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Ed Talks - UK Property Podcast
Hosted by Ed Mead · EN
Join property expert Ed Mead, Co-Founder of Viewber, as he shares insider insights on the property market. Tune in for expert opinions, the latest market trends, and in-depth discussions on major industry changes with Ed and his guests.
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Ed Talks to Paula Higgins, CEO of The HomeOwners Alliance – Understand the process of buying/selling/owning a home better.
Dec 14, 202200:30:10Tap to summarizeDoes the British public need to understand the process of buying, selling and owning a home better? A big yes - knowledge is power!In this episode, Ed talks to Paula Higgins - CEO of The HomeOwners Alliance (A solid place for trenchant advice on buying, selling and owning a home) https://hoa.org.uk/With 10 years of experience and a background as a civil servant, Paula knows her stuff and has an eye for detail. Ed and Paula dive into what it takes to be a buyer or homeowner these days, reflecting on how previous generations had such a different experience, compared to both Ed and Paula’s children’s realities when navigating property in today’s era. They both bring strong points to the table, discuss current government/property policy and address the elephant in the room – is The HomeOwners Alliance up against Estate Agents? For instance – they point out Estate Agents don’t like talking about certain things up front, like fees. As always, Ed is keen to gather the best nuggets of advice from his guest and bring them to you. If you own, buy or sell property, this will be helpful. A big thank you to Paula for taking the time, it’s been insightful and important to lift the lid on this topic.🎧 This episode is also available to watch to on the Viewber YouTube channel here.
Transcribe →Ed Talks to Vanessa Warwick – Brutal times for landlords & the private rental sector. An unmitigated disaster. Why?
Oct 10, 202200:27:43Tap to summarizeNo one knows the answers (and problems) better than Vanessa Warwick. As a portfolio landlord, media personality and founder of well supported landlord forum www.propertytribes.com, she's uniquely placed to give a succinct and salient view.Landlords have witnessed extraordinary times in the last 2 weeks when it comes to Tax, Legislation and Regulation.Vanessa confesses, “it’s the first time I’m starting to feel buy to let is becoming unviable. What has happened in the last 2 weeks has sent shockwaves through the Buy to Let community. A roller-coaster and I’m seriously thinking about jumping off.”Not only this, but landlords have dealt with incredibly tough challenges with Covid, Brexit, energy crisis and the Ukraine/Russian war impacting the sector.There are solutions and better options though - Vanessa explains what is best to do during these times if you are thinking about investing.Shortly after this episode was recorded, Vanessa attended and voiced concerns to the Ministry of Housing, Community & Local Government at the Tory Party Conference, which she discusses during the episode.An educational, insightful and honest episode. We will all learn a thing or two.Watch the full episode here: Brutal times for landlords. An unmitigated disaster. Why? - Ed Talks to Vanessa Warwick - YouTube
Transcribe →Ed Talks to James Tickell - Candid conversations about the UK social housing sector
Jul 22, 202200:24:18Tap to summarizeEd talks to someone he’s been very impressed with – James Tickell, Founding Partner of Campbell Tickell (https://www.campbelltickell.com/) Campbell Tickell is a multi-disciplinary management and recruitment consultancy focusing primarily on the public and not-for-profit sectors. Ed’s interaction with James has been on the property side with particular emphasis on Social Landlords and Housing Associations.Established for over 20 years, they have worked with more than 900 organisations throughout the UK, Ireland and beyond, with central and local government, housing associations, care providers, sports and leisure bodies, charities, and commercial organisations such as housebuilders and developers, contractors and legal firms.During this candid and insightful conversation, James leans into the social housing sector in detail. We learn more about how it works, is different from the PRS, challenges they face daily and how the more pressing issues post pandemic, Brexit, the Ukrainian invasion and even global warming are affecting social housing. James tells it how it is – something you don’t often hear.One thing shines through, when things get tough this sector pulls together.The episode has been one of the most eye-opening and important conversations to date on EdTalks. We thank James for taking the time to share his knowledge.
Transcribe →Ed Talks - Solo Episode - Quick update: The *new* Viewber (property viewings, inspections & more) website is here!!
Apr 19, 2022Tap to summarizeTeams across Viewber have come together to create a brand new, customer centric website: https://viewber.co.uk/Here is Viewber co-founder, Ed Mead's thoughts on the new website...
Transcribe →EdTalks to Viewber Business Development & Account Manager, Chris – “Fees at 7.5% plus VAT, there will be people spitting out their teas & coffees!”
Mar 10, 2022Summary readyIn this episode, Viewber co-founder Ed Mead talks to an insider, and important team member. Chris is a key member of the business development team and talks with clients daily. Many of you might be familiar with him now, so do let him know you’ve listened to this episode, and of course make your comments!What is Chris’s background? Career journey? It started in South Africa in the fast-paced, banking and property world. Full of interesting facts and knowledgeWant to hear more real ‘behind the scenes’ stuff from Viewber? Here is your chance.
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