Cheeky Bricks - All About Property

In a special podcast marking our 20th episode, Jono, SJ and Richard answer YOUR questions, covering a wide range of topics including commission rates, the demise of business lunches, stamp duty – and toilet etiquette during a viewing.Thanks to everyone who emailed [email protected] and keep your emails coming in with any questions for the team or if you’d like to submit a Property Porn brief.Find us on Insta: @sj.chick.jacksonstops / @jonathancunliffecornwallLINKS:Star Property:SJ – Solace, Newberry Hill, Berrynarbor, Devon, EX34West Country Wisdom:Richard – Tuckers Hall in Exeterhttps://tuckershall.org.uk/What3Words: jams.buck.trendProperty Porn:The brief: We’re heading Down Under! What’s the most ‘wow’ house you can find in Sydney at any price? No budget!Jono’s choice:https://www.stonerealestate.com.au/property/8707699-73-seaforth-crescent-seaforth-nsw/SJ’s choice:Byron Bay 27 Marine ParadeRichard’s choice: 2028 Motor Yacht Nolimits for sale - YachtWorldHere’s the Property Porn brief for Episode 21: What with all the talk of us rejoining the Eurozone in some way, you’re thinking of making a European city a permanent home. Budget €2.5m.And finally – SJ ran 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jono, SJ and Richard start by discussing the pros and cons of listed buildings and new builds. Which are better to live in?Next, we head into the most important room in a home to ask if kitchens really do sell houses and to describe the perfect kitchen.Following a quick update on the property market, looking ahead to the budget, Jono’s West Country Wisdom brings us to one of his favourite streets in Cornwall.We hope you find these podcasts useful – and entertaining!Email [email protected] if you have any questions for the team and if you’d like to submit a Property Porn brief.Find us on Insta: @sj.chick.jacksonstops / @jonathancunliffecornwallLINKS:Star Property:Richard – St Veep Lostwithiel CornwallWest Country Wisdom:Jono – Chapel Street in Penzancehttps://www.cornwalls.co.uk/penzance/chapel_street.htmhttps://www.chapelhousepz.co.uk/https://www.45queenst.com/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egyptian_House,_PenzanceProperty Porn:The brief: You have been named as the next actor to play James Bond so will be spending much of the next ten years in Pinewood Studios if all goes well. Find a private, luxurious house within 5 miles of Pinewood Studios up to £5mSJ’s choice:https://kwuk.com/property/hitcham-lane-maidenhead-sl6Call agent Gary Emanuel - 07788 921762Richard’s choice: https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/90347787#/?channel=RES_BUYJono’s choice:https://search.savills.com/property-detail/gbbfrsbcs260016Here’s the Property Porn brief for Episode 20: We’re heading Down Under! What’s the most ‘wow’ house you can find in Sydney at any price? No budget!And finally – SJ ran 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jono, SJ and Richard offer their views on the viewing: why is it such an important part of the buying and selling process, how do they prepare for one and how have viewings changed over the years?Next, the team takes inspiration from this article about the premium for living in a beautiful location – namely, a national park: https://www.estateagenttoday.co.uk/breaking-news/2026/09/revealed-the-premium-for-living-in-a-beautiful-location/Later, Jono’s Star Property selection takes us to the Isles of Scilly and SJ celebrates Dartmoor in her West Country Wisdom.We’re planning an ‘Ask Us Anything’ special for Episode 20 so please send in your questions about the property market, the highs and lows of being estate agents or life in the west country. Email [email protected] us on Insta: @sj.chick.jacksonstops / @jonathancunliffecornwallLINKS:Star Property:Jono – 4 bedroom detached house for sale in St. Marys, Isles Of Scilly, TR21West Country Wisdom:SJ - Two Bridges Hotel in the heart of Dartmoor, DevonProperty Porn:The brief: You want to buy a second home for you and your large family in a tax haven. Budget £2.5mInformation about tax havens: https://everycity.guide/journal/best-tax-haven-countriesRichard’s choice:Gaulstown