Ever wondered why savvy investors turn to mortgages for their buy-to-let properties? Join our mortgage experts as they unveil the reasons, highlight the benefits, and guide you through the workings of this strategic financial approach. 

(1:00) News story of the week 
(3:31) Using mortgages for property investment… 
(4:20) Why do investors use buy-to-let mortgages? 
(5:38) What’s the main benefits of using a mortgage? 
(6:05) How do they work? 
(6:40) How much can you borrow? 
(7:50) Are you locked into a mortgage until its paid off? 
(9:08) Should investors opt for a fixed or variable rate mortgage? 
(10:18) How difficult is it to get a buy-to-let mortgage? 
(10:58) What can you do in preparation for your application? 
(12:18) What’s the difference between acquiring a mortgage under a personal name or a limited company? 
(13:40) How do investors determine borrowing and payments? 
(14:32) Why use a broker? 
(18:20) Hub Extra 

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Financial Times 

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TPP572: Buy To Let mortgages explained by experts

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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It’s not always plain sailing being a property investor, but no one talks about the stuff that goes wrong - until now! Join us as Rob & Rob share their painful disasters this year. From costly leaks to trashed flats, unpaid rent and busted boilers, they delve into the property problems they couldn't control and the ones they admit were on them. Why? So you can take away valuable lessons from their experiences and avoid making the same blunders.
Also don’t miss the chance to get The Robs’ opinions on your own property deals! 

(0:45) News story of the week: The renters reform bill 
(6:52) Rob & Rob will review your deals! 
(7:25) Rob & Rob each share seven disasters this year… 
(8:40) The unforeseen problems outside of their control 
(11:30) The Robs painful mistakes 
(21:10) Lessons learnt 
(25:29) Hub Extra 

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Rob & Rob - Critique My Deal 
Michael Gove can't guarantee no-fault eviction ban before election 
Property Hub YouTube - Landlords: Is this the end? 
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TPP581: 7 property disasters we've had in the last 12 months! (PLUS: Big evictions news)

Join us for a special episode of Ask Rob & Rob, as they tackle ONE complex question from an avid listener… 

(0:56) Remco’s recently completed the purchase of his second property through Property Hub Invest. While eager to continue expanding his portfolio, he faces the dilemma of having insufficient funds for a deposit and is reluctant to invest more of his personal savings. As a solution, he’s considering leveraging the equity from his properties, but with numerous questions about the process and its feasibility, he turns to the guys for their help and guidance. 

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ASK426: 4 questions about taking equity out of my portfolio

Welcome back to AOB where Rob & Rob share the backstage inner workings of a £100m property business. 
In today's episode they give you an inside look at their operations: the mechanics of their workplace, specialised teams, and the challenges they face head-on. 
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AOB: Going behind the scenes of a £100m property business

With so many property services out there, it can be tough to know which ones are worth your hard-earned cash. Join Rob & Rob for a lively debate (and a fair bit of disagreement) as they break down the must-haves, the ones to avoid, and those that could go either way based on your situation.

(0:40) News story of the week 
(6:06) Let’s talk property services… 
(6:40) Which should you pay for? 
(15:14) Those NOT worth paying for 
(18:40) The ones that depend on you… 
(27:46) Hub Extra 

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The house price charts that show why now is the time to buy 
Beneath the jargon, Bernanke delivers devastating critique of the Bank of England 
Neom - The Line - The Rise and Fall of Saudi Arabia's Linear City 

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TPP580: Worth it or not? We judge different property expenses

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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TPP572: Buy To Let mortgages explained by experts

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