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 all things property as well as how to become a successful property investor ..read more

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 share her top 5 tips to improve your marketing ..read more

Is Assignment Selling the Secret to Closing More Listings? Have you ever wished for a way to stand out from the competition before even stepping foot on a property? Assignment selling might just be the game changer you’ve been looking for. In this episode, we dive into a strategy that allows you to add value to your potential clients before your appraisal appointment even begins. The key is in creating a personalised, informative video for your clients, highlighting the five most common questions they’ll likely have about the process. By sending this video in advance, you’re showing them that ..read more

The biggest shake-up to the private rented sector in 35 years is about to land. No more Section 21. No fixed-term tenancies. New rent controls. A ban on selling within 12 months of asking a tenant to leave. And that’s just the start. ❓ What does this mean for letting agents? ❓ How can you prepare your landlords? ❓ Will this create new challenges—or new opportunities? I sat down with David Smith, one of the UK’s top legal experts on landlord and tenant law, for an in-depth, no-nonsense breakdown of what this Bill really means. ? 1hr 40mins. Every detail covered. No fluff—just straight-talking a ..read more

UK PROPERTY MARKET WEEKLY UPDATE Welcome to the 10th 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 awesome Toby Martin as we delve into the key property market headlines for 10th week of 2025 ending on the 16th March 2025. The YouTube Show https://youtu.be/KIAimyPHdZ8 ✴️ UK Property Market Highlights this week . ✅ Listings (New Properties on the Market) 39.2k new listings this week (last week 39.8k) That’s 7% higher than Week 10 of 2024 YTD and 10% higher YTD compared to 2017/18/1 ..read more

Can Estate Agents Fix the Conveyancing Process? The key to faster completions in today’s fast-moving property market, estate agents are often left holding the bag when transactions stall. But what if you could change that? In this episode, I'm joined by the brilliant Steph Walker, boss lady of TAUK, to dive into how estate agents can take control of the conveyancing process and dramatically speed up completion times. Here’s what you’ll learn: - Why referral fees shouldn’t be your main focus: It’s not about pocketing a quick £200–£300, it’s about fostering long-term relationships with solid con ..read more

Why This Estate Agent Moved from High Street Offices to a Hub, And Why It Paid Off! In a game changing decision, John Newhouse, founder of Roseberry Newhouse, closed three High Street branches and moved his entire agency into a business hub. But what sparked this shift, and what impact has it had on the business? John takes us through his reasoning, a mix of rising costs, fluctuating sales, and the need for a more efficient structure. Despite initial reservations, the move proved to be a turning point. With a single hub now serving as the agency’s base, John saw the business grow stronger, eve ..read more

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 and whether or not a Propertymark membership is worth the cash ..read more

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 asks Estate Agents if they're being honest with themselves ..read more

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 chat about how she got into marketing ..read more