Episodes

  • Mechanical Airflow Systems: Are they worth it?
    Nov 22 2024

    Within this week's episode of Heal Your Home we're looking at mechanical airflow systems and if you'll be blown away with any positive impacts on you and your family's wellbeing?

    I'm your host Jason Ratcliffe, a Qualified Surveyor and the Home Health Expert.

    My goal is to make sure you're equipped with all the knowledge you need to be safe and happy with your home. It doesn't matter if you're a homeowner, a renting tenant, or a landlord, my aim is the same - to help you get the best from your property.

    In this episode, titled "Mechanical Airflow Systems: Are they worth it?", we explore the benefits of airflow systems on air quality and your health.

    We speak with an Electrical Contractor about the benefits of mechanical airflow systems. Plus answer another listener's question and share a tenant top tip.

    So, listen in as we explore how to create a healthier, safer home environment. Click play and let's get started!

    Timestamped summary of contents

    00:00 Intro

    00:34 Topic - Mechanical Airflow Systems

    00:52 1. Mechanical ventilation with heat recovery

    01:19 2. Positive input ventilation system

    01:51 3. Exhaust-only ventilation

    03:01 4. Benefits of Mechanical airflow systems

    05:17 5. Long-term benefits

    06:28 Interview introduction

    06:38 Interview - Dave Parker: Mechanical Airflow Systems

    19:44 Listener Question

    21:36 Tenant top tip

    23:16 Outro

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    24 mins
  • Preparing Your Property for the Best Rental Income
    Nov 8 2024

    Do you want to make sure that your property is tenant ready and to maximise the amount of rent that you are able to achieve? Well, this is the episode for you.

    I'm your host Jason Ratcliffe, a Qualified Surveyor and the Home Health Expert.

    My goal is to make sure you're equipped with all the knowledge you need to be safe and happy with your home. It doesn't matter if you're a homeowner, a renting tenant, or a landlord, my aim is the same - to help you get the best from your property.

    In this episode, titled "Preparing Your Property for the Best Rental Income", how best to get your property ready for the rental market.

    We answer a listener's question about improving your chances of securing a great tenant, And discuss whether landlords have an obligation to install smart tech.

    So, listen in as we explore how to create a healthier, safer home environment. Click play and let's get started!

    Timestamped summary of contents

    00:00 Intro

    00:29 Topic - Preparing Your Property for the Best Rental Income

    05:56 Listener Question - How Best To Improve The Chances of Getting A Good Tenant

    07:48 Tenant Top Tip - Can landlords be asked to install smart tech?

    09:00 Outro

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    10 mins
  • Four Reasons to Think About Lighting In Your Home
    Oct 25 2024

    Are you making health-conscious decisions for the lighting in your home?

    I'm your host Jason Ratcliffe, a Qualified Surveyor and the Home Health Expert.

    My goal is to make sure you're equipped with all the knowledge you need to be safe and happy with your home. It doesn't matter if you're a homeowner, a renting tenant, or a landlord, my aim is the same - to help you get the best from your property.

    In this episode, titled "Four Reasons to Think About Lighting In Your Home", we explore four reasons that your lighting choices can improve your physical health and mental mood.

    Plus, we answer a listener's question on the best bedroom lighting. And discuss improvements tenants can make to their lighting.

    So, listen in as we explore how to create a healthier, safer home environment. Click play and let's get started!

    Timestamped summary of contents

    00:00 Intro

    00:38 Topic - Benefits of Conscious Lighting Choices

    03:50 Listener Question - Best bedroom lighting

    05:56 Tenant Top Tip - Lighting improvements for tenants

    08:25 Outro

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    9 mins
  • Smart tech in your home
    Oct 11 2024

    Could you improve you living experience with smart tech?

    I'm your host Jason Ratcliffe, a Qualified Surveyor and the Home Health Expert.

    My goal is to make sure you're equipped with all the knowledge you need to be safe and happy with your home. It doesn't matter if you're a homeowner, a renting tenant, or a landlord, my aim is the same - to help you get the best from your property.

    In this episode, titled "Smart tech in your home", we explore areas where smart tech can improve your living experience. Jason has a great chat with Rhodri McAtee about the use of drones to improve home surveys.

    Plus, we answer a listener's question on reducing energy bills using smart tech. And discuss landlord incentives for going green in the Tenant Top Tip section.

    So, listen in as we explore how to create a healthier, safer home environment. Click play and let's get started!

    Timestamped summary of contents

    00:00 Intro

    00:29 Smart Tech in Your Home

    00:53 Smart thermostats

    02:12 Smart plugs

    02:37 Supporting older generations

    04:48 Smart speakers and heating

    06:50 Rhodri interview introduction

    06:58 Rhodri McAtee interview - Improving surveying standards with drones

    13:51 Listener Question - Using smart tech to reduce energy bills

    16:47 Tenant Top Tip - Landlord incentives for going green

    18:56 Outro

    Next steps after listening

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    20 mins
  • Are Coastal Locations an Issue for Homes?
    Sep 27 2024

    Many dream of living by the sea, but what are the deep and dark secrets of living next to the coast?

    I'm your host Jason Ratcliffe, a Qualified Surveyor and the Home Health Expert.

    My goal is to make sure you're equipped with all the knowledge you need to be safe and happy with your home. It doesn't matter if you're a homeowner, a renting tenant, or a landlord, my aim is the same - to help you get the best from your property.

    In this episode, titled "Are Coastal Locations an Issue for Homes?", we explore the pros and cons of living by the coast. Jason has a great chat with Nina Young from Surveyors UK about the support available for individuals.

