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GoThinking of tackling that home project yourself? Or should you get help from a professional? In this episode of the Move iQ Podcast, Lexie and Sara discuss the honest truth about DIY, laying out the skills needed to actually pull off home improvements, why people choose to DIY in the first place (spoiler: it’s not …
Feeling overwhelmed by retrofit? You’re not alone. But what if confidence, not confusion, was the starting point? In this final episode of the retrofit series, Phil Spencer and Daniel Kittow from Vibrant Energy Matters bring everything together – showing how homeowners can move from uncertainty to clarity, one step at a time. They discuss the …
Does retrofit actually pay for itself, or is it just another expensive home upgrade? Is it possible to future-proof your home and save money? In this episode, Phil Spencer is joined once more by Daniel Kittow from Vibrant to tackle the money question: is retrofit worth it financially? And how do you make the numbers …
Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are everywhere – but do they actually help homeowners make decisions? Alongside expert insight from David Sanders of Vibrant Energy Matters, Phil Spencer breaks down what ratings are meant to do, why they often fall short, and why so many homeowners find them confusing or frustrating. They explore how they fit …
Want to lower your energy bills but don’t know where to start? In this first episode of our new retrofit series, Phil Spencer sits down with Daniel from Vibrant Energy Matters. They answer the question everyone’s asking: what actually is retrofit? And why does it matter to you as a homeowner? They break down what …
In this first episode of our six-part series on understanding your mortgage. We’re joined by Simon from Skipton Building Society to break down the essentials. A guide to remortgaging for the first time. We explore what remortgaging means, how to get ready for your current deal coming to an end, and how to compare mortgage …
Nicola and Lexie explore how they’ve used ChatGPT and other AI tools to help design, decorate and style their homes. From layout ideas to colour palettes and mood boards, they share exactly how they’ve been using AI to get inspired, stay organised, and make design decisions with confidence Tune in for: The process of using …
Phil speaks to Rachael Owens, co-director of the National Retrofitting Hub, to explore how retrofitting can improve your home. From insulation and heat pumps to smart home upgrades, Rachael explains the technologies and techniques available to future-proof your home – saving you money and reducing your carbon footprint. Tune in for: What is retrofitting? How …
In this episode, Phil explores everything you need to know about creating your own garden room, be it a home office, gym, or playroom. Garden rooms are the new trend for adding functional, stylish space to your home without the complications of a full extension. Tune in for Do you need planning permission? Always check …
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