Episodes

  • Tom Durrell - of Durrell & Wolf | The Self Builders Podcast | 005

    Tom Durrell - of Durrell & Wolf | The Self Builders Podcast | 005
    Aug 1 2022
    Tom Durrell shares with us some helpful tips he's learnt in working on self build projects throughout his career of creating high quality, character filled new builds. We spoke about the importance of scheduling in breaks on your build time line, as well as the best way to get the ball rolling at the start of your self build journey. Established in 2019, Durrell & Wolf is the combination of Wolf Homes and Durrell Property, two young guys, passionate about property. Combining skills and expertise from the building industry, with experience in surveying, running projects, and structuring JV partnerships. ​The larger goal for Durrell & Wolf is to build planet friendly developments, using materials that are more sustainable, and creating homes that are much cheaper to run. Durrell and Wolf put their personality into both their brand and projects. If you follow their social media, you can see they live and breathe property, its their passion, and they put that into the finish of their properties too.
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    54 mins
  • Abbey Farms - The Self Builders Podcast - 005

    Abbey Farms - The Self Builders Podcast - 005
    May 2 2022
    Johnathan is a property designer and developer, with over a decade of experience in designing and creating creative self builds.In this episode, we speak about how to first approach a designer/architect, some tips on how to best manage finance on a build and his advice to a beginner self builder will definitely shock you! Having recently started a luxury glamping site in Norfolk, Johnathan also details how to build an experience driven space. Set in 7 acres Abbey Farm is a mature setting surrounded by countryside. The eastern meadow comprises of 3 luxury Glamping domes which all have fully equipped kitchens as well as their own personal wood fired hot tub. The domes are available on AirBnb, Booking.com and through their Instagram channels.
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    54 mins
  • Christopher Whitehouse - NextPhase Managing Director | The Self Builders Podcast - 004

    Christopher Whitehouse - NextPhase Managing Director | The Self Builders Podcast - 004
    Apr 1 2022
    In this episode, we speak to Christopher Whitehouse. Chris has dedicated years to helping self builders and businesses get their planning applications approved and even consults for Grand Designs Live. We debunked some common myths and misunderstandings on planning permissions, as well as taking a deeper dive into how to get your project in the best standing before submitting. Established in 2010 by Christopher Whitehouse, NextPhase are Regulated by The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and members of the National Expert Witness Agency (NEWA). Their experienced team provides a range of services associated with planning applications across England and Wales for major residential and mixed use development including Planning Statements, Tailored Advice, Application Management and Consultation. NextPhase provide advocacy and expert witness work within Public Inquiries, Appeal Hearings and High Court cases; and undertake both Environmental Statements and Affordable Housing Viability Appraisals. They also have a national reputation of both delivering and expecting a high quality level of work and professionalism in order to secure planning permissions.
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    48 mins
  • Bobby Harrison of HUSTLE - The Self Builders Podcast - 003

    Bobby Harrison of HUSTLE - The Self Builders Podcast - 003
    Feb 28 2022
    Bobby runs a very unique New York influenced boxing gym in central Norwich called HUSTLE. Bobby's gym exploded in popularity over lockdown and he quickly had to create a modern and welcoming space that people want to come back to. In this episode we cover Bobby's creative process from taking an empty warehouse to a gritty yet inspiring gym, how to make a space 'instagram-able' and how to keep high retention with clients through having a purpose built facility. HUSTLE Norwich isn’t just a gym. It’s your space for what you need in your time. Boxing fitness to release work stress. Time out for your mental health. A social place to meet friends. A safe environment to sweat it out and not be judged. We strive to create an inclusive environment that is open to all; a place where real friendships can be made, and real results can be achieved
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    40 mins
  • Remi Coghiel of Durrell & Wolf - The Self Builders Podcast - 002

    Remi Coghiel of Durrell & Wolf - The Self Builders Podcast - 002
    Jan 31 2022
    Welcome to The Self Builders Podcast. In this episode, we speak to Remi Coghiel. Remi and his business partner Tom build character filled properties and are trying to do so sustainably. Remi recently finished building two cottages in Norfolk, and is set to move onto his next set of developments soon. Established in 2019, Durrell & Wolf is the combination of Wolf Homes and Durrell Property, two young guys, passionate about property. Combining skills and expertise from the building industry, with experience in surveying, running projects, and structuring JV partnerships. ​The larger goal for Durrell & Wolf is to build planet friendly developments, using materials that are more sustainable, and creating homes that are much cheaper to run. Durrell and Wolf put their personality into both their brand and projects. If you follow their social media, you can see they live and breathe property, its their passion, and they put that into the finish of their properties too.
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    37 mins
  • Hux Shard - The Self Builders Podcast - 001

    Hux Shard - The Self Builders Podcast - 001
    Dec 15 2021
    Welcome to The Self Builders Podcast. In the first ever episode, we speak to Joe Priday. Joe and his wife Claire recently featured in one of the best ever episodes of Grand Designs, and if you have seem the episode you will know why! Their new home, the Hux Shard really pushes the boundaries of modern design and technology, a true 'grand design'. The aim of the build was to produce a building on a site that improves the ecology, enhances its surroundings and provides energy for the country; generally speaking most development sites do precisely the opposite and hopefully this project can provide a didactic solution to address this issue. CARBON NEGATIVITY - The building would produce more energy than it consumes. LOCAL MATERIALS - The use of local and recycled materials have been integrated into the design. TECHNOLOGY - There are no special or unusual features but instead carefully crafted methods, marginal gains, materials and management have been utilised in an efficient, ecological and artistic form. LEGACY - The knowledge and experience gained will be published on this website and made available to the public. In addition the performance of the building would be monitored and an annual open day would be held to enable future builders and designers to learn from the building methods and details used. This could be very useful for the self build market that the government are currently nurturing.
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    50 mins