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Unless of course you're the mysterious Parrot-Man and then it's the most colourful moves.What have we got to get those house related juices going?Well try this for size :The vital need-to-know info on estate agents, how they SHOULD be trained and why conveyancers don't deserve all the flak ( well ok, they can have some!).Simon Bradbury, who in the nicest possible way, has been around the block is your man when it comes to brilliant guidance and we've got him on.What Simon doesn't know isn't in this podcast.HMOs. An acronym to strike fear into the deepest pages of any self respecting Facebook community group. We talk about it - pick Simmo's brains and tell you about the council that's railing against them.Charlie Says spreads the word about the sale of Zoopla and as you'd expect, Charlie has some unequalled anecdotes and insight.Then there's the small matter of Selling Somerset as told by Richard Batten of Move On Removals.Is it a bird? Is it a man? No it's both!

This is nowhere near as bizarre and unreasonable as it sounds.Simon Bradbury reckons it should be one of the yardsticks when choosing who to sell your house with.Simon doesn't stop there. The biggest story from one of his recent viral videos over in Cambridgeshire is all about sole agency contracts. If you want to know what NOT to do when engaging an agent, Simon's your man and he's here to impart endless wisdom.The Property Ombudsman have just struck off 4 property businesses and Charlie Lamdin is along to share his analysis of this story and how complaints and regulation are handled when it comes to property transactions.As is always the way, there's plenty of candour from Simmo, as he reveals what happened when he crossed swords with the Ombudsman over a rogue bike!Alan the landlord, chef and self-builder has some good news and the end is much nearer - listen in and catch the latest positive development in what's been a torrid journey.Selling Somerset is told from the perspective of a renter who thought she'd found some nice cloths in the property and we're feeling flush as we tell the story of some public loos that proved to be more than convenient in the property market.It's a George Clarke special.

No Sir!We've just been crowned the number one podcast in Goodpods Home and Garden category. Perhaps no surprise given the collision of these ear catching features :- Why property renovations could LOSE you money- How to know if you can trust a lettings agency- Which house price index is actually telling it like it isAND- When is a car park a more attractive marketing proposition than a portal ?PLUSSelf build wisdom from Alan in Northamptonshire and the reason behind Simmo blagging a free bottle of oil.

Well okay, the lending rulebook for mortgages isn't about to be ripped up anytime soon.BUTOur expert-in-the-field Samuel Gee is on hand to look at the news story about mortgage rules potentially being eased.*MASSIVE UNDERSTATEMENT ALERT* Sam knows his stuff.And then some.We do like to think of ourselves as a podcast that informs and entertains and when Charlie Lamdin is on a roll, he can certainly perform both of those.Give him a subject he's passionate about and off he goes.This time it's the digitalisation of property transactions. Try saying that when you're on a train from Exeter, the seagulls are in full voice and you're attempting to complete the Rachel Reeves missing CV years word-search!Alan is back ( thank goodness ) to bring you bang up to date with his self build in Northamptonshire and I've got two more things to say to you :Selling Somerset copycats and black mould.Intrigued? You should be!

What a start to the year! Top flight interior designer Nichola Haysey of Haysey Designs is with us to pick over the techniques, fabrics and styles she's seeing as on trend for 2025. Have you got your sconces yet?! Question for you : if you never saw a For Sale board again, would it bother you? More to the point, would it bother Simmo? Discover which council thinks there are too many of them and whether they'll disappear for good? Is it too early to call this a board crisis? The erudite voice of eloquence Charlie Lamdin delivers another Charlie Says and this time, his crosshairs are trained on the introducers and middle men of conveyancing. You can also check out the latest report on the kinds of smells that can help to sell a house. NO, it's not freshly baked bread anymore - we've moved on from that! There's also Selling Somerset which is, shall we say, quite fowl!

A very Merry Christmas from the leading property podcast! Dale Bradford knows how to glamourise estate agency. Responsible for the brand new book " The Time Travelling Estate Agent " Dale puts veteran agent Eric Meek front and centre of a saga that begins in a garage in an unassuming suburban property. We chat to Dale and discover what some of the early readers have found believable and conversely, which bits unwittingly stretch credibility! It may not be what you think. Bad Santa ( aka Charlie Lamdin ) crops up in this, our festive episode to unveil his property Xmas wish. Is there any way he'll get what he longs for? Selling Somerset takes an unexpected turn - we won't say anything else other than you HAVE to listen to Katy's story. Plus there's a chance to get Simmo's experienced view of ultra long mortgages and how they affect retirees. You can also pick up thoughts on BTLs and landlords - will they keep dropping off in 2025?

