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Living Room Chat

by Living Room Chat Podcast

The living room chat with Ryan and Matt. Two self-employed estate agents shoot the breeze and talk all things current affairs with a drizzle of property chit-chat.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 40: Ryans House Buying Advice For Matt

    Matt Barrell and Ryan Bloomfield sit down to discuss Matts pending house purchase. 👉 https://linktr.ee/livingroomchatpodcast

  2. Episode 39: Ryan Got Sacked By His Own Wife

    Matt Barrell and Ryan Bloomfield are back for more living room chat with gossip on Ryans recent business development and the general goings on of the property market in 2024. 👉 https://linktr.ee/livingroomchatpodcast

  3. Episode 38: Matt Had A Baby

    Matt Barrell and Ryan Bloomfield are back for another round of living room chat talking about some of the personal life events since the last episode and how having a kid changes you as a guy! 👉 https://linktr.ee/livingroomchatpodcast

  4. Episode 37: Bad Marketing and Money Laundering Troubles

    Ryan and Matt are here with the latest edition of the podcast and it’s a tail of two halves. Starting with, how lazy and bad can estate agents be with photos. Plus, Matt opens up on his ongoing investigation by HMRC. Highs and lows throughout, and a must listen for all self employed estate…

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  5. Episode 36: We're Back... and Ryan Killed His Car!

    Matt Barrell and Ryan Bloomfield are back in 2024 after a short hiatus whilst life took over. We didn't get to episode 50 in 2023... but we came close! Join us for property and other chat and as always fire your questions over! 👉 https://linktr.ee/livingroomchatpodcast

  6. Episode 35: Tokyo Travels And The Pushchair Market

    Welcome to Episode 35 of The Living Room Chat Podcast! This week, hosts Matt and Ryan spill the tea on the struggles with property solicitors – the real talk on navigating the crazy world of home-buying drama. From dealing with legal lingo that's straight-up confusing to unexpected delays that'll...

  7. Episode 34: Market Madness, Seller Situations and Baffling Buyers

    Welcome to Episode 34 of the Living Room Chat Podcast! 🎙️ Ryan and Matt are back, in this an unscripted chat that's juicier than ever. 🏠 This week, they're diving into the market madness, exposing those seller habits that make them go "Ugh!" and decoding the mystery behind some seriously…

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  8. Episode 33: Having Babies

    Join us in Episode 33 of the Living Room Chat Podcast, where hosts Ryan Bloomfield and Matt Barrell discuss Matt's exciting journey into fatherhood as he eagerly awaits the arrival of his baby daughter. Discover the joy, anticipation, and the preparations that come with impending parenthood. Matt...

  9. Episode 32: Boilers, Surveys and Tokyo Dreams

    Join Matt and Ryan in the cozy comfort of Matt's living room as they delve into the fascinating world of estate agency in the latest episode of The Living Room Chat Podcast. In this installment, the dynamic duo covers three intriguing topics: Boiler Inspections Unmasked: Matt shares his candid...

  10. Episode 31: The High Street Agent Formula

    Matt Barrell and Ryan Bloomfield go through the moving parts of the high street estate agents office and talk about why it sucks for the client! 👉 https://linktr.ee/livingroomchatpodcast

  11. Episode 30: Do Property Photos Even Matter?

    Matt Barrell and Ryan Bloomfield check in at the office to talk MARKETING. Is there any reason for estate agents publishing bad property photos? Or do they even matter? 👉 https://linktr.ee/livingroomchatpodcast

  12. Episode 29: Buyers Are Liars

    Matt Barrell & Ryan Bloomfield are joined by guest Matthew Pulford for episode 29 of the Living Room Chat Podcast where we ask: are buyers liars? and how will interest rates effect the property market over the next 12 months! https://linktr.ee/livingroomchatpodcast

  13. Episode 28: Price prefixes… Good, bad or ugly?

    This week Matt and Ryan sit down and talk through price prefixes and why do people pay so much money to live on posh, exclusive roads?

