Letting & Estate Agent Podcast

What can being the eldest of 38 children teach you about estate agency? Rachel Ollington shares how growing up in a foster family shaped her understanding of people, homes and empathy. We explore why understanding clients' emotions can transform relationships and deliver better outcomes in property.

Who wins in the IAD - Avocado marriage? I’m joined by Lee O’Brien, Mike Robson and Ian Macbeth to explore what IAD’s acquisition of Avocado Property means for agents, from improved earnings and enhanced marketing support to preserving culture, branding and growth opportunities.

47,000 Fewer UK House Sales Agreed Than in 2025 UK house sales agreed are currently 6.8% behind 2025 year-to-date levels, equating to around 47,000 fewer sales. That is the headline the doom-mongers will grab. Yet the wider picture is far more balanced. Sales agreed remain 44,000, or 7.3%, ahead of pre-Covid levels, and 62,000, or 10.3%, higher than at the same point in 2023. So yes, the market has cooled compared with the unusually strong conditions of 2025. However, it is not collapsing. The real story is that the market remains active, but buyers have more choice, sellers face more competition and realistic pricing matters more than it did a year ago. The danger is not the market itself, the danger is interpreting one negative comparison without looking at the longer term context. Here are the property market stats for week 26, week ending 5th July 2026. 🟩   Listings Week 26 .. 36.5k new listings this week, (35.4k last week). Weekly 2026 average : 37.2k.  10 year week 26 average : 34.9k  Year to Date 967k new listings YTD   Identical to 2025 YTD (967k) 4.6% ahead of 2024 YTD (924k) 12.5% higher than the 2017–19 average YTD (860k).       🟩  UK Gross Resi Sales Week 26 .. 23.8k homes sold stc this week 26 (24.1k last week)   10 year week 26 average : 26k 2026 weekly average : 24.8k. Year to Date for house sales  644k UK homes sold stc YTD 6.8% lower than 2025 YTD (691k) Yet still Gross Sales are still … 0.8% higher than 2024 YTD (641k) 10.7% higher than 2023 YTD (582k) 7.3% higher above pre Covid 2017-19 years (600k). 🟩 UK Net Resi Sales YTD  (Net Sales being Gross Sales less Sale Fall Thrus).  Week 26 18k Net Sales (18.6k last week)  10 year Week 25 average: 19.9k. Weekly average for 2026: 19.3k.  Year to Date 502k UK net home sales YTD  5.2% lower than 2025 (529k),  0.3% ahead of 2024 (500k),  12.3% ahead of 2023 (447k) 5% above the 2017–19 average (478k).      🟩   Exchanges •           June 2026 – 48.6k Exchanges.(not this figure will rise during July as more exchanges get reported. On past trends, expect that to end on late 70k’s 🟥 Want more in-depth analysis on these stats ?? Watch this week’s episode (week 26) of the ‘UK Property Market Stats Show’ with Toby Martin, boss man of the Martin & Co and the other experience brands from the TPFG letting & estate agency franchise group … https://youtu.be/5KeG70jI0XQ

In this episode, I speak with estate agent, franchise owner and coach Lucy Joerin about why consistency beats talent in estate agency. We explore the habits, discipline and daily actions that drive long term success, market share growth and a sustainable property business.

In this episode, letting agent coach Rachel Ollington reveals why many landlords still choose let only services. We discuss agent communication, compliance risks, service boundaries, and how agents can better demonstrate the value of professional property management.

Why do mortgage arrangers and valuers often clash in estate agency? I speak with Stuart Dare about communication breakdowns, branch culture and the “feed me” mentality. We explore what sets top advisers apart and why strong partnerships between valuers, negotiators and mortgage consultants are vital in today’s property market.

Why do estate agents overvalue properties, and what damage does it cause? I sit down with Charlie Lamdin to explore the pressures behind overpricing, its impact on sales and client trust, and why a process led approach often delivers better outcomes than chasing unrealistic valuations.

