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#216One of the biggest challenges as a remote investor in UK Property is finding a property to buy from the other side of the world.Many expats, nomads and foreign nationals turn to property sourcers to find a deal.But this episode shows you there's nothing to stop you doing it yourself.Gary Gayner lives and works in Abu Dhabi.He set up his own sourcing business after an unsatisfactory experience with a sourcer.During the episode, we discuss:Sourcing methods: direct-to-vendor marketing (Facebook, Google Ads), relationships with landlords / letting agentsImportance of rapport-building: phone calls, in-person meetings during UK tripsThe value of boots on the groundWhy off-market deals offer better discountsMotivated seller dynamics and the importance of understanding seller situationsUsing sold price comparables, not asking prices, for accurate valuationsThe need for balanced and transparent analysisComparing Leeds and Manchester for investment potential Investing in LeedsSelf-sourcing vs. using a sourcer: assessing your own time, energy, and experienceAdvice for vetting sourcers: checking for compliance, redress scheme membership, and client feedbackUsing PropertyEngine for deal filtering and due diligence around comparablesReverse-engineering your search via target letting agentsImportance of always making offers and following up, Due diligence essentials if using a sourcer: compliance, track record, client referencesGet in TouchI'd Like Help With Setting My GoalsLeave a reviewJoin our WhatsApp  group / access  37 Question Due Diligence Checklist / 23 Step Guide to Buying Property at AuctionInstagramKeywordsremote UK property investment, expat property investing, property sourcing, property deal sourcing, UK buy-to-let, building estate agent relationships, off-market property deals, Manchester property, Leeds property, Wakefield property, West Yorkshire property, capital appreciation, rental yield, turnkey property service, property education courses, property mentorship, due diligence, letting agents, property portfolio building, property comparables, sold price vs asking price, motivated sellers, property valuation, networking events UK, remote relationship building, property management, property market research, sourcing agent compliance, direct to vendor marketing, passive income property

Welcome to the 16th 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 Bryan Mansell as we delve into the key property market headlines for 16th week of 2025 ending on the 20th April 2025. It must be stressed that this was an Easter week, so many of the metrics are lower than normal (see the graphs to see this is a normal occurrence) The YouTube Show https://youtu.be/IZ19bMhoWEo ✴️ UK Property Market Highlights this week . ✅ Listings (New Properties on the Market) 32.5k new listings this week (last week 37.5k) YTD 6% higher than Week 16 of 2024 YTD and 9% higher YTD compared to 2017/18/19. ✅ Price Reductions (% of Resi Stock) 22.1k Price Reductions this week - Monthly Run Rate in reductions - 1 in 7.5 of Resi Sales stock per month is being reduced (which represents 13.4%). For comparison, 12.1% average in 2024, though the long-term 5-year average is 10.6%. ✅ Total Gross Sales (Agreed Sales) 22.8k UK homes sold STC this week, down slightly as expected because of Easter Weekend YTD - The number of Sold STC Resi homes are 11% higher compared to 2024  (417k Sales agreed YTD 2025 vs 377k YTD 2024) and 19% higher than 2017/18/19 YTD levels (351k). ✅ Sell-Through Rate (Monthly in Arrears) March's sale run rate of 16.3% of Resi stock sold stc (ie 16.3% of Estate Agents properties on the market went sale agreed). April's stats will shown next week. 2024 monthly average: 15.3%. Long-term 8-year average: 17.9%. ✅ Sale Fall-Throughs 5,377 Sale fall-thrus last week from Resi Sale Sales Pipeline of 467,414 homes sale agreed (sold stc). Another method is that week's sale fall thrus as a % of gross sales that week. This week, that is 23.6% (last week 22.5%). Just above the 7-year average of 24.2%, yet well below the 40%+ levels post-Truss Budget (Autumn 2022). In March, as a whole, 5.75% of sales in the UK agents pipelines fell thru. For comparison, 2024 average: 5.36%. Again, April's figure for this stat will announced next week ✅ Net Sales (Gross sales for the week less Sale Fall Thrus for the week) 17.4k net sales this week (19k last week), compared 2025 weekly average of 19.9k. (remember its Easter) 2025 YTD is 8% higher than compared to 2024 YTD and 13% higher than YTD 2017/18/19. Local Focus this week Newport (Wales) Graphs available for use in free valuations / internally. Please dont publish these on social media without my OK. Reason - my fee paying clients use them - so its not fair on them https://we.tl/t-n6sRLhGF3Q

