Letting & Estate Agent Podcast

UK Property Market Update The headlines for the 11th week of the 2026 UK Property Market (week ending Sun 22nd March 2026) 🟩 Listings YTD 401k new properties have come onto the market YTD , 1.3% ahead of 2025, 8.3% above 2024, and 19.4% higher than the 2017–19 average. 🟧Gross Sales YTD 272k UK homes sold STC YTD , 5.3% lower than 2025, 7.8% higher than 2024,  and 17.4% above pre Covid norms. 🟩 ...

I sat down with Puja Mehra and Vijay Vashistha, founders of 99 Home, the online estate agency offering to sell a property for just £99. The obvious question: how can that be profitable? We explore the ultra low fee model, from automation and seller involvement to tiered packages that keep costs down. We also discuss customer acquisition, scepticism from traditional agents, and how technology and A...

If the Renters’ Rights Act feels daunting, join me, with Neil and Matt Baldock, as we show UK agents how regulation can boost demand, protect income, and create new opportunities.

I chat with The Baldock Brothers about facing the fear of video in estate agency, how getting started, embracing imperfection, and consistency builds trust, confidence, and local impact.

Is the pink hoodie just a gimmick or the future of UK property? I chat with Cindy Slaughter from Avocado about their self‑employed model, selective agent onboarding, creative marketing, and how a supportive, values‑driven culture is reshaping the market.

Is there a link between sporting grit and UK property success? I sit down with Cindy Slaughter from Avocado Property to explore how a background in competitive sport builds resilience, sharpens your mindset, and helps estate agents dominate their patch.

UK Property Market Update The headlines for the 10th week of the 2026 UK Property Market (week ending Sun 15th March 2026)   The YouTube  ‘UK Property Market Stats Show’ for the week ending Sunday, 15th March 2026 (week 10) with Toby Phillips, boss man of Martin & Co and the xPerience EA franchise brands   https://youtu.be/CMlypjFlK1g Detailed Breakdown …   ✅ New Listings   •           39.7k new...

Is the property industry too focused on personal branding? The Baldock Brothers join me to discuss why established company brands still matter, and how top agents blend personal presence with corporate trust.

Is estate and letting agency about people or property? I sit down with Grace Milham, Group Operations Director, to explore why agencies succeed when they balance human touch with process, sharing practical tips to boost sales, lettings, and landlord satisfaction.

Are you running a property business or a sausage machine? I chat with Cindy Slaughter from Avocado Property about why the UK estate agency still favours KPIs over human connection, and how self-employed models put relationships, not listings, first.

I chat with The Baldock Brothers about the UK property market’s online moaning culture. We explore why criticism rarely helps, how constructive feedback can raise standards, and why showing up thoughtfully online matters for reputation, collaboration, and progress.

Is estate agency a profession or just an industry? I chat with Grace Milham, Group Operations Director, about what professionalism truly means, the evolution of the market, compliance, and practical tips to improve mindset, processes, and business efficiency.

Is your property career serving your life or consuming it? I sit down with Cindy Slaughter to explore keeping family as your North Star, surviving the six month wobble, and why enjoying the journey, not just chasing instructions, leads to success.

UK Property Market Update The headlines for the 9th week of the 2026 UK Property Market (week ending Sun 8th March 2026) 🟩 Listings YTD 
322k new properties have come onto the market YTD , 1% ahead of 2025, 9% above 2024, and 20% higher than the 2017–19 average. 🟩 Gross Sales YTD 
219k UK homes sold STC YTD , 5.7% lower than 2025, 9% higher than 2024 and 18% above pre Covid norms. 🟩 Net Sales Y...

Why do qualifications really matter in estate and letting agency? Chris Watkin talks to David Powell, CEO of Andrews, about why ongoing training, regulation and professional standards are vital in today’s evolving UK property market, and why experience alone is no longer enough.

Is overvaluing a competitive tactic, or are we quietly damaging our industry and the clients we’re meant to protect? In this episode, I sit down with Matt and Neil Baldock, The Baldock Brothers, to unpack the fallout of inflated pricing, long sole agency agreements and our 53% sell through rate.

IQ versus EQ in estate and letting agency: why emotional intelligence matters. I chat with Grace Milham about how understanding people, from landlords to teams, boosts results, improves interactions, and turns good agents into great ones. Practical EQ tips included.

In this episode, I chat with Cindy Slaughter, Head of Marketing at Avocado, about why the industry needs a cultural overhaul. We explore moving from transactional models to human-centred, relationship-driven approaches that boost both client experience and agent satisfaction.

Why does the gender gap persist in UK estate and letting agencies? Chris Watkin talks with David Powell, CEO of Andrews Property Group, about why it happens and how to fix it. They explore flexible working, career progression, and how better gender balance strengthens teams, leadership, and long term business success.

Does the UK need another self-employed estate agency model? I sat down with Neil and Matt Baldock to challenge that thinking, exploring their approach to building sustainable, multi-income property businesses focused on long term value, real support and proven systems, not just self-employment.

The headlines for the 8th week of the 2026 UK Property Market (week ending Sun 1st March 2026) 🟩 Listings YTD 
282k new properties have come onto the market YTD , 1% ahead of 2025, 9% above 2024, and 20% higher than the 2017–19 average. 🟩 Gross Sales YTD 
194k UK homes sold STC YTD , 6% lower than 2025, 11% higher than 2024 and 19% above pre Covid norms. 🟩 Net Sales YTD 
150k UK net home sales...

How well do you really know your tenancy agreements? In this episode, I chat with Grace Milham, queen of compliance, about why letting agents often overlook agreements, the risks this creates, and how knowing them inside out protects your clients and career.

Most agents chase quick listings, missing the bigger picture. I chat with Cindy Slaughter from Avocado Property about why the UK property industry struggles with marketing, how patience and CRM-driven touchpoints build trust, and why top agents act like marketers first.

Is Britain’s housing crisis driven by the market or government policy? Chris Watkin speaks with David Powell, CEO of Andrews Estate Agents, on council housing, build to rent and why well intended policies often backfire. A sharp look at supply, demand and long term solutions for UK housing.

In this episode, I sit down with Matt and Neil Baldock to unpack the numbers many agents get wrong. We explore conversion myths, hidden sale costs, and why knowing your true minimum fee is crucial to protecting profit in today’s UK property market.