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:
- The UK’s average house price remains flat month-on-month at £296,000, with annual growth still tracking at 2.5%.
- Homes that won’t sell: New data reveals one in five properties on the market has been listed for over six months—prompting calls for sellers to price more realistically.
This week’s guest: Brian Berry – CEO, Federation of Master Builders
Russell is joined by Brian Berry and Iona Stewart-Richardson from the Federation of Master Builders for a sobering look at the true cost of rogue builders—and how to avoid becoming a victim:
- No licence, no oversight: Why anyone in the UK can call themselves a builder—without accreditation, training or regulation.
- Cowboy chaos: From unfinished kitchens to collapsing roofs, discover how innocent homeowners are losing life savings—and even their homes.
- Your builder checklist: Learn the 14-point vetting process used by the FMB, the red flags to watch for, and why a good builder will never be able to start on Monday.
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Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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