RadioResi

In this episode, I’m joined by Lauren Fraser, Senior Associate in the Real Estate Litigation team at law firm Charles Russell Speechlys. With over 15 years’ experience specialising in property disputes and leasehold enfranchisement, Lauren's client base includes urban estates, institutional landlords, commercial occupiers and high net worth individuals. We cover: Early feedback on the Renters&...

In this episode, host Emma Vigus sits down with Sandra Ashcroft, Head of Competence and Culture Change at the Building Safety Regulator, for a wide-ranging conversation about what it really takes to make buildings safe. Sandra shares her fascinating career journey from improving workforce skills at the Manpower Service Commission, to negotiating EU major hazards legislation and to leading competen...

In this episode I am joined by Dr Shaun Lundy , Chief Strategy Officer at Tetra , President Elect at the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health and Chair of the IOSH Construction Committee. Summarising a conversation of this breadth in just a few bullet points does it a disservice but here's a few highlights: Shaun's career from serving in the Royal Army Medical Corps to academia and...

In this episode of RadioResi I am joined by Paula Higgins , Founder and CEO of HomeOwners Alliance and Board Member of the Leasehold Advisory Service and the Shared Ownership Council. Residents, irrespective of tenure have a significant impact on risk accounting for the majority of allegations of professional negligence against firms operating in the residential property sector. Understanding what...

In this episode of RadioResi, I am joined by Lieutenant Colonel James Askew . James shares lessons learned from 40 years in the British Army, including operational tours, senior roles across HR and information operations, and his current work leading a team delivering training to around 1,500 international students a year from over 100 countries. We discuss: What does Mission Command mean and why...

In this episode of RadioResi, I am joined by Kate Faulkner OBE and Beth De Montjoie Rudolf . Kate and Beth as Chair and Vice Chair of the Home Buying and Selling Council have for many years been leading voices in the campaign to modernise the way we buy and sell homes. Their efforts were rewarded in October 2025 with the launch of a government consultation on home buying and selling reform. ⁠ Key...

In this episode of RadioResi, I am joined by Vikki Bennet of Parapet PR . ⁠ Following an extensive career in journalism working across some of Europe's largest news desks, Vikki led PR at OnTheMarket, driving its growth into a major UK property technology platform. Parapet PR launched in 2025 and specialises in advising property, proptech and lending businesses. Key themes Why PR isn't just for bi...

In this episode of RadioResi, I am joined by Grace Morgan , Head of Strategic Procurement and Asset Mobilisation Services at AREA, real estate advisers to leading institutional investors, developers, operators and universities. Grace leads a team that has procured for over 150,000 assets. She knows her stuff and makes an excellent commercial case for procuring strategically rather than purchasing,...

In this episode of RadioResi, I am joined by Katharine Cusack , a partner at the law firm RPC , who specialises in defending professional negligence claims against property and construction professionals. We discuss: The career path that led Kat into the insurance industry How a professional negligence claim is managed and what impacts the process The claims and risk management trends to be aware...

In this episode of RadioResi, I am joined by Andrew Bulmer, CEO of The Property Institute , the professional body for the Block and Estate Management industry. Andrew shares his views on the evolution of block management, from the growing emphasis on safety culture to a stronger consumer focus. We explore the profound impact of the Grenfell tragedy, sweeping legislative changes, and the push for c...

Join me in conversation with Graeme Winser, one of the UK's leading specialists on property data and lending risk, as we delve into the UK government's proposed home buying and selling reforms. In this episode, we explore the potential for streamlining the process, the vital importance of data integrity, and the need to avoid turning reforms into a commercial feeding frenzy. This is a fran...

Bought to you by Women in Residential Property , this bonus edition features a panel discussion with business leaders from across the residential property industry. The panellists representing the Conveyancing, Surveying, Block Management and Estate Agency Sales Progression sectors, discuss government reforms, the push for digitization, and the importance of transparency and collaboration across t...

In this episode of Radio Resi, host Emma Vigus sits down with Charles Seifert, Managing Director of Inside the Box Advisory and IT Box , to explore the evolving landscape of property management. Charles shares insights from his 30-year career, discussing the impact of new regulations like the Building Safety Act, the importance of competence and culture in the industry, and the challenges of deliv...

In this episode of RadioResi, I welcome Jodie Fraser - leasehold management expert, trainer, industry commentator and host of the Beyond Four Walls Podcast . Jodie shares her journey in the residential property industry, discusses the importance of wellbeing and mental health for property professionals, and highlights the need for safety tools like the Holly Guard Personal Safety app . The convers...

RadioResi explores the practices, challenges and policies shaping risk across the UK's residential property industry and examines how those risks can be managed. Hosted by Emma Vigus and sponsored by Thomas Carroll Insurance and Risk Advisers .

In this episode we explain the ins and outs of insurance reinstatement valuations. Using examples from residential and commercial property Zoe explains the impact of underinsurance, explores how reinstatement valuations are calculated and, examines the factors that influence them from site access to the cost of the kitchen. Zoe also shares her views on tech innovation and AI adoption in reinstatem...

In this episode, I welcome Mark North, a Business Development Partner, specialising in the Block Management industry, at the law firm Brethertons . Mark has decades of experience in the residential property industry having started his career as an Estate Agent in the 1990's. Mark shares insights into the evolving challenges facing Managing Agents, the impact of new legislation, the importance...