Rogue Builders & The £14 Billion Scandal: How to protect yourself from renovation ruin

Going, going… gone wrong: How digital auctions could fix the UK’s broken property Market

In Property News this week: * Mortgage approvals hit 64,000 in June—tracking with the 12-month average—signalling stable demand. * Mortgage lending surges to £5 billion, the second-highest monthly figure since October 2022. * Rents up again: The average UK monthly rent climbs 0.4% to £1,313, amid fierce competition and dwindling rental stock. This week’s guest: Philip Farrell Russell is joined by Philip Farrell, CCO and Founder at Offr.io, the company behind a platform that lets estate agents run fully digital auctions directly from their own websites. With 30 years in estate agency behind him, Philip explains why the traditional house-buying process is stuck in the past—and how modern, tech-powered auctions could finally bring speed, transparency, and certainty to UK property sales. * One in three deals collapse: Learn why buyers walk away—and why most of it comes down to poor visibility and paper-based delays. * From cattle markets to click-to-bid: Philip busts the myths about auctions and explains how Offr.io is dragging the process out of the 1970s and into the 21st century. * The future is digital: With 42% of offers now made outside business hours, estate agents who fail to modernise may find themselves left behind. Have a question or comment? Email us at HomeFront@radionewshub.com [HomeFront@radionewshub.com]  ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Rogue Builders & The £14 Billion Scandal: How to protect yourself from renovation ruin

In Property News this week: * The UK’s average house price remains flat month-on-month at £296,000, with annual growth still tracking at 2.5%. * Homes that won’t sell: New data reveals one in five properties on the market has been listed for over six months—prompting calls for sellers to price more realistically. This week’s guest: Brian Berry – CEO, Federation of Master Builders Russell is joined by Brian Berry and Iona Stewart-Richardson from the Federation of Master Builders for a sobering look at the true cost of rogue builders—and how to avoid becoming a victim: * No licence, no oversight: Why anyone in the UK can call themselves a builder—without accreditation, training or regulation. * Cowboy chaos: From unfinished kitchens to collapsing roofs, discover how innocent homeowners are losing life savings—and even their homes. * Your builder checklist: Learn the 14-point vetting process used by the FMB, the red flags to watch for, and why a good builder will never be able to start on Monday. If you have a question or comment? Email us at HomeFront@radionewshub.com ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Dubai Property Boom: Everything you need to know about buying in the UAE

In Property News this week: • Mortgage borrowing boost? Chancellor Rachel Reeves proposes allowing lenders to offer mortgages up to six times salary—a potential 33% increase in affordability. • Valuation scandal exposed: A Panorama investigation reveals how some estate agents are accused of overvaluing properties—raising fresh concerns about industry practices.   This week’s guest: Lucy Parker – Keller Williams Real Estate, Dubai Russell is joined by Dubai-based estate agent Lucy Parker for a compelling look at what’s drawing thousands of Brits to the UAE—and what it really costs to buy there: • Why millionaires are flocking to Dubai: From tax breaks to total safety, Lucy explains why over 16,000 wealthy Brits are heading east. • Off-plan gold rush: How buyers are doubling their equity within months—and why Dubai’s housing shortage is fuelling the rise. • Golden visas & AI in schools: With 10-year residencies, world-leading education, and chilled pools in 50-degree heat, Dubai is reimagining modern living.   If you have a question or comment? Email us at HomeFront@radionewshub.com [HomeFront@radionewshub.com]     ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Secret to Selling Smarter: How One Agent Is Changing the Property Game

In Property News this week: * US House price crash? One in six American homeowners are now selling at a loss—up from just 4.4% a year ago. Could this be a warning for the UK market? * Wi-Fi tops wish iist: Reliable internet is now officially the number one must-have feature when buying a home—beating driveways and walk-in wardrobes. * Homes England completions rise 12%: Government-backed schemes saw nearly 37,000 new homes completed in the last 12 months, with 79% of new starts classed as affordable. This week’s guest: Steve Wayne – Founder, Benjamin Stevens Estate Agents Russell is joined by Northwest London estate agent Steve Wayne for a wide-ranging and eye-opening conversation about how the UK housing market really works—from micro-markets to marketing tricks: * How local schools drive prices up: Steve reveals how one high-performing school caused a 20% jump in property values. * The empty homes problem: Thousands of UK homes are sitting derelict and forgotten—Steve explains how some owners don’t even know they own them. * The sole agency trap: Why Steve is campaigning for a maximum 4-week agreement. Email us at HomeFront@radionewshub.com [HomeFront@radionewshub.com] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Pets, Politics & Property: The Renters’ Rights Bill Unpacked

In Property News this week: * Mortgage Approvals Rebound: After four straight months of decline, May saw a 3.9% jump in mortgage approvals—good news for estate agents, and possibly a sign of renewed market confidence. * Move-In Times Hit 205 Days: According to new figures, it now takes over 200 days on average to move house. * Cornwall Tax Crackdown Backfires: A doubling of council tax on second homes is forcing homeowners to slash prices by up to £100,000, as demand plummets in picturesque hotspots. This week's guest: Ben Beadle – CEO, National Residential Landlords Association Russell sits down with Ben Beadle to break down the biggest shake-up in landlord legislation in decades: * Section 21 Is Dead: The so-called ‘no-fault eviction’ is being scrapped—replaced by mandatory reasons for repossession and a raft of new compliance rules. * Pets Without Permission: Landlords will no longer be able to refuse pets without a valid reason. * The Landlord Exodus: With rising costs, new energy rules, and shrinking control, are landlords are quitting the market—or not? Email HomeFront@radionewshub.com [HomeFront@radionewshub.com]  ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.