
← The Property Podcast5 nov · 35 min
Why the wealthy are leaving, and how AI fixed our boilers
Last year one man paid an estimated £330 million in tax. This year, the UK will get nothing...
Rob & Rob ask what happens to everyone else when the wealthy leave the country. They also put a landlord survey on management time to the test, and share how AI came to the rescue when both their boilers broke.
(02:14) The global league table the UK now tops, and it's not one to celebrate
(06:15) Rob & Rob agree with Gary's Economics on the problem. So where do they part ways?
(12:52) Would a 2% yearly tax on fortunes over £10 million raise as much as promised?
(16:58) How many hours a month do landlords say they spend managing property? Rob B has his doubts
(23:07) Paying an agent 10% or hiring a PA? Rob D explains which works out cheaper on his portfolio
(28:14) The £5,000 boiler quote Rob D questioned, and what one AI prompt turned up
(31:31) Rob B takes the cover off a boiler for the first time. What could go wrong?
Links mentioned:
Rokos to leave UK for Greece - Hedgeweek
Private Wealth Migration 2025 - Henley & Partners