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Cheeky Bricks - Episode 5

Season 1, Ep. 5

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.uk

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

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    39:06||Season 1, Ep. 9
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    38:10||Season 1, Ep. 8
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    38:27|
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    48:00||Season 1, Ep. 2
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