Milesh and Sadie: Property Talks

About Milesh and Sadie: Property Talks

Milesh Lakhani & Sadie Pizzey: Property Talks explores the intersection of property investment and interior design. Property strategist Milesh shares expert advice on building profitable portfolios, funding deals, and long-term strategy. Designer Sadie reveals how interiors, flow, and style add real value and transform spaces. Together, they bust myths, debate strategy vs design, and share tips for flips, rentals, and developments. Whether you’re an investor, developer, or homeowner, discover how to create smart investments and beautiful spaces.

Publisher

Milesh Lakhani and Sadie Pizzey

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Oct 2025

Latest episode

8 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

32 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Oct 2026

   Are Smart Homes Really Worth It? | What Technology Does Your Home Actually Need?

   Are smart homes really worth it? Which smart home technology is genuinely useful and what should you be planning into a renovation or new build now? In Series 6, Episode 2 of Milesh & Sadie: Property Talks, interior designer Sadie Pizzey is joined by Richard Coleman, founder of Luxe Smart Homes, to discuss smart home technology, home automation and how to create a connected home that makes life simpler, rather than more complicated. Richard has worked in smart-home technology for around 10 years, predominantly within the high-end residential market across Surrey and Central London, working on new builds, renovations and technology upgrades to existing homes. They explore: 📶 Why a strong home network, Wi-Fi and Ethernet infrastructure shouldcome first 💡 Whether smart lighting and lighting control are worth theinvestment ❄️ The growing demand for air conditioning in UK homes 📹 CCTV, security and video doorbells 🌡️ Integrating heating and cooling so different systems work together 🎵 Integrated audio and invisible speakers 🎬 Home cinemas and media rooms 🔌How to future-proof a renovation or new build withoutinstalling everything immediately 🏗️ What developers should consider when planning technology into a luxury property One of Richard's clearest recommendations is to get the infrastructure right first. For a new build, he recommends Ethernet cabling throughout the property, giving future technology a reliable foundation to connect to. Sadie and Richard also discuss why more technology doesn't necessarily create a smarter home. Separate heating, air-conditioning, lighting, security and intercom systems can result in multiple controls that don't communicate. Theaim of good integration is to make technology simpler and less visible. For property developers, Richard explains why future-proofing isn't necessarily about installing every piece of technology from day one. The right cabling, network,equipment space and documentation can allow a property to evolve without having to undo finished interiors later. And when should you involve a smart-home specialist? Richard's advice is now as soon as the floor plans have been drawn, rather than waiting until first fix. Whether you're renovating your home, building a new house or developing a luxury property, this episode is a practical guide to deciding which technology is worth planning for — and what you might not need at all. RICHARD & LUXE SMART HOMES Richard Coleman is the founder of Luxe Smart Homes,working across smart-home technology, integration and home automation for high-end residential projects. 🌐 https://www.luxesmarthomes.co.uk/ (https://www.luxesmarthomes.co.uk/) MILESH & SADIE Sadie Pizzey — Interior designer and founder of SadiePizzey Interiors, specialising in renovations, new builds andconstruction-led interior design. 🌐 https://sadiepizzeyinteriors.com (https://sadiepizzeyinteriors.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)Instagram: @sadiepizzeyinteriorsLinkedIn: Sadie Pizzey Milesh Lakhani — Property developer, strategic adviser andcoach to property developers.🌐 https://www.mileshlakhani.com (https://www.thepropertyedge.co.uk/)Instagram: @mileshpropertyexpertTikTok: @mileshpropertyLinkedIn: Milesh Lakhani BECOME A BRAND PARTNER Interested in reaching an audience of homeowners, renovators, property developers, investors and property professionals? For series partnerships, episode sponsorships, brand integrations and collaborations with Milesh& Sadie: Property Talks: 📩 hello@thepropertyedge.co.uk FollowMilesh & Sadie: Property Talks for more conversationsabout property development, renovation, interior design and the technology changing our homes.

2. 

