Cheeky Bricks - All About Property

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Cheeky Bricks - All About Property is a fortnightly podcast hosted by three of the UK's most experienced estate agents, all based in the west country of England: Jonathan Cunliffe runs his own eponymous firm in Cornwall - www.jonathancunliffe.co.uk SJ (Sarah-Jane) Bingham-Chick is owner/director at Jackson Stops in Exeter and Richard Addington is a consultant with SJ - https://www.jackson-stops.co.uk/branches/exeter  Every episode, Jonathan, SJ and Richard chat about the property market, offering insight and advice from their decades of experience working within the industry. Regular features include Property of the Week, West Country Wisdom and Property Porn. Get in touch: Email feedback@cheekybricks.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathancunliffecornwall/ https://www.instagram.com/sj.chick.jacksonstops Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. 6d ago

    Cheeky Bricks - Episode 9

    Jono, SJ and Richard kick off proceedings by tackling the question ‘what is a house for?’ Status, practicality and climate are all part of the discussion, along with leisure facilities and the number of bathrooms. Next, they turn to an email from listener Steve who’s asking for tips about ‘up and coming’ areas to buy in Exeter and their thoughts turn to food… We hope you find these podcasts useful (and entertaining!). Tell us what you think about anything we’ve chatted about: Email feedback@cheekybricks.co.uk Find us on Insta: @sj.chick.jacksonstops / @jonathancunliffecornwall LINKS: As discussed in relation to ‘up and coming’ areas of Exeter and Cornwall: Lilac Bakery in Exeter The Hidden Hut, Porthcurnick Beach Star Property (formerly Property of the Week): Jono – Penlayree, Perranuthnoe West Country Wisdom - Favourite walk to a pub/cafe: SJ - Little Dartmouth, National Trust Car Park TQ6 0JR https://www.dartmouthcastletearooms.co.uk/   Property Porn: The brief: You have won tickets to centre court for every day of Wimbledon, so find the best house you can to rent close to the All England lawn tennis club Richard’s choice: 3 bedroom cottage for rent in Strachan Place Wimbledon Village SW19 SJ’s choice: 5 bedroom house for rent in Leopold Rd, Wimbledon, London, SW19 Jono’s choice: 5 bedroom terraced house for rent in Welford Place, Wimbledon Village, London, SW19 Here’s the Property Porn brief for Episode 10: Somewhere to rent for a family staycation over the school summer holidays And finally – as you’ll hear in this episode, SJ completed 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.

    39 min

  2. May 18

    Cheeky Bricks - Episode 8

    Jono, SJ and Richard welcome their first ever guest to the podcast! Property solicitor Gillian Hibbard from Samuel’s Solicitors joins the team to explain what exactly her job involves. Gill takes us through the buying and selling process, providing definitions of probate, exchange of contracts, completion, searches, indemnity policies and more. Later, it’s all downhill with Richard for his West Country Wisdom and the search is on in Property Porn for the ultimate Georgian house. We hope you find these podcasts useful (and entertaining!). Tell us what you think about anything we’ve chatted about: Email feedback@cheekybricks.co.uk Find us on Insta: @sj.chick.jacksonstops / @jonathancunliffecornwall LINKS: Star Property (formerly Property of the Week): SJ – Riverside in Dartmouth, Devon West Country Wisdom - Favourite walk to a pub: Richard - Templer Way - Visit South Devon https://www.londoninnshaldon.co.uk/ Property Porn: The brief: An exquisite Georgian house, any price, anywhere. Richard’s choice: 12 bedroom detached house for sale in Holt Fleet, Ombersley, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 SJ’s choice: 8 bedroom house for sale in Royal Crescent, Bath Jono’s choice: 6 bedroom town house for sale in Cornwallis Crescent | Clifton, BS8 Here’s the Property Porn brief for Episode 8: You have won tickets to centre court for every day of Wimbledon, so find the best house you can to rent close to the All England club And finally – since recording this episode, SJ has completed 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.

