The No Bullsh*t Property Podcast
Listen to The No Bullsh*t Property Podcast for an insight into our approach to transformative property management in the ever-growing build to rent sector, and how we're building the sustainable communities of the future.
About CERT...
We are transformative managers of spaces and places, playing a pivotal role in creating community focused properties for people to live and work in the North-West, in partnership with a variety of Institutional Investors, Wealth Managers, Family Offices and Local Authorities.
With a common passion for improving the world around us, backed by our energetic team, we create, activate and operate inspiring environments and build communities across build-to-rent, wider residential concepts and commercial spaces.
We believe that technology will shape the communities of the future, that’s why we strive to think bigger. Our fully tech-enabled approach to property management provides a simpler, yet enhanced living experience for our tenants and an enriched property management offering for our investors.
Episodes
27 episodes
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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31:39
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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36:47
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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33:16
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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48:23
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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45:06
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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39:37
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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30:19
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...
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46:18
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 ...
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27:23
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...
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34:59
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 ...
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40:22
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...
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31:25
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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40:04
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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38:41
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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34:41
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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47:03
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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36:41
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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34:36
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...
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29:32
S1E8 - Final Thoughts for 2022
For the final episode of 2022, Howard & Paul reflect on the year past and look forward to the year ahead.They discuss the key things we saw in 2022, from the Autumn mini-budget to rising rents and energy bills, and predict what 2023...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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29:21
S1E7 - Hospitality and the property industry with Ben & Alex, Liverpool Arts Bar
This month, Howard & Paul are joined by Ben & Alex of Liverpool Arts Bar (@liverpoolartsbar) to discuss the hospitality industry from a property perspective and what operators are looking for from their landlords and the properties that...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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43:59
S1E6 - The cost of living crisis
The cost of living crisis is something that's becoming increasingly hard to ignore. A massive 91% of adults have reported an increase in their living costs compared with a year ago, while 73% say that costs have become more expensiv...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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27:34
S1E5 - Equality and Inclusivity Part 2 - Women in Property with Helen Spencer, Great Places
To continue the theme of equality and inclusivity, this month Howard and Paul are joined by Helen Spencer, Executive Director of Growth at Great Places, a profit-for-purpose housing association. Helen is one of a fairly limited numb...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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38:11
S1E4 - Equality and Inclusivity Part 1 - 🏳️🌈 LGBTQIA+ with Johnny V
Inclusivity and equality are engrained into our core values here at CERT, and this month’s guest is perfectly placed to discuss how we can all create a more inclusive culture within our communities.Howard and Paul are joined by CERT’s ma...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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30:36
S1E3 - Social Wellness and building communities with Feel Good Club
In this episode, we celebrate #SocialWellnessMonth and embark on a journey to understand how building human connections within the spaces we occupy contribute to our overall feeling of belonging. Howard and Paul are joined by wife-and-w...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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28:45