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!

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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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!

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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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!

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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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!

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

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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!

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

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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!

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

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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!

00:00 Episode Introduction

00:22 Adam Brown Interview

28:20 Outro

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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!

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

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

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