Does your property suffer from mould areas? Even more, do you know what's causing the mould and how to deal with it?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 "Black Spot Mould: Is it as harmful as everyone claims?", we're on-location at a family home exploring different types of mould, common spread areas, and how to to tackle an existing mould outbreak.Plus, we answer a listener's question on managing black spot mould and offer a tenant top tip for window safety features. So, listen in as we explore how to create a healthier, safer home environment for the elderly and vulnerable people in your life. Click play and let's get started!Timestamped summary of contents00:00 Introduction00:47 What are New Build Warranties?01:54 Types of Building Warranties.03:35 Defects aren't always obvious.05:13 Look closely at your policy.08:21 Is a survey necessary?09:51 Are New Build Warranties worth it?11:45 Interview with Kirsty Newsome - Mortgage advice33:38 Listener question - Pets and allergies35:57 Top Tip - Fish tanks and aquariumsNext steps after listeningIf 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'!You can leave us a review here.Find out more about me here.Stalk me!FB: https://www.facebook.com/HomeHealthExpertUKInsta: https://www.instagram.com/homehealthexpertuk/

Do you have a newly built home? Are you covered for damages or poor workmanship with a warranty for that new build?I'm your host Jason Ratcliffe, a Qualified Surveyor and the Home Health Expert. My goal is to ensure 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 "New Build Warranties: Are they worth the paper they're written on?", we're examining the level of cover homeowners receive from the warranties on offer with new builds. I sit down with a mortgage broker, Kirsty Newsome, to ask the important questions about putting you in the best possible position for securing your first (or next) mortgage.Plus, we answer a listener's question on managing allergies for pet owners and offer a tenant top tip for homes with aquariums. So, listen in as we explore how to create a healthier, safer home environment for the elderly and vulnerable people in your life. Click play and let's get started!Timestamped summary of contents00:00 Introduction00:47 What are New Build Warranties?01:54 Types of Building Warranties.03:35 Defects aren't always obvious.05:13 Look closely at your policy.08:21 Is a survey necessary?09:51 Are New Build Warranties worth it?11:45 Interview with Kirsty Newsome - Mortgage advice33:38 Listener question - Pets and allergies35:57 Top Tip - Fish tanks and aquariumsNext steps after listeningIf 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'!You can leave us a review here.Find out more about me here.Stalk me!FB: https://www.facebook.com/HomeHealthExpertUKInsta: https://www.instagram.com/homehealthexpertuk/

Just how safe are your elderly relatives inside their own homes?I'm your host, Jason Ratcliffe MSc, BA (Hons), AssocRICS, the home health expert. It's my goal to ensure you're equipped with all the knowledge you need to be safe and happy with your own 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 the property. In this episode, titled "Are your elderly relatives safe in their homes?", we're examining the pressing issue of elderly and vulnerable relatives living safely in their homes. With insights from industry expert Dr. Ronke Komolafe, we delve into the physical and mental impacts of living conditions, with a specific focus on ventilation, heating, and mitigating the risks of mould and other environmental hazards.We'll also tackle practical tips to prevent common household dangers, such as tripping hazards and poor indoor air quality, that could significantly affect the well-being of your loved ones. Plus, we answer a listener's question on keeping heating costs down in older properties and share a valuable tenant top tip on the importance of using extractor fans. So, listen in as we explore how to create a healthier, safer home environment for the elderly and vulnerable people in your life. Click play and let's get started!Timestamped summary of contents00:00 Ensuring safe living for elderly and vulnerable.06:15 Proper ventilation crucial for health and wellbeing.09:19 Regular property checks prevent costly maintenance issues.13:06 Mould symptoms often dismissed as psychosomatic.16:06 Physical and mental health affect each other.19:19 Understanding property scope, insulation and potential issues.20:31 Prioritise insulation and heating upgrades for efficiency.Next steps after listeningIf 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'!You can leave us a review here.Find out more about me here.Stalk me!FB: https://www.facebook.com/HomeHealthExpertUKInsta: https://www.instagram.com/homehealthexpertuk/

Welcome to Heal Your Home, the podcast dedicated to ensuring your home environment is safe, healthy, and efficient. I'm your host, Jason Ratcliffe MSc, BA (Hons), AssocRICS, the home health expert. It's my goal to ensure you're equipped with all the knowledge you need to be safe and happy with your own 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 the property. In this episode, titled "Asbestos - a Silent Killer," we're looking into the pervasive and often overlooked dangers of asbestos in UK homes.We start by shedding light on what asbestos is, why it was widely used, and the serious health risks it poses when disturbed. Also, joining us in the episode is Lisa from Smart Estate Agents. Lisa provides us with insightful advice on the home buying process. We also tackle a listener's question from Colin in Newquay about handling bathroom condensation, and offer vital tenant tips for managing household moisture to prevent mould.This episode is packed with essential information every homeowner and renter should know. So, follow in your favourite podcast app to ensure you keep up with our discussions and practical advice that can help you create a safer living space for you and your family. Click play, and let's get started.Timestamped summary of contents00:00 Asbestos: history, risks, and health implications summarised.03:01 Asbestos in drains needs specialist advice. Blockages from chemicals can be fixed.06:48 Ensure proper protection when inspecting potentially hazardous materials!10:20 Speak to financial person, view many houses.14:28 Dealing with condensation in bathroom: extractor fan.Next steps after listeningIf 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'!You can leave us a review here.Find out more about me here.Stalk me!FB: https://www.facebook.com/HomeHealthExpertUKInsta: https://www.instagram.com/homehealthexpertuk/

I'm here to change how you think about your living space. Hi, I’m Jason Ratcliffe.'Heal Your Home,' is the podcast where we aim to help you inmaking your home safer, more energy-efficient, and, most importantly, right forYOU.Are you tired of feeling like your home is working againstyou? Whether you're a renter dealing with a stubborn landlord, a homeownerperplexed by mould growth, or a landlord unsure about tenants' rights, thispodcast is your new best friend.We're not just talking tips and tricks; we're talking real,tangible changes. I'll guide you through energy-saving hacks, unravel themysteries of property maintenance, and reveal the hidden health impacts lurkingin your living space.Let's face it – the world of home health is filled with'don't know what you don’t know' moments. So that’s why I'm here with you every episode, to share myknowledge and become your advocate in this journey. Knowing is half the battle, and I'm all about increasingyour knowledge on everything to do with your home.I want to help you take back control. To arm you with facts so you can demand what you deservefrom your property. If you’re a tenant, I know the struggles you face. And I’ve got your back! If you’re a homeowner, I'll help you with learning whatneeds fixing. And if you’re a landlord, it's time to step up for yourtenants. I’m going to help you do that.We’re on all the platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotifyand YouTube, so hit the follow button on this show in your favourite app so youget new episodes of 'Heal Your Home' as they’re released! To learn more about my wider mission, head to homehealthexpert.co.ukand get your free home health survey report. I’m Jason Ratcliffe, and I’m excited to bring you the HealYour Home podcast very soon.Your home, your health, your future – it all starts here.