#215As a remote investor in UK property, you can't easily visit the UK.So you have to depend on UK-based partners for everything.When things go wrong, fixing them from afar is way more challenging than for local investors.So we've assembled some of the finest minds in UK property for perhaps the most important topic in property:Rod Turner Akhil Patel Alicia Barlow Julian Maurice Damian Hughes Michael Cheek Rob Dix Jim Pittman Richard Brown Adam Lawrence Sean the Property Tax Accountant Dean PropSourcer Stuart Ball Dan PatientManaging Risk Part 1 & Part 2We discuss:The connection between trust and riskCharles H. Green's Trust EquationCredibility / Reliability / Intimacy / Self-orientation (negative virtue)Recap of 300K lost in a joint venture dealMeeting in personIncremental relationship building Pitfalls of ReviewsIssues with online review sites such as Trustpilot:Trust But Verify: Due Diligence Reducing Risk / Testing TrustworthinessEarly Detection of Poor PartnershipsParallel Partners to Maintain LeverageCrumb MethodDue Diligence: on Companies HouseProperty SourcersI'd Like Help With Setting My GoalsLeave a reviewJoin our WhatsApp  group / access  37 Question Due Diligence Checklist / 23 Step Guide to Buying Property at Auction InstagramKeywords: expat property investment, UK property, remote investing, trust, risk management, due diligence, power team, property sourcer, letting agents, property management,  joint venture property,  self-orientation, verification, Companies House,  mortgage broker, property mentor, trustpilot reviews, property scams, compliance checks

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UK PROPERTY MARKET WEEKLY UPDATE Welcome to the 15th 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 Kristian Stott as we delve into the key property market headlines for 15th week of 2025 ending on the 20th April 2025. The YouTube Show https://youtu.be/hlZhT28qqec ✴️ UK Property Market Highlights this week . ✅ Listings (New Properties on the Market) 37.5k new listings this week (last week 41.1k) That's 8% higher than Week 15 of 2024 YTD and 9% higher YTD compared to 2017/18/19. ✅ Price Reductions (% of Resi Stock) 21.2k Price Reductions this week - Monthly Run Rate in reductions - 1 in 7.5 of Resi Sales stock per month is being reduced (which represents 13.4%). For comparison, 12.1% average in 2024, though the long-term 5-year average is 10.6%. ✅ Total Gross Sales (Agreed Sales) 24.5k UK homes sold STC this week, down slightly because of Easter Weekend YTD - The number of Sold STC Resi homes are 13% higher compared to 2024  (394k YTD 2025 vs 350k YTD 2024) and 20% higher than 2017/18/19 YTD levels (328k). ✅ Sell-Through Rate (Monthly in Arrears) March's sale run rate of 16.3% of Resi stock sold stc (ie 16.3% of Estate Agents properties on the market went sale agreed). 2024 monthly average: 15.3%. Long-term 8-year average: 17.9%. ✅ Sale Fall-Throughs 5,515 Sale fall-thrus last week from Resi Sale Sales Pipeline of 467,414 homes sale agreed (sold stc). Another method is that week's sale fall thrus as a % of gross sales that week. This week, that is 23% (last week 23.7%). Just above the 7-year average of 24.2%, yet well below the 40%+ levels post-Truss Budget (Autumn 2022). Last month, as a whole, 5.75% of sales in the UK agents pipelines fell thru. For comparison, 2024 average: 5.36%. ✅ Net Sales (Gross sales for the week less Sale Fall Thrus for the week) 19k net sales this week (21k last week), compared 2025 weekly average of 20.1k. (remember its Easter) 2025 YTD is 10% higher than compared to 2024 YTD and 14% higher than YTD 2017/18/19. ✅ Residential Sales Stock on the Market 705k properties on the market on the 1st April 2025 (monthly stat taken on the first day of the month). Historical comparison for 1st march : * 2024: 654k * 2023: 585k * 2022: 421k * 2021: 542k * 2020: 584k * 2019: 647k * 2018: 598k * 2017: 557k ✅ Residential Sales Sold STC Pipeline 467k sales agreed in Estate Agents Sales Pipeline (ie sold stc but not yet completed) as at the 1st April 2025 (monthly figure) Historical comparison for 1st March : * 2024: 404k * 2023: 371k * 2022: 487k * 2021: 474k * 2020: 335k * 2019: 337k * 2018: 314k * 2017: 306k ✅ UK House Prices (£/sq.ft) As always, the £/sq.ft metric predicts Land Registry figures 5 months in advance with 92% accuracy (the orange line of the graph). March's final figure: £343/sq.ft. * December '24 : £335/sq.ft * March '24 : £337/sq.ft * March '23: £333/sq.ft * March '19: £270/sq.ft This means UK house prices achieved on the sales agreed in March 25 were 2.36% higher than Dec 24, and 1.63% higher than a year ago (March 24). Local Focus this week - Norwich

