From Foxtons to Lomond - Neil McGimpsey on Landlords, Renters Rights & Where to Actually Buy in 2026

Group Director at Lomond, one of the UK's largest multi-brand estate agency and lettings groups, with deep roots in residential sales, new homes and lettings across London, Scotland, Yorkshire and the North West. Nearly two decades in property - from joining Foxtons in 2006 at the height of the boom, surviving the credit crunch and Brexit, working with national house builders and overseas investors, leading Druce, and now overseeing a multi-brand platform at Lomond including DJ Alexander, Linley & Simpson, Thomson Currie and more. Whether you're a landlord, a tenant, a broker or just curious about where the UK property market is really heading - hit play, and don't forget to like, subscribe and share! Episode Chapters: 00:00 — Neil's journey from Foxtons to Lomond 03:12 — How the London market has shifted: overseas investors, capital growth and the new reality 06:45 — North vs South: regional performance and the UK's growing property divide 10:20 — Multi-brand strategy: why Lomond keeps local brands instead of rebranding 14:08 — Adapting to tougher markets: experience, pricing and crafting deals when phones stop ringing 18:30 — Cultural differences: London vs Scotland vs the regions and customer expectations 22:15 — Buyers, sellers and rates: why now is actually a strong buying window 26:40 — Stamp duty reform, second homes and removing friction from the market 31:05 — Limited company structures, portfolio landlords and professionalising buy-to-let 35:20 — Renters Rights Act: cost pressures, compliance and what it means for landlords 40:18 — Tenant expectations, customer service and raising the bar in lettings 44:05 — The broker-agent relationship: why a great mortgage broker is invaluable 48:30 — Digital experience, AI and why the property journey is still broken 53:10 — Quickfire: myths, missed opportunities, Stockport, and where the market goes next Need help with your mortgage? 👉 Get started here – ⁠https://www.prestigepf.co.uk/⁠ 📊 Try our Stamp Duty Calculator – ⁠https://www.prestigepf.co.uk/stamp-duty-calculator⁠ 📸 Follow us on Instagram – ⁠https://www.instagram.com/prestigepf/⁠ 💼 Connect on LinkedIn – ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/prestige-private-finance/posts/?feedView=all⁠ #neilmcgimpsey #lomondgroup #estateagency