Cheeky Bricks - All About Property

Jono, SJ and Richard kick off proceedings by tackling the question ‘what is a house for?’ Status, practicality and climate are all part of the discussion, along with leisure facilities and the number of bathrooms.

Next, they turn to an email from listener Steve who’s asking for tips about ‘up and coming’ areas to buy in Exeter and their thoughts turn to food…

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As discussed in relation to ‘up and coming’ areas of Exeter and Cornwall:

Lilac Bakery in Exeter
The Hidden Hut, Porthcurnick Beach

Star Property (formerly Property of the Week):

Jono – Penlayree, Perranuthnoe

West Country Wisdom - Favourite walk to a pub/cafe:

SJ - Little Dartmouth, National Trust Car Park TQ6 0JR
https://www.dartmouthcastletearooms.co.uk/

Property Porn:

The brief: You have won tickets to centre court for every day of Wimbledon, so find the best house you can to rent close to the All England lawn tennis club

Richard’s choice:

3 bedroom cottage for rent in Strachan Place Wimbledon Village SW19

SJ’s choice:

5 bedroom house for rent in Leopold Rd, Wimbledon, London, SW19

Jono’s choice:

5 bedroom terraced house for rent in Welford Place, Wimbledon Village, London, SW19

Here’s the Property Porn brief for Episode 10: Somewhere to rent for a family staycation over the school summer holidays

And finally – as you’ll hear in this episode, SJ completed the Leeds marathon 2026 for the motor neuron disease charity The 4Ed Foundation. There’s still time to donate! Thank you:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/propertyvision-marathonteam
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Jono, SJ and Richard welcome their first ever guest to the podcast! Property solicitor Gillian Hibbard from Samuel’s Solicitors joins the team to explain what exactly her job involves.

Gill takes us through the buying and selling process, providing definitions of probate, exchange of contracts, completion, searches, indemnity policies and more.

Later, it’s all downhill with Richard for his West Country Wisdom and the search is on in Property Porn for the ultimate Georgian house.

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LINKS:

Star Property (formerly Property of the Week):

SJ – Riverside in Dartmouth, Devon

West Country Wisdom - Favourite walk to a pub:

Richard - Templer Way - Visit South Devon
https://www.londoninnshaldon.co.uk/

Property Porn:

The brief: An exquisite Georgian house, any price, anywhere.

Richard’s choice:

12 bedroom detached house for sale in Holt Fleet, Ombersley, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9

SJ’s choice:

8 bedroom house for sale in Royal Crescent, Bath

Jono’s choice:

6 bedroom town house for sale in Cornwallis Crescent | Clifton, BS8

Here’s the Property Porn brief for Episode 8: You have won tickets to centre court for every day of Wimbledon, so find the best house you can to rent close to the All England club

And finally – since recording this episode, SJ has completed the Leeds marathon 2026 for the motor neuron disease charity The 4Ed Foundation. There’s still time to donate! Thank you:

https://www.justgiving.com/page/propertyvision-marathonteam
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Jono, SJ and Richard start off discussing property as an investment. Why do bricks and mortar make more sense?

The team turn to our enduring love of Georgian architecture which leads to a quick history lesson courtesy of SJ and another conversation about Gentleman’s Residences!

Plus, a rock star Star Property from Richard and a special Property Porn relating to the upcoming Leeds Marathon.

We hope you find these podcasts interesting (and entertaining!). Tell us what you think about anything we’ve chatted about:

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LINKS:

Star Property (formerly Property of the Week):

Richard – Equestrian facility for sale in Dolton, Winkleigh, Devon, EX19

West Country Wisdom - Favourite walk to a pub:

SJ - From Snapes Point to Salcombe | Devon | National Trust

Property Porn:

The brief: Especially for SJ, we’re looking for a townhouse up to £1.5 million in Leeds on the marathon route.

Jono’s choice:
6 bedroom semi-detached house for sale in Ilkley Road, Otley, LS21

Richard’s choice:
4 bedroom detached house for sale in Green Meadows, Eccup Lane., LS16

SJ’s choice:
Detached House for sale with 4 bedrooms, Creskeld Lane, Bramhope | Fine & Country

Here’s the Property Porn brief for Episode 8: An exquisite Georgian house, any price, anywhere.

SJ’s running the Leeds marathon 2026 for the motor neuron disease charity The 4Ed Foundation. If you can, please donate here:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/propertyvision-marathonteam

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In this episode, Jono, SJ and Richard talk about second homes along with the best ways to sell a house, including auction and ‘Best and Final’. They offer their advice for people bidding at auction and explain the difference between formal and informal tenders.

Later, the team gives a snapshot of what the property market’s like in Devon and Cornwall this Spring, continue their observations about the limitations of online property search portals - and they discuss the definition of a ‘gentleman’s residence’…

We hope you find these podcasts useful (and entertaining!). Tell us what you think about anything we’ve chatted about:

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Find us on Insta: @sj.chick.jacksonstops / @jonathancunliffecornwall

LINKS:

Property of the Week:
Jono – 4 bedroom detached house for sale in Bosorne, St. Just, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19

West Country Wisdom - Favourite walk to a pub:
Jono - https://guide.thecornishway.co.uk/gurnards-head-and-bosigran-a-circular-walk.html
https://www.gurnardshead.co.uk/

Property Porn:
The brief: Property/project for renovation – up to £2 million in total.

Richard’s choice:
Pub for sale in Royal Oak, Dunsford, Exeter, EX6 7DA, EX6

SJ’s choice:
50 bedroom detached house for sale in Plas Bellin Hall, Oakenholt, Northop, CH7

Jono’s choice:
10 bedroom farm house for sale in Tuscany, Florence, Montespertoli, Italy

Here’s the Property Porn brief for Episode 7: Especially for SJ, we’re looking for a townhouse up to £1.5 million in Leeds on the marathon route.

That’s right, SJ’s running the Leeds marathon 2026 for motor neuron disease charity 4Ed. If you can, please donate here:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/propertyvision-marathonteam


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Jono, SJ and Richard discuss the importance of correct pricing, the factors that affect house pricing and why it’s always a price-sensitive market!

Next, the team turns to building surveys. How should you choose a surveyor? Why is context so crucial? What should you ask your surveyor – and what should you avoid asking?

We hope you find our discussions useful. Tell us what you think about anything we’ve chatted about:

Email [email protected]
Find us on Insta: @sj.chick.jacksonstops / @jonathancunliffecornwall

LINKS:

Property of the Week:

Richard – Land for sale in Ynys, Talsarnau, Gwynedd, LL47

West Country Wisdom - Favourite walk to a pub:

SJ - The Topsham Goat Walk - East Devon

Property Porn:

The brief: As it’s Spring, a property for up to £1m for the keen gardener

Richard’s choice:
Oak Oast, 5 Bedroom House, For Sale in Beckley TN31 | Hobbs Parker Estate Agents

Jono’s choice:
3 bedroom detached house for sale in Aston Crews, Beautiful Gardens, HR9

SJ’s choice:
Blackcroft Lodge, Daviot, Inverness, Highland, IV2 5XQ - Bell Ingram - Rural Business Specialists | Bell Ingram

Here’s the Property Porn brief for Episode 6: Property/project for renovation – up to £2m.

And finally, SJ’s running the Leeds marathon 2026 for motor neuron disease charity 4Ed. If you can, please donate here:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/propertyvision-marathonteam
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.