They just don't get it. The general public can't get their head round what it is estate agents actually do. Thankfully, Stephen Brown is on hand to turn that around. So will we ever get away from those low / no cost online merchants that give the industry a bad name? We pick over all of that and more with Stephen. There's more sizzling truths from Charlie Lamdin, as he takes down the Ponzi nonsense videos that have been springing up left, right and centre on Facebook. " Do you want to make a million in two months?" No, we want to slap you in the face! The self build diary is back up and running - Alan reports from deepest Grafton Regis and The Ghost of Flax Bourton is the spine-tingling tale in this month's Selling Somerset. Oh yes and there's much sniggering about a Leaf!

There's an avocado just for you. Or something like that. The avocado bathroom suite was very much "of its time" - BUT the return of this bold statement ( euphemism alert ! ) is on the cards. We'll chat to the wonderful interior designer Nichola Haysey of Haysey Designs - she'll give you her take and has stacks of fascinating observations on interiors trends and ways to make them work. Here's a question for you : When someone mentions the charity Shelter, what do you think of? After this month's Charlie Says, you may just revise your opinion. There's some explosive stuff in this property podcast. If self builds are your thing, we're behind the scenes once more at Alan's place in Grafton Regis to see how it's coming along. There's also mortgage rate talk and best of all - duck talk! No, you didn't imagine that - find out what one estate agent came across on a very unusual visit.

It's amazing what a funny tweet makes you do. The one by Rugby writer Paul Williams about what it's like to try and buy a house was hilarious and we HAD to talk about it. Just how much does Simmo hate his peers using the phrase " offers in excess of..."? Turns out it's a lot. If it grinds your gears too, listen in and find out you've got far more in common with this property professional than you thought possible! After causing a stir with This Morning's Home Genie Georgina Burnett, self builder Alan Bonar-Drake serves up the latest audio diary on his project behind The White Hart in Grafton Regis. Find out precisely where his build is at. Selling Somerset certainly isn't for the faint hearted. Or celibate! Simmo's up to his knees in it again!! We're also going to give you a measured assessment of shared ownership. Is it is bad as it's been painted in the media over the last couple of weeks? There's only one way to find out.

Older homeowners are doing it, but are they doing it as well as they could? Downsizing - it can be an emotional and sensitive time and if you're going to have a property journalist run the rule over this story, you have to get the best - Marc Shoffman. Rent rises are cooling, according to Zoopla in a BBC report and so Simmo offers a wise summary and what it means for landlords and the housing market in general. Charlie Lamdin is on the verge of launching the BestAgent Public House Price Index - Charlie explains how it works and why it's an important move for the sector and don't forget 4th Sep is BestAgent Day. Selling Somerset does its thing once again and this time, Simmo gets all serious. Throw in Alan working some ladder based magic with his self build update and you have the leading property podcast.

At least that's what Charlie Lamdin thinks. Now there's a change in No 10 and Westminster, we thought the time was right to have Charlie on as our main guest and see if he thinks the new government are up to the job when it comes to housing. Simmo also casts his experienced eye over a new report on the level of SSTCs ( sold subject to contract transactions ) and dusts off his almanac of superb west country anecdotes in Selling Somerset.

When you pick an estate agent, can you be sure they give great service and when you read their reviews, are they genuine? Are you sure? Ben Marley, Commercial Director of the ESTAS Group LTD lays out what truthful and trustworthy reviews can do for anyone buying or selling a home. Charlie Lamdin unquestionably gives it both barrels on Charlie Says when it comes to the BBC investigation into Purplebricks - take cover! We find out how Alan's self build is not only stuck at a financial crossroads, but how it has a very specific issue that you might have some advice for. Selling Somerset has an encounter with some highly unusual and functional furniture and will Simmo put to bed the idea that being an estate agent in 2024 is sexy??!

