Episodes
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What is it really like to start a business?
In a time where everyone seems to be starting one, and social media is filled with all the highlights, fancy cars and trips around the world, you might’ve found yourself asking just that.
And with the amount of information that’s out there, you probably thought you’ve got the full picture.
But what if we told you there are some key details that always seem to be missed out?
In today’s episode Rob & Rob are giving you a glimpse into the reality, as they reveal the seven things no-one warns you about when starting a business.
Tune in now and hear the home truths you need to digest, if you want to become an entrepreneur.
And make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel - and don’t forget to hit the notification bell to be the first to find out when new episodes drop.
You can also find out more about us here and here.
And if you’d like to follow the journey of our businesses, you can do that here:
Instagram: http://instagram.com/propertyhubuk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/propertyhubuk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/propertyhubuk/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/propertyhubuk
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If you’ve not already heard we’re launching an app!
The announcement of Portfolio couldn’t have gone any better, but naturally people have got A LOT of questions.
And in this episode, we’re diving right in and answering some of them.
From what the business plan looked like and how it’s impacted the rest of the business, to how Rob & Rob got people to buy into the idea, they’re leaving no stone unturned in today’s episode.
Rob & Rob are answering:
How do you know there will be a demand for Portfolio? Did you do any market research or was it more of a gut feeling? How has your team changed and how have you got people to buy into the journey? Have other parts of the business suffered or been neglected? How did you write a business plan for Portfolio, and can you share your goals? As a business owner, how do you weigh up the risk and reward when making changes to a business that isn’t broken?Tune in now!
Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel - and don’t forget to hit the notification bell to be the first to find out when new episodes drop.
You can also find out more about us here and here.
And if you’d like to follow the journey of our businesses, you can do that here:
Instagram: http://instagram.com/propertyhubuk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/propertyhubuk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/propertyhubuk/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/propertyhubuk
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We’re back and we’re answering your burning business questions.
This week, Rob & Rob are taking a look at the questions you’ve submitted at https://aob.show/ and giving you their best business tips.
Covering everything from the worse things about being a business owner, and how much you should pay yourself to what they would do differently if they started all over again – this is an episode you don’t want to miss.
Rob & Rob are answering:
Me and my business partner constantly disagree, how would you deal with it if this was you two? How much should I be paying myself as a business owner? What are the worse things about being a business owner? If you had to start the business again, what would you do differently? My side hustle is about to take off, how do I know when it’s the right time to quit my job? How to start marketing your business, when you don’t know how?Tune in now!
Want to submit your own business questions you can do that here.
Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel - and don’t forget to hit the notification bell to be the first to find out when new episodes drop.
You can also find out more about us here and here.
And if you’d like to follow the journey of our businesses, you can do that here:
Instagram: http://instagram.com/propertyhubuk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/propertyhubuk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/propertyhubuk/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/propertyhubuk
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We’re back and we’ve got one hell of a season two for you.
Season one was the origin story - we took you down memory lane, sharing our journey so far - our biggest wins and our epics failures.
We teased about the exciting project we’ve been working on for the last two years and we’re finally ready to reveal it all to you.
You’ve waited long enough.
So get ready to join us, in real-time, and follow the journey of our most audacious project to date.
We’re about to completely change the property investment game with our new app - Portfolio.
Portfolio allows you to become a property investor in a matter of minutes through an app on your phone.
Game-changing – right?!
Tune in now and get ready to hear how this idea came to fruition and just how tough it’s been to get off the ground.
And if hearing about it just wasn’t enough, you can watch our big reveal video here.
AND if Portfolio has got your attention, join the waitlist here to find out when you can get access.
Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel - and don’t forget to hit the notification bell to be the first to find out when new episodes drop.
You can also find out more about us here and here.
And if you’d like to follow the journey of our businesses, you can do that here:
Instagram: http://instagram.com/propertyhubuk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/propertyhubuk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/propertyhubuk/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/propertyhubuk
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It’s almost time!
Season two is almost here and we’re ready to reveal what we’ve been busy working on for the last year.
We’ll be sharing everything - so join us for our most audacious move yet, as we completely disrupt the industry.
Are you ready?
