Letting & Estate Agent Podcast

Join Jayne Twiddle (TAUK, York), former National Ops Director at Hunters and expert in building self-employed Estate Agency teams, as she shares her passion for healthy living in today’s fast-paced property world. In this insightful video, Jayne talks about the importance of maintaining physical and mental well-being for estate agents, offering practical tips on how to improve health, boost productivity, and create a more successful work-life balance. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how taking care of yourself can enhance both your performance and your team’s success!

Maxine Fothergill is the MD of Amax Estates & Property Services Gravesend, Past President ARLA PropertyMark, Columnist for Property Investor News and published book author of “How to Become a Successful Property Investor”. She dropped by the WatkinSofa in the late Autumn of 2024 to chat about becoming a successful property investor.

Ben Marley, a very well known figure in the UK Estate & Letting Agency community with senior roles at FixFlo and most recently at the ESTAS, has decided to start his own business at GeoCale, a service that helps Estate Agents rank highly on Google when homeowners search for Estate Agents. He dropped by the WatkinSofa in the Autumn of 2024. In this episode, Ben offers three top tips to Estate Agents, for your Google business profile.

Ian Harris is the NAEA Propertymark Vice President and the Regional Sales and Marketing Manager for Watsons Residential Sales in Norfolk. In the winter of 2024, he dropped by the WatkinSofa to chat all things Estate Agency, as well as his 40 year Estate Agency story.

How to Grow Your Estate Agency with Tailored Local Content. Looking to take your estate or letting agency to the next level? If you’re ready to grow, this episode is a must listen. Chris has the expertise you need to stand out in the crowded property market. His approach isn’t just about creating generic content, it’s about crafting relevant, localised material that speaks directly to your target audience. The best part? Chris doesn’t just send over content; he offers a framework to help you use it effectively. The tailored writing he produces, backed by valuable local market data, ensures that you’re consistently engaging your community and building a loyal following. This targeted strategy can make the difference between simply attracting attention and turning that attention into real clients. If you’re ready to see the power of local content in action, give Chris a call today. Listen to this episode to find out more, and be sure to comment and share your thoughts!

Kirsty Franks is the fractional marketing director for the Property Franchise Group, and also boss of Frank Marketing, a firm that helps big or small estate agents with their marketing. In the winter of 2024, she dropped by the WatkinSofa to say that there are 'no quick wins in Estate Agency marketing'.

Welcome to the 8th UK Property Market Stats Show of 2025, your go to weekly TV show on the UK Property Market on YouTube This week, I’m joined by the brilliant Simon Gates, as we delve into the key property market headlines for 8th week of 2025 ending on the 2nd March 2025. ✴️ UK Property Market Highlights this week . ✅ Listings (New Properties on the Market) 37.9k new listings this week (last week 35.8k) That’s 8% higher than Week 78of 2024 YTD and 9.3% higher YTD compared to 2017/18/19. ✅ Price Reductions (% of Resi Stock) 22.6k Price Reductions this week - meaning an approx run rate of 1 in 8 of Resi Sales stock per month is being reduced (12%). For comparison, 11.9% average in 2024, though the long-term 5-year average is 10.6%. ✅ Total Gross Sales (Agreed Sales) 27.6k UK homes sold STC this week, slightly up from 27.4k last week in Week 7 That’s 18% higher YTD compared to 2024 and 27% higher than 2017/18/19 YTD levels. ✅ Sale-Through Rate (Monthly in Arrears) February’s Run rate of 16.2% of Resi stock sold stc (ie 16.2% of Estate Agents properties on the market went sale agreed in February). For comparison, 16.7% of residential sales stock sold in February 2024. 2024 monthly average: 15.3%. Long-term 8-year average: 17.9%. ✅ Sale Fall-Throughs 6,135 Sale fall-thrus last week from Resi Sale Sales Pipeline of 451,074 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 22.3% (last week 22%). Still below the 7-year average of 24.2%, and well below the 40%+ levels post-Truss Budget (Autumn 2022). For February ’25 as a whole, 5.48% of sales in the UK agents pipelines fell thru in Feb 25. For comparison, 2024 average: 5.36%. ✅ Net Sales (Gross sales for the week less Sale Fall Thrus for the week) 21.4k net sales this week, compared 2025 weekly average of 19.5k. 2025 YTD is 15% higher than compared to 2024 YTD and 21% higher than YTD 2017/18/19. This week’s local area is Melton Mowbray Graphs - https://we.tl/t-7qJSZfIVid

If you're an estate agent or involved in recruitment, this video with Jayne Twiddle is a must-watch! Jayne, a former National Operations Director at Hunters and a current partner with TAUK, opens up about her journey as a dyslexic estate agent and how neurodivergent individuals bring unique strengths to the table. Discover why dyslexic thinking and empathy are key to building exceptional relationships with clients, and how AI will soon reshape the industry. Jayne also shares her insight on how recruitment can be more inclusive and harness the power of neurodiversity. Tune in to gain valuable tips for growing a self-employed estate agency dream team while fostering an environment that embraces diverse talents!

How Winning the Best Estate & Letting Agent Award Can Transform Your Business! In this exclusive interview, John Newhouse, the Bossman of Roseberry Newhouse in Teesside, shares the journey behind winning the prestigious Best UK Estate & Letting Agent Award at the EA Masters in 2024. Discover how this incredible achievement has boosted not just his business, but also his team’s morale, social media presence, and local recognition. Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: 🏆 The impact of winning a top award on brand reputation and client trust. 🏆 How John and his team celebrated the win and used it to fuel future successs. 🏆 The behind the scenes process of the Best Estate Agent Guide judging system. 🏆 Why winning doesn’t mean resting on your laurels, it’s about continuous growth. Want to know how this award winning agency stands out in a competitive market? Listen now for some valuable takeaways that could change how you approach your own business strategy. Don’t forget to like, comment, and share your thoughts below!

Maxine Fothergill is the MD of Amax Estates & Property Services Gravesend, Past President ARLA PropertyMark, Columnist for Property Investor News and published book author of “How to Become a Successful Property Investor”. She dropped by the WatkinSofa in the late Autumn of 2024 to chat about becoming a successful property investor.