Building Greener

Interest rates, energy bills, temperatures: it seems that everything has been rising. Our demand for new houses also continues to rise. There could be help for some of these problems on the horizon - greener homes. Carl Taylor works for Green Square Accord and they have just built the first virtually plastic free development homes in the UK. He joins me to chat about where the vision for this came from, and the outlook for greener building practices in the UK.

Our life/work balance has been a near constant topic over the last 2 years. That has resulted in a significant number of people changing their work arrangements and also reconsidering where they want to live.  Property finder Jennifer Mullucks joins me to talk about these trends and her process to help people find their dream home. She also discusses what she believes is the most essential skill in her line of work.

What does it take to set up a company that sells for billions? From Prime Location to Zoopla, Mal McCallion was at the forefront of the online property business and has unique insights into leadership and being an entrepreneur. Mal is now passing on his wisdom and passion for creativity to help others grow their own businesses. He stopped by to chat about those pioneering days, and how what successful leaders have in common.  

Paper work can be a nightmare at the best of times, but it can be even more frustrating and potentially problematic when it comes to selling your home. Digital Property Logbooks are here to offer a solution and as they are likely to become something that is required in the near future, let's find out more about what they are, how they work, and why you should start yours now.  www.gavinhuman.co.uk

Is Britain turning into an island of property renters rather than property buyers? Property Agent Gavin Human speaks with Alex Babouris, owner of Babouris Letting Agency to discuss this and also the proposals for lifetime deposits and new legislation for pets in rental homes. Alex's "happy homes" philosophy benefits both tenants and landlords and he explains his unique approach in more detail. We also find time to reveal what it was really like on the TV show Homes Under the Hammer!

If you've ever spent time rearranging your furniture, or wandering around with a colour chart, you may have thought "this looks so easy on TV." Home improvement shows are on the TV almost every night, but just how useful are ideas like "bake fresh bread" when people come to view your home? And what is home staging and how can we use these ideas, whether our house is for sale or not? Designer and home stager Lorna Rayner drops in to help de-mystify and provide some top tips. gavinhuman.co.uk

One of the impacts of the last 18 months has been the move to working from home . For some, this has meant annexing the kitchen table or adapting a different space. But there is a grander solution. Property agent Gavin Human chats with Ryan Ferrara about the bespoke living spaces for your garden: snugs. Whether you need extra living space, working space, or even a gym, - there's a snug for everyone. 

We all know how important first impressions are, and getting the right pictures of your house can be crucial. Experienced property photographer Francis Ambler talks about how he gets the perfect shots to tell the story of each house. He also reveals how his love of architecture informs his work and why bowls of fruit are so important! Presented by Property Agent Gavin Human. Music by Scott Holmes: freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes (CC BY-NC 4.0)