The Property Pod
By Attwells Solicitors
The Property Pod is a podcast produced by Attwells Solicitors, property law experts with offices in Suffolk, Essex, and London.
Attwells Solicitors provide an award-winning conveyancing service in addition to supporting estate agents to speed up their pipelines.
Our podcast is full of ‘how to’ guides useful for first-time buyers, families, individuals, and property professionals.
If you would like more information regarding moving home, buying, or selling property please visit www.attwells.com.
We hope you enjoy our pods.
The Property PodSep 12, 2023
Everything you need to know about buy-to-let mortgages
In today's episode, I am joined by Josh and Rishi from RB Financial Advisors and we're going to be discussing everything you need to know about buy-to-let mortgages. So could you provide a brief overview of what sets apart buy-to-let mortgages from regular residential mortgages? 0:20 seconds How does the prospective income of a buy-to-let property influence the approval process for a buy-to-let mortgage? 1 minute, 25 seconds Are there any specific property types that are not eligible for buy-to-let mortgages? 3 minutes, 5 seconds And apart from the mortgage itself, are there any other costs that landlords should take into account? 4 minutes, 10 seconds Are there any noteworthy tax considerations associated with buy-to-let mortgages? 4:55 seconds For those interested in multiple properties, how does managing a buy-to-let affect mortgage arrangements? 6 minutes, 29 seconds What responsibilities do landlords have to fulfil in regards to property standards and regulations? 8 minutes, 5 seconds If you enjoyed today's episode, please don't forget to like, share and subscribe!
Your guide to equity release and mortgages
Hi and welcome to today’s episode. Today I am joined by John from Fosters Financial and we are going to discuss equity release and mortgages.
So John please can you tell me what a mortgage is and how it works? 0:19 seconds
What factors should you consider when you’re choosing a mortgage? 0:45 seconds
Can explain what equity release is and how it differs from a traditional mortgage? 1 minute, 55 seconds
What are the pros and cons of equity release? 2 minutes, 56 seconds
What are the potential risks associated with equity release?4 minutes, 37 seconds
What advice do you have for someone who is considering either a mortgage or equity release? 5 minutes, 30 seconds
What steps should someone take before considering equity release? 6 minutes, 20 seconds
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Navigating the property market in 2023 as a first-time buyer
In today's episode, I am joined by Holly and Nick from Patrick James Property Consultants and today we'll be discussing navigating the property market in 2023 as a first-time buyer.
What is the average price for a first home in 2023? 0:22 seconds What are the current trends for the housing market for first-time buyers at the moment? 0:55 seconds What advice would you give to first-time buyers looking to navigate the current property market in 2023? 2 minutes,16 seconds Are there any legal or regulatory changes that first-time buyers should be made aware of? 4 minutes, 5 seconds Are there any government schemes or incentives this year that are different from other years that are available for first-time buyers? 5 minutes, 28 seconds What should first-time buyers look out for in a property viewing? 7:15 minutes What is stamp duty and how much does a first-time buyer have to pay in 2023? 11 minutes, 9 seconds Can you provide any insights into the negotiation process involved in buying a property or putting an offer on a property? Is there anything a first-time buyer can do to make sure they’re negotiating well? 12 minutes, 12 seconds Are there any extra costs first-time buyers should account for in 2023? 18 minutes, 17 seconds
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Everything you need to know about Auctions
What should buyers consider when purchasing a property at auction? 0:17 seconds How do you help with the property-buying process? 3 minutes, 40 seconds What risks can buyers face when purchasing a property and how can you help? 4 minutes, 59 seconds Are there any specific laws or regulations that buyers need to think about when buying a property at auction and how can you assist them with this? 6 minutes, 48 seconds What should buyers do in terms of due diligence and legal preparations before participating in a modern auction? 8 minutes, 28 seconds What legal implications are there when buying a property at auction with existing tenants or lease agreements involved? 10 minutes, 10 seconds What are the typical fees involved in hiring a solicitor? 11 minutes, 36 seconds Can you explain the steps involved from bidding to ownership transfer? 12 minutes, 19 seconds How do property auctions differ from traditional real estate transactions in terms of procedures and buyer protections? 14 minutes, 39 seconds What happens if a buyer discovers defects or undisclosed issues with a property after they win it at auction? 15 minutes, 49 seconds
How to make structural changes to your home
In today's episode, I am joined by Charlotte and we discuss everything you need to know about auctions. What should buyers consider when purchasing a property at auction? 0:17 seconds How do you help with the property-buying process? 3 minutes, 40 seconds What risks can buyers face when purchasing a property and how can you help? 4 minutes, 59 seconds Are there any specific laws or regulations that buyers need to think about when buying a property at auction and how can you assist them with this? 6 minutes, 48 seconds What should buyers do in terms of due diligence and legal preparations before participating in a modern auction? 8 minutes, 28 seconds What legal implications are there when buying a property at auction with existing tenants or lease agreements involved? 10 minutes, 10 seconds What are the typical fees involved in hiring a solicitor? 11 minutes, 36 seconds Can you explain the steps involved from bidding to ownership transfer? 12 minutes, 19 seconds How do property auctions differ from traditional real estate transactions in terms of procedures and buyer protections? 14 minutes, 39 seconds What happens if a buyer discovers defects or undisclosed issues with a property after they win it at auction? 15 minutes, 49 seconds If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to like, share and subscribe!
Collective Enfranchisement
In today's episode, I am joined by Will from our Litigation Team and we are discussing everything you need to know about Collective Enfranchisement. What is Collective Enfranchisement? 0:17 seconds How do you get organised for Collective Enfranchisement? 3 minutes, 43 seconds How do you assess the purchase price? 4 minutes, 40 seconds What does the solicitor do? 5 minutes, 55 seconds If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to like, share and subscribe!
All you need to know about conveyancing
In today's episode, I am joined by Hannah and Stuart from our Suffolk Conveyancing Department. We are discussing all you need to know about conveyancing. Plus Hannah and Stuart answer your conveyancing questions!