House, Balrath, Navan, Co. Meath, C15 W2D7 | Property for sale | SavillsSJ’s choice: BEACH HOUSE IN EAST END by WILLIAMS2 REAL ESTATE - CIREBAJono’s choice:https://www.hgchristie.com/eng/sales/detail/529-l-82274-f381720224/artist-colony-gregory-town-elHere’s the Property Porn brief for Episode 19: You have been named as the next actor to play James Bond so will be spending much of the next ten years in Pinewood Studios if all goes well. Find a private, luxurious house within 5 miles of Pinewood Studios up to £5mAnd finally – SJ ran 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jono, SJ and Richard discuss what makes a good estate agent and consider the necessary personality profiles. They ask whether men or women are better at the job and take a look at the gender split within larger agencies.Next, the team turn to house price indices. How are they calculated? And how useful are they?Later, SJ’s picked a pricey Star Property in Devon and Richard celebrates gardens in West Country Wisdom, while asking when is a scone not a scone....We hope you find these podcasts useful (and entertaining!).We’re planning an ‘Ask Us Anything’ special for Episode 20 so please send in your questions about the property market, the highs and lows of being estate agents or life in the west country.Email [email protected] us on Insta: @sj.chick.jacksonstops / @jonathancunliffecornwallLINKS:Number 17! - https://www.thefactsite.com/number-17-facts/ 4 colour personality profiling - https://www.colorpersonalitytest.net/personality-colors/Star Property:SJ – Redlap House - Blue Book AgencyWest Country Wisdom:Richard -Home - National Garden SchemeSidbury Manor - Sidmouth | NGS GardensProperty Porn:The brief: After watching Clarkson’s Farm you have decided you want to try farming too. You have sold your London townhouse and have £5m to find a productive farm somewhere in the British Isles.Richard’s choice:Willesley Farm - Blue Book AgencySJ’s choice:Grove Farm, Henny Street, Great Henny, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 - Fenn WrightJono’s choice:Stags | property for sale in Lydeard St. Lawrence, TauntonHere’s the Property Porn brief for Episode 18: You want to buy a second home for you and your large family in a tax haven. Budget £2.5m And finally – SJ ran 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  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jono, SJ and Richard kick off by discussing whether there’s an art to buying the perfect house – or rather, the perfect home. Is it all about location, location, location?Next, the team turn to AI in the property world. How do estate agents use AI – and will their jobs ever be overtaken by AI?Later, Richard’s picked a cob Star Property and Jono takes us to St Mawes in West Country Wisdom.We hope you find these podcasts useful (and entertaining!). Contact us if you’d like to suggest another topic for a future episode, or if you’d like to send us a Property Porn brief:Email [email protected] us on Insta: @sj.chick.jacksonstops / @jonathancunliffecornwallLINKS:Magnus Walker TED Talk: Go with your Gut FeelingStar Property:Richard – 5 bedroom property for sale in Higher Ridgeway, Ottery St Mary, HonitonWest Country Wisdom:Jono -https://www.placeferry.com https://southwestcoastphotos.com/photo_15102670.htmlhttps://idlerocks.com/Property Porn:The brief: You have just taken up a position as a senior adviser to Andy Burnham. Naturally you will need to split your time between London and Manchester and second homes are frowned upon, so you have £1.75m to spend on one family home in either city or in between. Jono’s choice:5 bedroom detached house for sale in Upper Tadmarton, Oxfordshire, OX15Richard’s choice:4 bedroom apartment for sale in Leftbank, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3SJ’s choice:Flat for sale in Lafone Street, London, SE1 (Ref 273833) | DextersHere’s the Property Porn brief for Episode 17: After watching Clarkson’s Farm you have decided you want to try farming too. You have sold your London townhouse and have £5m to find a productive farm somewhere in the British Isles. And finally – SJ ran 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.