Moving Home with Charlie

Paper thin gaslighting by media on Zoopla's Feb 2026 house price indexhttps://www.zoopla.co.uk/discover/property-news/house-price-index/Otta Property ML Indexhttps://ottaproperty.co.uk/trendsWatch the video here: https://youtube.com/live/o6W-zFPXGNkSupport the showFollow me on X for daily updates: https://x.com/moving_charlie

Charlie and Alex chat housing and the economy. Anything could happen. Bring your questions.Alex Groundwater, aka Housing Stig, is a lifelong friend of Charlie's and a former Programme Director at the FT, Sony and Cisco. He's also a stats junkie and can't help himself but use public data to create graphs that debunk mainstream myths.Watch the video here: https://youtube.com/live/T_zbsPXY7Rg Follow him on X to see his handiwork. https://x.com/alexgroundwater Talk to my hand picked, trusted broker partners here: https://mhwc.co.uk/mortgageSeller Advice Video Playlisthttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKomt2RI3JYkKrT_6naN-Nol2gp98NZDJFirst Time Buyer Advice Video Playlisthttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKomt2RI3JYnJ3imNEWjKGkszf_bzqDfeAll my links: https://linktr.ee/movinghomewithcharlieBook a private video call with me: https://buymeacoffee.com/mhwc/extrasSupport the showFollow me on X for daily updates: https://x.com/moving_charlie

Links to all source articles:https://mhwc.co.uk/blog/5-fact-friday-20-february-2026/Watch the video here: https://youtube.com/live/maGKYxeLAxcSupport the showFollow me on X for daily updates: https://x.com/moving_charlie

Getting a valuation on a home is putting the cart before the horse. It creates false expectations. Estate agent 'valuations' are pointless and self-defeating, and no, you don't know what your house is worth. Always buy a home if you can afford it and want to stay, but don't overpay. How do you know if you're overpaying?https://linktr.ee/movinghomewithcharlieBestAgenthttps://bestagent.co.ukWatch the video here: https://youtube.com/live/dJTX2rtX_K0Support the showFollow me on X for daily updates: https://x.com/moving_charlie

Let's break down Rightmove's HPI, as misleading as ever. https://www.rightmove.co.uk/news/content/uploads/2026/02/Rightmove-HPI-16-February-Final-1.pdfAlways buy a home if you can afford it and want to stay, but don't overpay. How do you know if you're overpaying?https://linktr.ee/movinghomewithcharlieBestAgenthttps://bestagent.co.ukSupport the showFollow me on X for daily updates: https://x.com/moving_charlie

https://mhwc.co.uk/5-fact-friday/5-fact-friday-13-february-2026/Watch the video here: https://youtube.com/live/bEnSkfu4SsESupport the showFollow me on X for daily updates: https://x.com/moving_charlie

Political turmoil, financial turmoil, what's going on and how does it affect your move? All my links: https://linktr.ee/movinghomewithcharlieBook a private video call with me: https://buymeacoffee.com/mhwc/extrasWatch the video here: https://youtube.com/live/cVtt5M8graYSupport the showFollow me on X for daily updates: https://x.com/moving_charlie

https://mhwc.co.uk/blog/5-fact-friday-6-february-2026/Watch the video here: https://youtube.com/live/3t9C8oV_zTMSupport the showFollow me on X for daily updates: https://x.com/moving_charlie

Always buy a home if you can afford it and want to stay, but don't overpay. How do you know if you're overpaying?See the answers some came up with on X: https://x.com/moving_charlie/status/2017551613938847850?s=20And on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/charlie-lamdin-4231054_two-different-buyers-offer-300000-for-the-activity-7423317345109979136-uFjQhttps://linktr.ee/movinghomewithcharlieBestAgenthttps://bestagent.co.ukBestAgent All Homes Index: https://bestagent.news/country/england/Watch the video here: https://youtube.com/live/_vtAQoxEo5MSupport the showFollow me on X for daily updates: https://x.com/moving_charlie

https://mhwc.co.uk/blog/5-fact-friday-30-january-2026/Watch the video here: https://youtube.com/live/Fp5xsL7x0HQSupport the showFollow me on X for daily updates: https://x.com/moving_charlie

Charlie chats with Harry to bring some down to earth perspective on this week's government announcement. Harry Scoffin is a Housing campaigner and founder of @FreeLeasehlders "Fighting property cartels for the people". Leaseholder with a story? Email him at harry@freeleaseholders.org.ukFollow Harry's campaign progress on X.https://x.com/HarryScoffinhttps://linktr.ee/movinghomewithcharlieBestAgenthttps://bestagent.co.ukBestAgent All Homes Index: https://bestagent.news/country/england/Watch the video here: https://youtube.com/live/zCoxnCshBAYSupport the showFollow me on X for daily updates: https://x.com/moving_charlie