- Tell me a bit about your roles at Attwells? 21 seconds
- What is conveyancing? 1 minute 6 second
- Can people undertake conveyancing themselves? 2 minutes 10 seconds
- How do you find and instruct a conveyancer, is this something your estate agent arranges? 3 minutes 17 seconds
- How long does it take to buy a home and move in? 4 minutes 5 seconds
- How can I make the progress quicker? 5 minutes 19 seconds
- What are the stages of conveyancing? 8 minutes 7 seconds
- Was does exchanging contracts means? 16 minutes 27 seconds
- What is a completion date? 21 minutes 10 seconds
- What does a conveyancer do on the moving day? 22 minutes 6 seconds
Everything you need to know about Inheritance Tax
In today's episode, I am joined by Sam from Carter Dawes and we are discussing everything you need to know about Inheritance Tax.
- What is Inheritance Tax? 18 seconds
- Who pays Inheritance Tax? 39 seconds
- When do you have to pay Inheritance Tax? 57 seconds
- How can I calculate how much Inheritance Tax I need to pay? 1 minute 17 seconds
- How do I go about Inheritance Tax planning? 2 minutes 19 seconds
Training contracts
In today's episode, I am joined by Anna and Mishal and we talk about their experience with the training contract scheme at the firm.
What inspired you to go into a career in the legal sector? 0:20 seconds
What did you guys find challenging about securing a training contract? 1 minute, 8 seconds
What’s a typical day in the Attwells office like? 1 minute, 53 seconds
What seat are you currently in and what are your responsibilities? 2 minutes, 30 seconds
What’s your favourite part about being a trainee? 3 minutes, 14 seconds
What advice would you give to prospective trainee solicitors? 3 minutes, 49 seconds
Remortgaging
Hi and welcome to today’s episode of the Property Pod, today I’m joined by Danielle from Fitch and Fitch and we discuss everything you need to know about remortgaging.
So tell me a bit about Fitch and Fitch. 0:20 seconds
What is Remortgaging? 0:42 seconds
Why should people remortgage? 1 minute, 29 seconds
When should people start to think about Remortgaging? 2 minutes, 9 seconds
How does someone go about Remortgaging? 3 minutes, 26 seconds
What should people do to prepare for Remortgaging? 5 minutes, 25 seconds
How much can someone borrow to remortgage? 6 minutes, 28 seconds
Are people credit checked? 7 minutes, 8 seconds
Where can people check their credit score and rating? 7 minutes, 41 seconds
How much does it cost to remortgage? 8 minutes, 12 seconds
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Lasting Power of Attorney
Hi and welcome to today’s episode of the Property Pod, today I’m joined by Nicola from our Private Client Department and we discuss Lasting Power of Attorney.
What is Lasting Power of Attorney and why would you need one? 0:20 seconds
What does Lasting Power of Attorney cover? 0:44 seconds
What is involved in making a Lasting Power of Attorney? 1 minute, 49 seconds
Does a Lasting Power of Attorney need to be registered and when should this happen? 2 minutes, 50 seconds
What is an Attorney? 3 minutes, 30 seconds Who can be an Attorney? 3 minutes, 52 seconds
When can an Attorney act? 4 minutes, 33 seconds
Can I appoint more than one person as an Attorney and how many people can I appoint? 4 minutes, 56 seconds
What is the difference between an Enduring Power of Attorney and a Lasting Power of Attorney? 6 minutes, 7 seconds
How much does it cost to make a Lasting Power of Attorney? 6 minutes, 56 seconds
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Transferring a property into a business
Hi and welcome to today’s episode of the Property Pod, today I’m joined by Gavin and Samantha from our Litigation team and we discuss transferring a property into a business.
So tell me a bit about Scrutton Bland? 0:23 seconds
What is meant by transferring a property into a business 0:49 seconds
Do you have to own a business first to be able to do this? 1 minute, 15 seconds
What are the benefits of transferring property into a business? 1 minute, 35 seconds
And what are the disadvantages? 2 minutes, 27 seconds
Is there a recommended number of properties that you should own before transferring a property into a business? 5 minutes, 51 seconds
Do you need an accountant to undertake your bookkeeping and accountancy once your property is owned as a business? 6 minutes, 36 seconds
How can Scrutton Bland help people to transfer their properties into a business? 6 minutes, 59 seconds
Do businesses still have to pay stamp duty? 7 minutes, 40 seconds
What happens to the profits from rent received from selling a property? 8 minutes, 12 seconds If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to like, share and subscribe!
Possessions Proceedings
Hi and welcome to today’s episode of the Property Pod, today I’m joined by Will from our Litigation team and we discuss possessions proceedings.
What types of legal measures can you put in place before renting a property to protect against rent arrears? 0:21 seconds
What is the best way of documenting a tenant’s pattern of behaviour? 1 minute, 40 seconds
How do you document any late payments? 2 minutes, 28 seconds
What’s the best way to communicate with your tenants once any late payments have occurred? 3 minutes, 5 seconds
If a tenant has stopped paying rent and there’s no reasonable expectation of payment, is it possible to evict them? 4 minutes, 6 seconds
What timescales are involved if you’re looking at court action? 5 minutes
What are the costs for a possession claim and is it possible to recover these from the tenant? 7 minutes, 21 seconds
How can a landlord claim back unpaid rent? 9 minutes, 4 seconds
What should you do if the tenant has caused any damage to the property and how do you recover the cost for this? 10 minutes, 24 seconds
Are there any changes on the horizon? 12 minutes, 50 seconds If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to like, share and subscribe!
Business Loans
Hi and welcome to today’s episode of the Property Pod, today I’m joined by Richard from Grange Business Finance and we discuss business loans.
So tell me a bit about Grange Business Finance? 0:20 seconds
What different types of loans are available? 0:32 seconds
What other options are available to fund a business? 1 minute, 5 seconds
How does a business owner know if they’re eligible to apply for a business loan? 1 minute, 42 seconds
How long do you have to be in business so you can qualify for a business loan? 2 minutes, 37 seconds
How does a business owner know what type of business loan is right for them? 4 minutes
How can a company apply for a business loan? 5 minutes, 12 seconds
Do you need a good credit score to be able to apply for a business loan? 6 minutes, 5 seconds
How much interest does a business owner pay? 6 minutes, 46 seconds
What is the best way to repay a business loan? 7 minutes, 30 seconds
How long does it take to repay a business loan? 7 minutes, 59 seconds
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Top tips for small to medium-sized businesses
Hi and welcome to today’s episode of the Property Pod, today I’m joined by Candy from the Federation of Small Businesses.
