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Letting & Estate Agent Podcast

The Letting & Estate Agents PodcastHaving 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 of patience though
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Last Episode Date: 02/06/2025

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Why Are Estate Agents So Bad At Training? - Ep. 2108
8 February 2025
Why Are Estate Agents So Bad At Training? - Ep. 2108

Ollie Henson, from Giggs & Co, in Cambridgeshire dropped by the WatkinSofa in the Summer of 2024 to chat about all things Estate Agency. In this episode Ollie talks about why Estate Agents are so bad at training.

9 min
My Estate Agency Story (Paul Leslie) - Ep. 2106
6 February 2025
My Estate Agency Story (Paul Leslie) - Ep. 2106

Paul Leslie, Managing Director at Leslie & Co, a West London Estate Agent and part of the Keller Williams network. He dropped by the Watkinsofa in the Autumn of 2024 to chat all things Estate Agency. In this episode Paul tells us his Estate Agency story.

35 min
UK Property Market Stats Show - Week 4 2025 - Ep.2107
6 February 2025
UK Property Market Stats Show - Week 4 2025 - Ep.2107

Welcome to the fourth UK Property Market Stats Show of 2025, your go to weekly Podcast show on the UK Property Market (also on YouTube - link below) This week, I’m joined by the awesome Bryan Mansell, CEO of Gazeal & revered former Countrywide Regional Director in London & the SE, as we delve into the key property market headlines for 4th week of 2025 ending on the 2nd February 2025. ✴️ UK Property Market Highlights this week ✅ Listings (New Properties on the Market) 35.9k new listings this week (last week 34.9k) That’s 13% higher than Week 4 of 2024 YTD and 12% higher YTD compared to 2017/18/19. ✅ Price Reductions (% of Resi Stock) 21k Price Reductions this week - meaning an approx run rate of 1 in 8 of Resi Sales stock per month is being reduced (12.1%). For comparison, 11.9% average in 2024, though the long-term 5-year average is 10.6%. ✅ Total Gross Sales (Agreed Sales) 27.5k UK homes sold STC this week, up from 25.7k last week in Week 3 That’s 29% higher YTD compared to 2024 and 37% higher than 2017/18/19 YTD levels. ✅ Sale-Through Rate (Monthly in Arrears) January’s Run rate of 15% of Resi stock sold stc. For comparison, 13.9% of residential sales stock sold in January 2025. 2024 monthly average: 15.3%. Long-term 8-year average: 17.9%. ✅ Sale Fall-Throughs 6,186 Sale fall-thrus last week from Resi Sale Sales Pipeline of 440,431 homes sale agreed (sold stc). Another method is that week’s sale fall thrus as a % of gross sales that week. This week, that is 22.5% (last week 23.3%). Slightly below the 7-year average of 24.2%, but well below the 40%+ levels post-Truss Budget (Autumn 2022). For January ’25 as a whole, 6.03% of sales in the UK agents pipelines fell thru in Jan 25. For comparison, 2024 average: 5.36%. ✅ Net Sales (Gross sales for the week less Sale Fall Thrus for the week) 21.3k net sales this week, compared to a typical week 3 average of 19.41k. Last week Week 3 2025) - 19.7k. 2025 YTD is 29% higher than compared to 2024 YTD and 32% higher than YTD 2017/18/19. ✅ Residential Sales Stock on the Market 660k properties on the market at the end of January 2025 (up, as expected, from 605k in December). Historical comparison for end of January : * 2024: 612k * 2023: 525k * 2022: 373k * 2021: 538k * 2020: 591k * 2019: 614k * 2018: 540k * 2017: 525k ✅ Residential Sales Sold STC Pipeline 440k sales agreed but not yet completed at the end of January 2025. Historical comparison for January : * 2024: 354k * 2023: 347k * 2022: 447k * 2021: 459k * 2020: 308k * 2019: 290k * 2018: 282k * 2017: 270k ✅ UK House Prices (£/sq.ft) As always, the £/sq.ft metric predicts Land Registry figures 5 months in advance with 92% accuracy (the orange line of the graph). January’s final figure: £342/sq.ft. * December ’24 : £339/sq.ft * August ’24: £334/sq.ft * January ’24: £330/sq.ft This means UK house prices have risen 3.64% in the last 12 months. Local Focus this week - Penzance Graphs & Charts - https://we.tl/t-mV5imtKDEn The YouTube Show - https://youtu.be/rxNehdfEQzI

