Letting & Estate Agent Podcast

By Christopher WatkinBusiness

Letting & Estate Agent Podcast episodes

July 27 Self-Employed Loneliness - Ep. 2596
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.
7 min
July 24 Collaboration in Agency - Is it a Myth? - Ep. 2595
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.
5 min
July 23 Do you need to be an existing agent to become a self-employed agent? - Ep. 2594
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.
8 min
July 22 The 4 reasons every Self-Employed Estate Agency should have a Lettings Department - Ep. 2593
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.
5 min
July 21 Online agencies don't exist anymore - Ep. 2592
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.
3 min
July 20 Have Avocado sold their soul? - Ep. 2591
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.
3 min
July 17 UK Property Market Stats Show - Week 27 2026 - Ep 2590
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 ..
23.5k homes sold stc this week 27 (23.8k last week)
10 year week 26 average : 25.4k
2026 weekly average : 24.7k.
Year to Date for house sales
667k UK homes sold stc YTD
6.9% lower than 2025 YTD (717k)
Yet still Gross Sales are still …
0.2% higher than 2024 YTD (666k)
10.7% higher than 2023 YTD (603k)
6.9% higher above pre Covid 2017-19 years (624k).
🟩 UK Net Resi Sales YTD
(Net Sales being Gross Sales less Sale Fall Thrus).
Week 27
17.9k Net Sales (18k last week)
10 year Week 27 average: 19.3k.
Weekly average for 2026: 19.2k.
Year to Date
519k UK net home sales YTD
5.3% lower than 2025 (548k),
0.1% ahead of 2024 (518k),
12.5% ahead of 2023 (462k)
4.6% above the 2017–19 average (496k).
🟩   Exchanges & Withdrawals
•           66.2k Exchanges in June 2026 (note this figure will rise during July as more exchanges get reported. On past trends, expect that to end on late 70k’s
•           64k Withdrawals in June 2026 – again, this figure will increase as more June withdrawals come thru the system throughout July
•           Therefore, in June 2026, only 50.9% of homes that left agents’ books exchanged & completed in June (the rest - 49.1% withdrew, unsold)
•     57.6% is the 7 year average (which includes the crazy years post lockdown 18 months).
🟥 Want more in-depth analysis on these stats ??
Watch this week’s episode (week 27) of the ‘UK Property Market Stats Show’ with Rob Smith, boss man of the Hunters, Northwood & Whitegates from TPFG, the letting & estate agency franchise group …
https://youtu.be/7rIjW4j6lds
1 hr 4 min
July 16 Do self-employed agents lack business skills? - Ep. 2589
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.
8 min
July 15 The 3 things you can do to get more Landlords for your Lettings Agency - Ep. 2588
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.
7 min
July 14 Why is it so hard for first time buyers to get on the property ladder?- Ep. 2587
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.
6 min