Tune in now!
Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel - and don’t forget to hit the notification bell to be the first to find out when new episodes drop.
You can also find out more about us here and here.
And if you’d like to follow the journey of our businesses, you can do that here:
Instagram: http://instagram.com/propertyhubuk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/propertyhubuk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/propertyhubuk/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/propertyhubuk
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This is it.
Season one has finally come to an end, and what a season it’s been.
Rob & Rob haven’t shied away from sharing their greatest lessons, successes and epic disasters.
And there’s plenty more in store for season two, so keep your eyes and ears peeled as Rob & Rob are going to reveal their most audacious move yet and take you along for the ride.
But for now, Rob & Rob are wrapping up season one, and sharing some massive hints at what lies ahead.
In this episode, you’ll find out:
What’s in store for season two. How to be the first to find out what we’re doing next. What’s been happening behind the scenes in the business over the last six months.Tune in now!
Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel - and don’t forget to hit the notification bell to be the first to find out when new episodes drop.
You can also find out more about us here and here.
And if you’d like to follow the journey of our businesses, you can do that here:
Instagram: http://instagram.com/propertyhubuk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/propertyhubuk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/propertyhubuk/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/propertyhubuk
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Is the glass always half-full or half-empty?
Not being optimistic in business could be holding you back. Business definitely isn’t for the risk averse or the pessimistic.
But this doesn’t mean blind optimism is the way forward either.
In this episode Rob & Rob are discussing the importance of optimism in business and revealing how you can harness it.
You’ll find out:
The importance of staying optimistic but realistic. How to harness optimism when it doesn’t come naturally. What optimism means to Rob & Rob. How to be critical at the right time.Tune in now!
And if you’re looking for The Magic of Thinking Big book you can find that here and don’t forget to check out our other must-read business books.
Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel - and don’t forget to hit the notification bell to be the first to find out when new episodes drop.
You can also find out more about us here and here.
And if you’d like to follow the journey of our businesses, you can do that here:
Instagram: http://instagram.com/propertyhubuk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/propertyhubuk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/propertyhubuk/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/propertyhubuk
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Networking is a powerful tool.
A good network can play a huge part in a business success story - helping you recruit talent, find customers, mentors and even investors.
People often think that the only way to network is at an event, in a room full of people, handing out your business card to anyone who’ll take it.
But this just doesn’t work for most people.
Rob & Rob, didn’t like networking like this, so they thought of other ways to expand their contacts - without having to do the things they hated.
And in this episode, they’re revealing other ways to network and how you can do it successfully.
So if working the room isn’t for you, then this episode is a MUST listen.
You’ll find out:
How Rob & Rob network. Why networking is so important What networking has done for Rob & Rob, and what it can do for your business How to avoid the networking styles you don’t enjoyTune in now!
Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel - and don’t forget to hit the notification bell to be the first to find out when new episodes drop.
You can also find out more about us here and here.
And if you’d like to follow the journey of our businesses, you can do that here:
Instagram: http://instagram.com/propertyhubuk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/propertyhubuk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/propertyhubuk/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/propertyhubuk
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Rob & Rob are HUGE fans of podcasts. They love making them, but they’re also avid listeners themselves.
Podcasts are a great way to learn, and with so many shows out there offering advice, stories and experiences, it can be difficult to know where to start.
Thankfully, Rob & Rob have listened to most business podcasts out there, and they’ve curated a list of their top nine shows that are an essential listen.
There’s a range of recommendations so there’s at least one podcast to help you along every different step of your business journey.
The Tropical MBA Podcast - Entrepreneurship, Travel and Lifestyle. How I Built This with Guy Raz. Pitch Deck. Masters of Scale with Reid Hoffman. My First Million. Noah Kagen Presents. Boldt Flavours. Startup Stories – Mixergy. StartUp Podcast.Tune in now!
And if you’re looking for the episodes of Tropical MBA that Rob & Rob featured on, you can find them below:
TMBA358: Is All Property an Investment Opportunity? TMBA377: How does your business feel?Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel - and don’t forget to hit the notification bell to be the first to find out when new episodes drop.
You can also find out more about us here and here.