UK Home Sales Slide 9.4% in June Across the first four full weeks of June 2026, 99k UK homes sold subject to contract, were down 9.4% on the same period in 2025 (109k). For context before all the doom mongers get on their high horses … 103k in June 2024 92k in June 2023 So, the headline numbers are as follows … 🟩   Listings Week 25 .. 35.4k new listings this week, (36k last week). Weekly 2026 average : 37.3k.  10 year week 25 average : 35.3k  Year to Date 931k new listings YTD   Identical to 2025 YTD (931k) 4.7% ahead of 2024 YTD (889k) 12.7% higher than the 2017–19 average YTD (822k).       🟩  UK Gross Resi Sales Week 25 .. 24.1k homes sold stc this week 24 (24.4k last week)   10 year week 25 average : 26.1k 2026 weekly average : 24.8k. Year to Date for house sales  620k UK homes sold stc YTD 6.6% lower than 2025 YTD (664k) Yet still Gross Sales are still … 0.8% higher than 2024 YTD (615k) 11% higher than 2023 YTD (559k) 7.9% higher above pre Covid 2017-19 years (575k). 🟩 UK Net Resi Sales YTD  (Net Sales being Gross Sales less Sale Fall Thrus).  Week 25 18.6k Net Sales (18.9k last week)  10 year Week 25 average: 20.1k. Weekly average for 2026: 19.3k.  Year to Date 484k UK net home sales YTD  5% lower than 2025 (509k),  0.7% ahead of 2024 (480k),  12.4% ahead of 2023 (430k) 5.5% above the 2017–19 average (458k).      🟩   Exchanges •           May 2026 – 76.8k Exchanges. (Always a month in arrears as they take time to come through) •           365k UK Exchanges YTD to end of May 2026. 5.5% lower than Jan to May 2025, when it was 386k.   NB. There were more exchanges in Q1 2025 because of the stamp duty holiday which finished in April 2025. 🟥 Want more in-depth analysis on these stats ?? Watch this week’s episode (week 25) of the ‘UK Property Market Stats Show’ with Nick Neill, boss man of the UK’s 13th largest estate agency brand, Ewemove here … https://youtu.be/3n4smAmOKF8 🟥 Local Focus this week in the Show Solihull

Why haven’t buyers’ agents taken off in the UK, and could that be changing? I spoke with Daniel Clarke about affordability, flexible models, collaboration, and conflicts of interest, exploring how better support and smarter data could reshape the buying process and reduce fall-throughs.

Estate agency coach Rachel Ollington joins me to discuss mum guilt, balancing family life with a demanding property career, and the pressures working mothers face. We explore support systems, career ambition, and why raising independent children can be an unexpected benefit of business success.

Why are mortgage lenders pulling deals with little warning, and what does it mean for buyers, brokers and the wider property market? Stuart Dare joins me to discuss growing market volatility, rushed decisions, late night deal chasing, and whether lenders are doing enough to support customers and brokers.

Women in property networking groups are growing rapidly, but are they creating real change? I speak with Annalese Walmsley about maternity policies, leadership, pay gaps and whether the property sector needs deeper cultural reform beyond events and networking.