There is a way that the public can end the worst estate agency practices, and it starts with using this one deciding factor to choose your agent.Choosing who NOT to use is the key. Never Sign a Long Sole Agency Agreement!https://youtu.be/AUHhg60Ez8w?si=7P3-IKCsLITLyD-1Watch the video here: https://youtube.com/live/36gOuGRIOfgSupport the showFollow me on X for daily updates: https://x.com/moving_charlie

https://mhwc.co.uk/blog/5-fact-friday-23-january-2026/Watch the video here: https://youtube.com/live/5BJUofRSkMMSupport the showFollow me on X for daily updates: https://x.com/moving_charlie

Charlie and Alex discuss the turbulence in the bond markets, why it matters for governments as much as house prices, and what might happen next. Alex Groundwater, aka Housing Stig, is a lifelong friend of Charlie's and a former Programme Director at the FT, Sony and Cisco. He's also a stats junkie and can't help himself but use public data to create graphs that debunk mainstream myths. Follow him on X to see his handiwork. https://x.com/alexgroundwater Talk to my hand picked, trusted broker partners here: https://mhwc.co.uk/mortgageSeller Advice Video Playlisthttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKomt2RI3JYkKrT_6naN-Nol2gp98NZDJFirst Time Buyer Advice Video Playlisthttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKomt2RI3JYnJ3imNEWjKGkszf_bzqDfeAll my links: https://linktr.ee/movinghomewithcharlieBook a private video call with me: https://buymeacoffee.com/mhwc/extrasSupport the showFollow me on X for daily updates: https://x.com/moving_charlie

Misleading Media Headlines Haven't Helped. Rightmove January 2026 Asking Price Indexhttps://www.rightmove.co.uk/news/content/uploads/2026/01/Rightmove-HPI-19-January-Final.pdfhttps://linktr.ee/movinghomewithcharlieBestAgenthttps://bestagent.co.ukBestAgent All Homes Index: https://bestagent.news/country/england/Watch the video here: https://youtube.com/live/BPFz-UPRCeESupport the showFollow me on X for daily updates: https://x.com/moving_charlie

https://mhwc.co.uk/blog/5-fact-friday-16-january-2026/Watch the video here: https://youtube.com/live/BVzH9UWWVy4Support the showFollow me on X for daily updates: https://x.com/moving_charlie

Is it too late to avoid it? Are we at the bottom?https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/mortgageshome/article-15456103/Proof-London-prices-crashing-reveal-types-homes-fallen-50.htmlhttps://linktr.ee/movinghomewithcharlieBestAgenthttps://bestagent.co.ukBestAgent All Homes Index: https://bestagent.news/country/england/All my links: https://linktr.ee/movinghomewithcharlieWatch the video here: https://youtube.com/live/0uGYrxEjY7ASupport the showFollow me on X for daily updates: https://x.com/moving_charlie

There is a way that the public can end the worst estate agency practices, and it starts with using this one deciding factor to choose your agent.Choosing who NOT to use is the key. Never Sign a Long Sole Agency Agreement!https://youtu.be/AUHhg60Ez8w?si=7P3-IKCsLITLyD-1Watch the video here: https://youtube.com/live/g6yA8OZYAMESupport the showFollow me on X for daily updates: https://x.com/moving_charlie

https://mhwc.co.uk/blog/5-fact-friday-9-january-2026/Watch the video here: https://youtube.com/live/cG0tbNTTGc0Support the showFollow me on X for daily updates: https://x.com/moving_charlie

BestAgenthttps://bestagent.co.ukBestAgent All Homes Index: https://bestagent.news/country/england/All my links: https://linktr.ee/movinghomewithcharlieWatch the video here: https://youtube.com/live/xTeDB8hR8WoSupport the showFollow me on X for daily updates: https://x.com/moving_charlie

Never Sign a Long Sole Agency Agreement!https://youtu.be/AUHhg60Ez8w?si=7P3-IKCsLITLyD-1Watch the video here: https://youtube.com/live/mDeaMtxtUSQSupport the showFollow me on X for daily updates: https://x.com/moving_charlie

https://mhwc.co.uk/blog/5-fact-friday-19-december-2025/Watch the video here: https://youtube.com/live/IECAjeD4x-ESupport the showFollow me on X for daily updates: https://x.com/moving_charlie

