Letting & Estate Agent Podcast

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 offers three top tips to Estate Agent...

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, as well as his 40 year Estate Agency story.

How to Grow Your Estate Agency with Tailored Local Content. Looking to take your estate or letting agency to the next level? If you’re ready to grow, this episode is a must listen. Chris has the expertise you need to stand out in the crowded property market. His approach isn’t just about creating generic content, it’s about crafting relevant, localised material that speaks directly to your target...

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 say that there are 'no quick wins in Estate Agency marketing'.

Welcome to the 8th 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 Simon Gates, as we delve into the key property market headlines for 8th week of 2025 ending on the 2nd March 2025. ✴️ UK Property Market Highlights this week . ✅ Listings (New Properties on the Market) 37.9k new listings this week (last we...

If you're an estate agent or involved in recruitment, this video with Jayne Twiddle is a must-watch! Jayne, a former National Operations Director at Hunters and a current partner with TAUK, opens up about her journey as a dyslexic estate agent and how neurodivergent individuals bring unique strengths to the table. Discover why dyslexic thinking and empathy are key to building exceptional relations...

How Winning the Best Estate & Letting Agent Award Can Transform Your Business! In this exclusive interview, John Newhouse, the Bossman of Roseberry Newhouse in Teesside, shares the journey behind winning the prestigious Best UK Estate & Letting Agent Award at the EA Masters in 2024. Discover how this incredible achievement has boosted not just his business, but also his team’s morale, social media...

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.

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 the power of networking in Estate Agency.

Mergers and Acquisitions in Estate and Letting Agencies: What to Expect in 2025. The UK property market is in the midst of change, with mergers and acquisitions set to play a major role in shaping the future of estate and letting agencies. As we head into 2025, what can you expect, and how can you prepare your business for these changes? In this episode, estate agency expert Iain White reveals key...

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 Estate Agency versus Solicitors.

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 protecting Estate Agency brands.

Why Estate Agents Should Embrace the Renters Rights Bill: Unlock New Opportunities! The Renters Rights Bill might have a lot of estate agents and letting agents feeling uneasy, but if you dig a little deeper, there's a huge opportunity here. While many in the industry are focused on the challenges, savvy agents are already positioning themselves as the go to experts in a changing market. This bill...

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 if you're relying too muc...

Suzanne Smith, a lawyer turned landlord and the person behind The Independent Landlord, discusses the significant changes brought by the Renters’ Rights Bill and how it will impact landlords, letting agents, and tenants in the UK. She explains that while tenants have the right to quiet possession, which can make it difficult to show properties or evict them, most tenants typically vacate when serv...

Should Estate Agents Be Worried About the New EPC Rules? Suzanne Smith, lawyer turned landlord, and the person behind The Independent Landlord, joins us to break down the upcoming changes to EPC regulations in 2026 and what they mean for estate agents, letting agents, and landlords across the UK. In this episode, Suzanne explains why the new EPC rules could pose a real challenge for landlords who...

Why Are 8% of UK Landlords Leaving High Street Estate Agents? Suzanne Smith, lawyer turned landlord, and the person behind The Independent Landlord, joins us today to explore why so many UK landlords are turning their backs on High Street estate agents in favour of self management platforms like OpenRent. What’s driving this shift? Suzanne shares her personal experience and valuable insights into...

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 the importance of Negotiators in Estate Agency.

UK PROPERTY MARKET WEEKLY UPDATE Welcome to the 7th 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 Iain McKenzie, Bossman of the 800 agent Guild of Property Professionals, as we delve into the key property market headlines for 7th week of 2025 ending on the 23rd February 2025. The YouTube Show https://you...

Paul Leslie, Managing Director at Leslie & Co, a West London Estate Agent and part of the Keller Williams network. He dropped by the Watkinsofa in the Autumn of 2024 to chat all things Estate Agency. In this episode Paul talks about the zero excuse culture within Estate Agency.

Chris Barry, Director of Business Development at Thomas Legal, dropped by the WatkinSofa in late Summer 2024 to chat all things Estate Agency and Conveyancing. In this episode Chris talks about why it takes so long to get a conveyancing through to exchange and completion.

Minimum Wage Estate Agency! In this interview, Iain and Myles White, discuss the evolving estate agency industry, focusing on challenges such as rising fees, generational differences in leadership, and the role of technology in managing leads. In the past, agents were directly involved in securing deals, but now they rely more on platforms like Rightmove, which passively generate leads. Technology...

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 personal brand in Estate Agency.

UK PROPERTY MARKET WEEKLY UPDATE Welcome to the 6th 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 Iain White, as we delve into the key property market headlines for 6th week of 2025 ending on the 16th February 2025. The YouTube Show - https://youtu.be/_t4sThuNZlY . ✴️ UK Property Market Highlights this wee...

Paul Leslie, Managing Director at Leslie & Co, a West London Estate Agent and part of the Keller Williams network. He dropped by the Watkinsofa in the Autumn of 2024 to chat all things Estate Agency. In this episode Paul talks about stopping Estate Agents from over valuing.