The Right Move? The leading property podcast.

First time buyers are strong armed into a situation that benefits no one ( well apart from the big name, corporate estate agencies ). Vendors suffer, low grade call centre " conveyancers " screw it all up and reputable agents also get the brunt of it. Conditional selling. It's a racket and Malcolm Davidson of UK Moneyman, Charlie Lamdin of Best Agent and of course, our very own Andre...

Barclays and Santander have played their hand. What about the other lenders? In a move that's seen as encouraging for remortgaging, we're bringing out this short special to further examine this latest news. With a real life case study and an agency overview from Simmo, the leading property podcast leads the way. Again.

Whether it's ripping out the bathroom or replacing a whole bunch of windows, the skip is the ultimate symbol of waste building material. BUT We've found the organisation that may be bringing about the untimely demise ( or certainly lessening the use ) of the skip. The Rebuild Site in Carlisle has a great story to tell about commitment to the planet and the community. They even helped to re...

Great interiors come naturally to Georgina as you'll hear from our chat. What a pleasure it is to have such a talented and well known guest; our Xmas wish has come true! What is good taste when it comes to decorating a room and should you stop at one? This Morning's very own Home Genie has some unmissable pointers and a great track record when it comes to upcycling. Amongst our other essen...

No, we haven't gone completely mad - those three do have something in common! Saying goodbye to bricks and mortar is something Rebecca Hanlon, her husband Andrew, their dogs and domesticated rat are accustomed to. Find out which vehicle they chose, what's being done to it and how they're going off at the deep end when it comes to #vanlife. Now even if you've got only a passing inte...

He's OffGridPath on Tik Tok and Youtube and to us, he's Benn Berkeley and has converted a static caravan in a field so he can realise his long held off grid dream. Benn's even brought out a book that helps to make UK planning law more accessible. He has some really interesting things to say around his building self education and why this way of life appeals to him and his girlfriend. W...

Owner and chef at The White Hart in Grafton Regis ( Northants ), Alan Bonar-Drake set his sights on building his own home and now, after long and drawn out planning tussles, work has started. We're covering the build at every step and as the builders worked on the footings, we had a chat in their pub garden ( nice work if you can get it! ) Stay with us for all the updates on self build - they&...

We actually surprised ourselves. Why hadn't we done this before now? A smooth move from one home to the next takes a lot more than you'd think and so it's about time we talked about removals. Richard Batten is MD of Move On Removals and Storage and talks you through just how to get moving house spot on. Do his staff have superhuman powers of spatial awareness and are they all Pilates d...

The momentum for her candidacy is really building. She's a dynamo who's great at collaboration and even has a selfie with Phil Spencer! Alexandra Tan is on the campaign trail to become Vice President of NAEA Propertymark. We've even given her an audio present - you HAVE to listen! So what's all this about a certain H Styles and Chesil Cliff House? We check back in with the brillian...

It's trusted at the highest levels. The Bank of England, Government and a vast range of institutions lean on some of the widely acknowledged credibility it has garnered. It's the RICS Residential Market Survey, which is published every month and is undoubtedly the most reliable and significant picture of what's happening with house prices and market habits. How pleased are we then that...

Pretty please!! If you take away only one thing from this episode, make sure it's that. Simmo is adamant that you give the "factory conveyancers" a wide berth. Use them and it will be a whole world of hurt. Take the advice from a RICS associate member and walk away. Speaking of RICS - Charlie Lamdin calls their UK Residential Market Survey his favourite indices and backs this up by a...

We did say we'll talk about any kind of property and just because this one's got wheels, why should we ignore it? So many people are hiring or buying motorhomes and taking themselves off for weeks, months and sometimes years to sample a bit of off grid living. A few even live out the digital nomad existence - something you'll hear Charlie talk about in Charlie Says. The UK's foremo...

When is it?  March? August? 12.30 on a Wednesday? It gives us great pleasure to tell you all about the optimum window to sell your house ( assuming you're on the market or about to be! ) If anyone knows when the market conditions are at their best, it's Simmo. What an excellent guest we have in Iain McKenzie, CEO of the Guild of Property Professionals . Iain chats through the purpose of The G...

