In Property News this week:

• The UK’s average house price remains flat month-on-month at £296,000, with annual growth still tracking at 2.5%.
• Homes that won’t sell: New data reveals one in five properties on the market has been listed for over six months—prompting calls for sellers to price more realistically.

This week’s guest: Brian Berry – CEO, Federation of Master Builders

Russell is joined by Brian Berry and Iona Stewart-Richardson from the Federation of Master Builders for a sobering look at the true cost of rogue builders—and how to avoid becoming a victim:

• No licence, no oversight: Why anyone in the UK can call themselves a builder—without accreditation, training or regulation.
• Cowboy chaos: From unfinished kitchens to collapsing roofs, discover how innocent homeowners are losing life savings—and even their homes.
• Your builder checklist: Learn the 14-point vetting process used by the FMB, the red flags to watch for, and why a good builder will never be able to start on Monday.

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In Property News this week:

• Mortgage borrowing boost? Chancellor Rachel Reeves proposes allowing lenders to offer mortgages up to six times salary—a potential 33% increase in affordability.

• Valuation scandal exposed: A Panorama investigation reveals how some estate agents are accused of overvaluing properties—raising fresh concerns about industry practices.

This week’s guest: Lucy Parker – Keller Williams Real Estate, Dubai

Russell is joined by Dubai-based estate agent Lucy Parker for a compelling look at what’s drawing thousands of Brits to the UAE—and what it really costs to buy there:

• Why millionaires are flocking to Dubai: From tax breaks to total safety, Lucy explains why over 16,000 wealthy Brits are heading east.

• Off-plan gold rush: How buyers are doubling their equity within months—and why Dubai’s housing shortage is fuelling the rise.

• Golden visas & AI in schools: With 10-year residencies, world-leading education, and chilled pools in 50-degree heat, Dubai is reimagining modern living.

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In Property News this week:

• US House price crash? One in six American homeowners are now selling at a loss—up from just 4.4% a year ago. Could this be a warning for the UK market?
• Wi-Fi tops wish iist: Reliable internet is now officially the number one must-have feature when buying a home—beating driveways and walk-in wardrobes.
• Homes England completions rise 12%: Government-backed schemes saw nearly 37,000 new homes completed in the last 12 months, with 79% of new starts classed as affordable.

This week’s guest: Steve Wayne – Founder, Benjamin Stevens Estate Agents

Russell is joined by Northwest London estate agent Steve Wayne for a wide-ranging and eye-opening conversation about how the UK housing market really works—from micro-markets to marketing tricks:

• How local schools drive prices up: Steve reveals how one high-performing school caused a 20% jump in property values.
• The empty homes problem: Thousands of UK homes are sitting derelict and forgotten—Steve explains how some owners don’t even know they own them.
• The sole agency trap: Why Steve is campaigning for a maximum 4-week agreement.

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