in the north The Invite 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

  4. 1 Sept

    ASK539: Are period properties better than new build? PLUS: Is a 10% return too good to be true?

    Do period properties really outperform new builds when it comes to growth? And if an investment comes with a guaranteed return of up to 10%, what’s the catch? It’s Tuesday, which means Ask Rob & Rob is back answering your questions. (00:45) Gina is starting out in London and has noticed new builds looking tired a few years after completion. Period or modern, properties, are there any rules of thumb? Rob D goes through what the Land Registry data shows, and what separates a development that holds its value from one that doesn’t. (05:21) Nora is looking at student and assisted living deals promising guaranteed returns of up to 10% for three years. Good for passive income, or hard to sell later? Rob B doesn’t hesitate and explains why the commissions on these deals tell you most of what you need to know. 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

  5. 27 Aug

    Rob & Rob’s daily habits that make big things happen

    Rob & Rob get asked how they fit it all in more than almost anything else. This week they answer it properly... Pulling back the curtain on how they run their days, from the AI systems tracking what they've promised to the small rules that keep them consistent, this episode should help you optimise your day. (00:58) News story of the week (02:26) Why the small, repeatable stuff is what makes the big achievements land (05:33) The template day, the 90% rule and the case for one less decision each morning (09:49) What it’s worth to choose your own inputs (15:23) The AI and paper pairing that keeps nothing slipping (20:52) Treating your health like a set of KPIs (28:33) Hub Extra Links mentioned: Over half of landlord offers come in 10% below asking price Coffee with Rob - put your details down here 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

  6. 25 Aug

    ASK538: I can quit my job tomorrow. Should I? PLUS: How do I future-proof my portfolio for the kids?

    What do you do when you've got enough to stop working, but spending it means you can never buy again? And, even once you've built something worth passing on, how do you stop it being sold off the moment you're gone? Rob & Rob answer two tricky listener questions on this week's show. (00:41) Liam has an HMO, a couple of single lets and a construction company. He could replace his income tomorrow by putting his refinance money into two more HMOs, but that leaves nothing to recycle into future projects. Rob D refuses to treat this as a choice between two options. (05:03) Ryan's portfolio is growing and his attention has turned to the generations after him. From wills to trusts, what does he need to be thinking about now? Rob B covers the structures an advisor might put in front of him, and the thing that matters more than all of them. 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

  7. 20 Aug

    Market Update - August 2026

    August is always a strange month for property. This one is stranger than usual... There’s been good and bad news in equal measure, and often it looks like the headlines are pointing in opposite directions. In our latest market update, Rob & Rob go through every number that moved: prices, rents, lending and what landlords are doing with their money. Sentiment is grim, the returns on offer are the strongest in years, and the space between those two things is the whole story. (00:45) A new Prime Minister, a returning Housing Secretary, and two property policies ruled out inside a week (02:17) Rates held at 3.75%, and the biggest August drop in asking prices since 2018 (05:07) Four of the biggest lenders have repriced. Is this the start of a proper run of cuts? (06:13) The average UK rent is now £1,369, and one city is running far hotter than that (08:12) Landlords bought more homes than they sold for the first time since 2019 (09:15) Residential construction starts are down 46% year on year, and building cannot be switched back on quickly Links mentioned: Politics: Burnham rules out property reform in Budget Macro backdrop: Bank of England holds at 3.75% House prices: Rightmove House Price Index Nationwide's House Price Index Lloyds' House Price Index (formerly Halifax) Mortgages and lending: Barclays, HSBC, Santander, Coventry all reprice down Buy-to-let arrears and repossessions fall Rents: HomeLet Rental Index Manchester city centre rental report Landlord behaviour: Hamptons: landlords are net buyers for the first time since 2019 Planning and supply: Persimmon half-year results Glenigan: residential construction starts down 46% year on year 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

  8. 18 Aug

    ASK537: Is this ground rent clause a deal-killer? PLUS: Can my tenant stay after giving their notice?

    Could a doubling ground rent clause be a hidden opportunity, or a deal-breaker you can’t afford to ignore? And what happens when your tenant gives notice but then refuses to leave? Your questions answered on today’s Ask Rob & Rob. (00:45) Charlie’s got properties with ground rent clauses that double every 25 years. Will lenders play ball? Rob B explains why leverage is everything here, and why the upcoming Leasehold Reform Bill could change the game of ground rents. (03:47) Ryan’s tenant gave two months’ notice but their onward move fell through, and his incoming tenant moved elsewhere - putting him back at square one. How can landlords best protect themselves in situations like this? Rob D breaks down where landlords legally stand. 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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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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  • Creator
    Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub
  • Years Active
    2013 - 2026
  • Episodes
    1.3k
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    © 2024 Rob Bence and Rob Dix from Property Hub
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