The Letting & Estate Agents Podcast Having worked for some of the biggest names in the industry, Christopher now offers advice, actions and opinion in helping letting and estate agents grow their lettings and estate agency's. Christopher has proven methods on how to attract landlords and house sellers and helps many agents, using a technique that is designed (if implemented correctly) to grow any agency's turnover by at least 20% to 30% year on year. Its hard work and it requires buckets loads…
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UK Property Market Bounces Back After Last Week’s Summer Wobble After last week’s unexpected drop in sales agreed, the UK property market has bounced back. 24,435 homes went sold subject to contract in Week 32, up from around 21,700 the week before and much closer to where we would expect the market to be at this point in August. The evidence increasingly suggests last week’s fall may simply have…
At the 3rd Letting and Estate Agent Conference in Grantham, John Cottrell, talks about The 5 Things holding Estate/Letting Agents back in life John Cottrell - Voted Action Coach's (Action Coach - the World's No.1 Business Coach Franchise) Best Executive Business Coach for Europe, Middle East and Asia 2016 This guy knows his onions! 52 minutes long - prepare to be interested, intrigued and…
When should you walk away from a listing? I sit down with Paul Sloan to discuss why saying no to the wrong instructions can strengthen your agency, improve profitability, and help you win better clients by staying true to your principles.
Are you ready for the new Private Rented Sector database? I sit down with Suzanne Smith from The Independent Landlord to explore what the Register Your Rental Property scheme means for landlords and letting agents, including compliance requirements, registration challenges, potential £7,000 penalties, and how agencies could turn the process into a valuable paid service.
When a self-employed estate agent falls short, who’s responsible? I spoke with Lee O’Brien from IAD UK about accountability, lead generation, valuations and why success often comes down to the person in the mirror. Listen to the full episode and share your thoughts.
The biggest talking point in the UK property market this week is the 11% drop in sales agreed from last week. Some summer softening is perfectly normal, but the size of this week's fall was slightly unexpected, particularly after the previous two weeks had been unusually strong and had bucked the normal seasonal trend. So, is this simply the summer holidays finally catching up with the market, or…
I sat down with Lucy Joerin to discuss whether self-employed estate agency truly offers freedom and flexibility, or simply longer hours for less reward. We explore lead generation, discipline, outsourcing, and why treating yourself as a business is key to long-term success.
Are estate agency conferences still worth attending, or have they become more about selling than learning? I’m joined by Jerry Lyons and Nick Cheshire from The Ethical Estate Agent Network to discuss practical education, supplier led events, fresh industry voices and how conferences can deliver greater value for estate agents.
How long should a sole agency agreement really last? I’m joined by Teddy Kleindienst to debate whether agents should earn the right to keep an instruction through great service rather than lengthy contracts, and what a fair agreement looks like for sellers and estate agents alike.
Are the best self-employed estate agents selling homes or simply recruiting? I’m joined by Ian Macbeth, co-founder of Advocado, to unpack the self-employed trend, the dangers of overselling the dream, and why honest expectations, real case studies, and transparency matter more than ever.
The UK property market has spent much of 2026 looking weaker than last year, but the latest figures suggest the gap may finally be narrowing. In Week 30, 24.7k homes sold subject to contract, net sales moved back in line with 2024, and July appears to have delivered a noticeably stronger finish than many expected. It is too early to declare a Burnham Bounce, but after a difficult late spring,…
Is “mum guilt” holding women back in estate agency? I’m joined by estate agent, author and coach Lucy Joerin to discuss balancing family, career ambition and expectations, challenging limiting beliefs, and why it may be time to rethink the conversation around mum guilt altogether.
Can AI improve estate and letting agency without replacing great customer service? Paul Sloan explains where technology adds value, why sensitive conversations should stay human, and how automating compliance tasks frees agents to focus on building stronger client relationships.
What can being the eldest of 38 children teach you about estate agency? Rachel Ollington shares how growing up in a foster family shaped her understanding of people, homes and empathy. We explore why understanding clients' emotions can transform relationships and deliver better outcomes in property.
Are you prepared for the biggest shake up in UK tenancy law for a generation? Suzanne Smith shares practical advice on the Renters' Rights Act, helping landlords and letting agents navigate new rules, strengthen tenant relationships and stay ahead of major legislative changes.
Mike Robson of Avocado Estate Agents joins me to discuss why great agents often struggle as business owners. Learn how his team achieves a 77% exchange ratio, why quality beats quantity, and how to build a profitable agency that works for you.
