Letting & Estate Agent Podcast

The UK Property Market is apparently at death’s door. Someone might want to tell the buyers, because they are still buying. And in serious numbers. Doom. Gloom. the Budget, the Gulf. Apparently, every estate agent having a bad month is now a victim of the economy. But what if the market is not nearly as bad as some agents need you to believe? This week, Nick Neill joins me on the UK Property Marke...

Is estate agency still a people business, or is AI stripping its heart out? Ex-London agent Jaimie Beers explains why relying on tech to register buyers risks losing the rapport that saves deals. Streamline admin, don’t replace relationships. Listen now.

UK agency fees have fallen from 1.6% to 1%, as agents struggle to demonstrate their value. London property veteran Peter Toben explains how better questioning, stronger valuations and showcasing applicant quality can help agents win instructions and protect their fees.

Hayley Claber joins us to discuss menopause, late ADHD diagnosis and their impact on working life. Discover how open conversations, women’s support groups and genuine connections can transform company culture, strengthen teams and create happier, more supportive estate agencies.

Is traditional letting agency a thing of the past? Sally Lawson joins me to explore how agents can attract self-managing landlords, tackle Renters’ Rights Act compliance and grow their fully managed portfolios.

🟩   Listings Week 43 .. 27.5k new listings this week, (30.3k last week). Weekly 2026 average : 35.5k.  10 year week 43 average : 28.9k  Year to Date 1.529m new listings YTD, which is … 0.2% below 2025 YTD (1.532m) 1.2% higher of 2024 YTD (1.509m) 8.8% higher of 2023 YTD (1.396m) 8.8% higher than the 2017–19 average YTD (1.405m).       7.8% higher than last decade YTD average - 1.421m 🟩  UK Gross...

What will the UK property market look like in 2031? In this episode, Proptech expert Jaimie Beers joins me to reveal how AI is replacing traditional SEO, why genuine human expertise is your best defence, and how agencies can stay visible.

Yopa director Tom Greenacre joins us to discuss dad guilt, the sacrifices of a demanding property career and the family moments agents miss. We explore macho stereotypes, vulnerability and why being honest makes us stronger leaders and better fathers.

Hayley Claber shares how poor leadership, micromanagement and impossible targets damaged her confidence despite years of experience in the UK property market. Discover how she recognised the problem was the workplace, not her ability, and found her way forward.

Every UK letting agent needs an exit strategy, whether you’re thirty or sixty. In this episode, Sally Lawson explains why you must step off the tools, work on your business, and build an agency that thrives without you. Tune in now.

The UK Property Market Is on Life Support. It is on its last legs. Doom. Gloom. The Budget. Another headline telling us how bad the property market is. Read enough headlines and social media posts and you would wonder why any estate & letting agent bothers opening their doors. Yet the cold hard property market data is telling a different story UK homes are still selling. Buyers are still buying. P...

Could AI genuinely kill off Rightmove and Zoopla? Just as the internet replaced newspaper ads, AI is reshaping how buyers search. Jaimie Beers joins me to reveal how changing search habits will affect aggregators and how to futureproof your agency.

I recently sat down with solicitor Ryan Heaven to explore whether guaranteed rent models can survive the Renters’ Rights Act. We uncover the risks of rogue operators, unlicensed HMOs and dubious subletting schemes, and what estate agents need to know to protect their clients.

In this episode, I sit down with Doncaster estate agent Sanjay Gandhi to explore resilience, mindset and personal responsibility. Sanjay shares powerful lessons from his father, his battle with cancer, and why taking action, rejecting entitlement and grasping the nettle are essential for success.

AI won’t replace agents, but it will replace those who don’t adapt. In this episode, lettings expert Sally Lawson explains how forward thinking agencies embed affordable AI teammates into their workflows to handle repetitive admin and future proof their business. Tune in now.

The UK Property Market Is Dead. Doom. Gloom. Another headline telling us how bad the property market is. Read enough of them and you would wonder why any estate agent bothers opening the office. Yet homes are still selling. Buyers are still buying. People are still moving. So what are the headlines missing? In this week’s UK Property Market Stats Show on YouTube, Dan Marsden & myself get underneat...

Is AI in estate agency a genuine game changer or pure bunkum? I chat with Shuttle’s Jaimie Beers about PropTech reality: avoiding fragile inhouse tools, smart WhatsApp lead nurturing, and using your own proprietary data to beat portal reliance. Tune in now.

The Renters’ Rights Act is creating major challenges for letting agents, particularly when dealing with students and overseas tenants. I sit down with solicitor Ryan Heaven to unpack upfront rent restrictions, guarantor alternatives, legal risks and the potential consequences for agents.

After cancer changed his perspective, Doncaster estate agent Sanjay Gandhi walked away from 18 hour workdays to focus on health, time and meaningful connections. He shares his straight talking HTS framework, cutting 50 contacts after surgery, and how it transformed his life and business.

After twelve years working together, James and Daren Cope reveal how hyper local market stats, expert content and personalised support have transformed their agency, built authority and strengthened vendor relationships. Discover how you can become the go to agent in your area.

If the UK Property Market Is So Bad This October, Why Are So Many Homes Still Selling? Continued doom and gloom in the press about the UK property market continues. The market is dead. It’s a buyers market etc etc. In this week’s UK Property Market Stats Show on Youtube, we get underneath those headlines and look at what is actually happening in the UK property market. No sentiment… just cold hard...

Too many estate agents think marketing is just property listings, but it goes much further. I joined Jerry Lyons and Nick Cheshire from The Ethical Agent Group to discuss why trust, personal branding and every client touchpoint shape your reputation and help you stand out in a crowded market.

Are you making costly mistakes under the Renters’ Rights Act? I sit down with housing solicitor Ryan Heaven to expose the biggest legal pitfalls facing letting agents, from deposit errors and notice periods to pet requests and possession grounds. Essential listening for staying compliant.

Are you waiting for permission to start living? I sit down with Doncaster estate agent Sanjay Gandhi to discuss his life changing diagnosis, why agents build jobs instead of businesses, and why waiting for the perfect time is a trap. Stop putting your life on hold.

Ever walked away from an instruction because of an unrealistic valuation or rock bottom fees? I sit down with Derby agents Daren and James Cope to explore why taking on the wrong business can cripple your agency, and how firm pricing and fees protect your brand, time and clients.