The All Things Property Podcast
Welcome to The All Things Property Podcast. Hosted by Simon Bacon, an independent property expert with over 35 years' experience, and Ian Sadler, this podcast cuts through the corporate noise to deliver authentic, practical advice for property investors, landlords and sellers.
Whether you're building a property portfolio, struggling with landlord challenges or looking to sell your home with personal service rather than corporate scripts, you'll find honest market insights, news updates and real-world solutions that actually work.
Each episode brings you either in-depth conversations between co-hosts or expert interviews with mortgage brokers, accountants, solicitors and other property professionals.
From investment strategy to tenant management and realistic property valuations, we cover the topics that matter to quality-focused property professionals and entrepreneurs who value relationships over transactions.
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Episodes
47 episodes
Why Isn’t My Property Selling? Top Reasons and Solutions for a Stuck Sale
Selling your property but not getting any offers? This week on The All Things Property Podcast, we dive headfirst into the top 20 questions every seller asks when their property just won’t budge. Join Ian Sadler and Simon Bacon for ...
20 Essential Questions Every Seller Must Ask Before Presenting Their Property for Sale
20 Essential Questions Every Seller Must Ask Before Presenting Their Property for Sale.Buyers aren't just looking at bricks and mortar. They're deciding whether they can see themselves living there, and presentation affects how many enqu...
Understanding Damp and Condensation: Practical Tips for Landlords and Tenants
Understanding Damp and Condensation: Practical Tips for Landlords and Tenants.Is it damp or condensation? It is one of the most misunderstood issues in the private rented sector, and getting the answer wrong means fixing the wrong thing....
How Much Should Landlords Budget for Maintenance? - Planned Vs Reactive
Property ownership is not a passive investment. Maintenance spending is not optional, and the only real question is whether it happens on your timetable or on the boiler's.In this episode Simon Bacon and Ian Sadler work through the 20 q...
How to Get Your Rental Let Faster: 20 Landlord Questions
In this episode Simon Bacon and Ian Sadler work through the 20 questions landlords ask about presenting a property for rent: what tenants notice in the first thirty seconds, whether to redecorate before letting, why neutral decor still wins, wh...
20 Questions to Ask Before You Choose a Letting Agent
Most landlords choose a letting agent on fee percentage and a gut feeling about the person who turned up to the valuation. Both are the wrong place to start.In this episode Simon Bacon and Ian Sadler work through the 20 questions landlor...
Your Rental Is EPC D or E? Here's What 2030 Means
Every privately rented home in England and Wales needs to reach EPC Band C by 1 October 2030, with a cost cap of £10,000 per property. If you own one rental or a portfolio, the planning window is open now.In this episode Simon Bacon and ...
20 Questions Every Tenant Is Asking
Can your landlord still evict you? Does your tenancy have an end date any more? And what actually happens if you challenge a rent increase?Last week Simon Bacon and Ian Sadler answered the 20 questions landlords are asking about the Rent...
Renters' Rights Act: 20 Questions We Are Asked All The Time
Section 21 has gone, fixed-term tenancies have been abolished and the rules on rent increases have completely changed. So what does that actually mean for your rental property?Since the Renters' Rights Act went live, the same questions k...
Avoiding Disputes with Proper Inventories: Essential Guidance for Landlords and Tenants.
Welcome to another episode of The All Things Property Podcast with Simon Bacon and Ian Sadler. Today, we’re diving into a topic that sits at the heart of every successful tenancy but is often misunderstood or overlooked: property inventories. W...
Why Deposit Disputes Start on Move-In Day | Landlord & Tenant Checklist
ost deposit disputes don't start at the end of a tenancy. They start on day one. In this episode, Simon Bacon of Preferential Properties and co-host Ian Sadler walk through the complete move-in and move-out checklist that protects landlords and...
What Really Happens During Tenant Referencing and Why Applications Don’t Always Pass
What Really Happens During Tenant Referencing and Why Applications Don’t Always Pass.Welcome to this episode of The All Things Property Podcast, where the conversation focused on the all-important subject of tenant referencing. The discu...
