Episodes

  • 012 - SC Inventories - Property Management with Leanne Matthews
    Feb 14 2024

    In Episode 12 we welcome Leanne Matthews from SC Inventories.

    SC Inventories are a market leading inventory services supplier working with some of the UK’s leading businesses and organisations.

    Based on the South Coast of England, they offer a portfolio of inventory services to Landlord’s, Tenants, Letting Agents, Commercial Agents and other businesses across a broad range of markets.

    Leanne is very passionate about her business, and is currently training to become a surveyor, to add yet another service to her very successful property management company.

    If you are a landlord or a letting agent this is a must watch.

    Contact Leanne on 01202 830517 or email her at info@scinventories.co.uk

    We hope you enjoy the episode.

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    42 mins
  • 011 - Christmas special with Bilbo the wonder dog
    Dec 23 2023

    Our final episode of the year, with special guest, Bilbo, Ben's Golden Retriever puppy who is 12 weeks old. A quick update on the market, and a review of our wonderful guests in 2023. We have had so much fun making these podcast episodes. We hope you enjoy watching and/or listening. Have a great Christmas, New Year and holiday season. See you in 2024.

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    16 mins
  • 010 - Autumn Update - Dilling & Dixon
    Oct 31 2023

    After a break over the summer, we are back with our 10th episode! Dilling & Dixon have a catch up regarding what has happened over the summer and discuss the current state of the housing market for both sales and rentals. We hope you enjoy the episode, and don't forget to subscribe.

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    35 mins
  • 009 - Overcoming adversity with Matthew Whisken - Army Veteran and Amputee
    Jun 15 2023
    We always said that we would potentially go 'off-piste' with our podcast, and that not every episode had to be about property. If you've got an interesting story, we want to hear it! So on this episode we welcome Matt Whisken, who almost lost his life whilst serving for the Queen's Royal Hussars in the British Army during a tour of Afghanistan. Matt was the commander of a vehicle which was blown up by an IED during an operation. This resulted in Matt having to have is right leg amputated through the knee as well as significant damage to his left leg. Matt's story is incredible and in the episode we discuss how he started his army career, his injury and his road to recovery. Matt talks about how the game of golf has played a big part in his recovery, and we go onto discuss life now as a civilian. 0:00 - Introduction 0:31 - Introduction to episode 9 03:44 - Introduction to Matt Whisken 04:20 - Matt's background 05:07 - Boy soldier - Army cadets at 13 years old 06:13 - Army selection at 15 years old 10:17 - Basic training at Bassingbourn 11:57 - Phase 2 training - Bovington - Challenger 2 Tank Training 16:32 - 18 years old and joining his regiment - The Queens Royal Hussars 24:21 - Exercises in Poland 26:18 - What is it like driving a tank 28:37 - Matt's first tour - Iraq 2008 39:09 - Canada 43:53 - Pre deployment training for Afghanistan 50:33 - Leaving for his tour of Afghanistan 1:00:40 - Commanding his Warthog vehicle and his fateful journey 1:10:17 - Matt's long road to recovery and his new love of golf 1:19:50 - Battle Back Golf 1:31:28 - Civilian life after the army
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    1 hr and 44 mins
  • 008 - Dilling & Dixon - May 2023 update
    Jun 2 2023

    After a short break, Dilling & Dixon are back to discuss what's been going on in the sales & lettings departments. From selling studio apartments to large HMO's at auction, from large bungalows in Ferndown to retirement flats in Westbourne. Agreeing let's on large houses in Ferndown to one bedroom flats in Bournemouth town centre. Other topics of conversation include, BBQ's, Golf, Football and Gardening. We have an exciting guest lined up for episode 9, so keep your eyes peeled for that!

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    29 mins
  • 007 - Matt the Management Guy - Trying to sell a property unsuccessfully, including some management chat
    Apr 24 2023

    In episode 7 we welcome Matt the Management Guy to the channel.

    In this episode we discuss the pitfalls of buying and selling a property in this country, particularly when you find yourself in a lengthy chain.

    We then go on to discuss what Matt the Management Guy is all about. Whether you are a seasoned executive, budding entrepreneur or an aspiring corporate manager, www.mattmanager.co.uk should be your go to source for all things management and leadership.

    0:00 - Intro to podcast

    0:31 - Intro to episode 7 and Matt the Management Guy

    1:39 - MMG's bad experience trying to sell and purchase a house in Bournemouth

    41:13 - Who is Matt the Management Guy and what is www.mattmanager.co.uk all about?

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    53 mins
  • 006 - Dilling & Dixon - A quick recap and general property chit chat
    Apr 16 2023

    In episode 6 Ben welcomes Matt back to the table, and on this episodes agenda is:

    * Reflecting on the guests we've had so far * Two properties for sale in Queens Park * Recent sales that have completed * Properties coming soon * Recent properties that have been let * Available properties to let * Ben's Bug Bear - which discusses how agents often price property incorrectly * Matt's Joke of the week

    More guests planned for the coming weeks and months so stay tuned.

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    32 mins
  • 005 - Craig Webb from Countrywide Coatings & Insulation and Plastic Free Sea's Worldwide
    Mar 30 2023

    Welcome to episode 5, where we welcome Craig Webb from Countrywide Coatings & Insulation.

    Energy efficiency has been a regular theme in all of our episodes so far, and Craig's business helps residential and commercial buildings become more energy efficient through different types of insulation and exterior wall coatings.

    Spray Foam Insulation is a big topic of conversation in the insulation industry at the moment, and Craig talks about the 'elephant in the room' with a great deal of transparency and technical knowledge.

    We also discuss an initiative that Craig set up in 2017 when he lived in the south of Spain, called Plastic Free Seas Worldwide. It involves cleaning our seas and beaches of plastic and is now widely supported in both Spain and the UK. Check them out on Facebook and Instagram. Get hold of Craig or one of his team at https://countrywidecoatings.co.uk/ . They are currently offering FREE loft inspections to all Landlords.

    #insulation #sprayfoaminsulation #sprayfoam #exteriorwallcoating #energyefficiency #landlords #homeowners #plasticfree #plasticfreeoceans #plasticfreeseas

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    47 mins