Is your home a den or tranquillity? Find out how to make your home environment work for you.

I'm your host Jason Ratcliffe, a Qualified Surveyor and the Home Health Expert.

My goal is to make sure you're equipped with all the knowledge you need to be safe and happy with your home. It doesn't matter if you're a homeowner, a renting tenant, or a landlord, my aim is the same - to help you get the best from your property.

In this episode, titled "Make your home a haven", we explore how to make the most of your living environment for your health. We also sit down with a lettings expert to deep dive into support and advice for tenants and landlords.

Plus, we answer a listener's question on the benefits of solar panels and offer a tenant top tip on your rights as a tenant against problem neighbours.

So, listen in as we explore how to create a healthier, safer home environment for the elderly and vulnerable people in your life. Click play and let's get started!

00:00 Introduction

00:29 Topic - How to relax and reduce stress in your home

07:41 Daniel Mayho interview

23:29 Listener question - Benefits of solar panels?

29:58 Top Tip - Tenant rights against problem neighbours

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Are you looking for a Surveyor? Find out more about your protections.

I'm your host Jason Ratcliffe, a Qualified Surveyor and the Home Health Expert.

My goal is to make sure you're equipped with all the knowledge you need to be safe and happy with your home. It doesn't matter if you're a homeowner, a renting tenant, or a landlord, my aim is the same - to help you get the best from your property.

In this episode, titled "How the RICS keep you protected", we sit down with leaders from the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) to explore their role in protecting consumers.

Plus, we answer a listener's question on managing heat loss and offer a tenant top tip on addressing cold properties with your landlord.

So, listen in as we explore how to create a healthier, safer home environment for the elderly and vulnerable people in your life. Click play and let's get started!

00:00 Introduction

01:46 Paul Bagust and Mairead Carroll interview

25:02 Listener question - Managing heat loss

28:54 Top Tip - Addressing cold properties with your landlord

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Are you renovating an old building? Find out what you should be looking out for.

I'm your host Jason Ratcliffe, a Qualified Surveyor and the Home Health Expert.

My goal is to make sure you're equipped with all the knowledge you need to be safe and happy with your home. It doesn't matter if you're a homeowner, a renting tenant, or a landlord, my aim is the same - to help you get the best from your property.

In this episode, titled "Renovating old buildings - everything you need to know!", we go on site to to a 200-year old Count House in Cornwall to explore common issues with old homes. I also have a sit down with Andrew Richards from Cornwall Council's Historic Preservation Department.

Plus, we answer a listener's question on managing condensation and offer a tenant top tip on safe ventilation practices.

So, listen in as we explore how to create a healthier, safer home environment for the elderly and vulnerable people in your life. Click play and let's get started!

00:00 Introduction

00:53 On-location: Common defects with older properties

16:05 Andrew Richards interview

37:03 Listener question - Condensation

39:08 Top Tip - Ventilation

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Is your home energy efficient? And if not, how can you solved it?

I'm your host Jason Ratcliffe, a Qualified Surveyor and the Home Health Expert.

My goal is to make sure you're equipped with all the knowledge you need to be safe and happy with your home. It doesn't matter if you're a homeowner, a renting tenant, or a landlord, my aim is the same - to help you get the best from your property.

In this episode, titled "Energy Performance Certificates: Do they tell the whole truth?", we explore the pros and cons of EPCs and speak to an Estate Agent on how you can get the most energy efficiency from your home, whether you're a homeowner, landlord, or tenant.

Plus, we answer a listener's question on discussing energy improvements with your landlord and offer a tenant top tip for resolving landlord disputes easily.

So, listen in as we explore how to create a healthier, safer home environment for the elderly and vulnerable people in your life. Click play and let's get started!

00:00 Introduction

00:56 EPC Certificates

01:12 What is an EPC?

02:41 Downsides of an EPC

04:40 How can EPC Certificate be improved?

08:26 Can EPC rating affect property value?

13:10 Interview with Rob Graves - Property Director

23:39 Listener question - Energy Efficiency

26:35 Top Tip - Resolving Landlord disputes

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Does your property suffer from mould areas? Even more, do you know what's causing the mould and how to deal with it?

I'm your host Jason Ratcliffe, a Qualified Surveyor and the Home Health Expert.

My goal is to make sure you're equipped with all the knowledge you need to be safe and happy with your home. It doesn't matter if you're a homeowner, a renting tenant, or a landlord, my aim is the same - to help you get the best from your property.

In this episode, titled "Black Spot Mould: Is it as harmful as everyone claims?", we're on-location at a family home exploring different types of mould, common spread areas, and how to to tackle an existing mould outbreak.

Plus, we answer a listener's question on managing black spot mould and offer a tenant top tip for window safety features.

So, listen in as we explore how to create a healthier, safer home environment for the elderly and vulnerable people in your life. Click play and let's get started!

