The Property Podcast

What happens when a tenant fails referencing, talks their way in, and then refuses to leave for over two years?

Well Rob B experienced this exact scenario...

From fabricated sob stories to AI-generated legal threats, in this episode, Rob B shares the most extreme tenant horror story from his 20-year property career.

(00:50) News story of the week

(04:15) How a failed reference and a convincing sob story led to the worst tenant decision Rob B ever made

(08:07) The breaking point when enough was enough

(10:07) Why getting a court order was just the beginning

(17:47) The eviction day showdown involving bailiffs and police

(23:22) The full financial damage - and the one change Rob B’s made that he’ll never go back on

(32:12) Hub Extra

Links mentioned:

Financial results for Berkeley Group

Bob & Brad’s YouTube

Bob & Brad’s C2 massage gun

Research rent protection insurance providers

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It’s Tuesday, which means it’s time for Ask Rob & Rob - and this week’s episode tackles two topics that come up time and again for investors.

(00:37) Jack has bought his first buy-to-let through a limited company and wants to know the smartest way to save for the next one. Rob D explains why the snowball effect means he’s closer than he thinks, and what really matters at this stage.

(03:17) Liam’s mortgage valuation has come back £40k below what he thinks the property is worth - so has he overpaid? Rob B explains why valuers have no incentive to go above purchase price, and how that gap can work in his favour when it’s time to refinance.

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A new Prime Minister is heading for Downing Street - but is that a good thing or a bad thing for property investors? Rob & Rob break down what Andy Burnham as PM could mean, what he might do, and what you should be doing right now.

(00:47) News story of the week

(02:43) The rumoured changes to stamp duty - and what could replace it

(07:48) What a Capital Gains Tax alignment could mean and who would be hit the hardest

(11:25) Andy Burnham's actual track record on property: grants, fines, and what he’s done as a landlord himself

(17:24) Rent controls - the elephant in the room (and why it’s probably not coming)

(19:50) What you should be doing right now

(22:27) Hub Extra

Links mentioned:

Hamptons data finds stamp duty rises 194% since 2015

Fitbit Air

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Whether you’re eyeing up a leasehold flat or juggling property rules on both sides of the Welsh border, this week’s Ask Rob & Rob tackles two very different but equally common worries.

(00:46) Jessica’s found a discounted buy-to-let with just over 100 years left on the lease, but is the discount a risk worth taking? Rob B explains exactly when a short lease should start ringing alarm bells.

(04:01) Emma invests in Wales and is branching into England -, but the differences in licensing, notices and tenancy rules are overwhelming. Rob D breaks down why it’s less scary than it seems and shares a resource that covers both sides of the border.

Links mentioned:

How To Be A Landlord – Second Edition

The Guild of Residential Landlords

The National Residential Landlords Association

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This might be the most valuable episode Rob & Rob have recorded all year.

AI is changing the way property investors manage their portfolios, spot deals, and save hours of time every week. But most people are either ignoring it completely or dabbling without any real direction.

In this episode, Rob & Rob break down exactly how you can put AI to work - whether you're analysing deals, managing tenants, or building your own custom tools from scratch.

(01:40) Half of all first-time buyers now receive financial support from family members - what Savills' latest findings mean for the market

(03:45) How to harness AI to open up new opportunities - even if you're not remotely "techy"

(07:25) The one thing that separates people getting average results from AI and those getting brilliant ones

(11:55) How to build your own AI tools from scratch - and what you need to know before you start

(20:13) Rob & Rob's free AI toolkit - every prompt, tool, and idea from this episode bundled into one download

(21:52) Can AI conquer conveyancing?

Links mentioned:

Free AI toolkit for property investors

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