    38 min

  3. May 4

    Cheeky Bricks - Episode 7

    Jono, SJ and Richard start off discussing property as an investment. Why do bricks and mortar make more sense? The team turn to our enduring love of Georgian architecture which leads to a quick history lesson courtesy of SJ and another conversation about Gentleman’s Residences! Plus, a rock star Star Property from Richard and a special Property Porn relating to the upcoming Leeds Marathon. We hope you find these podcasts interesting (and entertaining!). Tell us what you think about anything we’ve chatted about: Email feedback@cheekybricks.co.uk Find us on Insta: @sj.chick.jacksonstops / @jonathancunliffecornwall LINKS: Star Property (formerly Property of the Week): Richard – Equestrian facility for sale in Dolton, Winkleigh, Devon, EX19 West Country Wisdom - Favourite walk to a pub: SJ - From Snapes Point to Salcombe | Devon | National Trust Property Porn: The brief: Especially for SJ, we’re looking for a townhouse up to £1.5 million in Leeds on the marathon route. Jono’s choice: 6 bedroom semi-detached house for sale in Ilkley Road, Otley, LS21 Richard’s choice: 4 bedroom detached house for sale in Green Meadows, Eccup Lane., LS16 SJ’s choice: Detached House for sale with 4 bedrooms, Creskeld Lane, Bramhope | Fine & Country Here’s the Property Porn brief for Episode 8: An exquisite Georgian house, any price, anywhere. SJ’s running the Leeds marathon 2026 for the motor neuron disease charity The 4Ed Foundation. If you can, please donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/propertyvision-marathonteam   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    38 min

  4. Apr 20

    Cheeky Bricks - Episode 6

    In this episode, Jono, SJ and Richard talk about second homes along with the best ways to sell a house, including auction and ‘Best and Final’. They offer their advice for people bidding at auction and explain the difference between formal and informal tenders. Later, the team gives a snapshot of what the property market’s like in Devon and Cornwall this Spring, continue their observations about the limitations of online property search portals - and they discuss the definition of a ‘gentleman’s residence’… We hope you find these podcasts useful (and entertaining!). Tell us what you think about anything we’ve chatted about: Email feedback@cheekybricks.co.uk Find us on Insta: @sj.chick.jacksonstops / @jonathancunliffecornwall LINKS: Property of the Week: Jono – 4 bedroom detached house for sale in Bosorne, St. Just, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 West Country Wisdom - Favourite walk to a pub: Jono - https://guide.thecornishway.co.uk/gurnards-head-and-bosigran-a-circular-walk.html https://www.gurnardshead.co.uk/ Property Porn: The brief: Property/project for renovation – up to £2 million in total. Richard’s choice: Pub for sale in Royal Oak, Dunsford, Exeter, EX6 7DA, EX6 SJ’s choice: 50 bedroom detached house for sale in Plas Bellin Hall, Oakenholt, Northop, CH7 Jono’s choice: 10 bedroom farm house for sale in Tuscany, Florence, Montespertoli, Italy Here’s the Property Porn brief for Episode 7: Especially for SJ, we’re looking for a townhouse up to £1.5 million in Leeds on the marathon route. That’s right, SJ’s running the Leeds marathon 2026 for motor neuron disease charity 4Ed. If you can, please donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/propertyvision-marathonteam     Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36 min

  5. Apr 6

    Cheeky Bricks - Episode 5

    Jono, SJ and Richard discuss the importance of correct pricing, the factors that affect house pricing and why it’s always a price-sensitive market! Next, the team turns to building surveys. How should you choose a surveyor? Why is context so crucial? What should you ask your surveyor – and what should you avoid asking? We hope you find our discussions useful. Tell us what you think about anything we’ve chatted about: Email feedback@cheekybricks.co.uk Find us on Insta: @sj.chick.jacksonstops / @jonathancunliffecornwall LINKS: Property of the Week: Richard – Land for sale in Ynys, Talsarnau, Gwynedd, LL47 West Country Wisdom - Favourite walk to a pub: SJ - The Topsham Goat Walk - East Devon Property Porn: The brief: As it’s Spring, a property for up to £1m for the keen gardener Richard’s choice: Oak Oast, 5 Bedroom House, For Sale in Beckley TN31 | Hobbs Parker Estate Agents Jono’s choice: 3 bedroom detached house for sale in Aston Crews, Beautiful Gardens, HR9 SJ’s choice: Blackcroft Lodge, Daviot, Inverness, Highland, IV2 5XQ - Bell Ingram - Rural Business Specialists | Bell Ingram Here’s the Property Porn brief for Episode 6: Property/project for renovation – up to £2m.   And finally, SJ’s running the Leeds marathon 2026 for motor neuron disease charity 4Ed. If you can, please donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/propertyvision-marathonteam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min