And if you’d like to follow the journey of our businesses, you can do that here:
Instagram: http://instagram.com/propertyhubuk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/propertyhubuk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/propertyhubuk/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/propertyhubuk
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When you see other successful businesses, it’s tempting to follow suit and copy the things that made them successful.
But that’s not going to work for everyone. Copying someone else's route to success could be what leads your business down the path to failure.
Going against the grain, and thinking outside of the box can unlock rapid growth and that’s exactly what happened for Rob & Rob.
The ideas that worked for others were some of their biggest failures and it was only when they started to think unconventionally, that they began to notice some serious growth.
So, in this episode, they’re sharing the eight unusual things they did to exponentially grow Property Hub and are giving you the tips to come up with your own unusual ideas.
If you’re ready to kickstart your businesses journey and expand even further - this is the episode for you.
You’ll find out:
The eight unconventional things that helped grow Property Hub. Why being boring in business won’t pay off. The reason you shouldn’t copy someone else's route to success. How to come up with your own unconventional ideas to grow your business.Tune in now!
Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel - and don’t forget to hit the notification bell to be the first to find out when new episodes drop.
You can also find out more about us here and here.
And if you’d like to follow the journey of our businesses, you can do that here:
Instagram: http://instagram.com/propertyhubuk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/propertyhubuk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/propertyhubuk/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/propertyhubuk
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Have you ever thought - ‘Why didn’t I learn this at school?’
School doesn’t teach you how to become an entrepreneur. It teaches us a lot, but not everything: some things simply cannot be taught by a textbook.
Education is priceless, and you should always be striving to learn more – but this isn’t limited to just academia. You can learn so much more just from in the trenches real-life experience.
Rob & Rob weren’t your typical top of the class students: they struggled throughout school but it was after they left that they truly began to find their feet in the world of business and learn the important skills that they use every day.
In this episode they’re sharing the key skills you need to be successful in business that school simply won’t teach you.
So if you’re just getting started in business this is the episode for you.
You’ll find out:
What Rob & Rob were like at school. What skills you need to be successful in business. How you can learn those skills.Tune in now!
And if you’re looking for Rob & Rob’s top productivity hacks, you can listen to the full episode here.
Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel - and don’t forget to hit the notification bell to be the first to find out when new episodes drop.
You can also find out more about us here and here.
And if you’d like to follow the journey of our businesses, you can do that here:
Instagram: http://instagram.com/propertyhubuk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/propertyhubuk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/propertyhubuk/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/propertyhubuk
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Have you ever heard of bootstrapping?
Probably not, right?
Many start-up businesses assume that finding an investor/securing external investment is the only way to accelerate their business and grow.
But bootstrapping can get you to where you want without giving up any of your business. It takes courage, time and patience, but the payoff is worth it.
Rob & Rob grew Property Hub to where it is today by bootstrapping and with ZERO investment from anyone else.
So if you’re curious to know what other investment options are out there, this is the episode for you.
You’ll find out:
What investment options are available. The benefits of each option. What bootstrapping is. Why Rob & Rob didn’t use outside investment.And if you’re looking for the Instagram vs harsh reality of running a business episode you can find that right here.
Tune in now!
Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel - and don’t forget to hit the notification bell to be the first to find out when new episodes drop.
You can also find out more about us here and here.
And if you’d like to follow the journey of our businesses, you can do that here:
Instagram: http://instagram.com/propertyhubuk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/propertyhubuk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/propertyhubuk/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/propertyhubuk
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Could you have done more today?
Answered more emails? Ticked more things off your ‘to-do’ list?
There’s a difference between being a busy fool and being productive. And when you’re stuck in the constant ‘busy’ cycle yet nothing is moving forward... it’s time to reassess what you’re doing and the way you’re doing it.
Rob & Rob have tried and failed many of the productivity hacks out there, so in this episode they’re sharing the ones that have stuck. The ones they live by every single day.
Hit play and dive right in! These hacks will completely transform the way you work.
You’ll find out:
The small changes you can make to improve your productivity. Rob & Rob’s top productivity hacks that transformed the way they work. How you can make the most of your time.And if you’re looking for the book mentioned - The One Thing, you can find that right here. This book is on Rob D’s MUST read list. If you fancy a nosey at the other 12 recommendations, you can listen to that here.
