HOME FRONT with Russell Quirk A SASSY+ Production
HOME FRONT with Russell Quirk A SASSY+ Production
Podcast Description
Cut through the noise and unlock the secrets of the UK property market with HOME FRONT, your complete property intelligence briefing. Hosted by Russell Quirk, one of the UK's leading property experts and commentators, who transforms complex property matters into clear, actionable insights. Whether you're a homeowner, renter, first-time buyer, landlord, or property investor, each episode delivers breaking property news, interviews with industry leaders, in-depth analysis of market trends and policies, practical advice for navigating buying, selling, renting, or investing, and innovative solutions to tackle the ongoing housing crisis. HOME FRONT is your ultimate guide to property success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Content Themes
The podcast explores various themes including property market trends, insights on estate agents, the experience of first-time buyers, and solutions for housing challenges. Episode 1 delves into the role of estate agents, their fee structures, and features a segment on the journey of a first-time buyer navigating the Islington property market, providing valuable context and advice on these pressing issues.
Cut through the noise and unlock the secrets of the UK property market with HOME FRONT, your complete property intelligence briefing. Hosted by Russell Quirk, one of the UK’s leading property experts and commentators, who transforms complex property matters into clear, actionable insights. Whether you’re a homeowner, renter, first-time buyer, landlord, or property investor, each episode delivers breaking property news, interviews with industry leaders, in-depth analysis of market trends and policies, practical advice for navigating buying, selling, renting, or investing, and innovative solutions to tackle the ongoing housing crisis. HOME FRONT is your ultimate guide to property success.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In Property News This Week:
• May was the busiest month for agreed home sales since 2021, according to Rightmove—defying fears that the end of stamp duty relief would stall the market
• 57% of homeowners who considered moving in the past 12 months have now decided to stay put, with a third opting to renovate instead
• Liverpool tops the list of the UK’s busiest property markets, with an average of 46 homes sold per estate agent branch, followed by Bradford and Nottingham—Glasgow ranks lowest with just nine
This Week’s Guest: Jane King – Mortgage Adviser
Russell is joined by one of the UK’s most experienced mortgage brokers to uncover what really matters when applying for a mortgage in 2025.
• The biggest mistake buyers make when it comes to credit scores—and how a mismatched address can quietly derail your application
• Why the question “how much can I borrow?” might not be the right place to start
• The real impact of your deposit size on interest rates—and why chasing a 5% deposit deal might cost you more in the long run
• Why 4–5% mortgage rates aren’t unusually high, and why they’re likely here to stay
Plus:
First-time buyer Gareth Butters beats the odds with a lightning-fast two-month completion—hear how he did it.
Got a question about your own buying or selling journey? Email [email protected] and it could be answered on a future episode.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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