Letting & Estate Agent Podcast

Are Estate Agents Using AI All Wrong? Here’s What You’re Missing! In this episode, estate agent expert Toby Martin opens up about the crucial ways AI is being misused by estate and letting agents across the UK. While many are relying on AI for basic tasks like brochure writing, they’re missing out on its true potential. Toby reveals how agents can take AI to the next level by personalising it to m...

Maxine Fothergill is the MD of Amax Estates & Property Services Gravesend, Past President ARLA PropertyMark, Columnist for Property Investor News and published book author of “How to Become a Successful Property Investor”. She dropped by the WatkinSofa in the late Autumn of 2024 to chat all things property as well as how to become a successful property investor.

Ben Marley, a very well known figure in the UK Estate & Letting Agency community with senior roles at FixFlo and most recently at the ESTAS, has decided to start his own business at GeoCale, a service that helps Estate Agents rank highly on Google when homeowners search for Estate Agents. He dropped by the WatkinSofa in the Autumn of 2024. In this episode, Ben talks about whether or not experience...

How to Boost Your Listings with Local Property Market Expertise! Want to become the go to property expert in your area and boost your listings? In this episode, I’m joined by John Newhouse, the winner of Best UK Estate & Letting Agent 2025 at the Best Estate Agent Guide, who shares how my services have helped his agency, Roseberry Newhouse, stand out in the competitive Teesside market. John explai...

Kirsty Franks is the fractional marketing director for the Property Franchise Group, and also boss of Frank Marketing, a firm that helps big or small estate agents with their marketing. In the winter of 2024, she dropped by the WatkinSofa to share the 3 biggest mistakes that Estate Agents make with their marketing.

Ian Harris is the NAEA Propertymark Vice President and the Regional Sales and Marketing Manager for Watsons Residential Sales in Norfolk. In the winter of 2024, he dropped by the WatkinSofa to chat about whether ROPA is a threat to the Estate Agency industry or not.

Looking to enhance your estate agency's approach to mental health and neurodiversity? In this video, Jayne Twiddle (TAUK, York), former National Operations Director at Hunters and expert in building self-employed estate agency teams, shares her personal journey and expert advice. She discusses the importance of mental health awareness within the estate agency industry, how understanding neurodiver...

Maxine Fothergill is the MD of Amax Estates & Property Services Gravesend, Past President ARLA PropertyMark, Columnist for Property Investor News and published book author of “How to Become a Successful Property Investor”. She dropped by the WatkinSofa in the late Autumn of 2024 to chat all things property as well as how to become a successful property investor.

Kirsty Franks is the fractional marketing director for the Property Franchise Group, and also boss of Frank Marketing, a firm that helps big or small estate agents with their marketing. In the winter of 2024, she dropped by the WatkinSofa to share her top 5 tips to improve your marketing.

Is Assignment Selling the Secret to Closing More Listings? Have you ever wished for a way to stand out from the competition before even stepping foot on a property? Assignment selling might just be the game changer you’ve been looking for. In this episode, we dive into a strategy that allows you to add value to your potential clients before your appraisal appointment even begins. The key is in cre...

The biggest shake-up to the private rented sector in 35 years is about to land. No more Section 21. No fixed-term tenancies. New rent controls. A ban on selling within 12 months of asking a tenant to leave. And that’s just the start. ❓ What does this mean for letting agents? ❓ How can you prepare your landlords? ❓ Will this create new challenges—or new opportunities? I sat down with David Smith...

Can Estate Agents Fix the Conveyancing Process? The key to faster completions in today’s fast-moving property market, estate agents are often left holding the bag when transactions stall. But what if you could change that? In this episode, I'm joined by the brilliant Steph Walker, boss lady of TAUK, to dive into how estate agents can take control of the conveyancing process and dramatically speed...

Why This Estate Agent Moved from High Street Offices to a Hub, And Why It Paid Off! In a game changing decision, John Newhouse, founder of Roseberry Newhouse, closed three High Street branches and moved his entire agency into a business hub. But what sparked this shift, and what impact has it had on the business? John takes us through his reasoning, a mix of rising costs, fluctuating sales, and th...