  14. Episode 27: Are Agents Promoting Their Properties Or Themselves?

    The three living rooms chats this week involve conflicting day to day news, Rightmoves new mortgage features, and do we like douchey agent videos? https://linktr.ee/livingroomchatpodcast

  15. Episode 26: Ryan Sells Houses, Buying With Someone Else & Conditional Selling...

    Matt Barrell and Ryan Bloomfield come to you from Matt's office with chat about the current market, the pros and cons of buying a property with a friend or family member, and the pitfalls of recommended services... 👉 https://linktr.ee/livingroomchatpodcast

  16. Episode 25: Is Property Investing Dead? What Type Of Agent Is Best? And Agency Recruitment Schemes

    Matt Barrell and Ryan Bloomfield checking in again to talk about upsetting gas engineers online, property investing, different agency models, and why some agents are more like recruiters! 👉 https://linktr.ee/livingroomchatpodcast

  17. Episode 24: Spray Foam, 5% Base Rate & Things People Ask On Viewings

    Matt Barrell and Ryan Bloomfield are back in Matt's living room to talk about Ryan being put back in his place by the property gods, the interest rate rise to 5%, and common things every parent does when viewing a property... 👉 https://linktr.ee/livingroomchatpodcast

  18. Episode 23: Should We Boycott Rightmove? And How Do Self-Employed Agents Scale Up!

    Matt Barrell and Ryan Bloomfield are back in Matt's living room talking about Rightmove price hikes and whether or not Rightmove is an essential part of the modern UK estate agency business? And how can self-employed agents scale up as their business grows! 👉 https://linktr.ee/livingroomchatpodcast

  19. Episode 22: Why Property Viewings Are Like S*x & How To Sell Your House In 2 Weeks

    Matt Barrell and Ryan Bloomfield are back in Matt's living room to discuss why property viewings are like having sex for the first time with a new partner, how you can sell your house in just two weeks, and what is wrong with agent terminology! 👉 https://linktr.ee/livingroomchatpodcast

  20. Episode 21: Industry Regulation, Home Improvement & Is Airbnb Worth It?

    We are trying to keep these shorter! But this week Matt Barrell and Ryan Bloomfield are in the Bloomfield living room with Mrs Bloomfield herself to talk estate agency and business! 👉 https://linktr.ee/livingroomchatpodcast

  21. Episode 20: Estate Agent Stories feat. Special Guests

    Matt Barrell and Ryan Bloomfield set up at Avocado HQ and invite in fellow Avo partners Chris Grey, Kiel Holder, Ollie Hawkins & Dan Salisbury to share their estate agent stories! 👉 https://linktr.ee/livingroomchatpodcast

  22. Episode 19: 100% Mortgages, Video Marketing And Why You Should #BeNice

    Matt Barrell and Ryan Bloomfield sit back down after a week hiatus to talk about why you should be nice to estate agents, are 100% mortgages worth it? and does video marketing actually work? 👉 https://linktr.ee/livingroomchatpodcast

  23. Episode 18: The Emotions Of Moving Home, Surveys, And Are Financial Kickbacks Wrong?

    This week Matt Barrell and Ryan Bloomfield are back in Matt's living room chatting about recent sales, the emotions of moving home, and questioning if referral fees are damaging to the moving process... 👉 https://linktr.ee/livingroomchatpodcast

  24. Episode 17: Why House Price Data Isn't That Helpful, Sneeky Agent Tricks & Doorknocking

    Matt Barrell and Ryan Bloomfield are back in Matt's living room chating about all things property. Why house price data isn't all that useful for buyers and sellers, why you can't train to go doorknocking, and some unethical estate agent tricks to be aware of! 👉...

  25. Episode 16: Reflecting On Year 1 And Can Estate Agents Do A Good Job For £3000?

    Matt Barrell and Ryan Bloomfield sit back down after a few missed weeks on the podcast and reflect on their individual first years in business! 👉 https://linktr.ee/livingroomchatpodcast

  26. Episode 15: Turning 30, Is 1% Too Expensive? And Is Rent To Buy The Next Help To Buy?

    Matt Barrell and Ryan Bloomfield talk all things agency, why cheap fees are more expensive, and is turning 30 really such a big deal?! https://linktr.ee/livingroomchatpodcast

  27. Episode 14: Sneaky Estate Agent Tricks To Watch Out For!

    This week Matt Barrell and Ryan Bloomfield are joined by Lauren Bloomfield on the pod to chat about the sneaky world of estate agency and expose the bad agency tricks both buyers and sellers should watch out for! 👉 https://linktr.ee/livingroomchatpodcast

  28. Episode 13: Car Chat featuring Charlie Barrell: Are Electric Cars Really The Future?

    This week Matt Barrell and Ryan Bloomfield are joined by Matt's brother Charlie to talk first cars, dream cars, and ask if electric cars really are the future?! 👉 https://linktr.ee/livingroomchatpodcast

  29. Episode 12: RIP John Motson, How To Turn £500 into £150, And What Happens When You Price Your Home Attractively

    Ryan Bloomfield and Matt Barrell have a coffee at Ryan's this week and discuss the late John Motson, the benefits of being a good role model, why Purplebricks has gone down the pan so quickly, and why pricing your home attractively can cause a buyer frenzy!