  6. Mar 23

    Cheeky Bricks - Episode 4

    In this episode, Jono, SJ and Richard consider the state of the property market following the Chancellor’s Spring forecast and the ongoing (at the time of recording) war in the Middle East. Then the team discusses ‘taking a view’ – what this term means and how it affects the sale process, covering indemnity policies, the most common issues in title that they come across and the significance of ‘stat decs’ or sworn statements of truth. Also, what does gazumping actually mean? SJ tells us about the biggest gazump she’s encountered and Richard explains what gazundering entails. Plus, why are the filters on property search sites so limited? We'd love to hear from you! Tell us what you think about anything we’ve chatted about: Email - feedback@cheekybricks.co.uk Find us on Insta - @sj.chick.jacksonstops / @jonathancunliffecornwall LINKS: Property of the Week: SJ – Jackson-Stops | 4 bedroom property for sale in Mount Boone Hill, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 - Guide price £2,250,000 West Country Wisdom - Favourite walk to a pub: Richard - Revelstoke Drive & Noss Mayo walk | Devon | National Trust Property Porn: The brief: Petrolhead seeks small house with extensive garaging for car collection - max £1.25m Jono’s choice: 3 bedroom cottage for sale in Donnington Cottage, Chichester, PO20 SJ’s choice: Detached House for sale with 5 bedrooms, Diptford, Totnes | Fine & Country Here’s the Property Porn brief for Episode 5: As it’s Spring, a property for up to £1m for the keen gardener   And finally, SJ’s running the Leeds marathon 2026. As you’ll hear, her training isn’t going to plan but she does have an impressive stash of Kendal mint cake. Please donate here for motor neuron disease charity 4Ed: https://www.justgiving.com/page/propertyvision-marathonteam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min

  7. Mar 9

    Cheeky Bricks - Episode 3

    In this episode, Jono, SJ and Richard discuss interest rates and why exchange of contracts is such an important part of the property world. We’ll also find out why SJ and Jono became estate agents, and we’ll get stuck into (not literally) private drainage. If you have any comments or ideas for future episodes, we'd love to hear from you! Email: feedback@cheekybricks.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathancunliffecornwall/ https://www.instagram.com/sj.chick.jacksonstops LINKS: Property of the Week: Chosen by Jono: https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/167782901#/?channel=RES_BUY West Country Wisdom: Favourite Ferry Crossing: Jono - Polruan Ferry | C Toms & Son Ltd SJ - https://dkfb.co.uk/ Richard - https://padstow-harbour.co.uk/ferry/ Property Porn: Richard - https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/162019103#/media?id=media0&ref=photoCollage&channel=RES_BUY Jono - https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/167894300#/?channel=RES_BUY SJ - https://search.savills.com/property-detail/gbtrrstrs250127 And finally, SJ is running the Leeds marathon in May. Please donate here to raise money for the 4Ed campaign which supports families caring for loved ones with Motor Neurone Disease: https://www.justgiving.com/page/propertyvision-marathonteam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    41 min