Here are the UK property market stats for week 29, week ending 26th July 2026. 🟩 Listings Week 29 .. 33.6k new listings this week, (33.8k last week). Weekly 2026 average : 36.9k. 10 year week 28 average : 33.5k Year to Date 1.069m new listings YTD Identical to 2025 YTD 4.1% ahead of 2024 YTD (1.027m) 11.4% higher than the 2017–19 average YTD (959k). 🟩 UK Gross Resi Sales Week 29 .. 24k homes…
From Million Dollar Listing to building a boutique agency in Oxfordshire, Lucy Joerin shares lessons on branding, growth, premium property sales and lead generation. We discuss launching from scratch, avoiding cash flow mistakes, recruitment, franchising and what it really takes to build a successful estate agency.
Student rentals have been transformed by the Renters' Rights Act. I'm joined by Suzanne Smith to explore the biggest challenges facing landlords, from eviction risks and advance rent restrictions to changing letting patterns, and why proactive letting agents have a real opportunity to support clients through the changes.
Can estate and letting agents be both ethical and profitable? Rachel Ollington believes they can. We discuss challenging industry misconceptions, balancing landlord and tenant relationships, building high performing teams, and creating a sustainable agency where ethics, profitability and people work together.
Is solo estate agency getting too lonely? Going self-employed offers freedom, but it can also be isolating. Lee O’Brien of IAD UK discusses why mentors matter, the difference between coaching and accountability, and how the right support network can help you grow a successful agency.
Is collaboration in estate agency real or just an industry myth? I sit down with Jerry Lyons and Nick Cheshire from The Ethical Agent Group to explore why trust, private networks and non competing agents often create the most valuable conversations and support.
Do you need years of estate agency experience to succeed as a self-employed agent? I’m joined by Lucy Joerin, estate agent, coach and co-founder of a successful Cotswolds agency model, to discuss mindset, resilience, lead generation, business ownership and why industry experience isn’t always the key to success.
In this episode, I’m joined by lettings coach Rachel Ollington to explore why self-employed estate agents should add a lettings department. We discuss four key benefits, including predictable income, improved cash flow, business growth, and stronger community presence.
Are online estate agents really estate agents, or just software providers? I sit down with Teddy Kleindienst to discuss the value of human expertise, negotiation and relationships, and ask where technology ends and true estate agency begins.
Did Ian Macbeth sell his soul when he sold Avocado Property? In this episode, Ian shares the realities of exiting a business, tackling burnout, navigating the UK property market, and why prioritising family and wellbeing became the smartest decision of his career.
Here are the UK property market stats for week 27, week ending 12th July 2026. 🟩 Listings Week 27 .. 34.7k new listings this week, (36.5k last week). Weekly 2026 average : 37.1k. 10 year week 27 average : 34.6k Year to Date 1,001,904 new listings YTD Identical to 2025 YTD (1,003,467) 4.5% ahead of 2024 YTD (959k) 12.1% higher than the 2017–19 average YTD (894k). 🟩 UK Gross Resi Sales Week 27 ..…
Are self-employed estate agents being set up to fail? Lucy Joerin joins me to discuss whether agency models focus too heavily on sales and not enough on business skills. We explore mentorship, mindset, delegation and the realities of building a sustainable, profitable estate agency business.
Letting agency coach Rachel Ollington shares three simple ways to win more landlords: attend local networking events, use branded clothing to spark conversations, and tap into referrals from existing contacts. Learn how to raise your profile, build trust, and grow your portfolio.
Is buying your first home really harder in 2026, or is the media missing the bigger picture? I’m joined by Stuart Dare, former CEO of Connells Mortgages UK and now CEO of Nexpad, to unpack affordability, deposits, house prices and why monthly payments matter more than headlines.
Who wins in the IAD - Avocado marriage? I’m joined by Lee O’Brien, Mike Robson and Ian Macbeth to explore what IAD’s acquisition of Avocado Property means for agents, from improved earnings and enhanced marketing support to preserving culture, branding and growth opportunities.
47,000 Fewer UK House Sales Agreed Than in 2025 UK house sales agreed are currently 6.8% behind 2025 year-to-date levels, equating to around 47,000 fewer sales. That is the headline the doom-mongers will grab. Yet the wider picture is far more balanced. Sales agreed remain 44,000, or 7.3%, ahead of pre-Covid levels, and 62,000, or 10.3%, higher than at the same point in 2023. So yes, the market…
In this episode, I speak with estate agent, franchise owner and coach Lucy Joerin about why consistency beats talent in estate agency. We explore the habits, discipline and daily actions that drive long term success, market share growth and a sustainable property business.
