Buy to Let in Peterborough

07:20 Wednesday 25th January 2012
Peterborough Breakfast Show
BBC Radio Cambridgeshire

PAUL STAINTON: If you’re thinking about buying to let, Peterborough is THE place to do it. A city-based estate agent surveyed the whole country, comparing the average sale price of a house against its letting price, and guess what .. we’re top of the pops. Let’s speak to Martin Fitzjohn from Fitzjohn Ingle. Morning sir. How are you?
MARTIN FITZJOHN: Good morning Paul. I’m fine thank you.
PAUL STAINTON: It’s not very often we’re top of the pops at anything, but this is good, isn’t it? Let’s get out there and get a mortgage .. if we can. Continue reading “Buy to Let in Peterborough”

Peterborough’s Grand Designs

08:20 Wednesday 5th October 2011
Peterborough Breakfast Show
BBC Radio Cambridgeshire

PAUL STAINTON: At the end of last month the LibDems on Peterborough City Council came up with this idea to sell Peterborough Town Hall. And you all scoffed. I scoffed. I even scoffed in the column in the ET about it. In fact we poked fun at the LibDems. But, the City Council is actually considering the LibDem suggestion. It will consider a report which shows at least £2 million could be saved by moving Council services elsewhere, and putting them under one roof, while selling off the Town Hall. English Democrat Stephen Goldspink though isn’t sure it’s a great idea. (TAPE) Continue reading “Peterborough’s Grand Designs”

Peterborough House Market Moving

Estate agent Martin FitzJohn from FitzJohn Ingle reports more activity in the Peterborough housing market with prices moving up slightly, due to its particular location and demographic. Broadcast at 07:50 on Tuesday 20th July 2010 in the Peterborough Breakfast Show hosted by Paul Stainton on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.
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Peterborough News 20th July 2010

A summary of the Peterborough Breakfast Show from BBC Radio Cambridgeshire broadcast from 07:00 to 09:00 on Tuesday 20th July 2010. News travel weather and interviews.

Topics:
NHS Peterborough will probably have to close a fairly new doctors’ surgery in Alma Road in order to save money. The centre is underused, and some of the services it provides are duplicated. Local politicians comment.
A local estate agent believes that the downward pressure on house prices nationally is not reflected in the Peterborough market.
Local campaigners Growborough welcome new jobs at a proposed Eddie Stobart depot but would like to see some better quality employment arrive in the city.
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BBC Peterborough March 25th 2010

The BBC Radio Peterborough Paul Stainton’s Breakfast Show summary for Thursday 25th March 2010.

The BBC Radio Peterborough Paul Stainton’s Breakfast Show summary for Thursday 25th March 2010.

Topics:
Shelter report a shortage of affordable housing in Peterborough. The Council outlines its strategy.
The public reacts to the news that Jim Gannon will not renew his contract at Peterborough United FC.
Changes to stamp duty in the Budget could benefit the local property market.
The new Bishop of Peterborough the Venerable Donald Spargo Allister MA will be consecrated today.
Talks between Network Rail and the RMT are ongoing to avert a strike.
Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue have determined to prosecute hoax callers at a younger age.
Stilton and its Cheese Rollers receive an award for excellence from the Visit England Campaign.
A Wurzel laments the Budget cider tax rise.
Local character Viker Biker is back after his fall and has a new Yamaha Dragstar 1100.

Interviewees:
Karen Stalbow Shelter.
Martin Fitzjohn Fitzjohn Ingle.
Derek Williams Bishop’s Administrator Diocese of Peterborough.
Anne Keogh Housing Strategy Manager Peterborough City Council.
Ady Mowles Chair Peterborough Independent Supporters’ Association.
Nicky Nicholl Visit England Campaign.
Mark Slater Viker Biker and Spoondini.
Tom Banner The Wurzels.

Companies mentioned:
National Rail.
Fitzjohn Ingle.
Kingfisher Cars.
Yamaha (Dragstar)

Team:
Presenter: Paul Stainton
Producer: Heather Noble
Sport: Alex Harris
News: Gabrielle Grindrod
Travel: Justin Peterson
Weather: Phil Garner
Phones: Kerry Devine
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BBC Peterborough March 12th 2010

BBC Radio Peterborough Breakfast Show summary for Friday 12th March 2010

BBC Radio Peterborough Breakfast Show summary for Friday 12th March 2010

Topics:
Peterborough publishes its long-term development plans and invites feedback in a six week consultation.
Local MP argues the need for better jobs and facilities when new developments are created.
BMW Sauber Press Officer talks about the new F1 season starting this weekend in Bahrein.
Sacrewell Farm is open for Mothers’ Day with a range of attractions.
Local estate agent comments on the current property market in Peterborough.
Rudimentary Spanish lessons offered at Castor Church Cedar Centre tonight in aid of the Peterborough Soup Kitchen.
Rock and Roll at the British Legion in Yaxley tonight will raise funds for Help for Heroes.
Backroom shenanigans at the POSH. PISA man will meet MacAnthony on Tuesday.
Cereste’s Cathedral Square completion date pledge. Council Project leader offers a cautious endorsement.
Gunthorpe Harriers will have the hat out at Tesco on Saturday looking for the last few bob for their Algarve trip.

Interviewees:
Gemma Wildman Principal Planning Officer Peterborough City Council.
Anne Bradshaw BMW Sauber Press Officer.
Mike Rooney Sacrewell Farm.
Martin Fitzjohn Fitzjohn Ingle Estate Agents.
Carlos Dominguez Peterborough Soup Kitchen.
Teresa Church Yaxley Rock ‘n Roller.
Shailesh Vara North West Cambridgeshire MP.
Ady Mowles POSH Independent Supporters’ Association.
Andrew Edwards Cathedral Square Project Leader Peterborough City Council
Sally Wells Team Secretary Gunthorpe Harriers.

Companies mentioned: Sauber. Fitzjohn Ingle. Carter Jonas. Tesco

Team:
Presenter: Paul Stainton
Producer: Ben Stevenson
Sport: Steve Fakes
News: Susie Roberts
Travel: Justin Peterson
Weather: John Grey
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