Cheeky Bricks - All About Property

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 feedback@cheekybricks.co.ukFind us on Insta: @sj.chick.jacksonstops / @jonathancunliffecornwallLINKS:Property of the Week:Richard – Land for sale in Ynys, Talsarnau, Gwynedd, LL47West Country Wisdom - Favourite walk to a pub:SJ - The Topsham Goat Walk - East DevonProperty Porn:The brief: As it’s Spring, a property for up to £1m for the keen gardenerRichard’s choice:Oak Oast, 5 Bedroom House, For Sale in Beckley TN31 | Hobbs Parker Estate AgentsJono’s choice:3 bedroom detached house for sale in Aston Crews, Beautiful Gardens, HR9SJ’s choice:Blackcroft Lodge, Daviot, Inverness, Highland, IV2 5XQ - Bell Ingram - Rural Business Specialists | Bell IngramHere’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

In this episode, Jono, SJ and Richard discuss interest rates and why exchange of contracts is such an important part of the property world.We’ll also find out why SJ and Jono became estate agents, and we’ll get stuck into (not literally) private drainage.If you have any comments or ideas for future episodes, we'd love to hear from you!Email: feedback@cheekybricks.co.ukInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/jonathancunliffecornwall/https://www.instagram.com/sj.chick.jacksonstopsLINKS:Property of the Week:Chosen by Jono: https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/167782901#/?channel=RES_BUYWest Country Wisdom: Favourite Ferry Crossing:Jono - Polruan Ferry | C Toms & Son LtdSJ - https://dkfb.co.uk/Richard - https://padstow-harbour.co.uk/ferry/Property Porn:Richard - https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/162019103#/media?id=media0&ref=photoCollage&channel=RES_BUYJono - https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/167894300#/?channel=RES_BUYSJ - https://search.savills.com/property-detail/gbtrrstrs250127And finally, SJ is running the Leeds marathon in May. Please donate here to raise money for the 4Ed campaign which supports families caring for loved ones with Motor Neurone Disease:https://www.justgiving.com/page/propertyvision-marathonteam

In the second episode, Jono, SJ and Richard dive into the issue of smoothing out the sale process and the top things you can plan to avoid during the sale process.Talking points include:If a buyer has too long to think about a purchase, will they change their mind?What is the most important characteristic of an estate agent?Should a seller appoint an estate agent and a solicitor who are used to working together?Also, an important matter for the wintry months: How to keep your house warm, from EPCs to curtains to ‘sausage dogs’.If you have any comments or ideas for future episodes, we'd love to hear from you!Email: feedback@cheekybricks.co.ukInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/jonathancunliffecornwall/https://www.instagram.com/sj.chick.jacksonstopsLINKS:Property of the Week:https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/161677367#/?channel=RES_BUYWest Country Wisdom: Favourite Country PubSJ – The Cott Inn - https://cottinn.co.uk/ Richard – The Drewe Arms – https://drewearms.orgJono - St Kew Inn – https://stkewinn.co.ukProperty Porn choices:Richard –https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/145527350#/media?id=media0&ref=photoCollage&channel=RES_BUY 7 bedroom chalet for sale in Rhone Alps, Haute-Savoie, Châtel, France  SJ –https://www.greenacres.fr/en/properties/house/chamonix/Az6ex2j253z9xab1.htm https://www.hamptons.co.uk/properties/21271453/sales/A1NQ500000VXMTTIAZ#/ Jono –https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/167713253#/?channel=RES_BUYhttps://www.thibon-immobilier.com/en/sales/les-gets/chalet-6-pieces-223m-4565?p=1228Here’s the Property Porn brief for Episode 3: Keen yachtsman with wife who has horses seeks a house with land and stables and good access to water. Maximum £2 million. Send us your ideas!And finally….As you’ll hear in this episode, SJ is running the Leeds marathon in May. Please donate here to raise money for the 4Ed campaign which supports families caring for loved ones with Motor Neurone Disease:https://www.justgiving.com/page/propertyvision-marathonteam

In Episode 1 of Cheeky Bricks, Jonathan, SJ and Richard assess the property market at the start of 2026, reflect on the budget from November 2025 and ask when is the right time to sell a house. Is Spring really the best time to put your house on the market?The team also take stock of storm damage across the southwest in early 2026, discussing how this affects insurance premiums and the impact the poor weather has had on the housing market.Plus, are buyers liars? And who is the Laird of Glencraig?!We'd love to hear from you! Email feedback@cheekybricks.co.ukInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/jonathancunliffecornwall/https://www.instagram.com/sj.chick.jacksonstopsLINKS:Property of the Week:https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/166557395#/?channel=RES_BUY West Country Wisdom: Favourite coastal dog walks:Richard’s choice – https://southeastdevonwildlife.org.uk/walks/otterton-loopSJ’s choice – https://www.premiermarinas.com/marinas/noss-on-dart-marina / https://www.southhams.gov.uk/ferry-and-harbour/dartmouth-lower-ferry      Jono’s choice - Rosemullion Head, nr Helford River - Rosemullion Head Circular - Walk - South West Coast PathProperty Porn:Richard’s choice – 3 bedroom detached house for sale in Bovey Tracey, Newton Abbot, TQ13SJ’s choice – https://search.savills.com/property-detail/gbglrsgls250058Jono’s choice – https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/171049007#/?channel=COM_BUYAnd finally, SJ’s running the Leeds marathon 2026. Please donate here:https://www.justgiving.com/page/propertyvision-marathonteam

Cheeky Bricks - All About Property is a brand new podcast hosted by three of the UK's most experienced estate agents, all based in the west country of England. In this short teaser episode, Jonathan Cunliffe, SJ Bingham-Chick and Richard Addington say hello!Get in touch: email feedback@cheekybricks.co.uk or say hi on Insta: @sj.chick.jacksonstops / @jonathancunliffecornwall