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The Property Crowd is the podcast of one of the UK’s largest property groups, Leaders Romans Group. People from across the business as well as regular guest speakers share their insights and opinions on a range of property topics.

The Property Crowd


    • Dec 19, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 11m AVG DURATION
    • 36 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from The Property Crowd

    Behind the scenes: Property Management

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 12:57


    Join us as we explore the world of Property Management, delving into the financial aspects, the vital responsibilities of property managers, key legislation, and common misconceptions. We'll also highlight the crucial role of professional bodies and why Property Management is an exciting industry to build a career in.

    Lettings predictions for 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 11:39


    Join two of our Senior Lettings Consultants as they share insights into the lettings market, reflecting on the experiences of landlords and tenants in 2024, and offering predictions for the year ahead.

    The importance of town planning for everyday life

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 20:42


    In celebration of World Town Planning Day, two of our directors at Boyer explain how planning affects everyday life, and why it is crucial for communities. They also discuss planning as a career and different routes to get into it.

    Working in the Lettings industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 12:46


    Hear from two of our senior branch managers as they discuss their career journeys and what they love most about working in the constantly evolving lettings industry.

    What can landlords expect now Labour is in power?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 14:43


    Following the change in government, two of our Regional Lettings Directors discuss what changes landlords can expect, including the Renters' Charter, EPC requirements, and new housing targets.

    How is the property market faring so far this year?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 18:01


    With the general election on the horizon, our Group Financial Services MD and Group National Sales MD discuss what has been happening with property sales and mortgages in 2024 so far, and whether the election may impact this in any way.

    Hospitality: A property perspective

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 20:39


    How has the hospitality sector been impacted by recent economic challenges, and how can these hurdles be overcome? Hear from an Associate Director at Boyer (LRG's planning consultancy), and from the Head of Projects at Marston's, one of Boyer's main hospitality clients.

    Unlocking homeownership: The shared ownership revolution

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 16:54


     A shared ownership customer, as well as two of our directors at SOWN, discuss how this scheme is becoming an increasingly popular and alternative way to get on the property ladder.

    Upcoming changes landlords should have on their radar

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 16:34


    This year is one to watch for landlords, especially those self-managing, as there are likely to be several changes and announcements which will affect the way landlords operate. Find out more from two of our senior branch managers.

    What can we expect for the property sales market in 2024?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 10:34


    Two of our senior sales managers discuss how changes to inflation and the base rate will affect the sales market this year, as well as what we're seeing in-house and how to ensure a property sale regardless of market conditions.

    Property Shorts: 4 tips to spend your money better

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 4:59


    Our Head of Procurement shares his buying knowledge to help the everyday person spend their money better.

    The property winners and losers in 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 19:56


    This year has seen an ongoing cost-of-living crisis, fluctuating mortgage rates, rising rents, and the threat of falling property prices. Hear from two of our directors in sales and lettings discuss who the housing market has and hasn't favoured this year.

    Property Shorts: How trading down can help save you money and live a little

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 6:17


    As the cost-of-living crisis continues to impact the UK, many of us are looking at where we can make savings to help us enjoy life a bit more.  One of our sales managers explains why a lot of people are considering downsizing or changing the type of home they live in to reduce those costs.

    The evolution of property auctions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 19:18


    Hear from Dan Gale, Head of Auctions at First for Auctions, talk about how property auctions have changed over the years, as well as the misconceptions people have about them (they certainly aren't just for rundown properties!).

    Property Shorts: Why properties will always sell - 5 benefits of selling in today's market

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 5:17


    If you're currently thinking of selling, one of your biggest questions is likely to be: is it a good time to put my home on the market? It's something we're asked almost every day, and here's our answer! 

    Property Shorts: The future of tourism in the UK

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 4:33


    One of our graduate planners at Boyer reflects on how the change in climate influences holidaymakers and  what we can expect and plan for, for tourism's future in the UK.

    Property Shorts: How to avoid rental scams

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 7:27


    In this episode, discover some of the key things to be mindful of when you're looking for a rental property so you don't fall for a scam.

    Property Shorts: Why choose an ARLA Propertymark agent when deciding on a lettings agent?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 5:15


    Did you know anyone can become a lettings agent without having to be qualified? Discover why landlords should use an ARLA Propertymark Agent if they want a professional service and the best protection for their investment.