    Plus, we answer a listener's question on a coastal property. And discus landlord obligations within our Tenant Top Tip section.

    So, listen in as we explore how to create a healthier, safer home environment. Click play and let's get started!

    Timestamped summary of contents

    00:00 Teaser

    00:07 Episode intro

    00:50 Topic - Is your home winter ready?

    01:41 Easy checks

    01:48 Check your insulation

    03:43 Check gutters and pipework

    05:37 Check your heating

    06:38 Furniture placement

    07:20 Check your water tank

    07:53 Check your insurance policies

    08:15 Interview Introduction

    08:45 Aaron Lappin Interview

    18:32 Listener Question - Is my home at risk of Radon exposure?

    20:20 Tenant Top Tip - Emergency kits

    21:14 Outro

    Next steps after listening

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    51 mins
  • Is your home winter ready?
    Sep 20 2024

    Is your home winter-ready? Well, drop in on this episode to find out.

    I'm your host Jason Ratcliffe, a Qualified Surveyor and the Home Health Expert.

    My goal is to make sure you're equipped with all the knowledge you need to be safe and happy with your home. It doesn't matter if you're a homeowner, a renting tenant, or a landlord, my aim is the same - to help you get the best from your property.

    In this episode, titled "Is your home winter ready?", we explore what you can do to ensure your home is safe and warm this winter. We enjoy another instalment of our running series of health and wellbeing interviews with Aaron Nappin.

    Plus, we answer a listener's question on dealing with boiler issues. And discus the importance of emergency kits within our Tenant Top Tip section.

    So, listen in as we explore how to create a healthier, safer home environment. Click play and let's get started!

    Timestamped summary of contents

    00:00 Teaser

    00:07 Episode intro

    00:50 Topic - Is your home winter ready?

    01:41 Easy checks

    01:48 Check your insulation

    03:43 Check gutters and pipework

    05:37 Check your heating

    06:38 Furniture placement

    07:20 Check your water tank

    07:53 Check your insurance policies

    08:15 Interview Introduction

    08:45 Aaron Lappin Interview

    18:32 Listener Question - Is my home at risk of Radon exposure?

    20:20 Tenant Top Tip - Emergency kits

    21:14 Outro

    Next steps after listening

    If you want to get your free copy of my Guide For Maintaining a Healthy Property, here's the link!

    If you enjoyed the episode, please do follow the podcast! Go to this page and click 'follow'!

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    22 mins
  • Lime-based mortars, renders, and plasters: Everything you need to know
    Sep 13 2024

    Are you looking for a more-sustainable exterior for your home? Look no further than lime-based products.

    I'm your host Jason Ratcliffe, a Qualified Surveyor and the Home Health Expert.

    My goal is to make sure you're equipped with all the knowledge you need to be safe and happy with your home. It doesn't matter if you're a homeowner, a renting tenant, or a landlord, my aim is the same - to help you get the best from your property.

    In this episode, titled "Lime-based mortars, renders, and plasters: Everything you need to know", we visit Cornish Lime to learn more about the uses for lime-based products in homes of all ages

    So, listen in as we explore how to create a healthier, safer home environment. Click play and let's get started!

    Timestamped summary of contents

    00:00 Episode Introduction

    00:22 Adam Brown Interview

    28:20 Outro

    Next steps after listening

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    29 mins
  • Radon Gas - What is it and is it harmful?
    Sep 6 2024

    Are you worried that you live in an area that has high radon levels and you want to know how to measure it? Do you know the potential risks are to you and your family's health? Well, this is the podcast episode for you.

    I'm your host Jason Ratcliffe, a Qualified Surveyor and the Home Health Expert.

    My goal is to make sure you're equipped with all the knowledge you need to be safe and happy with your home. It doesn't matter if you're a homeowner, a renting tenant, or a landlord, my aim is the same - to help you get the best from your property.

    In this episode, titled "Radon Gas - What is it and is it harmful?", we investigate and tell you everything you need to know about radon gas. We enjoy the first of a running series of health and wellbeing interviews with Aaron Nappin.

    Plus, we answer a listener's question on the risk of radon gas in older properties. And explain a tenant's right to request radon testing from their landlord

    So, listen in as we explore how to create a healthier, safer home environment. Click play and let's get started!

    Timestamped summary of contents

    00:00 Teaser

    00:13 Episode Introduction

    00:58 Topic - What is Radon?

    01:58 What is Radon?

    02:53 Measuring Radon

    04:00 Properties susceptible to Radon

    05:20 The role of ventilation

    08:33 Cost of improvements

    10:28 Interview Introduction

    10:48 Aaron Nappin Interview - Habits and multi-use rooms

    32:21 Listener Question - Is my home at risk of Radon exposure?

    35:04 Tenant Top Tip - Tenant's right to request a Radon test

    36:16 Outro

    Timestamped summary of contents

    00:00 Teaser

    00:04 Episode introduction

    00:42 Topic - Difference between EPC and SAP

    01:35 What are SAP Certificates?

    02:07 What are EPC Certificates?

    04:34 How are EPC Certificates generated?

    05:36 Using EPC Recommendation sections

    09:28 Interview Introduction

    09:44 Charlotte Dawson Interview - Part 2

    34:48 Listener Question - How to upgrade your heating

    40:20 Tenant Top Tip - What to do if you are left with no heating?

    44:43 Outro

    Next steps after listening

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    If you enjoyed the episode, please do follow the podcast! Go to this page and click 'follow'!

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    37 mins