Ian Harris is the NAEA Propertymark Vice President and the Regional Sales and Marketing Manager for Watsons Residential Sales in Norfolk. In the winter of 2024, he dropped by the WatkinSofa to chat all things Estate Agency and whether or not a Propertymark membership is worth the cash.

UK PROPERTY MARKET WEEKLY UPDATE Welcome to the 10th UK Property Market Stats Show of 2025, your go to weekly TV show on the UK Property Market on YouTube This week, I’m joined by the awesome Toby Martin as we delve into the key property market headlines for 10th week of 2025 ending on the 16th March 2025. The YouTube Show https://youtu.be/KIAimyPHdZ8 ✴️ UK Property Market Highlights this week ....

Ben Marley, a very well known figure in the UK Estate & Letting Agency community with senior roles at FixFlo and most recently at the ESTAS, has decided to start his own business at GeoCale, a service that helps Estate Agents rank highly on Google when homeowners search for Estate Agents. He dropped by the WatkinSofa in the Autumn of 2024. In this episode, Ben asks Estate Agents if they're being h...

Kirsty Franks is the fractional marketing director for the Property Franchise Group, and also boss of Frank Marketing, a firm that helps big or small estate agents with their marketing. In the winter of 2024, she dropped by the WatkinSofa to chat about how she got into marketing.

Maxine Fothergill is the MD of Amax Estates & Property Services Gravesend, Past President ARLA PropertyMark, Columnist for Property Investor News and published book author of “How to Become a Successful Property Investor”. She dropped by the WatkinSofa in the late Autumn of 2024 to chat all things property as well as how to become a successful property investor.

Why Estate Agents Are Missing Out on Lettings, And How You Can Capitalise! If you're an estate agent who’s still avoiding lettings, you could be overlooking a massive opportunity. In this episode, expert Toby Martin explains why estate agents should expand into lettings and how it can unlock valuable new revenue streams for your business. Toby highlights how a lettings arm isn’t just about diversi...

Avoid Burnout in Estate Agency: Time Blocking & Work-Life Balance Tips! Being an estate agent can feel like a constant hustle—but what if you could build your business without burning out in the process? In this episode, we’re joined by the amazing Steph Walker, boss lady of TAUK, to discuss how to balance work and life while building a successful self-employed property business. What you’ll learn...

Ben Moser, Director Of Operations at Petermans Estate Agents, Managing Director at Petermans Housing Initiatives dropped by the WatkinSofa in the Summer of 2024 to chat about all things Estate Agency. In this episode Ben talks about why Agents should use Agents Together.

Welcome to the 9th UK Property Market Stats Show of 2025, your go to weekly TV show on the UK Property Market on YouTube This week, I’m joined by the brilliant Rob Smith, (Group MD of Hunters, Whitegates & Northwood) as we delve into the key property market headlines for 9th week of 2025 ending on the 9th March 2025. YouTube Link - https://youtu.be/t0baXqjXonA ✴️ UK Property Market Highlights this...

Why Do Estate Agents Have a Bad Reputation? Let’s Set the Record Straight! In this episode, we're tackling the age old question: why do estate agents have such a bad reputation? Joining me is John Newhouse, Bossman of Roseberry Newhouse in Teesside and the proud winner of 'Best UK Estate & Letting Agent 2024'. Together, we’re exploring the reasons behind the negative image of our industry and what...

Join Jayne Twiddle (TAUK, York), former National Ops Director at Hunters and expert in building self-employed Estate Agency teams, as she shares her passion for healthy living in today’s fast-paced property world. In this insightful video, Jayne talks about the importance of maintaining physical and mental well-being for estate agents, offering practical tips on how to improve health, boost produc...

Maxine Fothergill is the MD of Amax Estates & Property Services Gravesend, Past President ARLA PropertyMark, Columnist for Property Investor News and published book author of “How to Become a Successful Property Investor”. She dropped by the WatkinSofa in the late Autumn of 2024 to chat about becoming a successful property investor.