It seems like Simmo's dim (ish) view of open houses as a way to sell property didn't play out especially well. Mainly in Devon. Match Property's Nic Chbat is on to tell you why they work for him and what they can give to both vendor and buyer. Not the best of news from Grafton Regis, as Alan's self build grinds to a halt ( wait, did we nick that from Kevin McCloud? ) Plus Charlie Says tackles the Rightmove price index and Charlie isn't happy about it! What could the link be between ITV and Purplebricks? This is the podcast that has the answer and there's a spooky tale from a particularly supernatural part of Somerset! Selling Somerset brings on another house selling story that you won't hear anywhere else.

Want to see the most luscious architectural visualisations for your next dream build ? Michael Hall of NVision Studios is your man. They produce such stunning imagery that brings a house to life. We're glad to say that Michael is our guest this month - just wait until he talks about their most "out there" project!! We're also tackling the question of Open Houses as a marketing / sales tool. Could it work for you? Simmo runs the rule over their potential to get your house sold. Charlie Lamdin is back with us for a Charlie Says that analyses the latest outburst from Kevin McCloud and Alan the self builder is back on with news of Silver Birch Cottage. Oh and if you've ever seen Selling Sunset, strap in for our own version - Selling Somerset!

28 week agreements - can there be any justification for them? The argument to see the back of them is gathering pace and the voices against them are loud and convincing. A sense that the sector has to change is in the air. Our guest John Durrant is proposing it has a complete overhaul and that a code of conduct should be driven by PropertyMark and RICS. Simmo has his thoughts - and you're about to get them both barrels ( as long as he's not too busy thundering around a karting track!) Self builder, pub owner and chef Alan Bonar-Drake has some news about the roof and porch and promises not to mention his Inglenook fireplace. Charlie Says with Charlie Lamdin runs the rule over 28 week agreements; will he agree with John? And New rules around holiday lets - who will they help? Hear it all on THE 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 Andrew Simmonds are calling it out for what it is. Unethical, despicable and illegal. So why are some still getting away with it?

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 realise the real Club Tropicana. Emma Porter talks to us about sustainability in construction. For all things self build, our friendly neighbourhood pub owner and chef Alan Bonar-Drake describes his site's progress and Charlie Says sees Charlie peering into his housing market crystal ball. We also chat over the listings that either bounced or hopped feebly!

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 essential talking points : Government intervention in the housing market - should there be less, more or none at all? Charlie Lamdin tells us what he thinks in no uncertain terms. Chef and first time self builder Alan Bonar-Drake brings us another snappy audio diary of how their home is progressing. Which property portal is a "protection racket" according to Russell Quirk and does Simmo agree? and Does the "Boxing Day Bounce" actually work, or is it about as good as a brussel sprout and advocaat puree?

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 interest in the property market, you're probably aware that OnTheMarket has been sold for an eye watering sum. Have they got their act together if they want to topple RightMove? Simmo thinks not and tells all. You'll also get the up to date news on Alan's self build in Northamptonshire and we pay homage to the Guild of Property Professionals!

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. Whoever would have thought that Charlie Lamdin has some off grid experience? This episode's Charlie Says is full of revelation and intrigue! Remember how we looked at self build in the previous ep? Well we've got an update from Alan and some wise words about Facebook Marketplace. Plus - a unique discount code for the Motorhome and Caravan Show later this month at the NEC in Birmingham. Listen very closely and nab it!

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're really useful, especially if you've got the desire to build your own place. Also The media and the property market; do they like a party pooper story a bit TOO much? Simmo picks over how the housing market is depicted in the press and property journalist, the excellent Marc Shoffman gives us his take. Charlie Says isn't short of an opinion or two when it comes to the media and housing, so we've let him rip! Ah yes and there's one more thing to listen out for - what Zoopla is saying about sales trends. ( I say one more thing, but who can forget the chippy and the floor for all the wrong reasons! )

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 devotees? Have a listen and the answers will all be here. Meanwhile, Charlie Lamdin has become increasingly frustrated by estate agents pulling a price from thin air just to try and win business. Charlie has his say on valuations and as you'd expect, it's audio dynamite! Unequivocal opinions always play well on The Right Move? podcast and Simmo tells it like it is about the Mayor of Bristol and the news story about rents in the city. Let's just say Marvin won't be best pleased. We're also going to treat you to something BRAND NEW!! Star Spotting keeps tabs on the great and good of the property industry and relays where these bricks and mortar celebs have been seen schmoozing.

