The No Bullsh*t Property Podcast
Listen to The No Bullsh*t Property Podcast for an insight into our approach to transformative property management across the UK and how we’re building sustainable communities of the future.
About CERT...
We are transformative property managers, playing a pivotal role in creating community-focused places for people to live and work across the UK, in partnership with institutional investors, wealth managers, family offices and local authorities.
Driven by a shared ambition to improve the built environment, we create, activate and operate inspiring spaces across residential and commercial property. Our approach goes beyond traditional management, focusing on long-term value, strong communities and places people genuinely want to be part of.
We believe technology will shape the communities of the future. Our fully tech-enabled approach to property management simplifies the experience for residents and occupiers, while delivering a more transparent, insight-led service for our investment partners.
Episodes
32 episodes
S4E2 - Navigating the Renters Reform Act with Corinne Kearns, City Centre Chic
Welcome back to The No Bullsh*t Property Podcast!For Season 4 Episode 2, Paul is joined by Corinne from City Centre Chic to unpack one of the biggest shifts facing the rental market right now, the Renters Reform Act.Corinne shares...
S4E1 - What ‘Good Growth’ Really Means with Laura Blakey, GMCA
Welcome back to The No Bullsh*t Property Podcast! Howard and Paul kick off Season 4 with Laura Blakey, Director of Strategic Finance and Investment at the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, to unpack how public sector ...
S3E4 - The Power of Placemaking in Modern Homes, Akeel Malik SURE Capital
Welcome back to The No Bullsh*t Property Podcast!In this episode Howard is joined by Akeel Malik, Partner at SURE Capital and Fund Manager of the Urban Splash Residential Fund, to explore the power of design-led rental homes and the impo...
S3E3 - Designing Healthier, Happier BTR with Ben Hall, LOFT
In this episode of the No Bullsh*t Property Podcast, we welcome back Ben Hall, the owner and founder of LOFT, to talk about how interior design can shape healthier, more inclusive Build-to-Rent communities.Ben joins Howard and Paul to ex...
S3E2 - Shaping the future of BTR, with Dougie Orton-Wade
In this episode, Paul and Howard sit down with Dougie Orton-Wade, our newly appointed Head of Build-to-Rent, to talk about the future of BTR at CERT, and how we’re doing things differently.In this conversation they discuss the ...
S3E1 - Making Utilities Sexy with Gary Stewart, Otto
Welcome back to the No Bullsh*t Property Podcast. Howard and Paul are kicking off Season 3 with a deep dive into commercial utility prices, and their growing impact on businesses and landlords, joined by guest Gary Stewart from Otto.Disc...
S2E6 - Adapting Professional Property Management to Political Change with Paul Nicholson
Howard and Paul are joined this week by Paul Nicholson from the Nicolson Group for a deep dive into the day-to-day realities of a professional landlord in today’s shifting property landscape. Nicholson Group acquires unloved, derelict buildings...
S2E5 - How Hospitality has Transformed Manchester’s Neighbourhoods with Gemma Krysko, We Are Indigo
Join Paul and Howard as they sit down with Gemma Krysko, founder of We Are Indigo, to explore the dynamic evolution of Manchester’s hospitality scene and its impact on urban regeneration.Gemma shares her journey into PR and discusses the...
S2E4 - Development Finance and the Art of Matchmaking with Jack Poxon & Tom Bamber, Graphene Commercial Finance
In this episode of the No Bullsh*t Property Podcast, we’re taking a deep dive into the challenges and opportunities in the property development finance market, with the expertise of our guests Jack Poxon and Tom Bamber from Graphene Co...
S2E3 - Has the time come for Viability Superheroes? Matt Spilsbury, CBRE
Join Howard and Paul as they dive into the topic of viability as part of the planning application process. Special guest Matt Spilsbury from CBRE joins them to unravel the complexities of viability assessments amidst current proposed planning r...
