The Property Podcast

The Worst Places To Buy In 2026


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There’s one mistake you absolutely can’t afford to make when investing in property, and that’s buying in the wrong area. 

In this episode, Rob & Rob break down the locations they’d avoid right now, and more importantly, why they don’t stack up. 

From regions hitting affordability ceilings to ultra-cheap bargains that drain your profits, they reveal the locations that trip up investors time and again. 

Whether you're about to make your first purchase or expanding your portfolio, this is the kind of episode that could save you from a very costly decision. 

 

They cover: 

  • (00:55) News story of the week 
  • (04:10) The worst-performing region right now – and why it won’t bounce back anytime soon 
  • (06:55) The area that boomed during the pandemic, but reality has well and truly caught up  
  • (09:21) Why chasing ultra-cheap property is a trap both Robs fell into and still regret 
  • (12:41) The "sinking ship" that's lost 25% of its value since 2014 – and is still falling 
  • (15:19) The quick-fire round: three more risky areas including regulation headaches, overseas traps, and single-employer towns 
  • (19:41) Hub Extra 

  • Links mentioned: 

    How to Be a Landlord by Rob Dix - second edition 

     

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