In today’s episode guests discuss the recent political point scoring exercise from shadow housing minister Matthew Pennycock, in which he explained that he would prohibit anyone from working as an agent without at least one A-Level, and that business owners and managers should be qualified to degree level.  

 Guests also talk in detail about the current position of the market and the potential gap between buyer and seller expectations, based on the year beginning with such optimism. What could, and should, agents do to educate all parties and bridge the gap in order to successfully service their clients.  

 Finally, can an agent operate across both sales and lettings, in this age of ever-increasing compliance? For many, it may well be essential, as the new self-employed model of agency continues to grow.  

 Ben is joined by Liana Loporto Browne of Loporto Browne Residential, Kesha Foss-Smith of John D Wood and Jen Jamieson of Fine & Country