  30. Episode 11: Woke Culture, Nicknames, Fisherthem, Linkin Park & Agency Chat

    Matt Barrell & Ryan Bloomfield return in Matt's living room for another round of chat. This week discussing where nicknames come from, is Sam Smith the prince of woke culture with his Fisherthem comment? Are Linkin Park the best band in the world? and a bit of agency chat too!!...

  31. Episode 10 feat. Sanjay Patel: Flat Earth Theory & Why The Education System Is Keeping People Poor

    This week Ryan Bloomfield and Matt Barrell are joined by fellow Avocado Property Partner Sanjay Patel. We discuss social media, self-employed life, does work life balance exist? why the UK education system is screwed, plus more! Find us on all social platforms below 💫 Spotify 🎙️...

  32. Episode 9: Global Warming, A Trio Of Sport Chat & 1 Reason Why We Are The Best Agents In Berkshire

    This week Ryan Bloomfield and Matt Barrell return for another hour of shooting the s##t. A slightly sombre start to this chat but hang in there for our takes on global warming, the upcoming Tommy Fury vs Jake Paul fight, the Man City drama, and we talk more about reservation agreements and how we...

  33. Episode 8: Tips For Drug Dealers, Surveys & Property Lube

    This week Ryan Bloomfield & Matt Barrell share their woes of deals crumbling down, discuss property surveys, recite stories of drug-related valuations and Burnley FC. Find us on all social platforms below 💫 Spotify 🎙️ https://open.spotify.com/show/6VYvPzioWBVLPM72OasInQ?si=1e98f6010f484dbe...

  34. Episode 7: Strikes, Going Viral, Driving Rants & Agency Chat

    This week Ryan Bloomfield & Matt Barrell hang at Ryans and chat on the strike action, what makes a viral video a viral video, is there such thing as the slow and fast lane, and also some agency chat at the end! Find us on all social platforms below 💫 Spotify 🎙️...

  35. Episode 6: Bad News Sells, Why You Need A Self Employed Agent, And A Splash Of Good News Too!

    Back for some Living Room Chat with Ryan Bloomfield and Matt Barrell. This week talking about negative news and why it sells, the pros and cons of employed vs self-employed agents, and where we will be traveling to in 2023! Find us on all social platforms below 💫 Spotify 🎙️...

  36. Episode 5: Chat GPT, 2023 Goals, New Year Property Chat & Rishi Sunaks Push For Maths!

    Find us on all social platforms below 💫 Spotify 🎙️ https://open.spotify.com/show/6VYvPzioWBVLPM72OasInQ?si=1e98f6010f484dbe Facebook 📲 https://www.facebook.com/livingroomchatpodcast Instagram 📸 https://www.instagram.com/livingroomchatpodcast/ TikTok 🕺...

  37. Episode 4: Harry & Meghan, The Best Time To Have A Kid & How To Make A Bangin' Roast Potato

    Find us on all social platforms below 💫 Spotify 🎙️ https://open.spotify.com/show/6VYvPzioWBVLPM72OasInQ?si=1e98f6010f484dbe Facebook 📲 https://www.facebook.com/livingroomchatpodcast Instagram 📸 https://www.instagram.com/livingroomchatpodcast/ TikTok 🕺...

  38. Episode 3: 50 Minutes of Estate Agency and 10 Minutes of..."Other Stuff"

    Find us on all social platforms below 💫 Spotify 🎙️ https://open.spotify.com/show/6VYvPzioWBVLPM72OasInQ?si=1e98f6010f484dbe Facebook 📲 https://www.facebook.com/livingroomchatpodcast Instagram 📸 https://www.instagram.com/livingroomchatpodcast/ TikTok 🕺...

  39. Episode 2: Personal Branding, The FTX Scandal & Why The Metaverse Is BS

    Episode 2... we did it!! Find us on all social platforms below 💫 Spotify 🎙️ https://open.spotify.com/show/6VYvPzioWBVLPM72OasInQ?si=1e98f6010f484dbe Facebook 📲 https://www.facebook.com/livingroomchatpodcast Instagram 📸 https://www.instagram.com/livingroomchatpodcast/ TikTok 🕺...

  40. Episode 1: Estate Agency, The World Cup & Some Uplifting Thoughts From Lewis Capaldi

    Welcome to the first-ever episode of Living Room Chat With Ryan & Matt. We basically shoot the breeze for 50 minutes and recorded it for you to listen to!

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The living room chat with Ryan and Matt. Two self-employed estate agents shoot the breeze and talk all things current affairs with a drizzle of property chit-chat.

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The living room chat with Ryan and Matt. Two self-employed estate agents shoot the breeze and talk all things current affairs with a drizzle of property chit-chat.

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