Housing minister tried blocking 1,500-home project in constituency
Rob discusses the challenges of housing supply in the UK, focusing on the reluctance to build new homes due to concerns about heritage and local impact. He highlights a specific case where a Labour MP objected to a 1,500 home project in his constituency, citing concerns about the impact on local he…
1 reason why tenants are ASKING to be made homeless
Rob discusses a surprising trend where tenants are requesting to be served with Section 21 notices by their landlords in order to access council housing. The episode highlights the reasons behind this trend, such as the rising rents in the private rental sector compared to council housing. Rob als…
WTF! 450 x increase in gas prices in AFFORDABLE homes!
Rob discusses a concerning situation in Edinburgh, Scotland, where residents in affordable homes have experienced a staggering 450% increase in their gas prices. The properties are part of the Harvester's Way Development, managed by Places for People Scotland, and are connected to a district heatin…
Rent Exploitation - but they have the WRONG solution
Rob discusses a recent protest in Brighton by members of the Living Rent Campaign, who were protesting against rent exploitation. He highlights the ineffectiveness of rent controls, citing the example of Scotland where rent controls led to a supply and demand imbalance, causing rents to skyrocket. …
Labour majority + France falters - what this means for housing
Rob discusses the recent election results, focusing on Labour's majority win and the potential implications for the future. He also touches on the surprising outcome of the French election and the implications of a potential hung parliament. KEY TAKEAWAYS Labour won the election with a majority o…
ZERO BILLS Homes CHALLENGED
Rob discusses Ed Miliband's endorsement of the Future Homes Standard as a solution to the cost of living crisis. Miliband visited a zero bills new build site in Staffordshire, impressed by Octopus Energy's initiative guaranteeing zero energy bills for five years on homes equipped with solar panels,…
Spanish Tourism Chaos - Bad for Property + Travel
Rob looks at the current backlash against British tourists in Spain, particularly in popular tourist destinations like Majorca, Ibiza, and the Canary Islands. He reflects on the negative impact of mass tourism on local communities, citing examples from Brighton and Barcelona. The episode explores t…
Rent Controls = Less Housebuilding. Just ask Scotland
Rob discusses the negative impact of rent controls on house building in Scotland, highlighting how rent controls imposed by the Scottish government have led to a significant decrease in the number of new homes being started and completed. The statistics show a drop in housing construction across t…
1.55 million EMPTY Homes in UK. How to MAKE MONEY from this
Rob looks into the shocking statistic of 1.55 million abandoned homes in the UK. The episode explores the potential opportunities in bringing these empty homes back into use, highlighting the vast possibilities for property investors and developers. Rob discusses the challenges and benefits of tack…
Social Housing Supply Issues Explored
Rob looks at the current housing crisis in the UK, focusing on the decline of social housing stock by over 250,000 units in the last decade. He focusses on the reasons behind this decrease, such as the selling off or demolition of social housing, challenges with planning permissions, and the high d…