Letting & Estate Agent Podcast

UK PROPERTY MARKET WEEKLY UPDATE — Week 29, 2025 Welcome to the 29th UK Property Market Stats Show of 2025 — your go-to weekly YouTube ‘TV Show’ on the UK property market. This week, I’m joined by Bryan Mansell, boss lady of Gazeal, as we unpack the key headlines from the 29th week of 2025, ending Saturday 27th July 2025 ▶️ Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pB-mFlz9yms 
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🎥 Leading from the Front: Toby Leek on Life as Propertymark President What does it really take to step into one of the most high profile roles in the UK property industry? In this engaging and refreshingly honest conversation, Toby Leek, President of NAEA Propertymark, reflects on his whirlwind year at the helm, sharing the lessons, surprises, and personal growth that have shaped his journey so f...

How to Attract More Landlords to Your Agency | Expert Insights from David Adams Securing more landlords for your agency can feel like a constant uphill battle, but with the right strategies, you can expand your portfolio and set yourself apart from the competition. In this episode, David Adams, MD of Cavendish Estate & Letting Agents, reveals the secrets to attracting more landlords and growing yo...

🏡 The Real Agency: A New Chapter for UK Estate Agents Under EXP Feeling stuck in the same estate agency routine with no clear direction? You’re not alone, and you don’t have to stay there. In this insightful conversation, industry leaders Jamie Fisher and Adam Mackay join forces with Olympic legends Roger Black MBE and Stephen Backley OBE to introduce 'Real Agency', a fresh, collaborative approac...

Is Rightmove’s dominance finally coming to an end? In this thought provoking conversation, property industry veteran Mal McCallion shares why he believes a major shift is happening in how people search for homes, and what it means for estate and letting agents across the UK. With decades of experience launching names like Zoopla, PrimeLocation and now ModelProp, Mal explains how artificial intelli...

Are You Undervaluing Probate Properties Without Realising It? Unmodernised probate properties are being quietly undersold across the UK, and estate agents could be missing a huge opportunity to do better by their clients, especially charities. In this eye opening conversation, property commentator Dan Marsden reveals how too many legacy properties are being pushed out the door at knock down prices...

Why Estate Agents Struggle as Bosses, And How to Fix It! In this episode, Rob Graves from Key Coaching Ltd. explains why so many estate agents, despite excelling at sales, fall short when it comes to running a business. Becoming a great boss requires a completely different set of skills, and Rob shares practical insights into how agents can avoid common pitfalls. He emphasises the importance of st...

UK PROPERTY MARKET WEEKLY UPDATE — Week 28, 2025 Welcome to the 28th UK Property Market Stats Show of 2025 — your go-to weekly YouTube ‘TV Show’ on the UK property market. This week, I’m joined by Alice Bullard, boss lady of Nested, as we unpack the key headlines from the 28th week of 2025, ending Saturday 20th July 2025 ▶️ Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_THPOlLtKaE 
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🧠 Mental Health in Estate Agency: Toby Leek on the Pressure Behind the Profession Estate agency can be a rewarding career, but behind the high stakes deals and daily targets, the mental toll is very real. In this candid conversation, Toby Leek (President of NAEA Propertymark), opens up about the realities many agents face but rarely discuss. From the strain of missing targets to the constant pres...

Unlock the Secrets to Successful Property Management with David Adams In this episode, David Adams, Managing Director of Cavendish Estate & Letting Agents, shares his 23 years of experience in the property industry. As the author of the Amazon #1 bestseller The Landlord’s Playbook, David dives into the common challenges faced by landlords and offers actionable advice on how to overcome them. He ex...

The Biggest Mistake in Estate Agency Tech: Mal McCallion Tells All! What if the biggest mistake of your career was trusting technology to do it all? In this candid and thought provoking conversation, we’re joined by Mal McCallion, (the man behind PrimeLocation and Zoopla), as he reflects on his early belief that tech would revolutionise estate agency without much human input. Fast forward to today...

The 7 Biggest Myths About Estate Agents, Busted with Tracey Thompson! What do people really think estate agents do? In this eye opening conversation, Tracey Thompson, former Head of Training at national agency chain Hunters, breaks down the most common myths still clinging to the industry. With over two decades at the top of her game, Tracey knows the challenges estate agents face, from managing v...