UK PROPERTY MARKET WEEKLY UPDATE Welcome to the 14th 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 Alice Bullard as we delve into the key property market headlines for 14th week of 2025 ending on the 13th April 2025. The YouTube Show https://youtu.be/nSNpUoP_2KY ✴️ UK Property Market Highlights this week . ✅ Listings (New Properties on the Market) 41.1k new listings this week (last week 41.3k) That's 9% higher than Week 14 of 2024 YTD and 9% higher YTD compared to 2017/18/19. ✅ Price Reductions (% of Resi Stock) 24.9k Price Reductions this week - Run rate of 1 in 7.5 of Resi Sales stock per month is being reduced (which represents 13.4%). For comparison, 12.1% average in 2024, though the long-term 5-year average is 10.6%. ✅ Total Gross Sales (Agreed Sales) 27.3k UK homes sold STC this week, down slightly from a fortnight ago, which was a near 3 year record breaking week of 28k Resi gross sales. That's 14% higher YTD compared to 2024 and 22% higher than 2017/18/19 YTD levels. ✅ Sell-Through Rate (Monthly in Arrears) March's sale run rate of 16.3% of Resi stock sold stc (ie 16.3% of Estate Agents properties on the market went sale agreed). 2024 monthly average: 15.3%. Long-term 8-year average: 17.9%. ✅ Sale Fall-Throughs 6,275 Sale fall-thrus last week from Resi Sale Sales Pipeline of 467,414 homes sale agreed (sold stc). Another method is that week's sale fall thrus as a % of gross sales that week. This week, that is 23% (last week 23.7%). Just above the 7-year average of 24.2%, yet well below the 40%+ levels post-Truss Budget (Autumn 2022). Last month, as a whole, 5.75% of sales in the UK agents pipelines fell thru. For comparison, 2024 average: 5.36%. ✅ Net Sales (Gross sales for the week less Sale Fall Thrus for the week) 21k net sales this week (21k last week), compared 2025 weekly average of 20.1k. 2025 YTD is 11% higher than compared to 2024 YTD and 15.9% higher than YTD 2017/18/19. Local Focus this week - Epsom Graphs - available for use in free valuations / internally. Please dont publish these on social media without my OK. Reason - my fee paying clients use them - so its not fair on them https://we.tl/t-B4j6DxPLAA

Send us a textSecond Home Tax DilemmaA deep dive into new UK tax policies affecting second homes, exploring the tension between local housing needs and tourism-dependent economies, particularly in areas like Burnham Market, Norfolk.Blackstone's European Real Estate TriumphHighlighting Blackstone's successful $10.6 billion fund raise, signaling strong institutional confidence in European real estate despite market challenges, with major pension funds backing the investment.Trump Tariffs: Property Market TremorsAnalyzing the potential ripple effects of Donald Trump's new tariffs on the UK property market, examining impacts on luxury markets, buyer sentiment, and potential economic volatility.Estate Agency RevolutionExploring the transformative digital innovations reshaping estate agency in 2025, focusing on streamlining complex property transactions and improving collaboration across the industry.Single Family Housing: Solving Rental ChallengesExamining Savills' insights into single family housing as a critical solution to the UK's rental housing shortage, detailing current developments and the sector's potential to meet government housing targets.Each story interconnects to paint a comprehensive picture of the UK property market's complex, dynamic landscape in 2025.PROPERTY WEALTH - Transforming challenges into opportunities with specialist knowledge and reach. Explore the complexities of the London property market with us—insights, advice, and connections at your fingertips.Join the conversation! Share your thoughts and questions in the comments below. Don't forget to follow us for the latest updates and expert advice! https://www.londonproperty.co.uk/en/link-in-bio/#PropertyWealth #LondonProperty #RealEstate #PropertyMarket #Investment #HomeBuying #HomeSelling #PropertyAdvice #RealEstateTips #PropertyInvestment #LuxuryLiving