Tune in now!
Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel - and don’t forget to hit the notification bell to be the first to find out when new episodes drop.
You can also find out more about us here and here.
And if you’d like to follow the journey of our businesses, you can do that here:
Instagram: http://instagram.com/propertyhubuk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/propertyhubuk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/propertyhubuk/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/propertyhubuk
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With so many business books out there, where do you even begin?
Rob & Rob LOVE books. They’ve read HUNDREDS (no joke!). Their personal libraries are huge, so getting them to condense a list limited to only the best ones was one heck of a task.
But they did it.
And now they’re sharing 13 of the very best business books with you.
These are no ordinary business books. These are the ones that have shaped them as directors and helped shape their businesses into what they are today.
Topics span across business growth, finances, recruiting and culture. So, no matter what stage of the business journey you’re at, there’s a highly recommended book for it.
And if you’re here just looking for the links, you can find them below on Amazon, either as paperback or for your kindle.
Mastering the Rockefeller Habits. The One Thing. Delivering Happiness. The Magic of Thinking Big. High Output Management. The Ultimate Blueprint for an Insanely Successful Business. Who. Powerful. How to Win Friends and Influence People. Elon Musk : How the Billionaire CEO of SpaceX and Tesla is Shaping our Future. Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike. Losing my Virginity: The Autobiography. Grinding It Out: The Making Of McDonald's.Tune in now!
And if you’re looking for the episode on business heroes biggest mistakes, you can find that right here.
Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel - and don’t forget to hit the notification bell to be the first to find out when new episodes drop.
You can also find out more about us here and here.
And if you’d like to follow the journey of our businesses, you can do that here:
Instagram: http://instagram.com/propertyhubuk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/propertyhubuk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/propertyhubuk/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/propertyhubuk
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The customer is always right... until they’re wrong!
Not everyone is going to be right for your business, and that’s OK.
Every business has clients that just aren’t the right fit, are problematic, or have completely unrealistic expectations.
While sacking them might not be an easy decision (and could cost you some money in the short term) sometimes it’s the only sensible option.
But, how do you fire a client without dealing with the negative backlash?
Rob & Rob have had a few difficult clients over the years, so this is a skill they’ve learnt to perfect.
In this episode they’re revealing how you can sack a client without damaging your relationship or your reputation.
You’ll find out:
When it’s time to sack a client. How to sack a client. Why the customer is NOT always right. The difficult clients they’ve dealt with and how they managed them.Tune in now!
And if you’re looking for the core values episode mentioned, you can find that here.
Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel - and don’t forget to hit the notification bell to be the first to find out when new episodes drop.
You can also find out more about us here and here.
And if you’d like to follow the journey of our businesses, you can do that here:
Instagram: http://instagram.com/propertyhubuk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/propertyhubuk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/propertyhubuk/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/propertyhubuk
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So, you want to start a podcast?
You’ve got an idea of what you want to talk about and an itch to share it.
But there’s just one problem – HOW do you start a podcast?
Rob & Rob have started not one, but two successful podcasts. And they quickly learned there was so much more to it than just grabbing a mic and getting started.
In this episode they’re breaking it down and giving you everything you could possibly need to know about starting a podcast so you can take it and apply it yourself.
So grab your notebook and pen, click play and settle in, this is your guide on how to launch your very own show.
You’ll find out:
What happens behind the scenes of making of a podcast. Some ideas you can roll out yourself. What equipment you need to start out (and what you’ll need to grow). The promotion plan that can help you be as successful as possible.Tune in now!
And if you’re looking for the tech/equipment mentioned throughout that’s all listed here:
Audacity Garage Band Rode NT-USB Microphone ATR2100x-USB Microphone AT2020 Cardioid Condenser Microphone Zoom H4 Zoom H8Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel - and don’t forget to hit the notification bell to be the first to find out when new episodes drop.
You can also find out more about us here and here.
And if you’d like to follow the journey of our businesses, you can do that here:
Instagram: http://instagram.com/propertyhubuk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/propertyhubuk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/propertyhubuk/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/propertyhubuk
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How do you run a business?