So tell me a bit about the Federation of Small Businesses. 0:22 seconds
So what struggles are local businesses facing currently? 3 minutes, 1 second
Do you think the pandemic has impacted that in terms of skills shortages and recruitment? 5 minutes, 2 seconds
What is your advice for struggling businesses? 7 minutes, 39 seconds
How can business owners improve their cash flow? 9 minutes, 47 seconds
How can an SME owner cut down on costs and save money? 12 minutes, 50 seconds
How do you think small to medium-sized businesses are adapting to the new normal now that we’re moving out of the pandemic? 14 minutes, 44 seconds
What do you feel are the main challenges coming out of the pandemic to small-to-medium sized-businesses 17 minutes, 51 seconds
How have you seen the cost of living and inflation impact businesses locally? 19 minutes, 3 seconds
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*This episode was filmed in August 2022.*
Home Staging
Hi and welcome to today’s episode of the Property Pod, today I’m joined by Natasha from Styled Home Designs and today we’re going to discuss home staging.
So tell me a bit about Styled Home Designs. 0:20 seconds
What is the difference between home staging and interior design? 2 minutes, 5 seconds
At what point should people consider home staging? 4 minutes, 12 seconds
What’s involved in the process? 9 minutes, 22 seconds
Do you think that the staging process affects the sale price of the property? 14 minutes, 20 seconds
What are your top tips for home staging? 20 minutes, 37 seconds
What’s the best way to stage an empty property? 20 minutes, 38 seconds
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How to prepare to sell a business
Hi and welcome to today’s episode of the Property Pod, today I’m joined by Simon from TC Group and today we’re going to discuss how to prepare to sell a business.
So tell me a bit about TC Group and what you do. 0:20 seconds
What is the first thing that someone should do once they know that they want to sell a business? 0:45 seconds
How can sellers prepare their business to be sold? 1 minute, 20 seconds
How can sellers get their business valued? 1 minute, 59 seconds
What is involved in the process of selling a business? 2 minutes, 34 seconds
What are the tax implications of selling a business? 3 minutes, 3 seconds
What are some common mistakes that you see when people are trying to sell their business? 3 minutes, 27 seconds
How can sellers ensure that the process is kept confidential? 4 minutes, 13 seconds
How can sellers ensure that they are doing their due diligence? 4 minutes, 53 seconds
What do you think potential buyers look for when they’re looking to get a business? 5 minutes, 48 seconds
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How to save for your first mortgage deposit
Today I am joined by Nathan and Dave from Suffolk Building Society and in today's episode, we're going to discuss how to save for your first mortgage deposit.
So tell me a bit about Suffolk Building Society. 0:21 seconds
How can people know if they can realistically afford to buy their first home and what's the first thing that they should do? 1 minute, 5 seconds
In your opinion is there a best type of savings account for first-time buyers? 2 minutes, 5 seconds
What's the minimum amount that you need to save for a house as a first-time buyer? 3 minutes, 29 seconds
What are your top tips for saving for a deposit quickly? 4 minutes, 27 seconds
Do you have any advice for people who are single and saving for a deposit? 5 minutes, 32 seconds
What other costs should people factor into their savings plan do you think? 6 minutes, 5 seconds
How much do people save for the additional costs? 6 minutes, 56 seconds
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Financial advice for struggling businesses
Welcome to this week's episode of The Property Pod, today I am joined by Phil and Gary from McTear Williams & Wood and they give their advice for struggling businesses.
Why should we want to know about insolvency? 0:22 seconds
Who are McTear Williams and Wood? 0:45 seconds
How can you help and how much does it cost? 1 minute
What type of businesses do you help? 1 minute, 35 seconds
What personal liability can directors occur? 2 minutes, 17 seconds
What are the warning signs of financial difficulty? 3 minutes, 32 seconds
What should directors do if they’re facing a winding-up petition? 7 minutes, 21 seconds
What options do directors have in an insolvency process or liquidation? 7 minutes, 45 seconds
Is it difficult to put a company into liquidation? 10 minutes, 6 seconds
Does it impact upon the director’s credit rating? 11 minutes, 11 seconds
Should directors borrow more money to get them out of financial difficulty? 11 minutes, 39 seconds
Will the directors be personally liable for their debts? 13 minutes, 42 seconds
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Lease Extensions
Welcome to this week's episode of The Property Pod, today I am joined by Will from our Litigation team and we discuss lease extensions.
So what are the basic differences between freehold and leasehold property? 0:26 seconds
What is a lease? 1 minute, 3 seconds
Is the length of a lease important? 1 minute, 56 seconds
How can I extend my lease? 3 minutes
What does share of freehold mean? 3 minutes, 46 seconds
Can I purchase the freehold during my ownership? 5 minutes, 10 seconds
Are there any service charges? 8 minutes, 32 seconds
Can you challenge the service charges? 10 minutes, 30 seconds
What is ground rent? 12 minutes, 17 seconds
What is a sinking fund? 14 minutes, 8 seconds
Are there any other charges? 15 minutes, 29 seconds
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Financial and insurance advice for businesses
Welcome to this week's episode of The Property Pod, today I am joined by Thomas and Tom from Woodward Markwell and we discuss financial and insurance advice for businesses.
