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 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.
December 2020
Financial Reporter
Kate Faulkner quoted in article by SDL Surveying following a Market Update session for their surveyors - What is the key issue for 2021?
Homes & Property
Contributed to article on Help to Buy and Shared Ownership buying schemes and how they work.
November 2020
Property Reporter Awards 2020
Kate Faulkner voted as winner of Spokesperson of the Year 2020 by Property Reporter Awards.
East Midlands Today
Kate Faulkner discussed how home owners could be made to pay for expensive building repairs on leasehold properties. Watch the clip here.
Property Reporter Awards 2020
Kate Faulkner selected as a finalist for the Spokesperson of the Year category for 2020 by Property Reporter Awards.
LBC Radio
Kate interviewed on LBC Radio and talked about the property rental market and whether people were leaving the cities.
October 2020
BBC South Today
Kate Faulkner talked about the process of buying and selling property on BBC South Today. Watch Kate here.
September 2020
BBC Radio Scotland
Interviewed by John Beattie regarding the rising prices of properties in areas of Scotland, such as the Western Isles, Isle of Skye and Hebrides. Listen here to the interview (approx 20 mins in).
August 2020
BBC Breakfast
Kate Faulkner on BBC Breakfast discusses why the housing market has just had its busiest month in a decade, and what to expect in the coming months.
June 2020
LBC Radio
Kate Faulkner interviewed on LBC Radio and talked about Stamp Duty and the potential Capital Gains Tax increases on the sale of homes.
BBC Radio 4 - Money Box
Interviewed by Paul Lewis on BBC Radio 4 Money Box programme - talked about the Stamp Duty holiday due to Coronavirus. Listen again to Kate's interview (approx 15 mins in) and read my article here.
LBC Radio
Kate Faulkner interviewed on LBC Radio by Clive Bull on the impact of the Stamp Duty changes on consumers and a brief discussion on the housing market.
BBC Radio 4 - You and Yours
Kate Faulkner discussed the current and future housing market - listen to Kate's interview here (approx 32 mins and 14 seconds in).
BBC Radio Nottingham
Kate Faulkner interviewed on BBC Radio Nottingham regarding the Hometrack house price data, house prices, whether now is a good time to sell and first time buyers. Listen to Kate's interview here (approx 3 hrs 26 mins in).
BBC Your Money and Your Life
Appeared on Your Money and Your Life TV programme with Matt Allwright and Kym Marsh - talked about moving home and answered questions on the buying, selling and rental markets.
Real Homes Magazine
Contributed to article about house prices and things to do if you're looking to sell or buy during 2020.
Property Forum
Podcast of Property Summits' seminar - discussing the challenges of the Coronavirus.
May 2020
Property Industry Eye
Kate Faulkner quoted in an article concerning guidance for removal companies and packing belongings during lockdown.
Express
Kate Faulkner quoted in the Express regarding the Home Buying and Selling Group and the property market opening up after lockdown.
Property Reporter
Reported on Kate Faulkner's involvement as Chair of the Home Buying and Selling Group, and the new COVID-19 industry guide to support moving home safely.
The Negotiator
Kate Faulkner quoted in The Negotiator regarding the Home Buying and Selling Group and the new industry 'bible' for sales and lettings during COVID-19.
Financial Times
Quoted in the Financial Times following the opening up of the property market and her involvement with the Home Buying and Selling Group.
Mortgage Solutions
Featured by Mortgage Solutions regarding the new property industry guide produced by the Home Buying and Selling Group, for moving safely during COVID-19.
Mortgage Strategy
Kate Faulkner quoted concerning the new home moving guidelines by the Home Buying and Selling Group.
April 2020
BBC Radio Nottingham
Appeared on BBC Radio Nottingham - discussed property prices and what people can do if they want to buy or sell during the lockdown.
LBC Radio
Interviewed on LBC regarding the property market, and discussed property prices and what people can do if they want to buy or sell.
February 2020
BBC News
Interviewed on BBC News about the current state of the housing market.
Letting Agent Today
Quoted in a Belvoir article regarding the rental increases forecasted by franchisees.
Property 118
Featured in an article relating to the Belvoir franchisee survey revealing likely rent increases for 2020.
Mortgage Strategy
Kate Faulkner quoted in an article covering housing and mortgage market predictions for the next 10 years.
January 2020
BBC Radio Nottingham
Appearance on BBC Radio Nottingham - discussed the key steps to putting a property up for sale, and reviewed the buying, selling and rental property markets with Ed Nell who was sitting in for Alan Clifford.
Unbiased.co.uk
Kate featured in an article on the Unbiased.co.uk website - Decade trend gives hope to first time buyers.
Radio 4
Interviewed on Money Box with Felicity Hannah, talking about first time buyers and buying a property without financial help or bank of mum and dad.
LBC Radio
Interview with Kate Faulkner on LBC Radio about rogue landlords and lack of funding.
RLA
Kate featured on RLA website regarding property forecasts for 2020 and what the experts are saying.