UK Home Sales Slide 10.4% in June as Every Region Falls Behind 2025 Week 24 has delivered a noticeably softer picture for the UK property market. Across the first three full weeks of June 2026, 75k UK homes were sold subject to contract, down 10.39% on the same period in 2025. That represents 7.8k fewer sales agreed than the 82.8k recorded during the first three full weeks of June last year. With every UK region reporting a decline (full breakdown of the regions below), it would be wrong to pretend that the market has not become more challenging. Yet the comparison needs context. The first 3 weeks of June in 2024, 77.8k homes went sold STC, down by a more modest 2.8k sales, or just 3.8%. Also, when compared with 2023, the picture is stronger. Just 70.2k homes were sold STC during the equivalent period that year, meaning 2026 is ahead by 4.8k sales, an increase of 6.45%. So, UK home sales have undoubtedly lost momentum compared with an unusually strong June 2025. However, this is not a market that has stopped. It is a market operating below last year’s peak, broadly alongside 2024, and still comfortably ahead of 2023. Regional Breakdown below Detailed breakdown of the main stats 🟩   Listings Week 24 .. 36k new listings this week, (36.5k last week). Weekly 2026 average : 37.3k.  10 year week 24 average : 35.7k  Year to Date 895k new listings YTD   0.1% ahead of 2025 YTD (894k) 5.1% ahead of 2024 YTD (852k) 13.6% higher than the 2017–19 average YTD (787k).       🟩  UK Gross Resi Sales Week 24 .. 24.4k homes sold stc this week 24 (25.1k last week)   10 year week 23 average : 26.2k 2026 weekly average : 24.8k. Year to Date for house sales  596k UK homes sold stc YTD 6.4% lower than 2025 YTD (636k) Yet still Gross Sales are still … 1.3% higher than 2024 YTD (588k) 11.4% higher than 2023 YTD (535k) 8.4% higher above pre Covid 2017-19 years (550k). 🟩  June Regional month to date Breakdown The first 3 complete weeks of June - Gross Sales MTD The regional picture is as follows: * National: down 10.39% * East Midlands: down 9.66% * East of England: down 7.73% * Inner London: down 12.74% * North East: down 6.99% * North West: down 11.49% * Outer London: down 13.13% * Scotland: down 5.89% * South East: down 7.38% * South West: down 8.55% * Wales: down 7.20% * West Midlands: down 9.58% * Yorkshire and Humber: down 5.44% Outer London recorded the sharpest fall, followed by Inner London and the North West. Scotland and Yorkshire and Humber proved the most resilient, although both were still below last year. The message is simple. This is a tougher market than June 2025, but it is not a dead one. Homes are still selling. The difference is that buyers have more choice, less urgency and far less tolerance for overpricing. 🟩 UK Net Resi Sales YTD  (Net Sales being Gross Sales less Sale Fall Thrus).  Week 24 18.9k Net Sales (19.2k last week)  10 year Week 23 average: 20.3k. Weekly average for 2026: 19.4k.  Year to Date 464k UK net home sales YTD  4.7% lower than 2025 (488k),  1.1% ahead of 2024 (460k),  12.6% ahead of 2023 (413k) 6% above the 2017–19 average (439k).      🟩   Exchanges •           May 2026 – 76.8k Exchanges … note this figure will increase throughout June as more May exchanges come thru the system  •           365k UK Exchanges YTD to end of May 2026. 5.5% lower than Jan to May 2025, when it was 386k.   NB. There were more exchanges in Q1 2025 because of the stamp duty holiday which finished in April 2025. 🟥 Want more in-depth analysis on these stats ?? Watch this week’s episode (week 24) of the ‘UK Property Market Stats Show’ with Toby Martin here … https://youtu.be/oguR6tIQ--0

House price indexes may be misleading agents and buyers. In my chat with Daniel Clarke, we explore how national averages mask local realities, with conflicting data from Rightmove, lenders and the Land Registry. The message: broad stats fall short, local insight matters most.

Can estate agents earn more by focusing less on listings? I spoke with Charlie Lamdin about Best Agent and how better incentives, prepared sellers, upfront information and a smoother transaction process could boost fees, improve service and deliver faster completions across the UK property market.

Why do some valuers excel at winning instructions but struggle to book mortgage appointments? I’m joined by Stuart Dare from Nexpad to explore the growing divide between estate agency and financial services, covering KPIs, vendor care and whether valuers are simply being asked to do too much.

Why does so much PropTech fail in estate agency? In this podcast, I chat with Annalese Walmsley about tech fatigue, AI hype and why adoption matters more than flashy features. We also explore onboarding, training and smarter tech decisions for estate and letting agents.