We talk with Mario Volpi from Novvi Properties about those thinking of relocating to the UAE but unsure what to do with your UK home? In this episode, we answer Paul's dilemma: should he sell his Windsor flat or rent it out while starting fresh in Dubai? We explore selling risks, rental income strategies, and the fast-moving Dubai real estate market.  @novviproperties ► Subscribe here to never miss an episode: https://dubaipropertypodcast.podbean.com ► INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/dubaipropertypodcast/?hl=en ► ITUNES: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../dubai.../id1662176569 ► EMAIL: dubaipropertypodcast@gmail.com  The Most comprehensive property guide for the UAE and Dubai.    Homes for sale, Real estate agents, Real estate listings, Real estate investing, Property management companies, Commercial real estate, Real estate market trends, Real estate market analysis, Real estate finance, Real estate development, Real estate law, Real estate technology, Real estate investing for beginners, Real estate negotiation skills, Real estate marketing   Understand the dynamics of Dubai real estate, supply and demand, market stabilization, property investment Dubai, construction pipeline, tenant to buyer trends, Dubai property market, real estate analysis, market predictions, and inventory trends. #DubaiRealEstate #PropertyInvestment #DubaiQ1Sales #LuxuryRealEstate #OffPlanDubai #DubaiMarketUpdate #RealEstateNews #InvestInDubai #GlobalPropertyMarket #UAEPropertyBoom #DubaiVillas #PropertyTrends2025 #dubaiproperty #dubai #dubairealestate #DubaiRealEstate #OffPlanDubai #VisaRenewal #ExpatDubai #PropertyInvestment #SharjahRealEstate #Masaar2 #DubaiVisa #UAEProperty #RealEstateTrends #DubaiLife #InstantVisa #DubaiServices"  #DubaiRealEstate #SupplyAndDemand #MarketStabilization #PropertyInvestment #DubaiProperty #MarketAnalysis #InventoryTrends #DubaiHousing #RealEstateInsights #MarketTiming #ConstructionDelays #RealEstatePredictions"    

UK PROPERTY MARKET WEEKLY UPDATE Welcome to the 13th 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 Steph Walker as we delve into the key property market headlines for 13th week of 2025 ending on the 6th April 2025. The YouTube Show https://youtu.be/65AxlI_snzM ✴️ UK Property Market Highlights this week . ✅ Listings (New Properties on the Market) 41.3k new listings this week (last week 39.7k) That's 7% higher than Week 13 of 2024 YTD and 10% higher YTD compared to 2017/18/19. ✅ Price Reductions (% of Resi Stock) 26.6k Price Reductions this week - meaning an approx run rate of 1 in 7.46 of Resi Sales stock per month is being reduced (which represents 13.4%). For comparison, 12.1% average in 2024, though the long-term 5-year average is 10.6%. ✅ Total Gross Sales (Agreed Sales) 27.6k UK homes sold STC this week, down slightly from last weeks near 3 year record breaking week of 28k. That's 13% higher YTD compared to 2024 and 23% higher than 2017/18/19 YTD levels. ✅ Sell-Through Rate (Monthly in Arrears) March's sale run rate of 16.3% of Resi stock sold stc (ie 16.3% of Estate Agents properties on the market went sale agreed). 2024 monthly average: 15.3%. Long-term 8-year average: 17.9%. ✅ Sale Fall-Throughs 6,563 Sale fall-thrus last week from Resi Sale Sales Pipeline of 467,414 homes sale agreed (sold stc). Another method is that week's sale fall thrus as a % of gross sales that week. This week, that is 23.7% (last week 22.5%). Just above the 7-year average of 24.2%, yet well below the 40%+ levels post-Truss Budget (Autumn 2022). Last month, as a whole, 5.75% of sales in the UK agents pipelines fell thru. For comparison, 2024 average: 5.36%. ✅ Net Sales (Gross sales for the week less Sale Fall Thrus for the week) 21k net sales this week (21.7k last week), compared 2025 weekly average of 20.1k. 2025 YTD is 10% higher than compared to 2024 YTD and 16.6% higher than YTD 2017/18/19. Local Focus this week - Macclesfield Graphs https://we.tl/t-PDFqWgZ1bR