Someone isn't happy with Purplebricks. Actually that's probably a honking great understatement.  Vendors and former staff are seething. So what happens next in this ruinous episode - will it be bought for a quid? That may sound like a joke, but Charlie Lamdin of Best Agent and Moving Home with Charlie is spitting feathers. Not a fan of "Sporting Ken" ( or Michael ), this month's Charlie Says...

With a "right first time" ethos, WElink are responsible for a fascinating new development of homes in Cambridgeshire ( amongst other places ). Adam Norton, who is the UK Head of Land for the company talks us through their innovative approach, the precision and effectiveness of what they do and how a Tik Tok by Savills opens up all sorts of opportunities for podcast greatness ! It's a win / win for...

She's the founder of Money Magpie and you'll catch her extensive financial wisdom frequently on tv, radio and in print.  Jasmine Birtles is arguably the most switched on person you'll ever meet when it comes to money management. She's straight talking, has some great stories and well thought out ideas on how we can become better educated around ££. Simmo and JP chat to Jasmine about the way w...

It's completely normal when buying property in the USA.  A buying agent could be worth their weight in gold and in various countries, it's standard practice. We've met a brilliant one based in the South West of the UK, Jerome Lartaud - he co owns and runs Domus Homes and you can hear about his expertise in the podcast. Plus A 9% fall in house prices. That's what the Office of Budget Responsib...

The redoubtable Christopher Watkin bills himself as " The UK's No.2 Lettings and Estate Agency Business Growth Specialist " but we can say without fear of contradiction that his advice on this episode is No.1  What should you expect from an estate agent? How can you temper your approach to get the best from the relationship? and there's the question that can't be avoided : Where is the proper...

The saddest episode ever. That was how this particular episode of Grand Designs became known. Even Kevin McCloud couldn't fail to be moved. With over £7,000,000 of debt and a broken marriage, Edward Short wanted Chesil Cliff House to be a wonderfully unique family home. Sadly his children grew up and flew the nest before the project was completed. His Wife Hazel subsequently split. So have you got...

Samuel Gee of Manning Gee Investments shares some of his wisdom with us as we chat about mortgages   He's got a great way of making all the complicated and often difficult stuff really conversational, so if you need to fill in some of the blanks around property finance, this is the episode for you. I'm sure you've heard us talk in previous episodes about 2nd / holiday homes. We were intrigued...

How is it possible to cover the most popular coastal locations for buying property, energy efficient homes, the challenge of making friends in a new area and nicknames? Reaching the height of their considerable podcasting powers, property expert Andrew " Simmo " Simmonds and general voice-on-a-stick JP fuse these addictive elements with great insight and extremely fine guests. Alan Collins from Ro...

What happens when you've done well enough in your early 20s to have money to invest, but don't know where to turn? You invest in property.  Picking up a great instinct for buy to let, particularly in the Bristol area, former model Clare Wilson joins us to talk about her story and how you develop that keen eye and acumen for investment. Clare spent 15 years on the international modelling circu...

Charlie Lamdin doesn't dilute his opinions where property is concerned. He's quickly becoming the voice of fairness in the housing market and a champion for the homeless. Have a listen to Charlie laying out his thoughts, ideas and deeply held convictions. Why are those on low incomes treated with such contempt by certain utilities providers? Charlie tells all and more. You'll also hear about the h...

He's got something in common with Forrest Gump. So he tell us. Is he good at American football? Maybe he carries a box of chocolates around, or is he partial to grilled shrimp, fried shrimp, shrimp soup and shrimp pate? There's only one way to find out and it involves the unquestionably pleasant task of listening to this episode of the podcast. Along with his brother, Kenny Bruce MBE gave the prop...

You've heard the buzz around Somerset? Taunton has been grabbing headlines all over the place for its desirable property. Good employment levels, a friendly atmosphere and all set in a beautiful and really historic and successful county - it's becoming the place to relocate to! The podcast has been taken over by Somerset, so spark up a sandalwood incense stick and pop some Glasto highlights onto y...