Your Weekly UK Property Market Update 🟩   Listings Week 23 .. 36.5k new listings this week, (38.9k last week). Weekly 2026 average : 37.3k.  10 year week 23 average : 35.8k  Year to Date 859k new listings YTD   0.3% ahead of 2025 YTD (856k) 5.4% ahead of 2024 YTD (815k) 14% higher than the 2017–19 average YTD (751k).       🟩  UK Gross Resi Sales Week 23 .. 25.1k homes sold stc this week 22 (25.6k last week)   10 year week 23 average : 25.9k 2026 weekly average : 24.8k. Year to Date for house sales  572k UK homes sold stc YTD 6% lower than 2025 YTD (608k) Yet still Gross Sales are still … 1.7% higher than 2024 YTD (562k) 11.9% higher than 2023 YTD (511k) 9% higher above pre Covid 2017-19 years (524k). 🟩 UK Net Resi Sales YTD  (Net Sales being Gross Sales less Sale Fall Thrus).  Week 23 19.2k Net Sales (19.7k last week)  10 year Week 23 average: 19.7k. Weekly average for 2026: 19.4k.  Year to Date 446k UK net home sales YTD  4.3% lower than 2025 (466k),  1.6% ahead of 2024 (439k),  12.5% ahead of 2023 (395k) 6.6% above the 2017–19 average (418k).      🟩   Exchanges •           May 2026 – 76.6k Exchanges – note this figure will increase throughout June as more May exchanges come thru the system  •           365k UK Exchanges YTD to end of May 2026. 5.5% lower than Jan to May 2025, when it was 386k.   NB. There were more exchanges in Q1 2025 because of the stamp duty holiday which finished in April 2025. 🟥 Want more in-depth analysis on these stats ?? Watch this week’s episode of the ‘UK Property Market Stats Show’ with Kristian Stott here … https://youtu.be/csXbQHdOLyc Additional info …  🟥 Price Reductions •           27.1k reductions this week on a 747k UK homes for sale •           13.4% of UK homes for sale were reduced in May. •           2025 average 12.8%, versus the 6-year long-term average of 10.7%. 🟥   Withdrawals •           May 2026 - 64k Withdrawals  – again, this figure will increase as more May withdrawals come thru the system throughout June •           That means that 45.5% of all homes that left UK Estate Agent books in May went unsold. 🟥 Price Difference between Asking Price of Listings & Asking Price of those Homes that go Sold stc •          16% difference (long term 10 year average is 16% to 17%).  (£441k ave Listing Ave Asking price vs £381k Sale Agreed ave Asking price) 🟥 Sell-Through Rate  •           14.6% of homes on agents’ books went SSTC in May ’26.  •           Pre-Covid average: 15.5%. 🟥 Sale Fall-Thrus •        Fall-thru rate 23.6% •        Decade average: 24.5% •        5.05% of homes sold STC fell thru in May 2026, below both the 2025 average of 5.3% and the 10 year average of 5.8%. (May figures to follow next week) 🟥 Probability of Selling (% that Exchange vs withdrawal) •           May 2026  Stats : 54.5% of homes that left agents’ books exchanged & completed in May. (Note this figure will change throughout the month as more May stats come in).  •     57.6% is the 7 year average (which includes the crazy years post lockdown 18 months).  🟥 Stock Levels  •          747k homes on the market on the 1st of June ’26. •          472k homes in agent’s sales pipeline on the 1st June 2026, slightly lower than 12 months ago on 1st June ’25 (474k). 🟥 House Prices (£/sq.ft) •          May ’26  agreed sales averaged £349.64 per sq.ft. 1.9% higher than 12 months ago (£342.87) and 13.2% than 5 years ago (£308.94).  The £/sqft at sale agreed matches the HM Land Registry Index with a 98% accuracy, 5 months in advance. That is why it is so important. 🟥 UK Rental Data  •          Average Rent in Wk 23 – £1,818 pcm  •           Average Rent in May 2026 – £1,785 pcm (£1,779 in May 25) •           Average Rent in YTD 2026 – £1,744 pcm  •           305k UK Rental Stock available to rent in May 26 (311k in May 2025) 🟥 Local Focus this week in the Show Bolton

Are you missing easy lettings income? Lettings coach Rachel Ollington shares three practical ways to increase revenue from your existing portfolio, convert more landlords to fully managed services, and unlock opportunities through better communication, fee reviews, and smarter client nurturing.