    Busting the myths around shared ownership

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 18:42


    Two directors at SOWN, LRG's shared ownership brand, discuss the myths and misconceptions around the scheme, and how shared ownership offers a way for people to get on the property ladder sooner than they may have expected. 

    Property Shorts: 5 ways to live more sustainably at home

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 7:07


    Discover 5 simple and inexpensive things you can implement to live more sustainably in your everyday life at home.

    Property Shorts: Is the rental market still profitable?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 2:57


    One of our Senior Branch Managers discusses the current rental market including the ongoing increase in rental prices, and the change in mortgage rates.

    Property Shorts: Top tips to maximise the value of your home

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2023 5:24


    The property market is quite challenging right now and house prices are dropping, which has prompted sellers to ask how they can maximise the value of their home. One of our expert Area Sales Managers, shares his top tips.

    Property Shorts: HMOs - an untapped market

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2023 10:00


    Hear from two of our lettings experts as they discuss how the perception of HMOs have changed over the years and why this untapped market offers a great opportunity for landlords.

    Property Shorts: The challenges of delivering self and custom build homes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2023 3:08


    More and more local authorities are seeking delivery of self and custom build homes within large development sites.  One of our Associate Directors at Boyer discusses some of the challenges that will need to be ironed out to ensure the aspirations to deliver these homes can be fulfilled. 

    Property Shorts: What you need to consider if you're thinking about relocating

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2023 4:48


    There are many reasons for people to relocate, whether it's for work or to move to an area that's more affordable. One of our Area Sales Managers at Leaders discusses his own experience of why he relocated and what you need to consider if you are planning to do it yourself. 

    Property Shorts: Why aren't the Government promoting Shared Ownership?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2023 2:35


    With the Help to Buy scheme closed, Shared Ownership is another fantastic option for first-time buyers.  So why aren't the Government promoting it?

    The Green Belt – Common misconceptions and why it urgently needs a review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023 20:52


    Following Sir Keir Starmer's recent statement that Labour will allow more homes to be on green belt land, we discuss the misconceptions around the green belt policy and why it needs reviewing.

    Property Shorts: The Renters Reform Bill - our thoughts and expected timelines

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2023 4:36


    Following the recent Renters Reform Bill announcement, hear from our National Lettings Managing Director about when changes are likely to come into effect for landlords, and her thoughts on them.

    Property Shorts: How landlords can protect their income during the cost-of-living crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 5:27


    With the cost-of-living crisis, some tenants are likely to find it more difficult to meet their rental payments. This means it's essential for landlords to take steps to protect their income and property costs during these tough times.

    Property Shorts: Why wait? The benefits of selling now

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 2:14


    Some people put off doing things without really having a reason why.  But when it comes to selling your home, why wait? There's several benefits to listing your home now.

    Property Shorts: What energy efficiency grants are available in the UK?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 6:12


    Whether you're a homeowner or landlord, you're bound to have noticed the increasing focus on encouraging us all to make our properties more energy efficient. Here's a round-up of the various energy efficiency government grants that you may be able to apply for.

    What first-time buyers need to know about getting a mortgage in 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 24:11


    In Episode 5 we discuss the mortgage market as it stands and what first time buyers looking to get a mortgage should be doing.

    How to improve your property's energy efficiency and EPC rating

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 15:51


    With Government proposals suggesting all rented homes in the near future will need a minimum EPC rating of ‘C' in order to be legally let, in Episode 4 we discuss how landlords can achieve this.

    Investing in property via a limited company

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 22:27


    In Episode 3 we discuss why more landlords are choosing to invest in property via a limited company, and LRG's new service for this - Smart Investment powered by GetGround.

    Buying and selling property in a volatile market

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 24:02


    Interest rates are rising and the media is suggesting a property market crash.In Episode 2 we hear expert advice about buying and selling property in the current climate.

    The legislation landlords are likely to get caught out on

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 22:20


    With over 160 laws for landlords to keep track of, it's a tough ask. In Episode 1 we discuss the legislation that landlords are likely to get caught out on, and how they can protect themselves.

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