In a nutshell what services do you provide for individuals and businesses? 0:20 seconds
In your experience when should individuals or businesses consider obtaining financial advice? 1 minute, 41 seconds
What do you think is the difference between financial advice and financial guidance? 5 minutes, 25 seconds
How do you ensure at Woodward Markwell that independent financial advice is tailored to each client? 6 minutes, 43 seconds
I can see that you are Chartered Insurance Brokers, can you explain how you have obtained that status and what it means for you as a company and what you offer? 8 minutes, 18 seconds
In your opinion what are the advantages for an individual or business in obtaining the services of an insurance broker? 10 minutes, 50 seconds
What challenges has the insurance and financial market faced in the last 12-18 months? 16 minutes, 35 seconds
In the last 12-18 months have you seen a significant change in the types of insurance that you’re being asked to find for either your individual or business clients? 21 minutes, 6 seconds
Are there any other recent developments with the insurance or IFA sectors that you think would be useful for our listeners to be aware of? 23 minutes, 49 seconds
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Commercial Finance
Welcome to this week's episode of The Property Pod, today I am joined by Richard from Clear Idea Finance and we discuss commercial finance.
So tell me a bit about Clear Idea Finance and what you do. 0:21 seconds
What level of demand are you seeing from businesses for commercial finance? 3:04 seconds
What different options are available for commercial finance? 5:20 seconds
What are the most common mistakes you see businesses make in terms of their finances? 10:19 seconds
What advice can you give to business owners who are considering applying for commercial finance? 11:23 seconds
Is there anything that business owners can do to make themselves more eligible for a business loan or a more successful finance application? 14:36 seconds
What do you think is the best type of loan for a small to medium-sized business? 15:59 seconds
How do you think Covid has changed the future of the business finance landscape? 17:25 seconds
What would your advice be for start-ups that are looking to raise finance for their businesses? 19:04 seconds
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How to price your property and add value your home
Welcome to this week's episode of The Property Pod, today I am joined by Kelly and Darrell from Oakheart Property and we talk about how to price your property and add value to your home.
So tell me a bit about Oakheart Property. 0:23 seconds
At what point do you think people should get their property valued? 0:40 seconds
What factors influence a property's value? 1 minute, 2 seconds
How do you think you can add value to a property? 1 minute, 47 seconds
How do you find out how much a home is worth? 2 minutes, 3 seconds
How can I prepare a property for a viewing? 3 minutes, 25 seconds
What is the average price of a home in Ipswich at the moment? 5 minutes, 34 seconds
What is the average price of a home in Colchester? 7 minutes
Where do you think you can currently get the best value for money in Suffolk at the moment? 8 minutes, 45 seconds
Where do you think you can get the best value for money in Essex currently? 10 minutes, 25 seconds
Would you say it's worth it to include a virtual tour in your property advert? 11 minutes, 17 seconds
We hope you have enjoyed the episode, please subscribe and share and we'll see you next week!
How to improve your home through Interior Design
Hi and welcome to this week's episode of The Property Pod. Today I am joined by Natasha from NB Interiors and we're going to be talking about how to improve your home through Interior Design.
So tell me a bit about NB Interiors and what you do? 0:23 seconds
What are the interior trends that you're seeing this year? 0:47 seconds
What do you think will be a trend in the next year or so? 2 minutes, 6 seconds
Where do you get your inspiration for your projects from? 3 minutes, 26 seconds
How can a person make their home more appealing to a potential buyer through Interior Design? 3 minutes, 48 seconds
Is there a way to make small spaces seem bigger through Interior Design? 4 minutes, 28 seconds
Is there a way to make a house flow better? 6 minutes, 32 seconds
Can you do renovation projects for people that are renovating an old property and how are those done? 7 minutes, 35 seconds
For first-time buyers do you think there's a way to spruce up their new homes on a budget? 9 minutes, 18 seconds
Are there any features or decor that may seem like a good idea but you think people should avoid putting in their homes? 10 minutes, 16 seconds
We hope you have enjoyed the episode, please subscribe and share on social media and we'll see you next week!
Financial elements of a transfer of ownership
Welcome to this week's episode of The Property Pod, today I am joined by Joanne and Andrew from Suffolk Building Society and we discuss the financial elements of a transfer of ownership and getting a mortgage as a sole buyer.
So tell me a bit about Suffolk Building Society. 0:25 seconds
Why might someone need a transfer of ownership? 0:53 seconds
What are the financial pros and cons of a transfer of ownership? 1:13 seconds
What are the tax implications? 1 minute, 48 seconds
How can you transfer property ownership from joint to single? 2 minutes, 11 seconds
Do you have any tips on saving for a house deposit as a sole buyer? 2 minutes, 43 seconds
What size deposit do you need as a sole buyer? 4 minutes, 10 seconds
How much can you borrow as a sole buyer? 4 minutes, 48 seconds
What are your top tips on getting a mortgage as a sole buyer? 5 minutes, 52 seconds
Do you need to get a completely new mortgage or just consent from the lender to remove the other person from the current mortgage? 6 minutes, 25 seconds
How would I apply for a mortgage as a sole buyer? 7 minutes, 10 seconds
What difference does it make if you’re self-employed and a sole buyer? 7 minutes, 55 seconds
We hope you have enjoyed the episode, please subscribe and share on social media and we'll see you next week!
Business advice for SMEs
Welcome to this week's episode of The Property Pod, today I am joined by Lloyd and Jamie from our Employment team an they give their advice for small to medium-sized businesses and start-ups.
So tell me a bit about the Employment Law Department and what you guys do? 0:25 seconds
What are the benefits of using a solicitor to draft legal documents instead of using an online template? 1 minute, 27 seconds
What are the benefits of a small business getting a retainer 2 minutes, 11 seconds
What protection does a business require in relation to data? 4 minutes, 48 seconds
What should an employer consider before hiring? 5 minutes, 45 seconds
Is an employer change the terms of employment once they have hired an employee? 6 minutes, 29 seconds
How can an employer best monitor the performance of an employee or employees? 7 minutes, 7 seconds
What should an employer do if they're unhappy with how an employee is performing? 8 minutes 33 seconds
If an employee has only been working for a small business for a short period of time, what is the best way to end their contract? 10 minutes, 23 seconds
We hope you enjoy the episode, please do subscribe and share on social media and we'll see you next week!
Insurance for homeowners
Welcome to this week's episode of The Property Pod. Today I am joined by April from Scrutton Bland and we talk about insurance for homeowners.