Are estate agents pricing themselves out of the market? I sat down with Daniel Clarke to unpack overvaluing in the UK property market. Inflated prices may win instructions, but they deter buyers, stall sales, and create unrealistic expectations. Honest pricing drives demand, competition, and better results.

Why are so many estate agents focused on chasing the next instruction instead of building long-term value? I sat down with Stuart Dare from Nexpad to discuss referrals, repeat business, databases, mortgage services, and why agents may be missing tomorrow’s opportunities by focusing only on today’s listings.

Mum guilt in estate agency: real issue or outdated expectation? I’m joined by Annalese Walmsley to discuss ambition, motherhood, flexible working and the judgement working mums still face. Honest, insightful and essential listening for anyone in property leadership and culture.

UK Property Market Weekly Update for Week 22 of 2026 The residential property market industry’s weekly reality check on what is really happening in the UK housing market. Week 22 is the week ending 7th June 2026. Headlines show sales agreed are down 8.9% for the first week of June, compared to the first week of June 2025. Regional Breakdown below 🟩   Listings Week 22 .. 38.9k new listings this week, (31.3k last week - although it was aBank holiday ). Weekly 2026 average : 37.4k.  10 year week 22 average : 30.9k Year to Date 823k new listings YTD   0.5% ahead of 2025 YTD (819k) 5.9% ahead of 2024 YTD (777k) 14.5% higher than the 2017–19 average YTD (715k) 🟩  UK Gross Resi Sales Week 22 25.6k homes sold stc this week 22 (22.1k last week - which was a Bank Holiday)   10 year week 22 average : 23.5k (NB most wk 22’s have been Bank Holidays in the last decade) 2026 weekly average : 24.8k. Gross sales (Sales Agreed) activity in the first week of June 2026 (wk 22) was lower across every UK region compared with the same week in 2025: • Northern Ireland: 638 (sales agreed in) 2025 vs 327 (sales agreed in) 2026, down 48.75%
• Outer London: 1,214 in 2025 vs 990 in 2026, down 18.45%
• Inner London: 1,494 in 2025 vs 1,298 in 2026, down 13.12%
• South West: 2,945 in 2025 vs 2,619 in 2026, down 11.07%
• North East: 1,084 in 2025 vs 968 in 2026, down 10.70%
• Wales: 1,311 in 2025 vs 1,177 in 2026, down 10.22%
• West Midlands: 2,307 in 2025 vs 2,110 in 2026, down 8.54%
• East Midlands: 2,137 in 2025 vs 1,963 in 2026, down 8.14%
• South East: 4,266 in 2025 vs 3,961 in 2026, down 7.15%
• North West: 3,260 in 2025 vs 3,037 in 2026, down 6.84%
• East of England: 2,833 in 2025 vs 2,686 in 2026, down 5.19%
• Yorkshire & Humber: 2,182 in 2025 vs 2,137 in 2026, down 2.06%
• Scotland: 2,323 in 2025 vs 2,309 in 2026, down 0.6% Overall, the figures point to a softer market than early June 2025, but not a uniform one. Northern Ireland and London saw the sharpest falls, while Yorkshire & Humber and Scotland remained comparatively steady. Yet, let us not forget before all the doom mongers gather round the doom fire Year to Date for house sales 546k UK homes sold stc YTD  5.8% lower than 2025 YTD (581k) - as has been experienced since the start of the year Yet still Gross Sales are still … 2.1% higher than 2024 YTD (535k) 12.4% higher than 2023 YTD (486k) 9.6% higher above pre Covid 2017-19 years (475k). 🟩 UK Net Resi Sales YTD  (Net Sales being Gross Sales less Sale Fall Thrus).  Week 22 19.7k Net Sales (17.3k last week - which was a Bank Holiday though)  10 year Week 22 average: 18.1k. Weekly average for 2026: 19.4k.  Year to Date 427k UK net home sales YTD  4% lower than 2025 (445k),  2% ahead of 2024 (419k),  13.5% ahead of 2023 (376k) 6.9% above the 2017–19 average (399k). 🟩   Exchanges •           May 2026 - 64.7k Exchanges - note this figure will increase throughout June as more May exchanges come thru the system •           356k UK Exchanges YTD to end of May 2026. 7.8% lower than Jan to April 2025, when it was 386k. NB. There were more exchanges in Q1 2025 because of the stamp duty holiday which finished in April 2025. Also expecting an additional 7k to 10k exchanges in May 🟩   YouTube Show This is discussed at length in the ‘UK Property Market Stats Show’ for Week 22 with Verona Frankish, CEO of Yopa https://youtu.be/XirK8yvIirs

