ASK549: Can I buy somewhere I've never been? PLUS: Is it time to give up on flats?

Can you buy with confidence in a city you've never lived in? And with flats having a bad press, should you be selling yours? Rob & Rob tackle both on this Tuesday's Ask Rob & Rob. (00:17) Robin lives in London but finds it unaffordable, so is looking at places like Coventry and Nottingham. But how do you get to know an area from a distance? Rob D reveals the free tool he calls his secret weapon, and Rob B explains how to get a straight answer from local letting agents. (03:55) Aleem wrote in to our Sunday Times column. With flats trailing for the past decade, should he sell his and buy houses instead? Rob D separates the temporary factors holding them back from the permanent ones, and Rob B explains why he still buys both. Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse Got a question? Send it in here Find out more about Property Hub Invest