In this episode, letting agent coach Rachel Ollington reveals why many landlords still choose let only services. We discuss agent communication, compliance risks, service boundaries, and how agents can better demonstrate the value of professional property management.
Why do mortgage arrangers and valuers often clash in estate agency? I speak with Stuart Dare about communication breakdowns, branch culture and the “feed me” mentality. We explore what sets top advisers apart and why strong partnerships between valuers, negotiators and mortgage consultants are vital in today’s property market.
Why do estate agents overvalue properties, and what damage does it cause? I sit down with Charlie Lamdin to explore the pressures behind overpricing, its impact on sales and client trust, and why a process led approach often delivers better outcomes than chasing unrealistic valuations.
UK Home Sales Slide 9.4% in June Across the first four full weeks of June 2026, 99k UK homes sold subject to contract, were down 9.4% on the same period in 2025 (109k). For context before all the doom mongers get on their high horses … 103k in June 2024 92k in June 2023 So, the headline numbers are as follows … 🟩 Listings Week 25 .. 35.4k new listings this week, (36k last week). Weekly 2026…
Why haven’t buyers’ agents taken off in the UK, and could that be changing? I spoke with Daniel Clarke about affordability, flexible models, collaboration, and conflicts of interest, exploring how better support and smarter data could reshape the buying process and reduce fall-throughs.
Estate agency coach Rachel Ollington joins me to discuss mum guilt, balancing family life with a demanding property career, and the pressures working mothers face. We explore support systems, career ambition, and why raising independent children can be an unexpected benefit of business success.
Why are mortgage lenders pulling deals with little warning, and what does it mean for buyers, brokers and the wider property market? Stuart Dare joins me to discuss growing market volatility, rushed decisions, late night deal chasing, and whether lenders are doing enough to support customers and brokers.
Women in property networking groups are growing rapidly, but are they creating real change? I speak with Annalese Walmsley about maternity policies, leadership, pay gaps and whether the property sector needs deeper cultural reform beyond events and networking.
UK Home Sales Slide 10.4% in June as Every Region Falls Behind 2025 Week 24 has delivered a noticeably softer picture for the UK property market. Across the first three full weeks of June 2026, 75k UK homes were sold subject to contract, down 10.39% on the same period in 2025. That represents 7.8k fewer sales agreed than the 82.8k recorded during the first three full weeks of June last year. With…
House price indexes may be misleading agents and buyers. In my chat with Daniel Clarke, we explore how national averages mask local realities, with conflicting data from Rightmove, lenders and the Land Registry. The message: broad stats fall short, local insight matters most.
Can estate agents earn more by focusing less on listings? I spoke with Charlie Lamdin about Best Agent and how better incentives, prepared sellers, upfront information and a smoother transaction process could boost fees, improve service and deliver faster completions across the UK property market.
Why do some valuers excel at winning instructions but struggle to book mortgage appointments? I’m joined by Stuart Dare from Nexpad to explore the growing divide between estate agency and financial services, covering KPIs, vendor care and whether valuers are simply being asked to do too much.
Why does so much PropTech fail in estate agency? In this podcast, I chat with Annalese Walmsley about tech fatigue, AI hype and why adoption matters more than flashy features. We also explore onboarding, training and smarter tech decisions for estate and letting agents.
Your Weekly UK Property Market Update 🟩 Listings Week 23 .. 36.5k new listings this week, (38.9k last week). Weekly 2026 average : 37.3k. 10 year week 23 average : 35.8k Year to Date 859k new listings YTD 0.3% ahead of 2025 YTD (856k) 5.4% ahead of 2024 YTD (815k) 14% higher than the 2017–19 average YTD (751k). 🟩 UK Gross Resi Sales Week 23 .. 25.1k homes sold stc this week 22 (25.6k last week)…
Are you missing easy lettings income? Lettings coach Rachel Ollington shares three practical ways to increase revenue from your existing portfolio, convert more landlords to fully managed services, and unlock opportunities through better communication, fee reviews, and smarter client nurturing.
Are estate agents pricing themselves out of the market? I sat down with Daniel Clarke to unpack overvaluing in the UK property market. Inflated prices may win instructions, but they deter buyers, stall sales, and create unrealistic expectations. Honest pricing drives demand, competition, and better results.
Why are so many estate agents focused on chasing the next instruction instead of building long-term value? I sat down with Stuart Dare from Nexpad to discuss referrals, repeat business, databases, mortgage services, and why agents may be missing tomorrow’s opportunities by focusing only on today’s listings.