Can a 95% exchange to listings ratio really be achieved? I’m joined by Charlie Lamdin of Best Agent to discuss creating buyer competition, reducing fall throughs, improving conversion rates, and challenging traditional estate agency thinking to achieve faster sales and stronger results.

Corporates, mortgages and the future of estate agency. I sit down with Stuart Dare from Nexpad to discuss FS pressure, branch vs head office realities, and how AI could transform compliance, conversations and negotiator roles across the UK property industry.

House price doom-mongers are back, but are they helping? I spoke with Daniel Clarke from Home Buyer Agency about market predictions, missed forecasts, and buyer hesitation. We unpack why real data matters more than headlines, and how fear can cost buyers opportunities in today’s market.

Is there really an estate agency clique? I chat with Annalese Walmsley about visibility, influence and breaking into the UK property industry’s “top table”. We discuss personal branding, LinkedIn, imposter syndrome and how agents can stand out by showing up consistently and adding genuine value.

The self employed estate agency model sounds appealing, but what’s the real cost? Gareth Overton of Henry Adams shares honest insights on agents going solo, why some succeed, many struggle, and how earnings, workload, and timing shape success in today’s property market.

AI in estate agency is no longer hype, it is shaping decisions that affect client service. I speak with Ric Iannucci-Dawson about its rapid rise, risks of bias, and the balance between efficiency and fairness. If you are using AI, this matters.

Why is vulnerability becoming a superpower in the UK property market? I sat down with Annalese Walmsley from Kotini to discuss trust, authenticity and why genuine human connection matters more than polished branding. A powerful conversation on vulnerability, business, mental wellbeing and building trust across the property industry.

Is 2026 really a buyer’s market? I speak with Daniel Clarke about UK housing, revealing no single market but hyper-local conditions. We explore misleading headlines, London disparities, demand versus stock, and why smart pricing matters when navigating buyer, seller or balanced markets.

UK Property Market Weekly Update for Week 20 of 2026 “The UK Property Market Stats Show” is the residential property industry’s weekly reality check on what is really happening in the UK housing market. Hosted by Christopher Watkin, this week’s show covers Week 20 (ending 24th May 2026) with guest Bryan Mansell. The 60 minute YouTube show is split into two parts. Part 1 analyses live UK property market data from the last week, cutting through doom headlines and outdated indices. Part 2 deep dives into a local market, this week Crystal Palace, examining estate agent performance, market share, overvaluing, exchanges, fall throughs and time to sell. In essence, it combines national market insight with local analysis to reveal what is really happening behind the headlines. For estate agents, it is part market intelligence, part thought leadership and part uncomfortable truth. The You Tube Link …  https://youtu.be/pRxnbuAoDB0

In this interview, Gareth Overton of Henry Adams shares how to lead a 10 branch estate agency while preserving culture. We discuss people first leadership, recruitment, marketing, and adapting locally; highlighting why strong teams, not spreadsheets, drive long term success in the UK property market.

The safety net every UK estate agent should know. I spoke with Sarka Wilde about The Propertymark Trust, a charity supporting agents and their families through financial hardship, mental health challenges and more, funded by agents, helping agents when it matters most.

Is Build to Rent quietly reshaping UK lettings? I spoke with Ric Iannucci-Dawson about its growing impact. As developers retain more stock in-house, agents may face tighter supply. We discuss risks, opportunities, and how smarter CRM data can give agents a competitive edge.

I’m joined by Ian Wilkinson to explore how winning instructions starts before the valuation. We discuss standing out to sellers, the power of pre-valuation calls, and why communication beats price. If you want more listings without competing on fees, this is worth a listen.