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 brilliant Nic Chbat to see if the rumours are true. Now and again, the property market delivers some truly unexpected and sad news - we'll let you in on what's happening to the Singing Estate Agent. Plus there's a solid assessment of banks pulling mortgage deals at the last minute from Charlie Lamdin and which city is going to see fantastic growth over the next decade? Oh yes and Simmo walks into a window!

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 their Chief Economist Simon Rubinsohn is with us to explain how it does what it does and why key decisions rest upon the accuracy of the survey? Very. 100% mortgages. Where do you stand on them? Simmo knows what he thinks and so does Charlie Lamdin. Pick up their wisdom in this incredibly useful episode. There's also a delve into Simmo's contribution to This Is Money and the Strike / Purplebricks deal going through. Did somebody say "insolvent"? Watch this space.

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 Charlie Says that goes into the key reasons this is the most important regular examination of house buying and selling. Our guest is the fantastically knowledgeable Claire Russell Lartaud of Taylor Rose and Domus Homes - she's qualified to practice property law both here in the UK and Australia. Her opinions and anecdotes just ooze common sense and professionalism. Claire's well worth a listen. Just don't ask her about renovation! Simmo and JP also report on the ridiculous news that online estate agency Strike ( already in eye watering debt ) are still looking to acquire the equally ailing Purplebricks. Sheer madness. And The brilliant property tips and tricks we've found on the Guild of Property Professionals Facebook page.

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 foremost authority on vans, Motorhome Matt spends some time with us to pick over the options, practical advice and why he picked motorhomes over caravans. Then we hear from Buckinghamshire businessman Andy Dunkley, who took time out with his partner and daughter just after the first lockdown and travelled around Europe for almost a year. He has some VERY sound advice about toilets! Never one to miss a fantastic and viral story, the podcast also meets up with Claire Cossey, who owns and runs Just Knock estate agents - not only is she a property professional, but she's a professional singer and she's managed to combine the two in the most imaginative way possible! You have GOT to hear this. Never ones to duck a challenge, Simmo and JP have produced their own property song too, but in a slightly unexpected style.

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 Guild and how their reputation and members mean you'll be dealing with trained and trustworthy professionals. Charlie Says sees Charlie Lamdin give his keen analysis over a statement made about London renters by Foxtons. Did they go too far? And did someone say they have sympathy for landlords? On this podcast?

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 is a no holds barred rant that lays into the whole sorry saga of the " we'll sell your home with no commission " smoke and mirrors. It won't be pretty. On a much more happy note, we catch up with Toby Greenhow of Savills aka Tik Tok Toby - he has some really interesting things to say about what's expected of an estate agent in 2023 and how we, the house buying public see green homes. Oh yes and some bright spark thinks the general public would pay £7 to swim in Bristol harbour. We'll take a raincheck.

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 new homebuyers and the planet. The man increasingly known as "The Martin Lewis of property", Charlie Lamdin brings his monthly wisdom to Charlie Says - there's opinion on the divide between house buyers and sellers. We've also bring you a collision of Hollywood and the South West in a tale of poppadoms, Bristol football and Sideshow Bob! Oh yes and Simmo springs a leak.

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 we learn the financial stuff at school ( or not ), what her advice would be for property buying / investment and whether politicians should " be more Jasmine ". We're also blessed to have the company of Charlie Lamdin. A high priest of social media when it comes to property and finance, Charlie is on YouTube, Tik Tok, Twitter and all the places you'd expect a great analyst and forecaster should be. Charlie's just agreed to be a monthly contributor to this podcast and in this episode, you'll heard the first " Charlie's Takeaway ". Oh yes and there's the small matter of an Elf. Literally. Happy Xmas from all on the podcast.

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 Responsibility predicts, but how accurate will that be? Simmo picks over their forecast and gives his experienced verdict of what might play out in the housing market. Will Charlie Lamdin and Nic Chbat see eye to eye? Sustainble, eco housing is naturally high on the agenda at the moment and with one scheme given the go ahead in Horfield, Bristol, we pick over the plans - will we give the designs our thumbs up or not? And Simmo is fast becoming the media go to guy - so does that explain why the cameras of Panorama were in his office, or is he about to go on reality tv?

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 property market heading? Christopher has a fantastic and comprehensive Youtube channel here - have a look. Another Youtube ( and now Tik Tok ) favourite is Charlie Lamdin. In a move to rival 24 hour rolling news, we cross to Charlie to get his reaction to the stamp duty cut. What difference will it make? What he has to say is always measured, thoughtful and a keen analysis. Then there's Linkedin's most touching story, as told by proud Dad Simmo.

