The Property Podcast

Ever wonder what it takes to become a property mogul? Carl Tranter has turned a modest portfolio into an investor’s dream, and today, he’s sharing everything!

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Happy Tuesday! It’s time for another episode of Ask Rob & Rob, where we dive into your property questions. 

• (0:42) Eager to kickstart her property journey, Natalie’s thinking of borrowing against her family home and switching to an interest-only mortgage to buy her first buy-to-let. She turns to Rob & Rob to see if it’s a smart move – what will they say? 

• (4:30) As a landlord himself, Glenn's frustrated by his vulnerable neighbour’s poor living conditions due to the neglect of the property by the landlord and asks if there's an authority where rogue landlords can be reported.  

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Love or hate him, Trump’s back - but how much will the political drama across the pond affect the UK property market? And with all the noise around the US election, let’s not overlook the recent rate cuts and what they could mean for mortgages and property prices! Tune in as Rob & Rob break it all down in this month’s market update. 

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Join us for this week’s Ask Rob & Rob as they answer two more listener questions…  

• (0:41) Shenton’s looking for the best way to conduct thorough due diligence to get a precise property valuation. With tools like Zoopla often giving broad estimates and limited data on comparable deals, he turns to Rob & Rob for their top tips. 

• (5:15) Chris has been offered the chance to rent his buy-to-let property through social housing, with a five-year guaranteed yield, annual rent increases, and full property maintenance. He’s wondering if this is a smart move or if it’s too good to be true – what will the guys say? 

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The Budget dust has finally settled, and after a week of analysis, we’re revealing the real impact on property investors.  

(00:47) News story of the week 

(02:12) Stamp duty changes 

(12:02) The surprising outcome of capital gains tax 

(14:53) Will national insurance increases affect employment? 

(20:37) Labour’s first budget Overall reactions 

(31:49) How will the budget affect the market? 

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Rob & Rob are back to offer their advice to two more listeners!  

• (0:42) Since buying his first property in Derby in 2021, Carl’s now completing on a fourth in Doncaster, with the portfolio’s value increasing by over £80,000 in just three years! With two mortgages due for renewal in 18 months, he's considering remortgaging, but is concerned about the potential impact of capital gains tax if he decides to sell later, and it exceeds the new mortgage. He turns to Rob & Rob for their advice - what will they suggest? 

• (4:35) Luke’s eager to build a career in the property industry, where his true passion lies. With a background in recruitment and customer service, he asks the guys for their tips on breaking into the property world professionally. 

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The wait is over! After months of anticipation, the budget announcement has finally dropped. 

With endless speculation around changes to capital gains tax and more, landlords and investors have been left wondering what these updates mean for their investments.  

In this episode, Rob & Rob share their candid reactions and break down the budget’s biggest announcements every investor needs to know. 

Find out how these changes could impact the property world and what it means for your investment strategy – tune in now! 

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Happy Tuesday! Rob & Rob are back and answering two more of your questions!   

• (0:38) With four properties in the South-East, split between personal ownership and a limited company, Richard’s weighing up the investment potential of the area against the rest of the country. He’s considering selling and reinvesting in the North, where he believes yields and growth are more promising. But with costs like capital gains tax and stamp duty, he’s wondering if it’s really worth it. What advice will the guys have for him? 

• (5:38) Andy just bought a luxury two-bedroom apartment in Manchester City Centre, part of a 400-unit block mostly owned by investors. With many landlords dropping their rents to fill their properties faster, he’s wondering if he should do the same or hold out for the higher income he expected when he bought it. 

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With the mortgage market in flux, interest rates making headlines, and the upcoming budget looming, the big question is: what’s the smartest move right now? Today, we’ve got mortgage expert Nick with us to cut through the noise, answer the important questions, and offer expert advice on how to navigate the current market. 

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

• (0:45) After having his offer accepted on a property, Craig discovered potential asbestos in the Artex. When he raised this, the seller claimed they no longer wanted to sell and planned to move in, but a few weeks later, the property was re-listed for sale. After losing money on searches and other costs, Craig asks Rob & Rob if he can reclaim these expenses and how to avoid this happening again. 

• (4:07) Simon’s eager to kickstart his property journey and is considering jumping straight into an HMO conversion. He’s found that most lenders require experience as a landlord or HMO landlord for financing and wonders how much of a difference that experience makes in terms of mortgage rates and fees. Should he start with a small buy-to-let to gain experience and potentially save money, or go straight for the HMO with more expensive financing options? 

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