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
40 episodes
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...
How the Renters’ Rights Act Reshapes Tenancies and What It Means for Landlords and Tenants - Ep. 20
How the Renters’ Rights Act Reshapes Tenancies and What It Means for Landlords and Tenants - Ep. 20.Episode IntroductionWelcome back to The All Things Property Podcast. In this episode, Simon Bacon and Ian Sadler dive into the rea...
What Happens After Section 21 Abolition? A Practical Guide for Landlords and Tenants - Ep. 19
What Happens After Section 21 Abolition? A Practical Guide for Landlords and Tenants - Ep. 19.Episode IntroductionWelcome to the All Things Property Podcast, where we cut through the corporate script and get real about the changin...
What the Renters' Rights Act Really Means for Landlords and Tenants - Ep. 18.
What the Renters' Rights Act Really Means for Landlords and Tenants - Ep. 18.Welcome to the All Things Property Podcast! In this episode, hosts Simon Bacon and Ian Sadler kick off a deep dive into one of the biggest changes to hit the r...
Making Tax Digital Explained: What Landlords Need to Know - Ep. 17
Making Tax Digital Explained: What Landlords Need to Know - Ep. 17.Welcome to another episode of The All Things Property Podcast, where Simon Bacon and Ian Sadler dive into the real-world challenges and changes facing landlords and prope...
Landlords, Are You Really Saving Money by Self-Managing Your Rental? - Ep. 16
Landlords, Are You Really Saving Money by Self-Managing Your Rental? - Ep. 16Welcome back to The All Things Property Podcast. In this episode, hosts Simon Bacon and Ian Sadler dive deep into the world of self-managing landlords, asking ...
Landlord Decisions: Sell, Hold or Invest in Today’s Market? - Ep. 15
Landlord Decisions: Sell, Hold or Invest in Today’s Market? - Ep. 15.Welcome to this episode of The All Things Property Podcast, where Simon Bacon and Ian Sadler dig into one of the hottest topics in the current property landscape: is no...
What Leaseholders Need to Know About Ground Rent Changes and Selling Your Property - Ep. 14
What Leaseholders Need to Know About Ground Rent Changes and Selling Your Property - Ep. 14.Welcome to another episode of The All Things Property Podcast! In this week’s instalment, hosts Simon Bacon and Ian Sadler, along with guest hou...