The Power of Mentorship in Estate Agency: A Conversation with Dan Marsden In today’s fast paced property market, mentorship could be the key to unlocking your full potential as an estate agent. In this episode, Dan Marsden, a respected estate agency mentor, shares his journey of helping agents grow and succeed, and why giving back to the industry is so valuable. Dan opens up about his experience m...

Why Estate Agents Get Recruitment So Wrong, And How to Fix It! In this episode, Rob Graves from Key Coaching Ltd, a seasoned estate agency expert and entrepreneur, explains why so many estate agents struggle with recruitment and how you can avoid common pitfalls. Rob highlights that recruitment is far more than just filling a vacancy; it’s about building a team that shares your agency’s mission, v...

🏡 Is the Buying & Selling Process in England Broken? A Straight Talking Interview with Toby Leek, NAEA Propertymark President Why does buying and selling a home in England and Wales still take so long? In this engaging and insightful interview, Toby Leek, President of NAEA Propertymark, shares his thoughts on why the current system isn’t working as it should, and what needs to happen to bring it...

The 3 AI Tools Every Estate Agent Should Know About in 2025: with Mal McCallion AI isn’t the future of estate agency, it’s the present. In this punchy, no fluff conversation, we’re joined by industry heavyweight Mal McCallion (Zoopla, PrimeLocation, GetAgent) to uncover the three AI tools that are genuinely changing the game for estate and letting agents across the UK. From cutting admin to improv...

Why Are Estate Agents Still Getting Recruitment So Wrong? In this episode, Chris sits down with Tracey Thompson, one of the most respected names in UK estate agency training. With over two decades at the heart of Hunters, one of the UK’s largest estate agency networks, Tracey spent 21 years shaping talent, training teams, and driving performance as Head of Training and Development. Now an estate a...

How to Overcome Fee Objections and Close More Deals! Are you constantly facing objections about your fees? Ian Preston, an experienced estate agent from York, shares his approach to handling fee objections with confidence and turning them into opportunities. In this episode, Ian explains why fee objections can actually be a positive sign, showing that you’re getting closer to securing the deal. He...

Unlock the Secret to Doubling Your Profits: Why Estate Agents Need to Master Processes and Procedures! In the fast paced property market, estate agents can no longer afford to ignore the power of strong processes and procedures. But why do so many agents still find them a challenge? In this episode, Rob Graves from Key Coaching Ltd., a former agency director and multimillion pound agency owner, sh...

Is the Modern Method of Auction a Scam? Here's the Truth! In this eye opening episode, Dan Marsden, property expert and auctioneer, takes a critical look at the modern method of auction and its impact on property sales. He explains why this approach may not be the best choice for your clients, particularly when dealing with unmodernised properties, and how it could ultimately lead to missed opport...

UK PROPERTY MARKET WEEKLY UPDATE — Week 26, 2025 Welcome to the 26th UK Property Market Stats Show of 2025 — your go-to weekly YouTube ‘TV Show’ on the UK property market. This week, I’m joined by Kristian Stott, as we unpack the key headlines from the 26th week of 2025, ending Saturday 6th July 2025 ▶️ Watch on YouTube:
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Is Stamp Duty Freezing the UK Property Market? A Candid Conversation with Toby Leek Is stamp duty holding back buyers and slowing the market? In this no nonsense chat, we sit down with Toby Leek, President of NAEA Propertymark, to unpack the real impact of stamp duty on the UK housing market. Toby draws on years of experience across London and Surrey to explain why many homeowners are thinking twi...

Perfectionism Is Holding Your Agency Back, Here’s What to Do About It! Are you constantly tweaking your marketing, rewriting your listings, or putting off launching that new idea until it’s “just right”? You’re not alone, and it might be doing more harm than good. In this refreshingly honest conversation, we speak with Mal McCallion, the man behind Zoopla, PrimeLocation, and ModelProp, about how t...

Is Self Employment the Future of Estate Agency? Insights from Ian Preston. The property market is evolving, and self employment in estate agency is fast becoming a key trend. But is it truly the future? In this episode, Ian Preston, who successfully transitioned his agency to a self employed model, shares his valuable insights on how this shift, combined with the rise of AI, is transforming the in...

Sales vs Lettings: Why the Divide? Estate Agency Truths with Tracey Thompson! What’s really behind the tension between sales and lettings teams? In this straight talking interview, we’re joined by Tracey Thompson, who spent 21 years at the sharp end of the UK property market as Head of Trading for national estate agency chain Hunters. She now works with agents and business owners across the countr...