Letting & Estate Agent Podcast

UK Property Market Update The headlines for the 7th week of the 2026 UK Property Market (week ending Sun. 22nd February 2026) 🟩 Listings YTD
243k new properties have come onto the market YTD , 1% ahead of 2025, 10% above 2024, and 20% higher than the 2017–19 average. 🟩 Gross Sales YTD
167k UK homes sold STC YTD , 6% lower than 2025, 12% higher than 2024 and 20% above pre Covid norms. 🟩 Net Sale...

Is this the UK’s most ethical estate agency? Chris Watkin talks with David Powell, CEO of Andrews, about what ethical agency really means. From charitable ownership to customer first values, they explore overvaluing, industry change, and how profit and purpose can work together in today’s property market.

Chris Ellis questions Rightmove’s dominance, showing how off market sales, pricing flexibility and strong relationships can often achieve higher prices, challenging agents to rethink traditional property selling methods.

Why is stamp duty holding back the UK property market? Chris Watkin speaks with David Powell, CEO of a 40 branch agency network, on how this tax inflates moving costs, restricts first time buyers, and slows market movement. They debate long-term solutions, alternative revenue options, and whether reform could unlock transactions and boost the wider economy.

In this episode, we talk with Amy Rowlands, an estate agency leader from North East Wales, about one of the UK property market’s biggest challenges: staff engagement. Amy shares honest insights on recruitment, COVID’s impact, and tough lessons from staff departures, revealing why clear values, shared vision and genuinely caring for people are key to building motivated, committed teams.

UK Property Market Update The headlines for the 6th week of the 2026 UK Property Market (week ending Sun 15th February 2026) 🟩 Listings
 207k new properties have come onto the market YTD , 1% ahead of 2025, 10% above 2024, and 22% higher than the 2017–19 average. 🟩 Gross Sales
 141k UK homes sold STC YTD , 13% higher than 2024 and 22% above pre Covid norms. 🟩 Net Sales 
 108k UK net home sales...

Kent estate agent Chris Ellis reveals how reservation agreements, with 94% completion, reduce fall throughs, protect buyers and sellers, improve survey conversations, and boost deal completions.

Estate agency in 2036 is under the spotlight as Chris Watkin talks with David Powell, CEO of Andrews. Drawing on 26 years’ experience, David explores the future of the industry, why accountability matters more than personal branding, and how focusing on vendor experience will shape successful, future proof estate agencies across the UK.

In this episode, we speak with Kent estate agent Chris Ellis about why UK property transactions stall. He breaks down outdated conveyancing, stretched solicitors and weak sales progression, then shares practical fixes agents can use to speed up completions, improve pipelines and keep clients happier.

Why are estate agents often seen as egotistical? Chris Watkin chats with North Wales agent Amy Rowlands about ego in estate agency, the impact of fear and rejection, and why self reflection matters. They explore personality types, people skills, lost listings and learning from mistakes, with practical insights on building stronger client relationships and better results in a competitive market.

UK Property Market Update The headlines for the 5th week of the 2026 UK Property Market (week ending Sun 8th February 2026) 🟩 Listings - Strong
170k new properties have come onto the market YTD , 1% ahead of 2025, 12% above 2024, and 24% higher than the 2017–19 average. 🟩 Gross Sales - Strong
114k UK homes sold STC YTD , 15% higher than 2024 and 23% above pre Covid norms. 🟩 Net Sales - Strong
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From shop floor to agency owner, Chris Ellis shares his unfiltered journey through estate agency, revealing resilience, leadership lessons, mental wellbeing struggles, and the highs and lows of UK property life.

Ever wondered why so few estate agency CEOs put themselves in the spotlight? Chris Watkin speaks with David Powell, CEO of Andrews, on the power of visibility in property. From attracting clients and talent to raising industry standards, they unpack the real risks, rewards and impact of being a visible leader.

From kitchen table to thriving estate agency, Amy Rowlands shares a candid look at building a property business from scratch. She talks redundancies, early uncertainty, scaling too fast, partnerships, and finding balance. An honest, inspiring conversation about the realities of running a UK estate agency, learning from setbacks, and coming back stronger with a renewed focus on people and clients.

We talk with global real estate coach Josh Phegan at Wembley Stadium about why agents overvalue homes. They explore how data led valuations, transparent reporting and clear storytelling build trust, improve completion rates and help agents win listings with confidence.

UK Property Market Update The headlines for the 4th week of the 2026 UK Property Market (week ending Sun 1st February 2026) 🟩 Listings - Strong. 
133k new properties have come onto the market YTD , already 1% ahead of 2025, 14% above 2024, and 28% higher than the 2017–19 average. 🟩 Gross Sales - Strong
 89k UK homes sold STC YTD house , 19% higher than 2024 and 27% above pre Covid norms. 🟩 Net...

Is the Boxing Day bounce real or just clever marketing? Estate agent Chris Ellis explains why more listings don’t always mean sales, offering insights for UK property professionals.

Rent protection is no longer optional for landlords or agents. Oli Sherlock explains how the Renters’ Rights Act increases financial risk, why rental income often goes uninsured, and how agencies can turn rent protection into both a safeguard and client retention tool.

Do tout letters still work in today’s property market? Sam Ashdown and Phil Jones reveal how well crafted letters can unlock valuations, uncover hidden opportunities and deliver serious ROI when used as part of a smart, strategic estate agency system.

We speak with world renowned property coach Josh Phegan about securing realistic price reductions. Learn how data, structured conversations and early communication help agents align sellers, create urgency and achieve faster, smoother sales.

UK Property Market Weekly Update - Week 3 of 2026 I look at the UK property market in the ‘UK Property Market Stats Show“ for the week ending Sunday 25th January 2026 (week 3) with the brilliant Steph Vass. YouTube https://youtu.be/496XoAgOVIU ✅ New Listings * 35.2k new properties came to market this week in week 3, up as expected from 32.8k last week. * 2025 weekly average: 30.6k. * 10-year week...

Chris Ellis, an estate agent from Sittingbourne, shares his honest experience with Lifesycle CRM, exploring mindset, intent based data, and AI to win more instructions and improve client conversations.

Is AI the property market’s silver bullet or just another shiny distraction? Oli Sherlock from Goodlord cuts through the hype, exploring how agents should assess tech, prioritise customer readiness, and focus on real solutions rather than flashy features or empty promises.

At Sean Newman’s Estate Agency Conference in Birmingham, July 2025, we spoke with world renowned coach Tom Panos about a shocking stat: only one in eight buyers return. Discover why recency beats loyalty, and how to stay front of mind to win long term clients.

Josh Phegan reveals how UK estate agents can win listings without cutting fees. Learn how better leads, value based selling and long term relationships help top agents beat cheap fee competitors and confidently overcome objections before the valuation even begins.