Tell me a bit about Scrutton Bland? 0:25 seconds
What insurance policies should people consider when they’re moving into their new home? 1 minute, 28 seconds
What’s the difference between content and building insurance? 3 minutes, 9 seconds
If I have a mortgage will my mortgage provider require me to have building insurance and will they arrange this for me? 4 minutes, 3 seconds
If I’m renting property, what type of insurance cover do I need? 4 minutes, 50 seconds
Do you require insurance if the property is empty? 5 minutes, 31 seconds
Would a standard content and building insurance policy be suitable for a second home? 6 minutes, 8 seconds
What type of insurance should a business owner have? 7 minutes, 10 seconds
Why do you think first-time buyers should get life insurance? 9 minutes, 38 seconds
Can I still get life insurance if I have a pre-existing health condition? 10 minutes, 39 seconds
We hope you enjoy the episode, please do subscribe and share on social media and we'll see you next week!
Business development and skills
Welcome to this week's episode of The Property Pod, today I am joined by Anthony from New Anglia Growth Hub. In today's episode, we discuss business development and skills.
Tell me a bit about New Anglia Growth Hub? 0:26
What financial support is available for small to medium-sized businesses? 0:52
Different sectors face different problems when trying to grow their businesses, how do you cope with the diverse range of problems? 1:38
What are the common problems that all businesses face that you can help with? 4:38
How do you help people from different social backgrounds and different social sets to progress within business? 8:34
Do the age profiles of your clients require a different approach in terms of representation? 9:19
How do you rate the importance of social media in terms of growing a business? 10:35
What are the criteria for applying for a business grant? 12:10
Do you think that the success of New Anglia Growth Hub is an example of the success of your improvement programme? 13 minutes, 32
We hope you enjoy the episode, please do subscribe and share on social media and we'll see you next week!
Lettings
Welcome to this week's episode of The Property Pod, today I am joined by Jamie, Director of IP12 Lettings. In today's episode, we discuss lettings and the rental market in 2022.
Tell me a bit about IP12 at 0:21 seconds
Do you think you have seen more people renting in Woodbridge and the surrounding area since Covid? 1:03 seconds
What advice would you give to budding property investors? 3 minutes
What are your tips for a new landlord? 5 minutes, 6 seconds
What things do you think a tenant should consider before signing a rental agreement? 6 minutes, 47 seconds
What features are tenants looking for in a property since Covid? 8 minutes,15 seconds
Can rental agreements be changed to allow for pets? 10 minutes, 24 seconds
What are your predictions for the rental market in 2022? 12 minutes, 51 seconds
We hope you enjoy the episode, please do subscribe and share on social media and we'll see you next week!
Career progression at Attwells
Welcome to this week's episode of The Property Pod, today I am joined by Partner and Head of Employment Law, Lloyd here at Attwells. In today's episode, Lloyd speaks about his career progression and experience at the firm.
So tell me about the different routes to becoming a lawyer at Attwells? 0:26 seconds
What opportunities are there for career progression at the firm? 1 minute, 41 seconds
A lot of firms talk about career progression but struggle to show it in practice, can you give me a real-life example of career progression in practice? 3 minutes, 3 seconds
What do you think are the benefits of working for Attwells? 4 minutes
Could you tell me a bit more about the company culture at Attwells? 5 minutes, 33 seconds
How did you get into the legal profession, and what made you choose Attwells? 7 minutes, 12 seconds
Tell me a bit about your personal career path? 9 minutes, 59 seconds
How did you set up the Employment Department? 13 minutes, 17 seconds
We hope you enjoy the episode, please do subscribe and share on social media and we'll see you next week!
Moving house with Hizzy Property
Welcome to this week's episode of The Property Pod, today I am joined by Lee and Ross from Hizzy Property and our very own Jo from Attwells. In today's episode, we discuss Jo's experience with Hizzys and their tips for moving.
What do you think you should do before putting your family home on the market? 0:32 seconds
What do think are the benefits of using a local estate agent? 10 minutes, 48 seconds
What do you think are the top 3 things that buyers are looking for in a home? 13 minutes, 15 seconds
What do you think are the benefits of using video footage to market a property? 16 minutes, 47 seconds
Do you think the demand for family homes is high in 2022? 23 minutes, 20 seconds
Can the estate agent carry out the viewing and how are these done? 27 minutes, 49 seconds
How does someone that is selling their property know that the prospective buyer can afford to purchase their property? 31 minutes, 22 seconds
How much do think typically an estate agent charges? 41 minutes, 40 seconds
We hope you enjoy the episode, please do subscribe and share on social media and we'll see you next week!
Property Development
Welcome to this week's episode of The Property Pod, today I am joined by Nick, Managing Partner and solicitors at Attwells Solicitors. In today's episode, we talk about Property Development.
Tell me about your team and the areas of law that you cover? 0:12 seconds
In relation to property development, what options are available if the land doesn't have planning permission available? 1 minute, 5 seconds
If a landowner wants to purchase land, would you say that they should get the planning permission in place first, what would you recommend with that? 4 minutes, 26 seconds
Once a business owner knows that they want to purchase a commercial property, what checks do you think they need a solicitor to carry out? 5 minutes, 49 seconds
What are the benefits of buying land and drafting the development agreement with the same lawyer? 10 minutes, 9 seconds
What key clauses and considerations should a property developer consider adding to a development agreement? 11 minutes, 6 seconds
How long does a typical development agreement take and what could hold up the process? 14 minutes, 41 seconds
When do you think the conveyancing process should start? 16 minutes, 8 seconds
We hope you enjoy the episode, please do subscribe and share on social media and we'll see you next week!
House in multiple occupation (HMO) investment
In this week’s episode of ‘The Property Pod,’ I interview Wendy Whittaker-Large, HMO investor and founder of HMO Success, Best Nest, and Best Nest Egg and we discuss everything you need to know about HMO investment.
