Accessible Housing Matters UK
Accessible Housing Matters UK
Podcast Description
If you care about homes that work for everyone, this podcast is for you. Each episode of Accessible Housing Matters UK dives into real conversations with the people shaping the future of inclusive living — from developers and designers to policy makers and everyday people with lived experience.
You’ll discover inspiring stories, innovative solutions, and practical insights that prove accessibility doesn’t mean compromise — it means better design for all. Whether you’re a property professional, architect, landlord, or someone passionate about equality and independence, you’ll come away informed, motivated, and empowered to be part of the change.
Thanks for listening to Accessible Housing Matters UK!
If you’re inspired to learn more or want to explore working with me on creating accessible, inclusive, and beautiful properties, I’d love to hear from you.
👉 Visit www.veredusproperty.co.uk
📩 Email me directly at [email protected]
🔗 Connect with me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ruthhunterproperty
Together, we can make accessible housing the standard, not the exception.
Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who cares about inclusive living!
N.B - Huge thank you to Stephen Beard of Accessible Housing Matters USA for allowing me to share the title for the UK version of the podcast.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers various critical themes in accessible housing, including policy changes needed for universally designed homes, navigating financial options like the Disabled Facilities Grant, and innovative adaptations in architecture. Episodes delve into personal stories from guests like Sandra Bentley discussing her experience with home adaptations, and Katy Deacon outlining the significance of inclusivity in engineering design.
If you care about homes that work for everyone, this podcast is for you. Each episode of Accessible Housing Matters UK dives into real conversations with the people shaping the future of inclusive living — from developers and designers to policy makers and everyday people with lived experience.
You’ll discover inspiring stories, innovative solutions, and practical insights that prove accessibility doesn’t mean compromise — it means better design for all. Whether you’re a property professional, architect, landlord, or someone passionate about equality and independence, you’ll come away informed, motivated, and empowered to be part of the change.
Thanks for listening to Accessible Housing Matters UK!
If you’re inspired to learn more or want to explore working with me on creating accessible, inclusive, and beautiful properties, I’d love to hear from you.
👉 Visit www.veredusproperty.co.uk
📩 Email me directly at [email protected]
🔗 Connect with me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ruthhunterproperty
Together, we can make accessible housing the standard, not the exception.
Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who cares about inclusive living!
N.B – Huge thank you to Stephen Beard of Accessible Housing Matters USA for allowing me to share the title for the UK version of the podcast.
EP – 10
Summary
In this episode of Accessible Housing Matters UK, Ruth Hunter is joined by Jack Calveley, a registered building inspector with a passion for ensuring accessibility isn’t just a box-ticking exercise but a lived reality.
Together, they unpack Approved Document M4 – the section of UK building regulations that covers accessible and adaptable housing. Jack explains the key differences between M4(1) visitable dwellings and M4(2) adaptable dwellings, the most common mistakes developers make, and why working with the right contractors and designers is crucial to getting compliance right.
Whether you’re a developer, investor, architect, or simply interested in how we can create homes that work for everyone, this conversation is packed with practical advice and real-world insights.
Chapters
00:00 – Welcome & introduction
01:05 – Jack’s journey into building control and accessibility
04:00 – Understanding Part M and why it matters
06:58 – The difference between M4(1) and M4(2)
09:32 – Reinforced walls, wider stairs, and future-proofing homes
12:30 – Common mistakes developers make on site
16:00 – Finding the right contractors and architects
20:53 – Why knowledge and collaboration are crucial
23:39 – The design details that make the biggest difference
27:49 – Accessibility in refurbishments and small-scale developments
30:24 – What you can and can’t remove when renovating
33:11 – Preparing for the future of housing standards
37:12 – Final thoughts and how to connect with Jack
Keywords
Accessible housing, Building regulations, Approved Document M, M4(1), M4(2), Adaptable homes, Visitable dwellings, Building control, Universal design, Housing standards, Developers, Property investors, Refurbishments, Future-proof housing
Contact details
Jack Calveley – Registered Building Inspector
Find Jack on LinkedIn (search: Jack T Calveley)
Thanks for listening to Accessible Housing Matters UK!
If you’re inspired to learn more or want to explore working with me on creating accessible, inclusive, and beautiful properties, I’d love to hear from you.
👉 Visit www.veredusproperty.com
📩 Email me directly at info@veredusproperty.com
🔗 Connect with me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ruthhunter
Together, we can make accessible housing the standard, not the exception.
Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who cares about inclusive living!
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