The Property Podcast

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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It's time for another episode of Ask Rob & Rob, where we tackle your property questions. Here's what's coming up this week... 

(00:42) Dan's credit score keeps taking a hit with every new buy-to-let purchase, but does it even matter? Rob D explains why lenders care far less about that number than you think. 

(03:39) Joe wants to transfer a property from his personal name into a limited company to save on tax. Sounds sensible, but the Stamp Duty bill might make it a costly mistake. Rob B walks through a simple calculation to see if it's worth it. 

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The UK property market has quietly hit record highs – but is anyone actually paying attention? 

February's data reveals a market that's technically stronger than it's been in years, yet sentiment hasn't caught up. Rob & Rob break down the numbers that matter, from surprising regional rental gaps to the mortgage market improvements that could fuel the year ahead. 

 (0:54) House prices reach new peaks 

(2:28) Record supply and 40% of homes now cheaper to buy than rent 

(4:54) North East rental growth hits 8% versus London's 1.1% 

(8:20) Mortgage market improvements and the Bank of England rate decision 

(9:15) Renters' Rights Bill updates 

(14:30) Hub Extra 

Links mentioned: 

Halifax House Price Data: Get here 

Personal Tax Receipt calculator: Get here 

London’s 2026 Housing Crisis Explained: Watch here 

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Got a property question that's been keeping you up at night? Every Tuesday, Rob & Rob are here to help. 

(00:33) Chris's letting agent wants to charge him a renewal fee for a tenancy that expires mid-April – just two weeks before the Renters' Rights Bill makes fixed-term agreements a thing of the past. With rolling contracts about to come in, is there any point paying to renew? He asks Rob & Rob whether he can push back. 

(03:43) Matt wants to find a good solicitor to help get his property deals through, but it's proved tricky. The local firms he'd trust aren't on his lender's panels, and the big nationwide ones that are, have let him down on service. He asks Rob & Rob how they go about finding reliable professionals to work with. 

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As a property investor, it's completely normal to worry. But too often, that worry is focused in the wrong places. 

Rob & Rob have spoken to thousands of investors over the years, and they've noticed a pattern: worry tends to be misdirected. In this episode, they're setting the record straight by running through the concerns you can safely strike off your list and highlighting the ones that genuinely deserve your attention. 

(01:35) News story of the week 

(04:44) The things you can stop worrying about 

(21:19) What you should focus on 

(27:36) Hub Extra 

Links mentioned: 

Ikea Standing Desks 

They Just Changed Property Tax Forever! Watch on YouTube here 

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