Letting & Estate Agent Podcast

UK Property Market Weekly Update for week 12 of 2026 🟩 Listings YTD 441k new properties have come onto the market YTD , 1.3% ahead of 2025, 8.1% above 2024, and 19.4% higher than the 2017–19 average. 🟧Gross Sales YTD 298k UK homes sold STC YTD , 5.4% lower than 2025, 7% higher than 2024,  and 16.6% above pre Covid norms. 🟩 Net Sales YTD 233k UK net home sales YTD (Net Sales being Gross sales less Fall Thrus). 2.8% lower than 2025 (240k), 6.8% ahead of 2024 (218k), 21.4% ahead of 2023 (192k) and 13.6% above the 2017–19 average (205k). 🟥 Exchanges YTD 139k UK Exchanges to the end of Feb 26 5.5% lower than end of Feb 2025, when it was 147k. 🟥 Overvaluing 46.1% of the homes that left UK Estate Agents books in February were withdrawn unsold. Main cause - blatant overvaluing supported by long sole agency agreements of 20+ weeks.     ✅ The YouTube Show   The YouTube  ‘UK Property Market Stats Show’ for the week ending Sunday, 29th March 2026 (week 12) with Toby Martin.   https://youtu.be/VYeHQa5jmxE ✅ Graphs https://we.tl/t-kcs6ygSR1zNhuP9U

I sit down with Neil and Matt Baldock to explore why HMOs get a bad rap, how agents often overlook them, and why they could be a profitable, untapped opportunity in property.

Compliance has become a major headache for estate agents, but is the real issue the regulation or the way it’s handled? In this podcast, I speak with Vijay Vashistha and Puja Mehra from 99 Home about why compliance still feels so difficult. Since HMRC made anti money laundering checks mandatory in 2020, many agents have struggled with the rules, document collection, and explaining the process to clients, particularly those less comfortable with technology. We also explore data security risks and why better education across the industry could help fix the problem.

Mum guilt in estate agency is rarely discussed but widely felt. I spoke with Lexi Hensby about balancing viewings, family life, and the emotional strain that comes with both. We explore pressure, judgement, and the myth of perfect balance, plus what real support at home looks like. A must listen conversation.

What if a landlord wasn’t a landlord at all? In this episode I speak with London agents Puja Mehra and Vijay Vashistha about a shocking fraud where a tenant posed as a landlord and nearly pocketed £500,000 in rent. They explain how red flags, including a manipulated Land Registry document, exposed the scam. We discuss how tenants were convinced to pay a year’s rent upfront with a discount, how multiple victims were targeted, and why strong compliance and due diligence are essential for agents today.

Are targets really the enemy, or the key to growth? I sit down with The Baldock Brothers to explore why clear goals drive direction, accountability and measurable progress in your property business.

UK Property Market Update The headlines for the 11th week of the 2026 UK Property Market (week ending Sun 22nd March 2026) 🟩 Listings YTD 401k new properties have come onto the market YTD , 1.3% ahead of 2025, 8.3% above 2024, and 19.4% higher than the 2017–19 average. 🟧Gross Sales YTD 272k UK homes sold STC YTD , 5.3% lower than 2025, 7.8% higher than 2024,  and 17.4% above pre Covid norms. 🟩 Net Sales YTD 212k UK net home sales YTD (Net Sales being Gross sales less Fall Thrus). 2.8% lower than 2025, 7.5% ahead of 2024, 22.7% ahead of 2023 and 14.% above the 2017–19 average. 🟥 Exchanges YTD 139k UK Exchanges to the end of Feb 26 5.5% lower than end of Feb 2025, when it was 147k. 🟥 Overvaluing 46.1% of the homes that left UK Estate Agents books in February were withdrawn unsold. Main cause - blatant overvaluing supported by long sole agency agreements of 20+ weeks.     ✅ The YouTube Show   The YouTube  ‘UK Property Market Stats Show’ for the week ending Sunday, 22nd March 2026 (week 11) with Rob Smith, boss man of TPFG Group MD of Hunters, Whitegates & Northwood brands   https://youtu.be/VdD7lhf0sJY

I sat down with Puja Mehra and Vijay Vashistha, founders of 99 Home, the online estate agency offering to sell a property for just £99. The obvious question: how can that be profitable? We explore the ultra low fee model, from automation and seller involvement to tiered packages that keep costs down. We also discuss customer acquisition, scepticism from traditional agents, and how technology and AI are reshaping the UK property market. Could a £99 estate agency really work long term?

If the Renters’ Rights Act feels daunting, join me, with Neil and Matt Baldock, as we show UK agents how regulation can boost demand, protect income, and create new opportunities.

Is the pink hoodie just a gimmick or the future of UK property? I chat with Cindy Slaughter from Avocado about their self‑employed model, selective agent onboarding, creative marketing, and how a supportive, values‑driven culture is reshaping the market.