Cheapest homes for yearshttps://www.rightmove.co.uk/news/content/uploads/2025/12/Rightmove-HPI-15th-December-Final-.pdfRightmove November 2025 Full Reporthttps://www.rightmove.co.uk/news/content/uploads/2025/11/Rightmove-HPI-17th-November-Final.pdfTalk to me here: https://linktr.ee/movinghomewithcharlieTalk to my mortgage partners here: https://mhwc.co.uk/mortgageand conveyancers here: https://mhwc.co.uk/conveyancingWatch the video here: https://youtube.com/live/uzbiR8uKla0Support the showFollow me on X for daily updates: https://x.com/moving_charlie

https://mhwc.co.uk/blog/5-fact-friday-12th-december-2025/Watch the video here: https://youtube.com/live/TQ3V4qUJeO0Support the showFollow me on X for daily updates: https://x.com/moving_charlie

https://mhwc.co.uk/blog/five-fact-friday-5-december-2025/Support the showFollow me on X for daily updates: https://x.com/moving_charlie

Also: The invisible problem in the housing market. Nationwide Nov Indexhttps://www.nationwide.co.uk/media/hpi/reports/annual-house-price-growth-slows-in-novemberOtta Property ML Indexhttps://ottaproperty.co.uk/trendsWatch the video here: https://youtube.com/live/DZMuXUyCYGsSupport the showFollow me on X for daily updates: https://x.com/moving_charlie

All my links: https://linktr.ee/movinghomewithcharlieWatch the video here: https://youtube.com/live/RCUpyvIx6PgSupport the showFollow me on X for daily updates: https://x.com/moving_charlie

Anything could happen and it probably will. Your own Budget Bingo card here and join in!https://bingobaker.com/#6926e46b7bd2d96e"By tradition, the Chancellor, unlike Ministers at the despatch box at any other time of the year, may drink alcohol during the Budget Speech if they wish." - parliament.ukStiggy @alexgroundwater and I will observe this tradition, live, during our broadcast, in solidarity with Britain's taxpayers.Alex Groundwater, aka Housing Stig, is a lifelong friend and a former Programme Director at the FT, Sony and Cisco. He's also a stats junkie and can't help himself but use public data to create graphs that debunk mainstream myths. Follow him on X to see his handiwork. https://x.com/alexgroundwater All my links: https://linktr.ee/movinghomewithcharlieSupport the showFollow me on X for daily updates: https://x.com/moving_charlie

https://mhwc.co.uk/blog/5-fact-friday-21-november-2025/Watch the video here: https://youtube.com/live/wk74GDmmXncSupport the showFollow me on X for daily updates: https://x.com/moving_charlie

Asking Prices Drophttps://x.com/moving_charlie/status/1991154909048164515?s=20BestAgent All Homes Index: https://bestagent.news/country/england/All my links: https://linktr.ee/movinghomewithcharlieWatch the video here: https://youtube.com/live/EG_Y0JOuc7ESupport the showFollow me on X for daily updates: https://x.com/moving_charlie

Watch the video of this podcast here: https://youtube.com/live/JpHBqSUW6JARightmove November 2025 Full Reporthttps://www.rightmove.co.uk/news/content/uploads/2025/11/Rightmove-HPI-17th-November-Final.pdfSupport the showFollow me on X for daily updates: https://x.com/moving_charlie

https://mhwc.co.uk/blog/5-fact-friday-14-november-2025/Watch the video here: https://youtube.com/live/twSORHERDNkSupport the showFollow me on X for daily updates: https://x.com/moving_charlie

Watch the video here: https://youtube.com/live/hgM3aBIKM5MWill they win?The backers think so. https://thenegotiator.co.uk/news/marketing-news/breaking-rightmove-facing-1bn-group-legal-action-by-estate-agencies/Support the showFollow me on X for daily updates: https://x.com/moving_charlie

Discussion:Capital Gains TaxMansion TaxStamp DutyCouncil TaxProperty TaxInheritance TaxAnd employment taxes....All my links: https://linktr.ee/movinghomewithcharlieWatch the video here: https://youtube.com/live/3azffVhfXHMSupport the showFollow me on X for daily updates: https://x.com/moving_charlie

https://www.ft.com/content/8463d8f3-e4ae-4ffa-9b7b-b32d4f54e1e4Under reported Homelessnesshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0ex5r4q82qoLinktree: https://linktr.ee/movinghomewithcharlieWatch the video here: https://youtube.com/live/V0AwGwmizjMSupport the showFollow me on X for daily updates: https://x.com/moving_charlie

https://mhwc.co.uk/blog/5-fact-friday-7-november-2025/Watch the video here: https://youtube.com/live/wIVhlzupbvISupport the showFollow me on X for daily updates: https://x.com/moving_charlie

