Please find below our latest press releases and media exposure. If you have any queries about sponsoring a checklist please contact Kate at Designsonproperty.co.uk or call 07585 897128.
Kate Faulkner OBE consumer property expert, author of Which? property books, Future Homes Commissioner and property media commentator (BBC, ITV, Radio 4, 5Live, Telegraph, Independent, Daily Mail) will always be available for commentary on residential property issues and is always happy to provide a checklist for any property project you are covering.
Property Industry Eye
Kate Faulkner quoted in Property Industry Eye regarding party politics and housing - read the article 'Take the party politics out of housing' here.
The Negotiator, The Law Society Gazette, Financial Reporter, Mortgage Finance Gazette, Property Wire, Mortgage Solutions, IFA Magazine, Legal Futures, Estate Agent Today and Property Industry Eye
Quoted in numerous publications as Chair of the Home Buying and Selling Group (HBSG) after speaking to MPs on the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities select committee, who are looking at the property transaction process, the information available to buyers, and the role of conveyancers and estate agents. Kate Faulkner informed MPs that typically, 15 companies are involved in any transaction and they often don't work together. Kate Faulkner talked about mandating 'Up Front Information', digitising the whole home buying and selling process and also called for the regulation of estate agents. Read more here: The Negotiator, The Law Society Gazette, Financial Reporter, Mortgage Finance Gazette, Property Wire, Mortgage Solutions, IFA Magazine, Legal Futures, Estate Agent Today, Property Industry Eye.
BBC Radio
Interviewed by Arun Verma on the Midlands Evening Show to discuss the property market, new Material Information rules when buying/selling a property, how to choose a good agent and the rental market. Listen here (approx 3hrs 10mins in).
LBC Radio
Kate Faulkner interviewed by Nick Abbot on LBC Radio - discussed the Daily Mail article about the number of new homes in England could drop by half and the reasons why. Listen here.
Landlord Knowledge
Kate Faulkner quoted in Landlord Knowledge regarding council HMO and selective licensing schemes.
LandlordZONE
Quoted in LandlordZONE regarding report questioning role of property licensing.
The Negotiator
Kate Faulkner quoted in The Negotiator - new report questions fairness of property licensing schemes.
Property Reporter Awards 2024
Hosted the 2024 Property Reporter Awards in London.
BBC Radio 5Live
Kate Faulkner interviewed by Stephen Nolan regarding a recent report that towns within commuting distance of major cities have seen rents soar over the last few years. Listen to the interview here (approx 5mins 30 in).
Countrywide Surveying
Panellist for the Countrywide Surveying Webinar with an audience consisting of around 300 property professionals including lenders, brokers, surveyors. Read more here.
BBC Radio Nottingham
Kate Faulkner interviewed by Andy Whittaker on BBC Radio Nottingham talking about how the recession might impact on the property market and that actually it's good news for buyers/sellers as we needed a small recession to reduce inflation which would then help to reduce interest rates. So overall good news this year for buyers/sellers, market reasonable for buyers and sellers, rental growth likely to reduce but still 1mn short in the social sector. Listen here (approx 2hr 5 mins in).
Notts TV
Took part in The Notts TV Debate covering big local and national issues, with Frances Finn. Watch the debate here.
BBC Radio Lincolnshire
Interviewed by Frances Finn for BBC Radio Lincolnshire - interview covered first time buyers and the property market.
Today's Conveyancer
Article published on property price forecasts for 2024 and why conveyancers should care.
UK Parliament
Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill - witness to proceedings as Chair of the Home Buying and Selling Group. Watch Kate Faulkner's witness statement now via Parliamentlive.tv.
LBC Radio
Interviewed by Rachel Johnson on LBC Radio regarding NatWest chair, Sir Howard Davies' recent comments on BBC News, that 'It's not that difficult to buy a home'.
BBC Radio Lincolnshire
Kate Faulkner interviewed by Frances Finn regarding affordability and buying a home, and what's happening in the local property market.
