The Simple Life Chat: Recent Episodes
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Through conversations with real residents, the Simple Life team, and our partners, The Simple Life Chat looks to readdress the balance in the way renting is perceived, showing what a positive and engaging experience it can be.
Whether as a temporary pit-stop, a long-term lifestyle choice, or an opportunity to try something new, there’s more to renting than just a property or a landlord.
Get under the skin of what it means to rent, the community it builds, and discover more along the way.
At Simple Life, we’re on a mission to improve educational facilities for our communities and we believe there are a million ways to reach pupils. In today’s society, with a higher demand for self-awareness, developing outside of the classroom is of increasing importance. When it comes to delivering interactive and authentic experiences to young people, we know first- hand that opportunities provided by Non-profit organisations can have life-altering results.
In this episode we hear from ESG director for Simple Life, Niamh with three of our partners from educational charities to provide their insight on the things they don’t teach you in school.
This week, we’re delving into the rental market around the capital, as we are joined on-location by some of the Simple Life London team.
Recording within one of the showhomes at Beam Park, we discuss how renting has – and is – changing in London, as the needs of those living in the city fluctuate to new ways of working.
From changing priorities, to the increase of Build to Rent as a viable renting option, London living isn’t just about the bright lights and high rises any more.
The conversation around renting is – slowly – starting to shift, with people coming to see it as a viable alternative lifestyle option, not second class to owning a home.
How Build to Rent providers speak to their customers is vital, showcasing not just the homes they provide, but everything that comes with having those four walls to surround you and your family.
Today’s episode looks at Simple Life’s new strategy for communicating these key messages, developed with agency Mindfield, to change perceptions.
For those looking to rent – whether by choice to in response to the housing market – finding a home you can feel secure in, from a landlord you can trust, can feel impossible.
But with the rise in Build to Rent providers giving more choice, there are businesses out there who are trying to make the search for a new home even easier, with verified views and one-stop-shops for quality listings.
We speak with two such companies – HomeViews and Love To Rent – to hear how they are using their services to empower renters to find their next move.
Finding peace of mind at home comes from more than the lock on your door or the neighbourhood that surrounds you. Having the confidence of what to do in an emergency situation can be the difference in someone surviving – from knowing how to spot a heart attack, to quick actions to deal with choking.
We’re honoured that this episode is led by representatives from St John Ambulance and the British Heart Foundation, who share their expertise so you’re armed to handle whatever may happen in your home.
Find out more about their work at https://www.sja.org.uk/ and https://www.bhf.org.uk/.
A day in the life of the property team.
We’re revealing the tips and tricks to help renters get the best out of their tenancy, right up until the end. From how to ensure you get your deposit back, to our team’s insights into the best rental property makeovers they’ve seen so far.
Joined by Simple Life Build to Rent Team Leader James Hardern, and Property Inspector James Wren, these two have the insights into all things maintenance, keeping properties in good shape for residents, and how communication is always key.
It’s been a buzzword for many years now but sustainability remains fundamental and of real significance to the survival of the planet and human race, not to mention the businesses and lives we lead.
But what does it mean in reality? What actions are we taking to actively create a lasting impact on the earth’s future?
In this double-length episode, we’re joined by four key partners, discussing how collaboration, ambition, and bravery are all part of the journey towards ensuring the tomorrows keep on coming.
In 2020, Simple Life conducted an important piece of market research, the first of its kind, to delve into the rental market and find out who renters really are.
From demographics, ages and lifestyles, to motivations to rent and aspirations for their homes, this research uncovered some of the hidden truths and misconceptions about the market.
In this episode of The Simple Life Chat, hear from the Simple Life team and the research company about what this report has uncovered, and how it’s already being used to improve the lives and expectations of renters.
It’s the little things that can make a real difference to bringing residents peace of mind when they rent a home.
But it’s about more than just practical processes – giving back to customers is a key to Simple Life’s success, and in this episode hear from both a team member and a resident as also discuss the annual Peace of Mind Month competition, and how it makes a real difference to those who get involved.
Life throws up all sorts of challenges along the way, from the stresses of finding a new home, to anxiety around global issues. The way we approach, deal with, and accept these stresses can help turn every situation into a positive experience.
This episode sees us chat with two experts in mindset and mental resilience – one of which rents from Simple Life - who walk us through tips and trips to cope with everything life brings.
Hear from real Simple Life residents as we’re joined by Brittany, a 21-year-old renter from the Midlands, and Amber & Dan, a newly engaged couple renting a 3 bedroom home in Merseyside.
There is no such thing as a typical renter, and every situation and circumstance is different that leads customers to choose Simple Life homes. From moving in together for the first time, professionals exploring a new location due to work, or families looking to put down roots, there’s a place to call home.
The first episode speaks with three members of the Simple Life team, introducing listeners to who we are as a brand from the perspective of marketing, lettings and ongoing maintenance and management.
When you hear the word ‘renting’, do you instantly think of dodgy landlords, mouldy walls and money down the drain? The market is changing, and through professional landlords like Simple Life customers can find dream homes with flexibility, security, and consistency.