Beyond Four Walls - With Jodie Fraser

Cladding Remediation Explained: What Every RMC Director Needs to Know Cladding remediation is one of the biggest challenges facing residential buildings today, yet for many Resident Management Companies, Right to Manage companies and managing agents, the process can feel overwhelming. From FRAEWs and funding applications to contractor procurement, resident communication and navigating the Cladding...

This week on Beyond Four Walls, I'm joined by three inspiring women from The DALA Group: Maddy Lawrence, Charlotte Howlings and Davinia Potterton. Engineering and construction have traditionally been male-dominated industries, but the landscape is changing. More women are entering the sector, challenging perceptions and proving that there is no single route into a career in engineering. In th...

In this episode of Beyond Four Walls, I sit down with James Roll from The DALA Group to discuss one of the biggest challenges facing the property sector today: balancing compliance and building safety requirements with the lived experience of residents. As building safety legislation continues to evolve, managing agents, surveyors and contractors are increasingly required to undertake intrusive su...

In this episode of Beyond Four Walls , I’m joined by Steve Evans from DALA Fire and Risk for a really honest and important conversation about where the built environment currently stands on fire safety, building safety and accountability post-Grenfell. This wasn’t about headlines or soundbites. It was about the uncomfortable realities the industry still needs to confront. We discuss whether the ba...

Today on Beyond Four Walls , I’m joined by Alex Tan, Group Sales Director at Andrews Property Group , for an honest conversation about leadership, wellbeing, collaboration and the realities of building a career in the property industry whilst balancing family life and personal growth. Known by many as The Property Mum , Alex shares her journey through estate agency, the lessons she has learned alo...

📌 Episode Description In this episode of Beyond Four Walls , I’m joined by Dorian and Ant Attree, Managing Director of The DALA Group, for a really honest conversation about building safety and what’s actually happening across the sector right now. We talk about the reality behind the legislation and the increasing pressure on property managers, many of whom are now sitting at the centre of compl...

In this episode of Beyond Four Walls , I’m joined by Greg Elliot from 30Seconds Group . Greg works closely with managing agents across the UK, focusing on resident engagement and communication  Having experienced life as a leaseholder himself, Greg brings a perspective that not everyone in the industry has — the view from the other side. Together, we talk about the disconnect that so often exists...

In this conversation, Jodie Fraser and Shelley explore the mindset that builds real resilience — not the social media version. They talk about managing stress, recognising burnout, and the difference between toxic positivity and authentic growth. The discussion highlights how leadership, kindness, and emotional awareness form the foundation of strong mental health and sustainable success. Takeaway...

In this episode, Jodie Fraser and Shelley unpack the idea of time freedom — how to reclaim control of your schedule, energy, and focus. They challenge productivity myths, share practical strategies for delegation and communication, and explore how small mindset shifts can transform your relationship with time. It’s not about doing more; it’s about doing what matters most. Takeaways Time freedom co...

In this episode of Beyond Four Walls, I’m joined by Darren Emedo for a conversation that goes far beyond the day-to-day of property management. We talk a lot in this industry about service, value and retention — but rarely do we stop and ask what actually makes people stay? Darren brings a fresh (and honest) perspective on what sits underneath it all: trust, communication and human behaviour. This...

In this compelling episode, Jodie Fraser , Shelley Jacobs , and Rob Curtis have an open conversation about neurodiversity in the workplace — exploring what it means to think differently, lead inclusively, and unmask without fear. Through their personal stories and insights, they highlight the challenges of traditional workplaces and how leaders can create spaces that embrace every kind of mind. It...

In this powerful and very real conversation, I sit down with Brad Burton - one of the UK’s most recognisable motivational business speakers - to talk about what success really costs, and what resilience actually looks like when life hits hard. Brad’s story is one of reinvention. Raised on a council estate in Salford, leaving school with no qualifications, years on benefits and £25,000 in personal...