UK PROPERTY MARKET WEEKLY UPDATE Welcome to the 12th 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 Ben Madden as we delve into the key property market headlines for 12th week of 2025 ending on the 30th March 2025. The YouTube Show https://youtu.be/uDZe3e6rvp4 ✴️ UK Property Market Highlights this week . ✅ Listings (New Properties on the Market) 39.7k new listings this week (last week 38.4k) That's 7% higher than Week 12 of 2024 YTD and 10% higher YTD compared to 2017/18/19. ✅ Price Reductions (% of Resi Stock) 24k Price Reductions this week - meaning an approx run rate of 1 in 8 of Resi Sales stock per month is being reduced (12%). For comparison, 12.1% average in 2024, though the long-term 5-year average is 10.6%. ✅ Total Gross Sales (Agreed Sales) 28.1k UK homes sold STC this week, up from 27.1k last week in Week 11 That's 13% higher YTD compared to 2024 and 23% higher than 2017/18/19 YTD levels. ✅ Sale-Through Rate (Monthly in Arrears) Last months sale run rate of 16.2% of Resi stock sold stc (ie 16.2% of Estate Agents properties on the market went sale agreed). 2024 monthly average: 15.3%. Long-term 8-year average: 17.9%. ✅ Sale Fall-Throughs 6,315 Sale fall-thrus last week from Resi Sale Sales Pipeline of 451,074 homes sale agreed (sold stc). Another method is that week's sale fall thrus as a % of gross sales that week. This week, that is 22.5% (last week 23.2%). Just above the 7-year average of 24.2%, yet well below the 40%+ levels post-Truss Budget (Autumn 2022). Last month, as a whole, 5.48% of sales in the UK agents pipelines fell thru. For comparison, 2024 average: 5.36%. ✅ Net Sales (Gross sales for the week less Sale Fall Thrus for the week) 21.7k net sales this week (20.8k last week), compared 2025 weekly average of 19.7k. 2025 YTD is 12% higher than compared to 2024 YTD and 18% higher than YTD 2017/18/19. Local Focus this week - Redditch Graphs https://we.tl/t-5HVxZRT0zT

The number of UK buy-to-let property companies listed at Companies House has soared to record levels since George Osbourne introduced his ‘Section 24’ tax bombshell on landlords. If you are stuck in the Section 24 tax trap contact me at charles@charleskelly.net to arrange a free consultation with a property tax specialist. There are now over 400,000 limited property companies registered, more than any other businesses and four times as many as fast food firms. Since 2016 there has been a fourfold rise in incorporated buy-to-let businesses, much of which is due to George Osbourne’s ‘Section 24’ tax hike on landlords. The change in the law meant that buy-to-let landlords with properties held in their own names could no longer offset mortgage interest against their rent (pre-profit gross income). Almost 700,000 properties are now held in limited companies, rather than in individual names, which has become the standard method used to buy investment property in the UK. Watch full video version - https://youtu.be/tdcdZDdu7qY Section 24 Property Landlord Tax Hike Interview with Chartered Accountant and property tax specialist who reveals options and solutions to move your properties from your own name into a limited company or LLP whilst mitigating the potential HMRC pitfalls. Email charles@charleskelly.net for a free consultation on how to deal with Section 24. Watch video now: https://youtu.be/aMuGs_ek17s #section24 #TaxSavingTips #FinanceTips #UKTaxes #WealthBuilding #MoneyManagement #PensionPlanning #TaxFreeSavings #CharlesKellyMoneyTips # #property #propertycompany #investmentproperty #buytoletlandlord

Send us a textDuring this episode of the Host Planet Mortgage Podcast, Howard Reuben from HCH Financial Services assesses the current state of the holiday let mortgage market.Howard discusses the Bank of England base rate, the Spring Statement, and stamp duty. He also shares details of the best holiday let mortgage products currently available.Key takeaways:• The Bank of England's decision to hold the base rate was not a surprise• Borrowers and investors who need to remortgage in 2025 should plan early and avoid going onto their lender's standard variable rate (SVR)• Hefty stamp duty fees are stalling the UK property market2:00 Bank of England base rate holds steady at 4.5%5:49 Advice for people who need to remortgage in 20259:23 Make sure you avoid the standard variable rate11:16 The Spring Statement, stamp duty, and market sentiment15:36 The best holiday let mortgage products on the marketLinks:Host Planet: https://www.hostplanet.club/HCH Financial Services: https://www.hchfs.com/James Varley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdsvarley/Howard Reuben: https://www.linkedin.com/in/howardreuben/Episode to check next: Everything you need to know about holiday let taxes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/everything-you-need-to-know-about-holiday-let-tax-changes/id1706573555?i=1000697982739The Host Planet Mortgage Podcast is presented by James Varley – a holiday let investor and property manager who is also the Founder of Host Planet. Before founding Host Planet, James spent 20 years in the media, including almost a decade leading corporate communications for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 organising committee.Contact the show: info@hostplanet.club#HolidayLets #HolidayLetMortgages #ShortTermRentals #VacationRentals #SelfCatering #Property #PropertyInvestment #PropertyManagement #MortgageBroker #Airbnb