S2E2 - Building the Future with Angela Mansell, Mansell Building Solutions
Season 2 of the No Bullsh*t Property Podcast continues with Angela Mansell, Managing Director of Mansell Building Solutions, who joined Howard and Paul to discuss construction in our latest women in property episode.Angela shares her jou...
S2E1 - Navigating the Past and Present in Urban Regeneration
Join us for Season 2 of The No Bullsh*t Property Podcast! We’re kicking off a new season with a new set and a whole host of new topics, starting with a dive deep into architectural heritage on none other than World Heritage D...
S1E20 - Revitalising urban spaces with creative hubs with Lynn Haime, Baltic Creative
🎙️The No Bullsh*t Property Podcast is back for 2024! 🎙️Tune in to the first episode of the year as we navigate the thriving creative hubs that are revitalising urban spaces in Liverpool. Joining Howard a...
S1E19 - That’s a wrap on 2023…
🎙️That's a wrap on The No Bullsh*t Property Podcast for 2023!🎙️Join Paul and Howard in the final episode of the year as they navigate the challenges and trends of the 2023 property landscape, with a focus on the cost of living increases ...
S1E18 - Making the UK Planning System Sexy Part 2 with Rebecca Coley, Trafford Council
🎙️Episode 18 is out now!🎙️Join Howard and Paul for the newest episode of The No Bullsh*t Property Podcast with guest Rebecca Coley, Head of Planning and Development at Trafford Council. Together they explore her journey and passion f...
S1E17 - Making Innovation our DNA with George Konstantakopoulos
Our latest episode of the No Bullshit Property Podcast is now live! 🎙️Howard and Paul, are joined by our very own Head of Innovation and Ventures, George Konstantakopoulos. Join us as we dive deep into the dynamic landscape of ...
S1E16 - The Emergence of Suburban Build-to-Rent with Ged McPartlin, Ascend Property
In this episode Howard and Paul are joined by guest Ged McPartlin, from Ascend Property, as we discuss the rise of the suburban build-to-rent landscape. He provides us with a perspective on the momentum of this sector, the transition from tradi...
S1E15 - Influencing the Student & Build to Rent shift with Ben Hall, LOFT
The No Bullsh*t Property Podcast is back with its 15th episode! This time we’re joined by Ben Hall, Managing Director of LOFT.Ben shares his journey of starting Loft in 2003 with a student loan and how his ex...
S1E14 - Navigating the UK Construction Landscape with Nigel Pearce
In this month’s episode Howard and Paul caught up with our very own Head of Construction, Nigel Pearce, as we navigate the complexities of the construction landscape. Nigel sheds light on the challenges of maintaining a budget across the entire...
S1E13 - Places, Places, Places with Harry Dhaliwal, Step Places
In this episode of The No Bullsh*t Property Podcast, Howard and Paul are joined by fellow developer Harry Dhaliwal, Managing Director of Step Places. Similar to CERT, innovation and sustainability are at the forefront of their approach, with Ha...
S1E12 Making the UK planning system sexy with Matt Dixon, Enabl
It’s The No Bullsh*t Property Podcast’s 12th episode! And what better way to celebrate that we're 12 months into our podcasts, than to be talking all things planning with CERT’s favourite planning consultant, Matt Dixon. Matt is one of the foun...
S1E11 - The power of curating communities with Josh & Ruben, F45
Community is one of our core values here at CERT, a value shared by today’s guests Josh & Ruben, owners of the F45 fitness studio, not a gym but a community offering life-changing team training in Manchester’s Northern Quarter. Paul & H...
S1E10 - 'Love what you do' with Atul Bansal, Sheila Bird
For the milestone 10th episode of #TheNoBullshitPropertyPodcast, we are joined by a very special guest and a friend of CERT. If you work in property in Manchester, this man needs no introduction. His motto is ‘love what you do’ - a ...
S1E9 - All Things Development Finance with Sky Mapson, Maslow Capital
The No Bullsh*t Property Podcast is back for 2023! After recapping the key figures from Q4 and 2022 as a whole, Howard and Paul are joined by our first guest for 2023, Sky Mapson from Maslow Capital. An award-winning development fi...