UK Property Market Weekly Update for Week 19 2026 The UK Property Market Stats Show is the estate agency industry’s weekly reality check on what is actually happening in the UK housing market. This week’s show covers Week 19 (Week ending Sunday, 17th May 2026. Hosted by myself, Christopher Watkin, and joined by a different leading thought leader of Estate Agency industry (this week it is the brilliant Simon Gates), The show is approximately 60 mins and split into 2 parts Part 1 of the show looks at national UK housing market statistics, looking at .. It cuts through the BS & doom headlines and lagging house price indices by analysing live week by week property market data, including: * New listings * Homes sold STC * Sale Fall thrus * Exchanges * Over valuing * Price reductions * Stock levels * £ per square foot house price trends Unlike Land Registry data, which can be 8 to 10 months old, the Stats Show focuses on what buyers and sellers were doing last week.. Part 2 deep dives into a specific town or city (this week Scunthorpe), analysing estate agent performance, market share, overvaluing, exchanges, time to sell, fall throughs and other local market trends In a nutshell, the show combines weekly national property market insight with local deep dives into individual towns and cities, exposing what is really happening behind the headlines. For estate agents, it is part market intelligence, part thought leadership, and part uncomfortable truth. The Stats ... Important Note - Week 18 (the week before) was a bank Holiday week, so numbers will be artificially lower than normal for week 18 because of that 🟥  UK Gross Resi Sales Week 19 27k homes sold stc this week 19, UP from 22.5k last week Week 19 average (for last 10 years which includes the post pandemic boom) : 24k 2026 weekly average : 24.8k. Year to Date 471k UK homes sold stc YTD  5.3% lower than 2025 YTD (498k) 3.4% higher than 2024 YTD (456k),  14.6% higher than 2023 YTD (411k) 11.3% higher above pre Covid 2017-19 years (424k). 🟥 UK Net Resi Sales YTD Week 19 21.8k Net Sales, up from 17.5k last week Ten-year Week 19 average: 18.6k. Weekly average for 2026: 19.4k. Weekly average for the whole of 2025: 18.8k. Year to Date 369k UK net home sales YTD 3.2% lower than 2025 (380k),  3.1% ahead of 2024 (357k), 16% ahead of 2023 (318k) 8.5% above the 2017–19 average (340k). (Net Sales being Gross sales less Fall Thrus). 🟥  Listings Week 19 .. 41.8k new properties came onto market this week, UP from 34.6k last week. Weekly average for 2026: 37.5k. 2025 weekly average: 30.6k. 10-year week 19 average : 32.3k Year to Date 713k new properties (listings) have come onto the market YTD   1% ahead of 2025 YTD (706k) 6.9% ahead of 2024 YTD (667k) 16.6% higher than the 2017–19 average YTD (611k) 🟥 You Tube Link … https://youtu.be/1_sKn-fUaz4

Managing a multi-generational estate agency team isn’t easy. In this chat with Gareth Overton, we unpack differing expectations, leadership approaches, and the value of collaboration, visibility, and better training in today’s property market. A must listen for anyone building or leading a team.

I sat down with Sarka Wilde to answer a question many agents quietly ask: is it worth the cost? We explore the real value, from legal support to training and events, and whether Propertymark is being overlooked in today’s market.

Alto under fire or staging a comeback? I spoke with Ric Iannucci-Dawson about its journey from preCovid praise to concerns over service, visibility and contracts. We explore agent frustrations, post-Zoopla strategy shifts, and whether new leadership and AI led improvements can truly rebuild trust.

I sat down with Ian Wilkinson of Agent MXM to explore why fresh agents often outperform seasoned pros. We discuss mindset, fear of rejection, and why embracing “no” can drive growth and shift how you approach success in property.