#210Most people invest in UK property because of its Long-term potential for capital growthIf you're an expat, foreign national or any other kind of remote investor, then you probably tend to prefer strategies that require less hands-on management.Unless you have friends or family in your chosen investment patch, then you're going to need to work with people on the ground.Despite what people will tell you, this is not passive investment. Even if you find a turnkey UK property partner, you need to understand as much about the sourcing and refurb process to make sure you are getting a good dealThis episode is here to help you do just that.Romanian born George Samoila provides a turnkey service for remote investors looking to invest in Manchester.During the episode, we discuss:Advantages of buy-to-let properties, particularly three-bed semisProperty Sourcing and Working with AgentsSourcing methods: on-market, off-market, auctions, and partnershipsTimeframes and hurdles in building agent relationshipsPreference for properties requiring minimal refurbishmentAnalysis of buying with cash versus mortgagesMarket conditions affecting property availabilityImportance of using sold subject to contract prices for valuationChallenges with land registry delaysTips for validating comparables and using agent insightsManaging Refurbishments for Remote InvestorsEnsuring transparency and verification in refurb costsUsing level two Homebuyers ReportsCommunication and monitoring of refurbishment progressNew feature: property disastersExample of a social housing provider going bustLessons learned from provider failures and importance of diversificationDiversificationI'd Like Help With Setting My GoalsLeave an honest review of Expat Property StoryJoin our Mailing List to join our WhatsApp  group AND access our 37 Question Due Diligence Checklist AND our 23 Step Guide to Buying Property at Auction AND our  NewsletterFollow Us on InstagramWhat's the one thing you're struggling with in UK propertyWhere to meet Expat Property Investors (For FREE):Hong Kong: Pacific Coffee, 2/F, Central Building, Central (1st Sat of month from 11:30 am)Dubai: Holiday Inn, Science Park (1st Weds of month from 7pm)Singapore: The Providore VivoCity (1st Sat of month  from 10:30 am)KeywordsUK property investing, expat investors, remote investing, capital growth, turnkey service, property sourcing, Manchester property, buy to let, HMO, property refurbishing, mortgage, property management, capital appreciation, real estate strategies, property comparables, project management, long-term investment, property portfolio, social housing, level two homebuyers report, property disasters, property auctions, bridging finance, financial diversification, property conveyancing, rental yields, property location, refurbishment costs, property value, real estate due diligence.

Episode 247. Be Careful Who You Take Advice From My guest this week is James Askew of Aspinell Developments.  Working in the Kent and South East London area James has built his business up in the last 5-6 years.  This conversation will cover the insights and lessons hw has picked up during this time.   I hope you enjoy! Aspinell Homes - https://www.aspinell.com/  James on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-askew-858286139/  *** Join my free Newsletter

Episode 247. Be Careful Who You Take Advice From My guest this week is James Askew of Aspinell Developments.  Working in the Kent and South East London area James has built his business up in the last 5-6 years.  This conversation will cover the insights and lessons hw has picked up during this time.   I hope you enjoy! Aspinell Homes - https://www.aspinell.com/  James on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-askew-858286139/  *** Join my free Newsletter