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 £10,000,000 to spare? That's what this Croyde super house is on the market for and we're speaking to the agent marketing the house - Nicholas Chbat of Match Property in Devon. But what does it actually take to design and build your own dream home successfully? Dan Grimshaw, who owns and runs Beam Development will share his expertise and experience. And you'll also hear about the council buying up homes to stop more Air BnBs coming along. Plus Simmo has ( another ) new qualification!!

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 to hear how Whitby council have voted to limit the purchase of 2nd homes in theory. David Haycox, MD of Shoreline Cottages Ltd gives us some of his time to give us a well placed and unique view on this ongoing story. There's been some difficult news for anyone who works for Zoopla in the UK this week - Andrew and John pick over that. PLUS There's dog show news and a Mystic Simmo on the Murdoch story we couldn't ignore!!

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 Round Table comes on to say how RT and Ladies Circle can help you find your feet in a new community and journalist Marc Shoffman gives us the inside view of his recent piece for Estate Agent Today on energy efficient homes. Would you pay more for one? Many are, so now's the time to consider just how eco friendly your place is. Whitby, Cornwall and a choice selection of seaside towns have come out as the ripe for house buying, so see if you fancy relocating off the back of our lowdown on this story. And how can resist a good nickname? Why did we even mention Gums and Creamer?!

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 circuit working the runways of London, Paris, New York, Milan and Sydney alongside other stars like Naomi Campbell and Yasmin Le Bon. She now has an agency of her own - Gingersnap An hugely successful model and businesswoman, Clare is a must listen and we're so pleased she could join us. Look out for her forthcoming book and podcast. Also The Sunday Times has Bristol down as one of the best places to live in the UK and who are we to argue? Simmo and JP bring their unique take on the city and its constant appeal. We chat about DJ Derek, the creative scene and the docks - if we're not on commission for Visit Bristol, we should be! And who can forget the man with predictive powers that are more effective than predictive text on a Nokia 8210 - Mystic Simmo! Did someone mention Will Smith?

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 hidden commissions that take advantage of one of the most stressful times in your life. So how do you find the best agent for your property sale? Keep listening...... We'll also be discussing the concerning number of empty homes in North Somerset, how the colour of your front door may or may not affect the saleable value of your house and the story of the Poundland house (it's not a pound before you get too excited!) Lap up Mystic Simmo's F1 predictions for the season ahead and hear all about the most perplexing mystery of THE THUMPING GREAT SCREW.

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 property market a darn good shake up when he co founded Purple Bricks. Unique in the space and a breath of fresh air, PB was typical of Kenny's innovation and maverick style. He's now gone on to launch Boomin, which is taking prop-tech and bringing even more innovation. Kenny chats about estate agency and naturally, his beloved Larne FC ( the football club he owns ). After some wfh with the "Bristol 'rona", Simmo makes an admission about Kirstie Allsop and the take out latte / Netflix controversy. We'll also pick over the latest developments with cladding, which has rumbled on since the Grenfell tragedy and there's even more good news for North Somerset ( particularly if you're a homeowner ). As you've come to expect, we like to cover great community events and initiatives and at the end of the episode, Simmo and JP put the spotlight on a project that is Bristol through and through.

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 your streaming service - it's going to be one heck of a ride ! John Turner and Ben Grant are, we're really pleased to say, our VIP guests this month. John is CEO of Visit Somerset and Ben is a director of Gibbins Richards, an estate agent and letting agent for Taunton, Bridgwater, Wellington and Wiveliscombe. Between them, they're a powerhouse of knowledge about the county, the growth it's seeing and the attraction of Somerset's many facets and natural attractions. "Mystic Simmo" returns with a check up on predictions from the first episode and turns the tables to see what JP thinks of Simmo's likely press credits. We'll also cover a septic tank quandary from Mark who got in touch with the podcast. We're here to take your questions on property - give our FB page a like, send a msg and we'll sort it! Join us on Facebook

It's our first one. What is it they say? Be kind. Actually, don't worry - we can take it. As the know-it-all, edgy and fun new kid on the property podcast block, Andrew's ready for anything as we introduce the new show and tell you what we're planning. Just how accurate will those Mystic Simmo predictions be and how will they play out with the old guy in the white beard ( Santa, not Phil Spencer ).