UK Property Market Weekly Update for Week 18 2026 Headline - Everything in the UK Property market moving along quite nice despite all the **** hitting the fan at home and abroad Headline Scores on the Doors … 🟩  UK Gross Resi Sales 444k UK homes sold STC YTD  5.2% lower than 2025 YTD (445k) 2.8% higher than 2024 YTD (468k),  13.8% higher than 2023 YTD (390k) 13.8% higher above pre Covid 2017-19 years (399k). 🟩 UK Net Resi Sales YTD 348k UK net home sales YTD 3.1% lower than 2025 (341k),  3.9% ahead of 2024 (318k), 16.3% ahead of 2023 (284k) 9.4% above the 2017–19 average (302k). (Net Sales being Gross sales less Fall Thrus). 🟩  Listings YTD 671k new properties (listings) have come onto the market YTD   0.9% ahead of 2025 YTD (665k) 5.8% ahead of 2024 YTD (634k) 16.1% higher than the 2017–19 average YTD (577k) 🟩  Exchanges YTD 281k UK Exchanges to the end of April 2026 10.5% lower than Jan to April 2026, when it was 314k. Note - There were more exchanges in Q1 2025 because of the stamp duty holiday which finished in April 2025 🟩  Overvaluing 46.1% of the homes that left UK Estate Agents books in April 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, 10th May 2026 (week 18 with Alice Bullard   https://youtu.be/UriCggG8pYk

From paper rounds to property powerhouse, what can agents learn from Gareth Overton? We explore resilience, winning and losing valuations, mindset, leadership, and navigating downturns, offering a grounded, real world view on succeeding and staying relevant in today’s property market.

Firewalking might sound extreme, but it reveals powerful lessons for estate agents. Sarka Wilde shares how mindset, resilience and handling fear influence fees, listings and confidence. Shift from scarcity to abundance thinking and learn to present your value with conviction to win more business.

Are agents helping clients move or protecting egos? With Keira Evans, EA Masters 2025 Best Branch Manager, we unpack overvaluing in UK property, fear of rejection, and why honest valuations matter. Overpriced homes sell slower, fall through more, stall moves.

I sat down with Ian Wilkinson to unpack a major frustration in today’s property market. It’s not just chasing buyers, it’s about early discovery and better communication. We explore building stronger relationships, improving feedback, and why poor communication often costs agents listings.

UK Property Market Weekly Update for Week 17 2026 🟩  Gross Residential Sales YTD 422k UK homes sold STC YTD  The best week for Resi sales in 45 weeks 5.3% lower than 2025 YTD (445k) , 4.2% higher than 2024 YTD (405k), 14.6% higher than 2023 YTD (368k) and 12.5% higher above pre Covid norms (375k). 🟩 Net Resi Sales YTD 330k UK net home sales YTD (Net Sales being Gross sales less Fall Thrus). 3.1% lower than 2025 (341k), 3.9% ahead of 2024 (318k), 16.3% ahead of 2023 (284k) and 9.4% above the 2017–19 average (302k). 🟩  Listings YTD 637k new properties have come onto the market YTD   1% above of 2025 YTD, 7.4% above 2024 YTD, and 17.5% higher than the 2017–19 average YTD 🟩  Exchanges YTD 240k UK Exchanges to the 2nd week of April 2026 14% lower the 2nd week of April 2026, when it was 279k. Note - There were more exchanges in Q1 2025 because of the stamp duty holiday which finished in April 2025 🟩  Overvaluing 46.7% of the homes that left UK Estate Agents books in April 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, 3rd May 2026 (week 17 with Iain McKenzie.   https://youtu.be/43DhsM7TDWA

Half of lettings work doesn’t pay. I spoke with Ric Iannucci-Dawson, CEO of Alto, about rising compliance, admin strain and squeezed margins. We explored how automation and AI can free up time, boost efficiency and help agents grow sustainably.

Cheap fees, overvaluing and a race to the bottom, are agents undermining their own worth? Gareth Overton shares a candid take on prioritising listings over profit, the power of evidence based valuations, and why raising fees, building confidence, and walking away can strengthen long term success.

Are we transparent enough in the UK property market? I spoke with Keira Evans, EA Masters Best Estate Agency Manager, about overvaluing and honesty in valuations. We explore difficult conversations, vendor motivations, Valuer’s Triangle, and why credibility protects your fee.