Wokingham Property Podcast

🎙️🏡 In the third and final part of our conversation with Laura Upshall from HCR Law , we dive into a topic that affects every property transaction but is often misunderstood: Anti-Money Laundering (AML) 💷🔍 📋 Why do estate agents and solicitors ask for so much information? Why do you need to prove where your money has come from? And what happens if the required checks aren't completed? ⚖️ L...

🎙️🏡 Welcome to Part 2 of our special three-part series with Laura Upshall from HCR Law. 😅 In this episode, we tackle a question that’s guaranteed to spark some debate: What do estate agents do that annoy solicitors?! 🤝 Laura shares her honest perspective from the legal side of the property industry, discussing some of the common frustrations conveyancers experience during a transaction and why...

🎙️🏡 In the first of a special three-part series, we sit down with Laura Upshall , who leads the residential conveyancing team across the Thames Valley for HCR Law . 🔗 Property chains are one of the biggest causes of stress during a move, so in this episode we explore why chains can become so complicated, where transactions most commonly go wrong, and what buyers and sellers can do to reduce the...

🏡🎙️ In this episode of the Wokingham Property Podcast, we discuss the biggest concerns facing home movers in mid-2026 — and what’s really driving uncertainty in today’s property market. 📈 From interest rates and the wider political climate 🌍 to growing fears around AI replacing jobs 🤖, we talk openly about the conversations buyers and sellers are having right now, and how those worries are aff...

Welcome back to the Wokingham Property Podcast 🎙️ In this episode, Matt & Matt from Avocado Wokingham sit down for a relaxed chat all about first-time buyers 🏡 — sharing honest advice, personal experiences, and lessons learned from buying our own first homes. We cover the key things every first-time buyer should know, including what to expect during the process, common mistakes to avoid ⚠️, a...

In this episode of the Wokingham Property Podcast , we sit down with Tom from Mortgage Tribe to unpack a question that’s on a lot of buyers’ minds right now… 👉 Do global conflicts actually affect UK mortgage rates? With ongoing tensions in the Middle East and constant headlines creating uncertainty, it’s easy to feel like now might not be the right time to make a move. But is that really the case...

Welcome to The Wokingham Property Podcast 🎙️🏡 In this episode, we sit down with Luke from The Survey Network to lift the lid on what really happens when a property gets surveyed — and what it means for you as a buyer or seller in Wokingham. If you’ve ever opened a survey report and panicked at the sea of red and amber flags 🚨… this one’s for you. We cover: 🔎 The real difference between a mortga...

🎙️ Wokingham Property Podcast – Why Are New Build Developers So Slow Right Now? 🏗️🐢 In this episode of the Wokingham Property Podcast , we tackle a question we’re getting asked more and more: 👉 Why are new-build developers taking 6+ months to finish homes? 👉 Why are buyers being asked to exchange “on notice”? 👉 And where have the long stop dates gone? Back in 2021, new homes were flying up 🚀...

Welcome to the first episode of the Wokingham Property Podcast for 2026 🎙️ In this episode, we kick off the year by chatting about how 2026 has started locally 🏡, what we’re expecting from the Wokingham property market over the months ahead 📈, and the trends buyers and sellers really need to have on their radar. We also dive into a huge (and often overlooked) issue in the UK housing market — the...

🎙️ Wokingham Property Podcast — Part 2 is LIVE! 🏡📈 We’re back with Ian Macbeth from Avocado Property 🥑, diving deeper into what really drives the Wokingham property market . In this episode, we break down: 📊 How the Wokingham market has performed through 2025 🔮 What we’re expecting as we head into 2026 🏛️ Why Wokingham’s strong fundamentals make it more resilient than many surrounding areas ⚖...

🎙️ Wokingham Property Podcast — New Episode! 🏡✨ This week we’re joined by the brilliant Ian Macbeth , founder of Avocado Property 🥑🔥 We dive into: 🚀 The rapid growth of Avocado Property 🤝 Why collaboration is the secret weapon for estate agents looking to level up their brands 🐎 And yes… the surprising similarities between choosing an estate agent and picking a winning horse bet! If you’re...

🎙️ Breaking Down Rachel Reeves’ Autumn 2025 Budget 🍂💼 In this week’s episode of the Wokingham Property Podcast , we dive deep into the Autumn 2025 Budget announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves . 🇬🇧📊 We explore: 🏡 What the budget means for homeowners and landlords 📈 How proposed changes might impact property prices and mortgage rates 💡 Key takeaways for Wokingham buyers , sellers , and investo...

In this episode of The Wokingham Property Podcast , we dive head-first into the hot topic everyone in the industry is whispering about… AI 🤖 and the future of estate agency 🏠 . We break down: ✨ How AI tools are already creeping into the property world 🧠 Which parts of an estate agent’s job are most at risk 💬 What human skills tech can’t replace (yet!) 🔮 Our predictions for how the next 20 ye...

🎙️ The Wokingham Property Podcast — October 2025 Market Update 🏡 In this episode, we dive into what’s been happening in the Wokingham property market this November 📊. With the Autumn Budget coming up on November 26th , we discuss what buyers, sellers, and landlords might expect — especially when it comes to potential stamp duty changes 💰. We also take a look back at how previous stamp duty poli...

In this episode of The Wokingham Property Podcast , we dive into the key themes shaping the local and national property scene as we head toward the end of 2025. We discuss the upcoming November Budget Statement — what it could mean for buyers, sellers, and investors in Q4 2025 and Q1 2026 , and how the market’s steady growth over the past year sets the stage for what’s next. We also break down why...

🎙️ Back to School 2025 | Wokingham Property Podcast with Matt & Matt 🏡 We’re back after the summer break and diving straight into what’s happening in the property market as we head into the final stretch of 2025! 📈 In this episode, we discuss: 🔹 The latest Wokingham housing market trends 🏠 🔹 What to expect in the lead-up to the November budget statement 🗓️ 🔹 The general climate for UK ho...

Matt & Matt reflect on 2025 so far with an honest reflection on the challenges in the first half of the year and the opportunity for those looking to make a move in the back end of 2025.