It’s time for your latest episode of Ask Rob & Rob! 

(0:45) Charlie’s gearing up to diversify his portfolio by purchasing his first off-plan property. While he’s mindful of the potential pitfalls, he’s hit a roadblock when researching the developers. Seeking guidance, he turns to Rob & Rob for their expert advice and insights. 
(7:14) James wants to know why higher-rate taxpayers undergo a 145% stress test compared to the 125% for basic-rate taxpayers. He’s also curious about the typical rate applied for limited companies and asks the guys for more information to gain a better understanding. 

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ASK425: How do I research a developer? PLUS: Will my Ltd Co pass the stress test?

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The most frequent questions we receive are about leaseholds, and given they make up around 40% of the property market it’s crucial for every investor to understand them. Tune in as Rob & Rob deep dive into the topic, discussing the pros and cons of leasehold vs freehold, shedding light on ground rents and service charges, and bringing you up to speed with the latest changes from the Leasehold Reform Bill.  

(0:58) News story of the week 


(3:27) Let’s talk about leaseholds… 


(4:25) What actually is a leasehold? 


(6:06) The pros and cons of leasehold vs freehold 


(7:01) How about ground rent? 


(9:50) Details on the Leasehold Reform Bill 


(12:40) What about service charges? 
(21:37) Hub Extra 

Links mentioned: 

Nationwide house price index 


Halifax house price index 


Zoopla house price index 


The leasehold advisory service 


The Missing Cryptoqueen 

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TPP587: How to avoid a leasehold nightmare

It's Tuesday, and that means it's time for Ask Rob & Rob! Join us as we tackle two new listener questions… 

(0:44) Tom wonders what property investors should be looking for in each party's manifesto for the upcoming July election. He's curious if any appear to favour landlords and investors and which might introduce stricter policies. He turns to Rob & Rob for their insights to help him decide who to vote for based on his investment strategy. 


(2:44) Jalon received a payment request from the Information Commissioner's Office and wants to know if the fee is something he’s required to pay as a small property investor. 

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ASK432: Who should I vote for? PLUS: Do I really need to pay this fee?

It's the topic that sparks the most passionate debates: politics! With the unexpectedly early election just around the corner, what does this mean for the property market, and will a potential new government bring significant changes? Join us as Rob & Rob tread on dangerous territory, sharing their thoughts and opinions on the possible impact of a Labour government! 

(0:40) News story of the week 
(2:49) Let’s get into it… 
(3:20) What’s happened as a result of the election being called early? 
(6:40) What will happen in the run-up? 
(8:40) What will happen if Labour win? 
(16:30) What do we make of it all? 
(22:18) Hub Extra 

Links mentioned: 

UK house prices in surprise rise in May 
Airbnb Bonanza - huge rise in short let property numbers 
Arc Browser 

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TPP586: Should property investors be scared of Labour? (Election special)

Let's dive into your questions and get some answers on this week's Ask Rob & Rob! 

(0:38) A potential tenant with a CCJ has applied to rent Chris's property. The tenant has a guarantor, and the lettings agent offers a protected rent scheme. He wonders if this provides enough protection or be cautious and asks Rob & Rob for their advice. 
(3:10) Ashley’s at the start of her property journey and unsure whether to set up an SPV or a limited company. She wants to know the difference between the two and which option would be best for her situation. 

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ASK431: Would you rent to someone with a CCJ? PLUS: What type of company should I set up?

In this candid peek behind the curtain, Rob & Rob delve into what they actually do on a day-to-day to keep their £100m property business running. 
From handling operations to marketing and growth initiatives, they get raw about their current roles and responsibilities - and how the wrong role had Rob D considering if it was his time to leave the business... 
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Rob Dix’s Instagram 
Rob Dix’s LinkedIn 
Rob Bence’s Instagram 
Rob Bence’s LinkedIn 
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ASK425: How do I research a developer? PLUS: Will my Ltd Co pass the stress test?

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