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  • 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!

    Timestamped summary of contents

    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!

    Timestamped summary of contents

    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!

    Timestamped summary of contents

    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!

    Timestamped summary of contents

    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!

    Timestamped summary of contents

    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!

    Timestamped summary of contents

    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

    Next steps after listening

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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!

    Timestamped summary of contents

    00:00 Episode Introduction

    00:22 Adam Brown Interview

    28:20 Outro

    Next steps after listening

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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!

    Timestamped summary of contents

    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

    Timestamped summary of contents

    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

    Next steps after listening

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  • Do you want to find out the best way to heat your home? 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 "Best ways to heat your home?", we explore the difference between Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and Standard Assessment Procedures (SAPs). We enjoy part two of our interview with interior designer, Charlotte Dawson.

    Plus, we answer a listener's question on upgrading the heating in your home and offer a tenant top tip on what to do if you are left with no heating.

    So, listen in as we explore how to create a healthier, safer home environment. Click play and let's get started!

    Timestamped summary of contents

    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

    Next steps after listening

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  • Are you thinking of getting a ground source heat pump for your property? Do you want to know the benefits and disadvantages and whether it's right for you and your family? Well, check out this episode of Heal Your Home to find out more.

    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 "Ground Source Heat Pumps: Are they right for your home?", we explore the pros and cons of Ground Source Heat Pumps. We also sit down with a planning specialist to discuss planning permissions and having your say as a homeowner or tenant within your neighbourhood.

    Plus, we answer a listener's question on dealing with asbestos in your home and offer a tenant top tip regarding minimum energy efficiency standards, or MEES, and what they mean for tenants.

    So, listen in as we explore how to create a healthier, safer home environment. Click play and let's get started!

    Timestamped summary of contents

    00:00 Teaser

    00:11 Episode introduction

    00:54 Topic - Ground Source Heat Pumps

    02:04 Restraints of Ground Source Heat Pumps

    04:48 Advantages of Ground Source Heat Pumps

    08:57 James Doyle Interview

    23:00 Listener question - Asbestos

    29:23 Tenant Top Tip - Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES)

    33:13 Outro

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  • Has your property got some rooms that remain cold while others are overheating? Do you want to know what to do about it? Find out how to set your home up for success.

    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 "Thermal optimisation of your home", we explore how you can personalise the insulation for your home. We also sit down with an interior designer to discuss the importance of interior design for enhancing your physical and mental wellbeing.

    Plus, we answer a listener's question on DIY damp treatment and offer a tenant top tip on what is considered tenant damage.

    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 contents

    00:00 - Introduction

    00:50 - Topic - Thermal optimisation in your home

    14:41 - Kathryn Boat interview

    37:27 - Listener question - DIY damp treatment

    40:09 Top Tip - Understanding tenant damage

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  • Is your home as energy efficient as it could be? Find out how smart tech can help you reduce your energy cost.

    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 "Reduce your energy costs with smart tech", we explore how smart technology and appliances can help reduce your energy costs throughout the year. We also sit down with an interior designer discussing the importance of considering your home's layout and interior design to enhance wellbeing for you and your family.

    Plus, we answer a listener's question on window safety and offer a tenant top tip on managing black spot mould on your ceiling.

    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 contents

    00:00 Introduction

    00:52 Topic - Reduce your energy costs with smart tech

    12:10 Charlotte Dawson interview

    29:11 Listener question - Window safety

    30:46 Top Tip - Black spot mould on your ceiling

    Next steps after listening

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  • Your burning questions answered, in one episode.

    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 "HYH Special: Your Questions Answered", we dive into our inbox and answer some listener questions and share more information on wellbeing within your home.

    So, listen in as we explore how to create a healthier, safer home environment for you and your family. Click play and let's get started!

    Timestamped summary of contents

    00:00 Introduction

    00:30 Damp in a coastal property

    02:39 Dealing with a rodent infestation in your roof

    04:21 Gutter problems in a new build home

    06:05 Understanding wellbeing within your home

    Next steps after listening

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  • Is your home a den of tranquillity? Find out how to make your home environment work 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 "Make your home a haven", we explore how to make the most of your living environment for your health. We also sit down with a lettings expert to deep dive into support and advice for tenants and landlords.

    Plus, we answer a listener's question on the benefits of solar panels and offer a tenant top tip on your rights as a tenant against problem neighbours.

    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 contents

    00:00 Introduction

    00:29 Topic - How to relax and reduce stress in your home

    07:41 Daniel Mayho interview

    23:29 Listener question - Benefits of solar panels?

    29:58 Top Tip - Tenant rights against problem neighbours

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  • Are you looking for a Surveyor? Find out more about your protections.

    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 "How the RICS keep you protected", we sit down with leaders from the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) to explore their role in protecting consumers.

    Plus, we answer a listener's question on managing heat loss and offer a tenant top tip on addressing cold properties with your landlord.

    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 contents

    00:00 Introduction

    01:46 Paul Bagust and Mairead Carroll interview

    25:02 Listener question - Managing heat loss

    28:54 Top Tip - Addressing cold properties with your landlord

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  • Are you renovating an old building? Find out what you should be looking out for.

    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 "Renovating old buildings - everything you need to know!", we go on site to to a 200-year old Count House in Cornwall to explore common issues with old homes. I also have a sit down with Andrew Richards from Cornwall Council's Historic Preservation Department.

    Plus, we answer a listener's question on managing condensation and offer a tenant top tip on safe ventilation practices.

    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 contents

    00:00 Introduction

    00:53 On-location: Common defects with older properties

    16:05 Andrew Richards interview

    37:03 Listener question - Condensation

    39:08 Top Tip - Ventilation

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  • Is your home energy efficient? And if not, how can you solved 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 "Energy Performance Certificates: Do they tell the whole truth?", we explore the pros and cons of EPCs and speak to an Estate Agent on how you can get the most energy efficiency from your home, whether you're a homeowner, landlord, or tenant.

    Plus, we answer a listener's question on discussing energy improvements with your landlord and offer a tenant top tip for resolving landlord disputes easily.

    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 contents

    00:00 Introduction

    00:56 EPC Certificates

    01:12 What is an EPC?

    02:41 Downsides of an EPC

    04:40 How can EPC Certificate be improved?

    08:26 Can EPC rating affect property value?

    13:10 Interview with Rob Graves - Property Director

    23:39 Listener question - Energy Efficiency

    26:35 Top Tip - Resolving Landlord disputes

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  • 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 contents

    00:00 Introduction

    00:47 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 advice

    33:38 Listener question - Pets and allergies

    35:57 Top Tip - Fish tanks and aquariums

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  • 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 contents

    00:00 Introduction

    00:47 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 advice

    33:38 Listener question - Pets and allergies

    35:57 Top Tip - Fish tanks and aquariums

    Next steps after listening

    If 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'!

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  • 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 contents

    00:00 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.

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