00:00 Introduction

00:47 What are New Build Warranties?

01:54 Types of Building Warranties.

03:35 Defects aren't always obvious.

05:13 Look closely at your policy.

08:21 Is a survey necessary?

09:51 Are New Build Warranties worth it?

11:45 Interview with Kirsty Newsome - Mortgage advice

33:38 Listener question - Pets and allergies

35:57 Top Tip - Fish tanks and aquariums

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Do you have a newly built home? Are you covered for damages or poor workmanship with a warranty for that new build?

I'm your host Jason Ratcliffe, a Qualified Surveyor and the Home Health Expert.

My goal is to ensure you're equipped with all the knowledge you need to be safe and happy with your home. It doesn't matter if you're a homeowner, a renting tenant, or a landlord, my aim is the same - to help you get the best from your property.

In this episode, titled "New Build Warranties: Are they worth the paper they're written on?", we're examining the level of cover homeowners receive from the warranties on offer with new builds.

I sit down with a mortgage broker, Kirsty Newsome, to ask the important questions about putting you in the best possible position for securing your first (or next) mortgage.

Plus, we answer a listener's question on managing allergies for pet owners and offer a tenant top tip for homes with aquariums.

So, listen in as we explore how to create a healthier, safer home environment for the elderly and vulnerable people in your life. Click play and let's get started!

00:00 Introduction

00:47 What are New Build Warranties?

01:54 Types of Building Warranties.

03:35 Defects aren't always obvious.

05:13 Look closely at your policy.

08:21 Is a survey necessary?

09:51 Are New Build Warranties worth it?

11:45 Interview with Kirsty Newsome - Mortgage advice

33:38 Listener question - Pets and allergies

35:57 Top Tip - Fish tanks and aquariums

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Just how safe are your elderly relatives inside their own homes?

I'm your host, Jason Ratcliffe MSc, BA (Hons), AssocRICS, the home health expert.

It's my goal to ensure you're equipped with all the knowledge you need to be safe and happy with your own home. It doesn't matter if you're a homeowner, a renting tenant, or a landlord, my aim is the same - to help you get the best from the property.

In this episode, titled "Are your elderly relatives safe in their homes?", we're examining the pressing issue of elderly and vulnerable relatives living safely in their homes.

With insights from industry expert Dr. Ronke Komolafe, we delve into the physical and mental impacts of living conditions, with a specific focus on ventilation, heating, and mitigating the risks of mould and other environmental hazards.

We'll also tackle practical tips to prevent common household dangers, such as tripping hazards and poor indoor air quality, that could significantly affect the well-being of your loved ones.

Plus, we answer a listener's question on keeping heating costs down in older properties and share a valuable tenant top tip on the importance of using extractor fans.

So, listen in as we explore how to create a healthier, safer home environment for the elderly and vulnerable people in your life. Click play and let's get started!

00:00 Ensuring safe living for elderly and vulnerable.

06:15 Proper ventilation crucial for health and wellbeing.

09:19 Regular property checks prevent costly maintenance issues.

13:06 Mould symptoms often dismissed as psychosomatic.

16:06 Physical and mental health affect each other.

19:19 Understanding property scope, insulation and potential issues.

20:31 Prioritise insulation and heating upgrades for efficiency.

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Welcome to Heal Your Home, the podcast dedicated to ensuring your home environment is safe, healthy, and efficient.

I'm your host, Jason Ratcliffe MSc, BA (Hons), AssocRICS, the home health expert.

It's my goal to ensure you're equipped with all the knowledge you need to be safe and happy with your own home. It doesn't matter if you're a homeowner, a renting tenant, or a landlord, my aim is the same - to help you get the best from the property.

In this episode, titled "Asbestos - a Silent Killer," we're looking into the pervasive and often overlooked dangers of asbestos in UK homes.

We start by shedding light on what asbestos is, why it was widely used, and the serious health risks it poses when disturbed.

Also, joining us in the episode is Lisa from Smart Estate Agents.

Lisa provides us with insightful advice on the home buying process.

We also tackle a listener's question from Colin in Newquay about handling bathroom condensation, and offer vital tenant tips for managing household moisture to prevent mould.

This episode is packed with essential information every homeowner and renter should know.

So, follow in your favourite podcast app to ensure you keep up with our discussions and practical advice that can help you create a safer living space for you and your family.

Click play, and let's get started.

00:00 Asbestos: history, risks, and health implications summarised.

03:01 Asbestos in drains needs specialist advice. Blockages from chemicals can be fixed.

06:48 Ensure proper protection when inspecting potentially hazardous materials!

10:20 Speak to financial person, view many houses.

14:28 Dealing with condensation in bathroom: extractor fan.

If you want to get your free copy of my Guide For Maintaining a Healthy Property, here's the link!

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