Let's Talk Property

If you're planning on moving home in 2021, Jane Christmas' latest memoir, 'Open House -  a Life in Thirty Two Moves' is a riveting read.  

It's full of everything real estate and property: renovations, the feverish scroll through property portals, reselling - and the quirkiness of period English homes, our conveyancing system and our tradespeople.

All with an extra ingredient - relationships!

I'm property passionate and simply couldn't put this book down.

January 2021

TV Star and cleaning expert Aggie Mackenzie shares research from Fog.Fan to combat Covid-19.  She also shares her Top 3 Cleaning Tips for Christmas with me and tells me about her favourite natural products.  What does she use pumice stone for?

Desperate to see sorely missed loved ones, new research has revealed that 1:4 adults in the UK feel nervous about social gatherings during the festive period.  So add a touch of reassurance, a large splash of hand-washing, mask-wearing, and social distancing to reduce extra pressure and anxiety during the festive period.

It has never been more important to ask ‘How Clean is your Home' this Christmas?’

23 December 2020

Moving home is more stressful than divorce.  I've moved 22 times and can vouch that I've never had a 'non-stressful' move.  Divorce? Definitely stressful.

So when I learned that Author and Journalist Jane Christmas has moved 32 times I couldn't wait to hear her story.  Talking to me from Toronto, Canada, Jane tells me about the pleasures and pitfalls of trading home-spaces, trawling property portals, reno-mania and her life as a property nomad.  

Join me on Jane's journey as she wades through the English conveyancing system, very British obsessions, and 'repetition compulsion' or Goldilocks complex. 

'Open House A Life in Thirty-Two Moves' is for everyone who loves houses, property, moving and renovations.  In Jane's own words "We are all little ruins trying to rebuild and renovate ourselves".

December 2020

Christmas is coming - and scammers are getting fat!  

First-time Christmas on-line shoppers are warned of scams during the festive period.

Joining me on Let's Talk Property are Mike Haley - CEO of Fraud Prevention Service, Cifas, and Paul Davis, Fraud Prevention Director at Lloyds Bank.

An estimated 3.6 million people are doing their Christmas shopping online for the first time this year.  Watch out for the potential surge in payment scams.  

With pre-Christmas excitement and panic buying of presents, shop safely by following our specialists' 3 simple steps:

1. Only access secure websites - those beginning https:

2. Look for a padlock in the URL

3. Pay by card and don't rush

11 December 2020

Who better to talk to about 'Air Pollution Awareness' than Meteorologist, Clare Nasir, and former Olympic, World and European Champion turned Jockey, Victoria Pendleton CBE.

During first lockdown, nitrogen and oxide levels fell by 60% in some cities.  Research by E.ON reveals that almost 62% of those surveyed have said they now miss the clean air.

Join me to hear how E.ON's 'Change the Weather' service is helping people to better understand air pollution and make informed choices.  

3 December 2020

Elbow touches, fist bumps, air kisses, virtual hugs or putter parrying?

Brits admit to avoiding social interaction as COVID greetings are 'too awkward'.

I talk to Dr Peter Collett, Behavioural Expert, about the effects of touch deprivation, synthetic greetings, physiological and the psychological benefits of hugging.

Martyn Bridges, of Worcester Bosch, explains the vetting and triage efforts made so that heating and plumbing engineers can carry out home visits.

27 November 2020

On the Show - Imagine a world without pollution!  Sustainable living and carbon neutral targets are firmly on the agenda.  

Heather Hilder-Darling and James Duffy quiz Martyn Bridges, Director of Technical Communication & Product Management at Worcester Bosch about industry changes, decarbonisation and the impact on housebuilding.  

We can all make a difference in reducing our CO2 emissions footprints by making very small, but significant changes in our daily lives.  Join in the debate!  

22 November 2020

There's nothing like a good old cosy chat - about INTERIOR DESIGN!   

 Heather Hilder-Darling chats to Instagram Influencer and Interiors Expert, Lisa Dawson.

 Heather also finds out about the 'Law of Detail' from Cat Hoad and creating homes with 'purpose'.  

https://www.lisadawson.co.uk/

https://absoluteprojectmanagement.com/services/interior-design/

8 November 2020

I talk to Callaways' Branch Manager, James Duffy (who also happens to be my co-host on Let's Talk Property).  James has been appointed as ARLA Regional Representative for Sussex - and we're delighted for him.

But what aspirations does James have for his 3 year term?

"Breaking down the brick walls and smashing through glass ceilings..."