So tell us a bit about your company 'HMO Success'? 0:37 seconds
What do you think is the best way to get started as a property investor? 2 minutes
What do you think are the advantages of investing in a house in multiple occupation as opposed to an apartment? 3 minutes, 27 seconds
How much money do you think you need to invest to get started in an HMO? 5 minutes, 35 seconds
In your opinion, how long do you think it takes to buy an HMO? 7 minutes, 34 seconds
What obligations does an HMO landlord have? 9 minutes, 7 seconds
Who is responsible in an HMO for maintaining the communal areas? 10 minutes, 55 seconds
What kind of return on investment should people expect from an HMO? 11 minutes, 58 seconds
What's the best way to add value to an HMO? 13 minutes, 24 seconds
What's the best way to advertise an HMO property? 16 minutes, 5 seconds
If you enjoyed this episode please don't forget to like, share and subscribe and we'll see you next week!
Everything you need to know about Probate
In this week’s episode of ‘The Property Pod,’ I interview Laura, Private Client Partner here at Attwells. We discuss everything you need to know about Probate.
So tell me a bit about the Private Client department and what you do? 0:14 seconds
Do you think people need to wait for Probate to be done first before they put their property on the market? 0:47 seconds
What is involved in a Probate application? 1 minute, 22 seconds
How long does the Probate process take? 2 minutes, 20 seconds
What are an Executor’s duties? 3 minutes, 11 seconds
What are an administrator’s duties? 3 minutes, 57 seconds
Do people need to use a solicitor for Probate? 4 minutes, 24 seconds
When is the Will read? 5 minutes, 22 seconds
What happens to any debts? 6 minutes, 1 second
What happens to any assets and items left in the Will? 6 minutes, 26 seconds
If you enjoyed this episode please don't forget to like, share and subscribe and we'll see you next week!
Moving into a luxury home
In this week’s episode of ‘The Property Pod,’ I interview Tom, Director of Bloomfield Grey Estate Agents. We discuss everything you need to know about moving into a luxury home.
Tell me a bit about Bloomfield Grey Estate Agents 0:17 seconds
Are you seeing any changes in what people want in a property after Covid? 0:33 seconds
Are you seeing any locations that are more popular since Covid for luxury homes? 2 minutes, 11 seconds
What additional costs are involved in buying a luxury home? 3:38 minutes
Do you think there are any additional things you should think about when buying a luxury home? 4 minutes, 6 seconds
What are the pros and cons of buying a listed building? 4 minutes, 52 seconds
If building work or refurbishments are required, when do you recommend starting to plan those, and are you able to negotiate with the seller to help aid those plans? 6 minutes, 49 seconds
Which security measures do you think people should consider adding to their luxury homes? 7 minutes, 55 seconds
Do you give advice on the sale of land? 9 minutes, 2 seconds
Does obtaining planning permission increase the value of a property? 9 minutes, 25 seconds
If you enjoyed this episode please don't forget to like, share and subscribe and we'll see you next week!
Mortgages for second time buyers
In this week’s episode of ‘The Property Pod’ I interview Gemma and Emma from Gemstone Mortgages. We discuss everything you need to know about getting a mortgage.
Tell us a bit about Gemstone Mortgages 0:13 seconds
What factors do you think are important in determining what you can borrow as a second time buyer? 0:49 seconds
What does a second time buyer need to be able to qualify for a higher mortgage? 1 minute, 56 seconds
What do you think is the best type of mortgage for second time buyers to get? 2 minutes, 41 seconds
If you're buying a freehold or a leasehold property which type of mortgage is best for a second time buyer? 4 minutes, 1 second
Do you think that Covid-19 and Brexit have had an impact on mortgage rates? 4 minutes, 46 seconds
What are the pros and cons for a second time buyer buying a new build property? 6 minutes, 49 seconds
Can people buy a second property with a residential mortgage? 7 minutes, 44 seconds
Can a second time buyer apply for more than one mortgage at a time? 8 minutes, 32 seconds
What options are available to repay your mortgage early and what options are the best? 9 minutes, 4 seconds
Why is payment protection and life insurance important for second time buyers? 11 minutes, 12 seconds
Should second time buyers write a will as a consequence of this? 11 minutes, 54 seconds
If you enjoyed this episode please don't forget to like, share and subscribe and we'll see you next week!
2022 Property Market Forecast
Welcome to this week's episode of The Property Pod, today I am joined by Michael from Fine and Country and we discuss accountancy for small to medium sized businesses.
So tell us a bit about Fine and Country and what you do? 0:21 seconds
From your perspective what do you think is going to happen to the Property Market in 2022? 0:43 seconds
What advice would you give to first time buyers who are looking to move this year? 1 minute 39 seconds
How do you think interest rates and inflation will affect the market? 2 minutes, 55 seconds
Do you think house prices will fall in 2022? 3 minutes, 37 seconds
What features do you think people are looking for in a home now? 3 minutes, 53 seconds
Do you think green features add value to a property? 6 minutes, 24 seconds
How important is parking for urban properties that are being sold? 7 minutes, 7 seconds
Are you seeing more people that are happy to commute into London after COVID? 7 minutes, 31 seconds
Have you seen an increase in people buying homes outside of London? 8 minutes, 47 seconds
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Accountancy for small to medium businesses
Welcome to this week's episode of The Property Pod, today I am joined by Ben from Scrutton Bland and we discuss accountancy for small to medium sized businesses.
Tell us a bit about Scrutton Bland and what you do? 0:21 seconds
How can you help small to medium sized businesses? 00:53 seconds
Will the structure of a business affect the way tax returns should be done? 1 mins, 32 seconds
How much of a businesses income will go towards taxes? 2 mins, 16 seconds
Can people working from home, expense a percentage of their mortgage and utilities? 3 minutes, 31 seconds
Do subcontractors need to keep account of files and file a tax return? 4 minutes, 22 seconds
How can purchasing equipment or assets reduce the payable tax? 5 minutes, 34 seconds
In your experience, do you think its better to hire an accountant monthly or yearly, what do you think is better? 6 minutes, 45 seconds
How can small businesses their cash flow? 8 minutes, 14 seconds
How do you think small businesses should prepare for the new tax year ahead? 9 minutes, 3 seconds
Is there any upcoming legislation that business owners need to be aware of? 9 minutes, 50 seconds
If you enjoyed this episode please don't forget to like share and subscribe and we'll see you next week!
