The Yorkshire Surveyor

The Yorkshire Surveyor Chats

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The Yorkshire Surveyor Chats is the podcast for anyone buying, improving, or investing in property. Join a professional Yorkshire surveyor as we break down building surveys, house buying pitfalls, property development tips, and the secrets every smarter house buyer should know. From spotting costly defects to understanding survey reports, we make property knowledge simple, practical, and jargon-free—helping you buy smarter, protect your investment, and navigate the property world with confidence

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WHY A SURVEY 12.06.2026 16:56

In the first episode of The Yorkshire Surveyor Chats , Chris Marsden sits down with Jon Charters-Reid, The Yorkshire Surveyor, to talk about one of the most important steps when buying a property. Getting a professional survey. Many buyers are tempted to cut corners when purchasing a home, relying on a basic valuation or skipping a survey altogether to save money. But is that really a risk worth t...

FIRST TIME BUYERS 10.06.2026 10:35

The Yorkshire Surveyor Chats with Jon Charters-Reid & Chris Marsden Episode 9: First-Time Buyers — Navigating a Crippled Market Episode Summary Is the British dream of homeownership officially broken, or do first-time buyers (FTBs) just need a completely new map to navigate it? In this explosive episode of The Yorkshire Surveyor Chats , veteran surveyor Jon Charters-Reid and property expert Ch...

BUYING A HOUSE 27.05.2026 12:46

EPISODE 08: BUYING A HOUSE – Why Bank "Surveys" Are Just a Drive-By (with Chris Marsden & Jon Charters-Reid) Episode Summary Are you in the process of buying a home, or getting your property ready for the market? Before you sign on the dotted line or trust that the bank has your back, you need to listen to this episode. In this episode of The Yorkshire Surveyor , host and seasoned pr...

ROGUE TRADERS 19.05.2026 10:49

The Yorkshire Surveyor | Rogue Traders, Cowboys & Who to Trust With Chris Marsden & Jon Charters-Reid Are you about to hire a cowboy builder? Don't risk your life savings until you’ve listened to this. Welcome to another essential episode of The Yorkshire Surveyor , the podcast that strips away the jargon and gives you the raw, unvarnished truth about the UK property market, construct...

BUNGALOW BUYERS 05.05.2026 17:37

This week on The Yorkshire Surveyor Chats Podcast , your hosts Chris Marsden and Jon Charters-Reid (The Yorkshire Surveyor himself) are opening the door to one of the most sought-after yet misunderstood property types in the UK: The Bungalow . In an episode titled "Bungalow Buyers," we dig deep into why these single-story dwellings spark such fierce competition on the market, the structu...

THE QUINTESSENTIAL BRITISH HOUSE 19.04.2026 14:11

Episode Description: The Quintessential British House – A Deep Dive into the Terraced Home Welcome back to The Yorkshire Surveyor Chats , the podcast that digs into the bricks and mortar of our history. This week, Chris Marsden sits down with Jon Charters-Reid , better known as The Yorkshire Surveyor , to celebrate an architectural icon that defines the British skyline more than any other: The Ter...