The Property Podcast Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub

It’s the powerful tool that’s swept the globe and if you’re not using it yet, you’re missing out – we’re talking about artificial intelligence! Tune in as Rob & Rob share the tools and techniques they use daily to save time and money with their property investments and in business.


(0:45) News story of the week 
(3:48) Are you using AI? 
(5:10) General tips to unleash AI’s full potential 
(12:00) Real-life examples of AI in action 
(20:20) Try it for yourself 
(22:12) Hub Extra 

Links mentioned: 


Britain’s staycation boom may be over as bookings dry up 
ChatGPT 
Claude 
Gemini 
Whisper API: Mobile 
Whisper API: Browser plugin 
The AI advantage 

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Rob & Rob are back with more listener questions!  


(0:45) Ross is curious about the best way to pay his arrangement fees. Should he use his own cash to cover the fees upfront or add them to his mortgage? Aware that the latter option will incur interest charges over time but may potentially benefit from inflation, he turns to Rob & Rob for their advice. 
(3:55) Hollie's original game plan involved flipping properties in her local area of Portsmouth, utilising her partner's building expertise for renovations. However, she's having second thoughts and wonders whether a hands-off strategy in a property hotspot could offer better capital growth. Seeking guidance, she turns to the guys for their thoughts on her potential shift in direction. 

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With inflation dropping to its lowest point in 2.5 years and talk of interest rate cuts, what does this mean for the property market? Tune in as Rob & Rob bring you up to speed on the month’s biggest news stories – including yet more shocking political developments... 


(0:44) The unexpected surprise for our economy 
(2:05) Are interest rate cuts on the way? 
(3:25) What’s the latest on the housing market? 
(6:50) How’s the rental market looking? 
(9:35) Let’s talk politics – rental reform bill… 
(10:26) “Do as the rich do, not what they say” 
(12:55) Hub Extra 

Links mentioned: 

Economy: 


UK inflation falls to 3.4% in February 

Interest Rates: 


Rate cuts are ‘on the way’: BoE’s Bailey 
The Mortgage Works cuts BTL rates 

Housing Market: 


Annual house price growth edges up in March 
Rightmove house price index 
Share of first-time buyer sales hits record high 

Rental Market: 


Landlords could be banned from raising rent under radical SNP crackdown 
Generation Rent claims rent control proposal still not tough enough 
Zoopla UK Rental Market Report – March 2024 
February data points to normalising lettings market: Foxtons 

Rental Reform Bill: 


Gove bringing Renters Reform Bill back to Commons in mid-April 
Angry tenant groups slam Renters Reform Bill changes 

Misc: 


YouTube: If You Want To Buy A House, Buy NOW 
Wealthy investors plan to raise UK property holdings: Investec 
Lime App 

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Rob & Rob are back with two NEW questions from our listeners!  


(0:45) Dan’s wondering if studio apartments are worth considering for investment if they tick the boxes financially and are located in desirable areas with good prospects for capital growth. Seeking advice, he turns to Rob & Rob for their thoughts and insights. 
(3:27) Discussing the "silent crash" featured on The Property Podcast, Anth finds himself questioning if a crucial point may have been overlooked... 

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The age-old battle between Cashflow vs Capital Growth has been a passionate debate among investors for far too long. Is there a clear winner and should you prioritise one over the other, or can you have the best of both worlds? 

Join us as Rob & Rob draw from over a decade of industry experience offering their perspectives from both angles to help you decide which is best for you and your own strategy. Let the showdown begin… 


(0:54) News story of the week 
(2:18) Let the debate begin! 
(3:20) A brief overview of each… 
(6:10) Let’s look at the benefits for cashflow 
(8:30) The advantages of capital growth 
(11:00) Who wins the battle? 
(15:42) Hub Extra 

Links mentioned: 


Duke of Westminster’s property group launches £900mn lending arm 
Inside Man 

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Welcome back to another episode of Ask Rob & Rob! 


(0:45) Luke’s gearing up to buy his first home, which he intends to live in while subletting the extra rooms for rental income. He's keen on investing in East Anglia and turns to Rob & Rob for their advice on the best places to explore, along with key fundamentals to look for in the area. 
(4:22) Jo’s attractive mortgage rates on her buy-to-let properties are ending soon, and her broker suggest remortgaging with the current lender due to low rental income. She plans to increase her rents, and wonders whether to invest more money into the properties to potentially get a better mortgage or follow her broker's advice. 

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