Understanding Guarantors: Responsibilities, Liabilities, and Legal Implications for Property Tenancies
Welcome back to The All Things Property Podcast with Simon Bacon and Ian Sadler. In this episode, the spotlight is on guarantors, a sometimes misunderstood but crucial part of the rental process. Simon and Ian cut through the...
How to End Tenancies the Right Way - Ep. 32
Welcome back to The All Things Property Podcast, where Simon Bacon and Ian Sadler break down the realities of property management in a rapidly changing legislative landscape. To get the resource we mentioned, simply email simon@pref...
What Andy Burnham as Prime Minister Could Mean for Landlords and the Private Rented Sector - Ep. 31
Welcome back to the All Things Property Podcast with Simon Bacon and Ian Sadler, your go-to source for honest, straight-talking property advice in Birmingham and beyond. This week, we dive into breaking political news: Sir Keir Starmer’s resign...
Wear and Tear Explained: Avoiding Common Deposit Disputes for Landlords and Tenants - Part 2 - Ep. 30
Wear and Tear Explained: Avoiding Common Deposit Disputes for Landlords and Tenants.Welcome back to The All Things Property Podcast. In this episode, Simon Bacon and Ian Sadler return for Part 2 of their deep dive into fair wear and tear...
What Counts as Fair Wear and Tear in Rental Properties - Ep. 29
What Counts as Fair Wear and Tear in Rental Properties?Welcome back to the All Things Property Podcast with Simon Bacon and Ian Sadler. In this episode, we dive into one of the most debated issues in property management: fair wear and te...
Reporting Repairs Made Easy: Communication Tips for Tenants and Landlords - Ep. 28
Reporting Repairs Made Easy: Communication Tips for Tenants and Landlords - Ep. 28.Episode IntroductionWelcome to the All Things Property Podcast! In this episode, Simon Bacon and Ian Sadler dive into one of the most common, and s...
Rethinking Property Inspections: Maintenance, Trust and Communication - Ep. 27
Rethinking Property Inspections: Maintenance, Trust and Communication - Ep. 27. Welcome back to The All Things Property Podcast. In today's episode, Simon Bacon and Ian Sader dive into one of the most misunderstood aspects of proper...
Tenancy Agreements Explained: What You Need to Know | Ep. 26
Most tenants sign a tenancy agreement without really reading it. And most landlords rely on clauses they've never actually checked are enforceable. In this episode of All Things Property, Simon Bacon and Ian Sadler walk through the key clauses ...
How to Handle Late Rent Payments as a Landlord | ATP Ep. 25
How to Handle Late Rent Payments as a Landlord | ATP Ep. 25Late rent rarely starts with a big dramatic moment. It starts small: a day here, a week there, and before you know it, it's a pattern. In this episode of All Things Propert...
Starting a Tenancy Right: The Landlord Compliance Checklist That Could Save Your Property | Ep. 24
Starting a Tenancy Right: The Landlord Compliance Checklist That Could Save Your Property | Ep. 24.To get my start of tenancy checklist send me an email at simon@prefprop.com and I'll get it over to you. One missing document...
Understanding the Landlord Database and What It Means for Rental Compliance - Ep. 23
Understanding the Landlord Database and What It Means for Rental Compliance - Ep. 23.Welcome back to The All Things Property Podcast. In this final episode of our special series on the Renters' Rights Act, Simon Bacon and Ian Sadler dig ...
Who Decides on Pets in Rentals? Navigating the New Legislation for Landlords and Tenants - Ep. 22
Who Decides on Pets in Rentals? Navigating the New Legislation for Landlords and Tenants - Ep. 22.Welcome to this episode of The All Things Property Podcast, where Simon Bacon and Ian Sadler tackle one of the most hotly debated topics in...
Can Landlords Still Raise Rents Under New Legislation? Clarifying the Section 13 Process - Ep. 21
Can Landlords Still Raise Rents Under New Legislation? Clarifying the Section 13 Process - Ep. 21.Welcome to The All Things Property Podcast. In today’s episode, we tackle a crucial question facing landlords: How can landlords still i...