What does it really take to write a book? Not the glossy Instagram version. Not the “I just woke up and became an author” version. The real one. In this episode of Beyond Four Walls, I’m joined by Asha Clearwater - author, book mentor and founder of Turquoise Tiger Press -  to talk about what happens between the idea and the finished book. The messy middle. The self-doubt. The vulnerability. The c...

In this episode, Emily talks about her passion for property management, and why people should join the industry despite the challenges.   Emily Gray, the Operations Director for Burns Hamilton, a leading property management firm based in Dorset, serving clients in Dorset, Hampshire, and Wiltshire. With over 17 years of experience in property management, Emily has established herself as a dedicated...

In this episode of Beyond Four Walls, I’m joined by Andrew Banister, Regional Director North at Earl Kendrick . Andrew is a Chartered Building Surveyor (MRICS) with an Associate membership of the Institute of Fire Engineers (AIFireE), and he brings a refreshingly honest perspective on what it really takes to look after residential buildings properly. We talk about the reality behind major works, w...

In this episode of Beyond Four Walls, Jodie Fraser is joined by mental wellbeing specialist Anji McGrandles, founder of The Mind Tribe, for an honest and practical conversation about what mental wellbeing really looks like in everyday life. Drawing on her experience working with global clients, Anji cuts through the noise around mental health and shares simple, realistic tools that actually fit in...

In this episode of Beyond Four Walls, host Jodie Fraser sits down with Dan Knowles, Director at Websters Surveyors and one of the UK’s leading experts in Compulsory Purchase. With a career dedicated to representing homeowners affected by regeneration, Dan brings a wealth of knowledge, insight, and empathy to one of the most emotionally charged areas of the property industry. Dan shares how he buil...

Having studied Housing & Development at UWE, Bristol, Joe has worked within the property sector service industry for 20 years. In 1999 he fell into recruitment serving the wider social housing and professional surveying sectors for eight years before working for Bristol City Council on office fit out projects. Working as a block manager since 2010 and a full member of the IRPM, He has arranged...

In this episode of Beyond Four Walls , Jodie is joined by Mark North , Business Development Partner at Brethertons LLP . Mark has spent over 30 years working across the property sector, starting out in estate agency and lettings before moving into the legal world. That experience gives him a rare, joined-up perspective — one that sees property transactions not just as sales, but as long-term commi...

In this episode of Beyond Four Walls, I’m joined by Oneeka Clark for a really open, down-to-earth conversation about her journey into property management and how her view of success has changed over time. Like so many people in the sector, Oneeka didn’t set out with a grand plan to work in property — it’s something she found her way into, learned on the job, and grew into. We talk honestly about w...

In this episode of Beyond Four Walls, Jodie sits down with Elliott Adair — property entrepreneur, business leader, and hands-on operator in the leasehold and asset management space. Elliott has worn multiple hats across his career: founder, director, problem-solver, and trusted partner to those responsible for protecting their buildings and communities. Together, they dive into what it really take...

In this episode of Beyond Four Walls, Jodie sits down with Duncan Foster — a familiar name in the block and estate management world, and someone with more than thirty years of lived experience in the sector. Duncan’s journey started long before titles and job roles. He built his own successful block management business, sold it to HML in 2014, and today he’s Head of Key Accounts at B-hive Block Ma...

Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of suicidal thoughts. Please listen with care. Episode Overview In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Beyond Four Walls, Jodie Fraser speaks with Jenny O’Doherty, founder of Menopause Life by Jen and former property management professional. Jenny shares her experience of entering surgical menopause overnight — with no information, no prep...

In this episode of Beyond Four Walls , I’m joined by Chelsea Austin , Marketing Coordinator and Executive Assistant at Earl Kendrick Group — a name many in the block and building management world will recognise. Chelsea’s story is one of steady growth, creativity, and compassion. From a background in administration and finance to now shaping how a respected firm communicates its brand and values,...

In this Beyond Four Walls bonus episode, I join a fantastic panel of experts at the Women in Residential Property event to discuss the realities shaping today’s property industry. From the government’s consultation on the home buying process to the evolving world of block management , we explore the trends, challenges, and opportunities that define how we all work — and how we can work better toge...