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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 2017/18/19. ✅ Price Reductions (% of Resi Stock) 24k Price Reductions this week - meaning an approx run rate of 1 in 8 of Resi Sales stock per month is being reduced (12%). For comparison, 12.1% average in 2024, though the long-term 5-year average is 10.6%. ✅ Total Gross Sales (Agreed Sales) 27.2k UK homes sold STC this week, slightly up from 26.7k last week in Week 9 That's 15% higher YTD compared to 2024 and 25% higher than 2017/18/19 YTD levels. ✅ Sale-Through Rate (Monthly in Arrears) February's Run rate of 16.2% of Resi stock sold stc (ie 16.2% of Estate Agents properties on the market went sale agreed in February). For comparison, 16.7% of residential sales stock sold in February 2024. 2024 monthly average: 15.3%. Long-term 8-year average: 17.9%. ✅ Sale Fall-Throughs 6,319 Sale fall-thrus last week from Resi Sale Sales Pipeline of 451,074 homes sale agreed (sold stc). Another method is that week's sale fall thrus as a % of gross sales that week. This week, that is 22.3% (last week 24.3%). Just above the 7-year average of 24.2%, yet well below the 40%+ levels post-Truss Budget (Autumn 2022). For February '25 as a whole, 5.48% of sales in the UK agents pipelines fell thru in Feb 25. For comparison, 2024 average: 5.36%. ✅ Net Sales (Gross sales for the week less Sale Fall Thrus for the week) 20.9k net sales this week (20.2k last week), compared 2025 weekly average of 19.7k. 2025 YTD is 12% higher than compared to 2024 YTD and 18% higher than YTD 2017/18/19. ✅ Residential Sales Stock on the Market 675k properties on the market on the 1st March 2025 (monthly stat taken on the first day of the month). Historical comparison for 1st march : * 2024: 623k * 2023: 548k * 2022: 399k * 2021: 518k * 2020: 614k * 2019: 628k * 2018: 567k * 2017: 528k ✅ Residential Sales Sold STC Pipeline 451k sales agreed in Estate Agents Sales Pipeline (ie sold stc but not yet completed) as at the 1st March 2025 (monthly figure) Historical comparison for 1st March : * 2024: 376k * 2023: 349k * 2022: 464k * 2021: 446k * 2020: 334k * 2019: 303k * 2018: 291k * 2017: 282k ✅ UK House Prices (£/sq.ft) As always, the £/sq.ft metric predicts Land Registry figures 5 months in advance with 92% accuracy (the orange line of the graph). February's final figure: £340/sq.ft. * January '25 : £342/sq.ft * December '24 : £339/sq.ft * August '24: £334/sq.ft * February '24: £335/sq.ft This means UK house prices achieved in Feb 25 were 0.39% lower than Jan 25, yet 1.64% higher than a year ago (Feb 24). Local Focus this week - King's Lynn Graphs - https://we.tl/t-cX92miXa5N

Welcome to the 9th 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 brilliant Rob Smith, (Group MD of Hunters, Whitegates & Northwood) as we delve into the key property market headlines for 9th week of 2025 ending on the 9th March 2025. YouTube Link - https://youtu.be/t0baXqjXonA ✴️ UK Property Market Highlights this week ✅ Listings (New Properties on the Market) 39.8k new listings this week (last week 37.9k) That's 8% higher than Week 8 of 2024 YTD and 10% higher YTD compared to 2017/18/19. ✅ Price Reductions (% of Resi Stock) 23.6k Price Reductions this week - meaning an approx run rate of 1 in 8 of Resi Sales stock per month is being reduced (12%). For comparison, 12.1% average in 2024, though the long-term 5-year average is 10.6%. ✅ Total Gross Sales (Agreed Sales) 26.7k UK homes sold STC this week, slightly up from 27.6k last week in Week 8 That's 16% higher YTD compared to 2024 and 25% higher than 2017/18/19 YTD levels. ✅ Sale-Through Rate (Monthly in Arrears) February's Run rate of 16.2% of Resi stock sold stc (ie 16.2% of Estate Agents properties on the market went sale agreed in February). For comparison, 16.7% of residential sales stock sold in February 2024. 2024 monthly average: 15.3%. Long-term 8-year average: 17.9%. ✅ Sale Fall-Throughs 6,506 Sale fall-thrus last week from Resi Sale Sales Pipeline of 451,074 homes sale agreed (sold stc). Another method is that week's sale fall thrus as a % of gross sales that week. This week, that is 24.3% (last week 22.3%). Just above the 7-year average of 24.2%, yet well below the 40%+ levels post-Truss Budget (Autumn 2022). For February '25 as a whole, 5.48% of sales in the UK agents pipelines fell thru in Feb 25. For comparison, 2024 average: 5.36%. ✅ Net Sales (Gross sales for the week less Sale Fall Thrus for the week) 20.2k net sales this week, compared 2025 weekly average of 19.6k. 2025 YTD is 13% higher than compared to 2024 YTD and 19% higher than YTD 2017/18/19. ✅ Residential Sales Stock on the Market 675k properties on the market on the 1st March 2025 (monthly stat taken on the first day of the month). Historical comparison for end of January : * 2024: 623k * 2023: 548k * 2022: 399k * 2021: 518k * 2020: 614k * 2019: 628k * 2018: 567k * 2017: 528k ✅ Residential Sales Sold STC Pipeline 451k sales agreed in Estate Agents Sales Pipeline (ie sold stc but not yet completed) as at the 1st March 2025 (monthly figure) Historical comparison for January : * 2024: 376k * 2023: 349k * 2022: 464k * 2021: 446k * 2020: 334k * 2019: 303k * 2018: 291k * 2017: 282k ✅ UK House Prices (£/sq.ft) As always, the £/sq.ft metric predicts Land Registry figures 5 months in advance with 92% accuracy (the orange line of the graph). February's final figure: £340/sq.ft. * January '25 : £342/sq.ft * December '24 : £339/sq.ft * August '24: £334/sq.ft * February '24: £335/sq.ft This means UK house prices achieved in Feb 25 were 0.39% lower than Jan 25, yet 1.64% higher than a year ago (Feb 24). Local Focus this week - Braintree Graphs https://we.tl/t-KYJyD2Cqgr