39 min
Preparing For The Renters Rights Act 2025 - Ep. 2105a
5 February 2025
Preparing For The Renters Rights Act 2025 - Ep. 2105a

Preparing for the Renters’ Rights Act 2025: What Letting Agents Need to Know NOW! The Renters' Rights Act 2025 is just around the corner, and as an estate or letting agent, now is the time to act. In this episode, Des Taylor from Landlord Licensing & Defence shares crucial advice on how letting agents can start preparing for the changes that are coming in the summer. With less than six months to go, are you ready to handle what’s next? What’s Covered in This Episode: 💡 Read the Bill: Understanding the new law is key. Des stresses the importance of getting to grips with the legislation now, before it’s too late. 💡 Audit Your Tenancies: You need to start reviewing your current agreements and ensure everything is compliant. 💡 Eviction Plans: If any of your landlords are considering eviction, it’s better to plan ahead now, not in a rush closer to the deadline. 💡 Prepare for Increased Scrutiny: Housing authorities will be on the lookout for non-compliance, so make sure your paperwork, deposits, and tenant records are in order. 💡 Key Tools: Look into software solutions to manage inventories, deposits, and call recordings. These could be crucial in defending your agency against future disputes. Don't wait for the law to catch you off guard! Listen now to get the full rundown on how to protect your business and stay ahead of the curve.

3 min
Why Is Customer Experience So Important In Estate Agency? - Ep.2105
5 February 2025
Why Is Customer Experience So Important In Estate Agency? - Ep.2105

Clare Yates, MD of CY Training Works, dropped by the Watkinsofa in the Autumn of 2024 to chat all things Estate Agency and Conveyancing. In this episode Clare talks about why the Customer Experience is so important in Estate Agency.

8 min
Project Peak Performance For Estate Agency - Ep. 2104
4 February 2025
Project Peak Performance For Estate Agency - Ep. 2104

David Gibbons, MD at Estate Agency of Courtyard Homes, an Estate Agency in the North West, dropped by the Watkinsofa in the Autumn of 2024 to chat about all things Estate Agency. In this episode David talks about Project Peak Performance for Estate Agency.

5 min
Stop Giving A Sh@t About What Other Agents Think - Ep. 2103
3 February 2025
Stop Giving A Sh@t About What Other Agents Think - Ep. 2103

Mike Robson, co-Founder of Avocado Estate Agency, dropped by the WatkinSofa in the Autumn of 2024 to chat all things Estate Agency. In this episode Rob talks about why you should stop giving a sh@t about what other agents think.

8 min
The Power Of Video In Estate Agency - Ep. 2102
2 February 2025
The Power Of Video In Estate Agency - Ep. 2102

Chris England, Co-Founder of PVS, dropped by the Watkinsofa in the Summer of 2024 to chat all things Estate Agency and video. In this episode Chris talks about the power of video in Estate Agency.

4 min
Training, Tech And Marketing In Estate Agency - Which Is Most Important?  - Ep. 2101
1 February 2025
Training, Tech And Marketing In Estate Agency - Which Is Most Important? - Ep. 2101

Ollie Henson, from Giggs & Co, in Cambridgeshire dropped by the WatkinSofa in the Summer of 2024 to chat about all things Estate Agency. In this episode Ollie talks about training, tech and marketing in Estate Agency - Which is the most important?

8 min
Why Complaints Make For A Better Estate Agency - Ep. 2099
30 January 2025
Why Complaints Make For A Better Estate Agency - Ep. 2099

Clare Yates, MD of CY Training Works, dropped by the Watkinsofa in the Autumn of 2024 to chat all things Estate Agency and Conveyancing. In this episode Clare talks about why complaints make for a better Estate Agency.

7 min
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