Let's Talk Property

How does it feel to move back in with your parents to save money?

Mitch Craske of Dance Group Diversity is just one of 22% of First Time Buyers who temporarily moved in with family/friends in the last year.  

I find out how Mitch has adapted to living back home, and the skills he's picked up on his way to buying his first property.  

Research carried out by RWB between 23 - 29 March this year found that

21 April 2021  

As we begin the new fiscal year 2021-2022 , I talk to Tax Specialist and Partner at Carpenter Box, Rachel Pearce.

Rachel tackles property taxes, Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT payable on land and property transactions, not just purchases), and Capital Gains Tax, and why some Landlords might benefit from setting up a company for their rental properties. 

What would Rachel do if she woke up one day as Chancellor of the Exchequer? With no shortage of ideas, Rachel’s top 3 steps would be to

April 2021

Head of Research at Zoopla, Grainne Gilmore chats about property, the 'heart and head' of home-buying and our 'search for space' following lockdown.

March 2021

A quote from Benjamin Franklin: "Two things are certain in life: death and taxes."

Myths and misconceptions about Wills and Probate are revealed by my special guest, Will Mumford, who joins us from Healys, Solicitors in London and Brighton.

Clients need to be made aware of the consequences of dying without a will. Misconceptions abound about how an estate will pass if you don’t have a will. People generally take the view that it will work its way to my nearest and dearest. Sadly, that’s not always the case. There are a few notable exceptions, i.e. unmarried couples/cohabitees, regardless of the length of time they’ve been together, have no automatic inheritance rights. 

Will's Top 3 Tips:

#1 See a solicitor about drawing up a Will, especially if you own a property;

#2 Speak to your pension provider about your death in service benefits, if any;

#3 Consider putting in place insurance policies to pay off the balance of the mortgage

Join me as I chat to Will Mumford about life's two certainties - death and taxes. I'm also joined by James Duffy, The Compliance Guru at Callaways Residential Sales & Lettings in Brighton & Hove.

March 2021

Today, on 'Let's Talk Property' I speak to Peter Kyle, Member of Parliament for Hove since May 2015, about a recent headline grabbing 'sex for rent' case.  This raises some disturbing issues surrounding the local housing crisis we have in Brighton & Hove.

Brighton & Hove has very high property prices, a shortage of availability and a lot of young people coming into the city to study at universities with ubiquitous access to the internet via mobile phones.  We find there are some landlords advertising for free accommodation...  Well, supposedly free accommodation.  But, what's the catch? 

Listen to my podcast to find out.

March 2021

It's Mother's Day this coming Sunday.  The influx of flowers coming into many households could be fatal to our pets!

Around 6 in 10 UK adults are unaware that lilies can be fatal to cats if they ingest them.  Feline welfare charity Cats Protection has undertaken research to find out how little is known about plant poisoning.

Join me and Madison Rogers, Senior Advocacy & Government Relations Officer to find out how to keep our feline friends safe.

12 March 2021

The 'Family Resilience - The Impact of Covid-19' report jointly commissioned by LV= General Insurance and national charity Family Action, reveals how the effects of Covid-19 have put severe pressure on family resilience across the UK.  Three in five families claim to have needed support over the last year.

Join me and my guests, David Holmes CBE, Chief Executive of Family Action, and Heather Smith MD of LV= General Insurance as we talk about how the UK needs a societal recovery programme, confidence and hope as we face the challenges of coming out of lockdown.

9 March 2021

New 'savvy spenders' have saved over £2,000 during the pandemic.  

SMARTY Mobile commissioned research on Brits' spending habits in January 2021.  Researchers RWB found many aspects of life have changed allowing Brits to save.  Not only that, but our attitude to spending has changed.  Now many people have built up funds to spend post pandemic to go travelling, buy a new car, or use their savings for a deposit towards a house.

I chat to Anna Richardson to find out how we've managed to put money in our pockets and how her Top Tips encourage a good saving habit.

30 January 2021  

What do vegans and property have in common? Why are millions of people changing their lifestyle when it comes to eating, the environment and ethical reasons? 

Francine Jordan @TheVeganSociety joins me on today's show, talking about her journey into veganism, corned beef (!) and her (meat-free) top tips.

As Veganuary 2021 draws to an end, ask yourself:

> What difference will it make to ME?

> What can I do to make a change to the ENVIRONMENT? and 

> How easy is it to bring veganism into my LIFESTYLE?

Join me for a tasty menu!

January 2021

Brits feel lonelier now than ever before.  New research from Buzz Bingo has found Brits struggling more than ever with Lockdown 3.0.

I chat to Dr Rob Hicks to discuss the research and reveal what we can do to make ourselves feel less lonely.

15 January 2021