   24 Sept 2026

   The Renovation Reality Check: Why Does Renovating Cost So Much?

   How much does it really cost to renovate a house in the UK — and why do renovation budgets so often spiral? In Episode 1 of Series 6 of Milesh & Sadie: Property Talks,interior designer Sadie Pizzey and property developer,strategic adviser and coach Milesh Lakhani unpack the realityof renovation costs, construction budgets and property development costs in today's market. Rising labour and material costs are part of the problem — but unrealistic wish lists, incomplete specifications, PC sums and contractor quotes that aren't genuinely like-for-like can all have a major impact on the final cost of a renovation ordevelopment. Sadie and Milesh discuss renovation budgeting, builder and contractor quotes, detailed specifications and tender packages, contingencies, value engineering,due diligence and protecting developer margins. They also look at why the cheapest builder quote isn't necessarily the cheapest project, when a QS or independent project manager can be worth the investment, and why bringing the right professional team in early can help you make better decisions before construction begins. The episode reflects their discussion that detailed specifications allow costs to be understood and adjusted beforework starts rather than halfway through the build. Whether you're planning a home renovation, new build or property development, this episode will help you understand where the money goes — and how to take greater control of your project budget. ABOUT MILESH & SADIE Sadie Pizzey is an interior designer and founder of SadiePizzey Interiors, specialising in renovations, new builds andconstruction-led interior design. 🌐 sadiepizzeyinteriors.comInstagram: @sadiepizzeyinteriorsLinkedIn: Sadie Pizzey Milesh Lakhani is a property developer, strategic adviserand coach to property developers. 🌐mileshlakhani.comInstagram: @mileshpropertyexpertTikTok: @mileshpropertyLinkedIn: Milesh Lakhani BECOME A BRAND PARTNER Want to put your brand in front of an audience of homeowners, renovators, property developers, investors and property professionals? For series partnerships, episode sponsorships, brand integrations and collaborations with Milesh & Sadie: Property Talks: 📩 hello@thepropertyedge.co.uk Follow Milesh & Sadie: Property Talks for the rest of Series6: The Next Generation of Property.

3. 

   6 Aug 2026

   The Property Decisions That Changed Everything | Series 5, Episode 6

   Most successful property businesses, careers and projects aren't built on hundreds of decisions. They're built on a handful of decisions that change everything. In the final episode of Series 5 of Milesh & Sadie:Property Talks, we reflect on the decisions that had the biggest impact on our careers, businesses and lives—and the lessons they can teach anyone involved in property, design or entrepreneurship. Milesh shares the key decisions that shaped his journey from corporate life into property development, why he moved from investing into creating value through development, the thinking behind building The Property Edge, and how hisdefinition of success has evolved over time. Sadie discusses the leap into entrepreneurship, building an interior design business from scratch, developing a people-first design philosophy, creating a structured 10-step design process that transformed the client experience, and the lessons learned from challenging projects along the way. We also discuss focus, risk, decision-making, long-term thinking and why success often comes down to makinga small number of important decisions consistently well. In this episode: • Leaving corporate life and becoming a property developer • Building a business and personal brand • Starting and growing an interior design studio • Creating a 10-step client design process • Learning from difficult projects and setbacks • Why saying no becomes more important as you grow • Long-term thinking in property and business • What success means today versus ten years ago Investor Hot Seat This week's listener question focuses on navigating multiple opportunities and making confident decisions when the right path isn't immediately obvious. Connect with Mileshwww.mileshlakhani.com Instagram: @milesh_property expert LinkedIn: Milesh Lakhani Connect with Sadiehttps://sadiepizzeyinteriors.com (https://sadiepizzeyinteriors.com/) Instagram: @sadiepizzeyinteriors LinkedIn: Sadie Pizzey If you've enjoyed Series 5, please follow the podcast, leave a review and share it with someone looking to make better property, business and life decisions. Milesh & Sadie: Property Talks explores property development, property investment, interior design, renovation, entrepreneurship and the decisions behindsuccessful projects.

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