Instagram makes it look glamourous. Linkedin makes it look like a 4am start every morning.
But what’s the reality?
In the early days, you could wing it. Take each day as it comes.
But as your business grows, you’ll need processes, organisation and more importantly.... structure.
So, today Rob & Rob are dishing out the need-to-know info on how you can run your business successfully.
In this episode you’ll find out:
Exactly what you need to have in place so your team can operate efficiently. What meetings we have at Property Hub and why you should have them too. The 3 books you need to add to your reading list as a business owner.Tune in now!
And if you’re looking for the books mentioned in this episode, as promised these are linked below:
Death by Meeting: A Leadership Fable About Solving the Most Painful Problem in Business
Scaling Up: How a Few Companies Make It...and Why the Rest Don't
Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business
Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel - and don’t forget to hit the notification bell to be the first to find out when new episodes drop.
You can also find out more about us here and here.
And if you’d like to follow the journey of our businesses, you can do that here:
Instagram: http://instagram.com/propertyhubuk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/propertyhubuk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/propertyhubuk/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/propertyhubuk
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A scale-up is what every start-up wants to be.
But where do you begin?
Making the move to an established, successful scale-up isn’t an easy transition to make - but that’s exactly what Rob & Rob have succeeded in doing with their business, Property Hub.
And since scaling up your business is so much more than just hiring a bunch of new people, they’re sharing the steps they followed in this episode.
So if your business is ready to move to the next phase, grab your notebook and pen and remember these tips for a successful scale-up journey.
You’ll find out:
The different stages a business goes through. The processes and systems you need to have in place to grow and scale your own business. Why you’re going to have the biggest evolution of all.And if you’re looking for our episode on hiring the perfect team, you can find that right here.
Tune in now!
Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel - and don’t forget to hit the notification bell to be the first to find out when new episodes drop.
You can also find out more about us here and here.
And if you’d like to follow the journey of our businesses, you can do that here:
Instagram: http://instagram.com/propertyhubuk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/propertyhubuk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/propertyhubuk/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/propertyhubuk
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Imagine starting a business that was so in-demand it had a constant waiting list.
Then imagine making a decision to sell it for just £3!
That’s exactly what Rob & rob recently did and today they’re revealing why.
While it sounds ruthless, sometimes business plans change and distractions need to be removed for you to stay focused.
Having that clear sense of direction and being able to see the bigger picture is just one important aspect of running a business successfully.
If you’re ready to get rid of your business distractions, this is the episode for you.
You’ll find out:
What business Rob & Rob sold for £3.The importance of knowing what opportunities to pick.What happened to cause Rob & Rob to sell the business.If selling the business was the right decision.Tune in now!
Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel - and don’t forget to hit the notification bell to be the first to find out when new episodes drop.
You can also find out more about us here and here.
And if you’d like to follow the journey of our businesses, you can do that here:
Instagram: http://instagram.com/propertyhubuk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/propertyhubuk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/propertyhubuk/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/propertyhubuk
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Imagine leaving a meeting learning you'd just lost half a million...
That’s exactly what happened to Rob & Rob a few years ago when they took on the world of property development.
As two successful property investors with years of combined experience, what could’ve possibly gone wrong?
Unfortunately Rob & Rob had to learn the hard way, as they watched the damage slowly rack up until it hit a grand total of £1 million.
With months of hard work, tears and sleepless nights, this would prove to be the biggest mistake they couldn’t wait to put behind them.
But there’s a lesson with every mistake, and that’s your main takeaway from this episode.
Today you’ll learn how things can quickly go wrong- and how you can recover. So hit play and dive in.
You’ll find out:
The traumatic venture that cost the business 7 figures.How to deal with business disasters.What you can do to avoid making the same mistakes.The mistakes that nearly cost them the business.Why you should always start small or make sure you have the expertise behind you.Tune in now!
Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel - and don’t forget to hit the notification bell to be the first to find out when new episodes drop.
You can also find out more about us here and here.
And if you’d like to follow the journey of our businesses, you can do that here:
Instagram: http://instagram.com/propertyhubuk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/propertyhubuk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/propertyhubuk/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/propertyhubuk
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