Cladding with Nicholas Estates
Welcome to this week's episode of The Property Pod. Today I am joined by Andrew, partner and senior valuer from Nicholas Estates. In this episode we discuss cladding.
So tell me a bit about Nicholas Estate Agents 0:23 seconds
What is cladding and why is it in the news at the moment? 0:58 seconds
What do you think are the typical problems associated with cladding? 1 minute, 59 seconds
What type of cladding is banned and who is responsible for it to be replaced? 2 minutes, 51 seconds
What sort of certification are lenders looking for? 3 minutes, 42 seconds
Can people sell their flats with cladding? 4 minutes, 55 seconds
Do you think cladding makes your flat harder to sell? 5 minutes, 30 seconds
Do people need to get a survey for cladding? 7 minutes, 54 seconds
Do you think there's a certain type of cladding that is best to get? 8 minutes, 41 seconds
And how do you think the new cladding laws could affect leaseholders? 9 minutes, 55 seconds
If you enjoyed this episode, please don't forget to like, share and subscribe!
Our new website and the digital revolution
Welcome to this week's episode of The Property Pod, today I am joined by our very own Jo, Head of Marketing here at Attwells Solicitors. In this episode, we talk about our new website and the digital revolution.
So tell me a bit about Attwells? 18 seconds
And what was the main idea behind creating a new website? 35 seconds
How do you envision the website evolving in the future? 1 minute, 7 seconds
What do you think the legal sector could do to improve consumer experience? 2 minutes, 30 seconds
What three things should a consumer consider before purchasing a service? 6 minutes, 58 seconds
Why is communication so important? 9 minutes, 31 seconds
Do you think virtual law firms are the future? 11 minutes, 35 seconds
How do you think that Covid-19 has changed the legal sector? 13 minutes, 47 seconds
We hope you enjoyed the episode and please do subscribe and share on social media and we'll see you next week!
How to sell your home properly
Welcome to this week's episode of The Property Pod, today I am joined by Ross from Hizzy Property. In this episode, we talk about how to sell your home properly.
So tell us a bit about Hizzy Property. 0:22 seconds
What is the first thing people should do once they know they want to sell their house? 01 minute, 42 seconds
Are there any extra costs that you think people forget about? 3 minutes
How long do you think it typically takes to sell a home? 3 minutes, 55 seconds
What time of year do you think is best to sell a home 4 minutes, 50 seconds
Do you think its worth making home improvements before you sell your house? 5 minutes, 50 seconds
Do you think that sellers need an energy performance certificate or any other documentation? 06 minutes, 57 seconds
In your experience, what makes a property harder to sell? 9 minutes, 3 seconds
What are some things to look out for when you're trying to sell your home? 10 minutes, 7 seconds
Does the seller need to be present at the house viewing? 11 minutes, 16 seconds
Do the sellers need to pay stamp duty? 12 minutes, 02 seconds
Once the seller has accepted an offer on their home, does that make the offer legally binding? 12 minutes, 47 seconds
We hope you enjoyed the episode and please do subscribe and share on social media and we'll see you next week!
Life at Attwells Solicitors & a career in the legal world
Welcome to this week's episode of The Property Pod, today I am joined by Nick from Attwells Solicitors. In today's episode, we talk about life at the firm and a career in the legal world.
So why did you set up the firm, at inspired you to do it? 0:25 seconds
We hope you enjoy the episode and please do subscribe and share on social media and we'll see you next week!
How to organise your utilities
Welcome to this week's episode of The Property Pod, today I am joined by Mark from Utility Warehouse. In today's episode, we talk about how to organise your utilities.
So tell us a bit about Utility Warehouse 0:23 seconds
For the moving process, at what point do you think first-time buyers should start to think about their utilities? 1 minute, 44 seconds
If you move to a property that has an oil tank can you switch to gas and how is that done? 2 minutes, 42 seconds
What do you need to consider if your property isn't connected to mains drainage? 5 minutes, 06 seconds
Would a payment meter affect the sale of a property and can it be replaced with a regular meter? 07 minutes, 01 second
What do you think people can do to make their property more energy efficient? 08 minutes, 06 seconds
What can people do to make their homes environmentally friendly? 12 minutes
What are the pros and cons of using a bigger or smaller service provider? 14 minutes, 01 second
As a property developer yourself, have you noticed any trends due to Covid-19 and the pandemic? 16 minutes, 05 seconds
If someone was looking to renovate a property, do you think there's anything they should look out for in terms of utilities? 19 minutes, 27 seconds
We hope you enjoy the episode and please do subscribe and share on social media and we'll see you next week!
Moving as a second-time buyer
Welcome to this week's episode of The Property Pod, today I am joined by Francis from Potters Estate Agents and also Stuart, conveyancer at Attwells. In today's episode, we discuss moving as a second-time buyer.
Could you tell us a bit about your company? 0:19 seconds
What do you think people should consider when they are buying their additional second home? 01 minute, 06 seconds
What factors do you think could positively or negatively affect a second-time buyer's eligibility? 02 minutes, 35 seconds
Can a second-time buyer still use a deposit and how can they prove where the funds have come from? 03 minutes, 23 seconds
What do you think second-time buyers should look for when viewing a house? 04 minutes, 31 seconds
Do second-time buyers have to pay stamp duty and how is that calculated? 05 minutes, 31 seconds
How long does it take to buy a house as a second-time buyer? 06 minutes, 23 seconds
What extra costs do you think are involved in moving house for the second time? 08 minutes, 46 seconds
Do you have any extra tips for second-time buyers? 11 minutes, 17 seconds
We hope you enjoy the episode and please do subscribe and share on social media and we'll see you next week!
How to enter the legal sector
Welcome to this week's episode of The Property Pod, today I am joined by Charlotte Reason who is head of careers at Attwells and also an associate at the firm. In today's episode, we discuss all the training and educational schemes we run at Attwells.