  8. Feb 23

    Cheeky Bricks - Episode 2

    In the second episode, Jono, SJ and Richard dive into the issue of smoothing out the sale process and the top things you can plan to avoid during the sale process. Talking points include: If a buyer has too long to think about a purchase, will they change their mind? What is the most important characteristic of an estate agent? Should a seller appoint an estate agent and a solicitor who are used to working together? Also, an important matter for the wintry months: How to keep your house warm, from EPCs to curtains to ‘sausage dogs’. If you have any comments or ideas for future episodes, we'd love to hear from you! Email: feedback@cheekybricks.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathancunliffecornwall/ https://www.instagram.com/sj.chick.jacksonstops LINKS: Property of the Week: https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/161677367#/?channel=RES_BUY West Country Wisdom: Favourite Country Pub SJ – The Cott Inn - https://cottinn.co.uk/  Richard – The Drewe Arms – https://drewearms.org Jono - St Kew Inn – https://stkewinn.co.uk Property Porn choices: Richard – https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/145527350#/media?id=media0&ref=photoCollage&channel=RES_BUY  7 bedroom chalet for sale in Rhone Alps, Haute-Savoie, Châtel, France   SJ – https://www.greenacres.fr/en/properties/house/chamonix/Az6ex2j253z9xab1.htm  https://www.hamptons.co.uk/properties/21271453/sales/A1NQ500000VXMTTIAZ#/  Jono – https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/167713253#/?channel=RES_BUY https://www.thibon-immobilier.com/en/sales/les-gets/chalet-6-pieces-223m-4565?p=1228 Here’s the Property Porn brief for Episode 3: Keen yachtsman with wife who has horses seeks a house with land and stables and good access to water. Maximum £2 million. Send us your ideas! And finally…. As you’ll hear in this episode, SJ is running the Leeds marathon in May. Please donate here to raise money for the 4Ed campaign which supports families caring for loved ones with Motor Neurone Disease: https://www.justgiving.com/page/propertyvision-marathonteam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48 min

  9. Feb 9

    Cheeky Bricks - Episode 1

    In Episode 1 of Cheeky Bricks, Jonathan, SJ and Richard assess the property market at the start of 2026, reflect on the budget from November 2025 and ask when is the right time to sell a house. Is Spring really the best time to put your house on the market? The team also take stock of storm damage across the southwest in early 2026, discussing how this affects insurance premiums and the impact the poor weather has had on the housing market. Plus, are buyers liars? And who is the Laird of Glencraig?! We'd love to hear from you! Email feedback@cheekybricks.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathancunliffecornwall/ https://www.instagram.com/sj.chick.jacksonstops LINKS: Property of the Week: https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/166557395#/?channel=RES_BUY  West Country Wisdom: Favourite coastal dog walks: Richard’s choice – https://southeastdevonwildlife.org.uk/walks/otterton-loop SJ’s choice – https://www.premiermarinas.com/marinas/noss-on-dart-marina / https://www.southhams.gov.uk/ferry-and-harbour/dartmouth-lower-ferry       Jono’s choice - Rosemullion Head, nr Helford River - Rosemullion Head Circular - Walk - South West Coast Path Property Porn: Richard’s choice – 3 bedroom detached house for sale in Bovey Tracey, Newton Abbot, TQ13 SJ’s choice – https://search.savills.com/property-detail/gbglrsgls250058 Jono’s choice – https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/171049007#/?channel=COM_BUY And finally, SJ’s running the Leeds marathon 2026. Please donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/propertyvision-marathonteam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 min

  10. Season 1 Trailer

    Cheeky Bricks - Episode 0

    Cheeky Bricks - All About Property is a brand new podcast hosted by three of the UK's most experienced estate agents, all based in the west country of England. In this short teaser episode, Jonathan Cunliffe, SJ Bingham-Chick and Richard Addington say hello! Get in touch: email feedback@cheekybricks.co.uk or say hi on Insta: @sj.chick.jacksonstops / @jonathancunliffecornwall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    3 min

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Cheeky Bricks - All About Property is a fortnightly podcast hosted by three of the UK's most experienced estate agents, all based in the west country of England: Jonathan Cunliffe runs his own eponymous firm in Cornwall - www.jonathancunliffe.co.uk SJ (Sarah-Jane) Bingham-Chick is owner/director at Jackson Stops in Exeter and Richard Addington is a consultant with SJ - https://www.jackson-stops.co.uk/branches/exeter  Every episode, Jonathan, SJ and Richard chat about the property market, offering insight and advice from their decades of experience working within the industry. Regular features include Property of the Week, West Country Wisdom and Property Porn. Get in touch: Email feedback@cheekybricks.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathancunliffecornwall/ https://www.instagram.com/sj.chick.jacksonstops Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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