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#TheLifeOfASurveyor

By Mayur Dasani

It’s taken me 3 years and I’ve finally got around to setting up a blog via podcasts and actively planning posts! Stay tuned, as there will be many Commercial Property Surveyor related (and some general property related) posts/episodes that I will release regularly.
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Ep 7 - The C Word...

#TheLifeOfASurveyorJun 05, 2020

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Guest Appearance: @surveyingbuildings

Guest Appearance: @surveyingbuildings

In this episode we have our first ever guest speaker - Kamile Ofoeme (IG: @SurveyingBuildings). Listen in on Kamile's APC journey, career and personality in this in-depth interview.



https://www.rics.org/join-rics/rics-member-grades/chartered-member-mrics/assessment-of-professional-competence-apc

https://www.instagram.com/surveyingbuildings/


Jul 20, 202340:25
Ep 14 - Business Rates (All change!)

Ep 14 - Business Rates (All change!)

I'm back! Apologies for the massive delay in getting an episode out, but things have been pretty crazy over the last year (2022)! There's been huge changes in my life, but also in the world of property - a big change for April 2023 is the Business Rates Revaluation! Hear all about it in this episode...



https://www.gov.uk/find-business-rates

https://www.mygov.scot/non-domestic-rates-guidance

https://businesswales.gov.wales/business-rates-wales

https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/topics/property-rating/non-domestic-rating

Apr 16, 202330:18
PR #2 - You need to have the drive!

PR #2 - You need to have the drive!

Vroom Vroom! Hear all about my fascination with cars! 

May 04, 202201:01:51
Ep 13 - Property Blunders 101 #1

Ep 13 - Property Blunders 101 #1

It's not just all leases, rent reviews, lease renewals and the boring stuff! Sometimes we experience weird and wacky things in the property profession too! This episode looks at some of the real life experiences experienced by surveyors in the field. 


Want to share your story? Drop me a message on https://anchor.fm/thelifeofasurveyor -> leave a message!


Instagram: @thelifeofasurveyor  

Feb 07, 202233:20
PR #1 - New Year, New Me!

PR #1 - New Year, New Me!

Personal Reflections #1 As promised, I am now doing more personal related podcast episodes alongside the property related ones. I felt it best to launch the first one in the new year! Happy New Year everyone! I hope 2022 brings everyone joy and happiness! Apologies it's a bit of a dark episode, but I feel it needed to be said... 


@nikhiil.s - Nikhil Shah Coaching   

Jan 07, 202245:05
Ep 12 - MORONIC OMNICRON

Ep 12 - MORONIC OMNICRON

Apologies its been a while, but in this episode I give an update on Bhojan Daan (www.bhojandaan.com) and also talk about what the UK govt have come up with to solve COVID debt/arrears.  

Dec 12, 202140:35
Ep 11 - Finding a property as a tenant

Ep 11 - Finding a property as a tenant

In this episode I look at what you should be looking out for if you are looking to take on a lease on a commercial property. In particular, looking at what small or start up businesses (like my sponsor!) should look out for when expanding their online business into bricks and mortar.


Sponsored by Mairaki Candles
Instagram: @mairaki.candles
Facebook: mairakicandles 


https://carbonprofile.co.uk/latest-updates


https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayurdasani/

Sep 19, 202147:11
Ep 10 - #TheLifeOfACHARTEREDSurveyor

Ep 10 - #TheLifeOfACHARTEREDSurveyor

BIG NEWS GUYS!! It's what I've been working towards since the start of my career and it's finally happened. Listen in this episode for the highlight of my career (so far!).


www.bhojandaan.com

www.property-elite.co.uk

Jun 12, 202135:56
Ep 9 - Lockdown 2.0: Back with a vengeance?

Ep 9 - Lockdown 2.0: Back with a vengeance?

It's baaaaaaack!! Not only is the COVID19 lockdown back, but the podcast is also back! Apologies for taking a short break in between podcasts, but we are back in full swing and here it is... the latest episode! Find out why there was a delay in getting another episode out and what's been happening during the break! (and no, I'm not an economist!!!)


ft. Bhojan Daan (www.bhojandaan.com)

Dec 20, 202039:38
Ep 8 - Go Go Go Outdoors

Ep 8 - Go Go Go Outdoors

Finally we've had some Government guidance for landlord's and tenant's in commercial property. In this episode we look at the Code of Practice for commercial property relationships during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Jun 27, 202036:51
Ep 7 - The C Word...

Ep 7 - The C Word...

No, not the one that rhymes with "hunt", but the other big C word which has taken over the year 2020 - CORONAVIRUS! 

Jun 05, 202036:03
Ep 6 - Property Management

Ep 6 - Property Management

So, in this episode I talk about what I get up to in my day-to-day role as an Estates Manager. Loads to cover, but this will be an overview of the types of things I get involved in.  Can you count how many times I say "you know..."

May 18, 202035:58
Ep 5 - Occupying Commercial Property

Ep 5 - Occupying Commercial Property

100+ LISTENERS!! In this episode, we look at the technicalities in getting into occupation of a commercial property, and advice on things to look out for!  This weeks blunder - MEWS and MEWPS! 

Apr 27, 202014:10
Ep 4 - What is Commercial Property?

Ep 4 - What is Commercial Property?

I keep mentioning 'commercial property' but I haven't explained as yet what 'commercial property' is! So, in this episode I delve into the different types of commercial property and key points around each type.  Can you spot where my phone goes off....? Damn Whatsapp chain messages! 

Apr 15, 202013:49
Ep 3 - Accreditation: The Letters Behind The Name

Ep 3 - Accreditation: The Letters Behind The Name

After yet more teething issues, I've managed to churn out Episode 3! This episode looks at the accreditation of MRICS and what it means. Also, an insight into my journey of the APC. NOTE: If you've followed the podcast previously, it has had to be reset and you'll need to follow again! 

Apr 12, 202019:02
Ep 2 - Surveying: The Profession

Ep 2 - Surveying: The Profession

In this episode we look at the role of the RICS, what surveyors do, and an overview of my role and career in surveying.  

Apr 12, 202027:43
Ep 1 - Who is TheLifeOfASurveyor?

Ep 1 - Who is TheLifeOfASurveyor?

So, here we have it guys, the first episode of my podcast! In this episode we look at: Who I am, What is a surveyor, What I do as a surveyor, How I got into the profession.

Also... try and spot the blunder where I messed up my line! (I really need to learn how to edit these before publishing...!)
Apr 12, 202017:34
Teaser

Teaser

And we're off! The teaser is out.... first podcast is about to hit the airwaves shortly! 

Apr 12, 202001:44