What is the Kickstart scheme? 0:27 seconds
What are the eligibility criteria for the apprenticeship that we run? 0:46 seconds
How long does the scheme last? 01 min, 04 seconds
How would someone apply for the scheme? 01 min, 16 seconds
What is the wage that we have? 01 mins, 35 seconds
What is the qualification that the individual would work towards and get at the end of the scheme? 01 mins,48 seconds
What different apprenticeship schemes do we have available at Attwells? 02 mins, 09 seconds
What kind of people are Attwells looking for to join the Apprenticeship scheme? 03 mins, 34 seconds
How is the training done with the scheme? 04 mins, 37 seconds
What does a typical day look like as an apprentice? 06 mins, 24 seconds
Is the Apprenticeship a full-time scheme? 07 mins, 29 seconds
Can the Apprenticeship count towards a degree? 08 mins, 02 seconds
What areas of law will the apprentice be exposed to? 08 mins, 45 seconds
What is the typical career path that you see for people after they've finished the Apprenticeship programme? 09 mins, 41 seconds
We hope you enjoy the episode and please do subscribe and share on social media and we'll see you next week!
Buying and selling property at auction - everything you need to know
Welcome to this week's The Property Pod. I'm am joined today by Tanya who is a senior lawyer here at Attwells.
We discuss everything you need to know if you're looking to buy or sell a property at an auction.
Timestamps:
What are the benefits to buying a property at auction? 20 seconds
What are the benefits to selling a property at auction? 2mins, 11 seconds
How fast can you get a review done on the legal pack? 2 mins, 59 seconds
How much work is involved if I were to buy through a company at auction? 3 minutes, 19 seconds
How long does it take to buy a property at auction? 5 mins, 44 seconds
How do I prepare my property for being sold at auction? 6 mins, 18 seconds
What is a bridging loan, what is the difference between that and a mortgage and how do you get one? 8 mins, 12 seconds
Do you have any tips for people that are looking to buy at auction for the very first time? 9 mins, 45 seconds
Are there any extra costs involved in buying or selling a property at auction? 10 mins, 45 seconds
We hope you enjoy the episode and please do subscribe and remember to like and share it on social media and we'll see you next week!
How to handle a Employment Tribunals claim
Hello and welcome to this week's The Property Pod, today I am joined by Lloyd Clarke and Jamie Hercus from our Employment Law team.
Lloyd is a Partner at Attwells and Head of Employment Law. Jamie works closely alongside him, helping him with settlement agreements and other Employment Law issues.
Today we will be discussing how to handle an Employment Tribunal claim. This could be as an employer, receiving a claim or as an employee, writing and actioning a claim.
As a takeaway from this video, the two most important things you can do are seek legal advice quickly and keep evidence.
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What is an Employment Tribunal? 3mins 5seconds
Who are the members? 4mins 50seconds
What should an employer do if they receive an Employment Tribunal Claim? 5mins 30seconds
What kind of evidence do employers need to defend a claim? 9mins 57seconds
What about the employee, what kind of evidence do they need? 11mins 20seconds
Can a claim be resolved prior to going to court? 12mins 50seconds
How long does it take for a claim to end up at the final hearing? 14mins 25seconds
What is going to court like? 16mins 18seconds
Do Attwells offer No Win, No Fee? 17mins 10seconds
If my case is upheld, what happens next? 18mins 48seconds
Thank you for watching our Employment Tribunal video. I hope this has helped you. If you struggling with an Employment Law issue, please do give Lloyd or Jamie a call on 01206 766333.
Work Experience at Attwells Solicitors
Welcome to this week's The Property Pod. I'm am joined today by Aleksandra Mach, who took part in our work experience program. Alek is a student at the University of Suffolk, where she is studying law.
This is a useful video if you a hoping to have a career in law, particularly if you don't believe you fit the typical lawyer stereotype. One of the many good things about Attwells is our personal approach to law. Our conveyancers, lawyers, solicitors, and Partners mirror the local community. In a sector dominated by men, Attwells can boast 50% of our Partners being females, for example. We also provide training programs- you don't necessarily have to have a degree to have a legal career with us.
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What course are you studying and what does it involve? 4mins 15seconds
How has COVID impacted your studying? 7mins 10seconds
Having completed work experience at Attwells, how did you find it? 12mins 4seconds
What would you say to students considering undertaking work experience? 16mins 6seconds
What was your stereotype of a solicitor and has it changed? mins seconds
What do you think could be done to achieve more equality in the legal sector? 18mins 54seconds
What area of law are you hoping to go into? 27mins 28seconds
What are your aspirations for your career? 28mins 48seconds
How would you rate your work experience at Attwells? 29mins 40seconds
I hope you enjoyed our latest episode and now feel more positive and excited about a career in law. Please do subscribe if you haven't done so already and remember to like our video.
Everything you need to know about moving house.
Welcome to The Property Pod.
This week we are joined by Matt Allman, of Move It, Clear It, Find It, Store It, a removal service based in Ipswich.
If you are moving home you'll find this podcast useful. We discuss the practical side of moving home. This can be a stressful time, but it doesn't have to be. Watch to find out Matt's top tips.
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When is the best time within the conveyancing process to arrange the removal service? 2mins, 20seconds
What things can people do prior to moving home to prepare for their moving day? 3mins 30seconds
Do you pick the keys up from the estate agent or do your clients? 5mins 40seconds
What happens if the exchange doesn’t happen until late in the day? 6mins 30seconds
What are your tips for a stress-free move? 9mins 5seconds
What are the pros and cons of using a removal service? 11mins 17seconds
Is using a removal service expensive? 14mins 18seconds Can you build flat packs? 16mins 0seconds
Can a removal service assist with clearing out your house after probate? 18mins 28 seconds
If I’m a first-time buyer, can you collect items for my storage unit and my current home? 22mins 30seconds
Thank you for watching. If you haven't done so already please subscribe to our channel and like this podcast.
Moving from the city to the countryside
Welcome to this week's Property Pod, where we discuss moving from the city to the countryside with Grier and Partners.
The Property Pod by Attwells Solicitor is a podcast in which we can convey the law simply. Our aim in this podcast is to inform buyers and sellers of their options.
Attwells Solicitors are property law experts, but we also offer a wide range of legal services, such as Employment Law. Our friendly approach is one of the reasons we're rated 4.8/5 on Feefo.
We hope you enjoy this week's podcast.
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