I had nothing prepared, so It's just freestyle Q&A!All my links: https://linktr.ee/movinghomewithcharlieBook a private video call with me: https://buymeacoffee.com/mhwc/extrasWatch the video here: https://youtube.com/live/kO9hSJueM7USupport the showFollow me on X for daily updates: https://x.com/moving_charlie

https://mhwc.co.uk/blog/5-fact-friday-31-october-2025/Watch the video here: https://youtube.com/live/ftXSiQsAPZQSupport the showFollow me on X for daily updates: https://x.com/moving_charlie

Suzanne Smith, a portfolio landlord and former solicitor. Watch the video of this here: https://youtube.com/live/aZEbWaANsoghttps://theindependentlandlord.com/https://www.youtube.com/@indie_landlordhttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/historic-renters-rights-act-becomes-lawSupport the showFollow me on X for daily updates: https://x.com/moving_charlie

This one might be better on video: https://youtube.com/live/7UtDW9mSkSYOtta Property ML Indexhttps://ottaproperty.co.uk/trends10 Golden Rules for Home Sellers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9oR28aWLOsSupport the showFollow me on X for daily updates: https://x.com/moving_charlie

All my links: https://linktr.ee/movinghomewithcharlieWatch the video here: https://youtube.com/live/Vsr-XQQHWTUSupport the showFollow me on X for daily updates: https://x.com/moving_charlie

Watch the video of this livestream here: https://youtube.com/live/_fsAwy4423USource Links: https://mhwc.co.uk/blog/5-fact-friday-24-october-2025/Support the showFollow me on X for daily updates: https://x.com/moving_charlie

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002l5kh/panorama-the-race-to-build-15-million-homeshttps://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/housing/bulletins/numberofvacantandsecondhomesenglandandwales/census2021All my links: https://linktr.ee/movinghomewithcharlieWatch the video here: https://youtube.com/live/cDHqGqJg-H8Support the showFollow me on X for daily updates: https://x.com/moving_charlie

Watch the video of this podcast here: https://youtube.com/live/OCtciPUlev0RM Oct 2025 House Price Index - "No Autumn Bounce"https://www.rightmove.co.uk/news/content/uploads/2025/10/Rightmove-HPI-20th-October-Finall.pdfSupport the showFollow me on X for daily updates: https://x.com/moving_charlie

Everyone is chasing the wrong incentives. Line them up, everything works smoothly. Agents: Email events@bestagent.co.uk to get to the No Valuations event on the 4, 5, and 6 Nov 2025. Details:https://bestagent.co.uk/bestagent-onboarding-event-nov2025/https://www.gov.uk/government/news/families-to-save-hundreds-of-pounds-in-major-homebuying-overhaulAll my links: https://linktr.ee/movinghomewithcharlieSupport the showFollow me on X for daily updates: https://x.com/moving_charlie

5FF links: https://mhwc.co.uk/5-fact-friday/five-fact-friday-17-october-2025/Watch the video here: https://youtube.com/live/8YEQoCsNKXgSupport the showFollow me on X for daily updates: https://x.com/moving_charlie

https://www.moliorlondon.com/media/molior-report-media-2025/10/molior-residential-development-in-london-q3-2025.pdf?v=2Alex Groundwater, aka Housing Stig, is a lifelong friend of Charlie's and a former Programme Director at the FT, Sony and Cisco. He's also a stats junkie and can't help himself but use public data to create graphs that debunk mainstream myths. Follow him on X to see his handiwork. https://x.com/alexgroundwater All my links: https://linktr.ee/movinghomewithcharlieSupport the showFollow me on X for daily updates: https://x.com/moving_charlie

Code of Practice: (Page 3, Sect 4) https://www.tpos.co.uk/images/codes-of-practice/TPOE27-8_Code_of_Practice_for_Residential_Estate_Agents_A4_FINAL.pdfAll my links: https://linktr.ee/movinghomewithcharlieSupport the showFollow me on X for daily updates: https://x.com/moving_charlie

5FF links: https://mhwc.co.uk/blog/5-fact-friday-10-october-2025/Watch the video here: https://youtube.com/live/LYbV1tXs3BYSupport the showFollow me on X for daily updates: https://x.com/moving_charlie

Here's the search pack video I mentioned: https://youtube.com/live/8YKhNx-QLtk?feature=sharehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cly79lr1yxyt

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/families-to-save-hundreds-of-pounds-in-major-homebuying-overhaulAll my links: https://linktr.ee/movinghomewithcharlie