HOME FRONT with Russell Quirk A SASSY+ Production

Cut through the noise and unlock the secrets of the UK property market with HOME FRONT, your complete property intelligence briefing. Hosted by Russell Quirk, one of the UK's leading property experts and commentators, who transforms complex property matters into clear, actionable insights. Whether you're a homeowner, renter, first-time buyer, landlord, or property investor, each episode delivers breaking property news, interviews with industry leaders, in-depth analysis of market trends and policies, practical advice for navigating buying, selling, renting, or investing, and innovative solutions to tackle the ongoing housing crisis. HOME FRONT is your ultimate guide to property success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HOME FRONT with Russell Quirk A SASSY+ Production is a business podcast hosted by Home Front, with 19 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Home Front hosts HOME FRONT with Russell Quirk A SASSY+ Production, a business show with 19 episodes published.

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  Episode #20

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

  Aug 1, 202527 minS1

  <p>In Property News this week:</p><p><br></p>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.<p><br></p><p>This week’s guest: Philip Farrell</p><br><p>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.</p><br><p>With 30 years in estate ag...

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  Episode #18

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

  Jul 24, 202530 minS1

  <p>In Property News this week:</p><p><br></p>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.<p><br></p><p>This week’s guest: Brian Berry – CEO, Federation of Master Builders</p><br><p>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 av...

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  Episode #17

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

  Jul 17, 202528 minS1

  <p>In Property News this week:</p><br><p>• Mortgage borrowing boost? Chancellor Rachel Reeves proposes allowing lenders to offer mortgages up to six times salary—a potential 33% increase in affordability.</p><p>• Valuation scandal exposed: A Panorama investigation reveals how some estate agents are accused of overvaluing properties—raising fresh concerns about industry practices.</p><p> </p><p>This week’s guest: Lucy Parker – Keller Williams Real Estate, Dubai</p><br><p>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 ther...

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  Episode #16

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

  Jul 11, 202532 minS1

  <p>In Property News this week:</p><p><br></p>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.<p><br></p><p>This week’s guest: Steve Wayne – Founder, Benjamin Stevens Estate Agents</p><br><p>Ru...

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  Episode #15

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

  Jul 4, 202528 minS1

  <p>In Property News this week:</p><p><br></p>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.<p><br></p><p>This week's guest: Ben Beadle – CEO, National Residential Landlords Association</p><br><p>Russel...

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