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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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