What makes an experienced investor pull the trigger in today’s market? Rob B shares his first investment of 2026 - and the deal he secured might be the best argument against sitting on the sidelines.

Why that area? Why now? Rob & Rob break down the deal to reveal the discount, the fundamentals and why this was an opportunity Rob B simply couldn't walk past.

(00:46) News story of the week
(03:06) What made Rob B invest in this overlooked area
(09:00) The negotiation that knocked £40,000 off the price - and why discounts like this won’t survive a market recovery
(13:08) The fundamentals behind Rob B’s investment - from major employers to billion-pound investments for a brand-new train station
(20:42) Why investors who wait for confidence to return will be the ones who miss out
(24:10) Hub Extra

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