Welcome to the 8th 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 brilliant Simon Gates, as we delve into the key property market headlines for 8th week of 2025 ending on the 2nd March 2025. ✴️ UK Property Market Highlights this week . ✅ Listings (New Properties on the Market) 37.9k new listings this week (last week 35.8k) That's 8% higher than Week 78of 2024 YTD and 9.3% higher YTD compared to 2017/18/19. ✅ Price Reductions (% of Resi Stock) 22.6k Price Reductions this week - meaning an approx run rate of 1 in 8 of Resi Sales stock per month is being reduced (12%). For comparison, 11.9% average in 2024, though the long-term 5-year average is 10.6%. ✅ Total Gross Sales (Agreed Sales) 27.6k UK homes sold STC this week, slightly up from 27.4k last week in Week 7 That's 18% higher YTD compared to 2024 and 27% higher than 2017/18/19 YTD levels. ✅ Sale-Through Rate (Monthly in Arrears) February's Run rate of 16.2% of Resi stock sold stc (ie 16.2% of Estate Agents properties on the market went sale agreed in February). For comparison, 16.7% of residential sales stock sold in February 2024. 2024 monthly average: 15.3%. Long-term 8-year average: 17.9%. ✅ Sale Fall-Throughs 6,135 Sale fall-thrus last week from Resi Sale Sales Pipeline of 451,074 homes sale agreed (sold stc). Another method is that week's sale fall thrus as a % of gross sales that week. This week, that is 22.3% (last week 22%). Still below the 7-year average of 24.2%, and well below the 40%+ levels post-Truss Budget (Autumn 2022). For February '25 as a whole, 5.48% of sales in the UK agents pipelines fell thru in Feb 25. For comparison, 2024 average: 5.36%. ✅ Net Sales (Gross sales for the week less Sale Fall Thrus for the week) 21.4k net sales this week, compared 2025 weekly average of 19.5k. 2025 YTD is 15% higher than compared to 2024 YTD and 21% higher than YTD 2017/18/19. This week's local area is Melton Mowbray Graphs - https://we.tl/t-7qJSZfIVid

#207it's never too late to take a step back and reassess what you have, where you are and what might come next. And that's the purpose of this week's show featuring Vicki Wusche who takes us through the three phases of UK property portfolio building:AcquisitionConsolidationDevelopmentVicki first appeared on EPS all the way back in Episode 5During the episode, we discuss:·     Acquisition phase focusing on buying properties.·      Consolidation phase focusing on assessing property performance.·      Development phase: expanding / redefining property-related activities.·      Options for further development or transition, such as sourcing business.·      The importance of creating systems for ease of management and expansion.·      Tenant Referencing Challenges:·      Importance of understanding the referencing process.·      Need for upskilling letting agents to handle referencing.·      Misconception about landlords competing with residential buyers.·      Importance of holding nerve in competitive pricing.·      Emphasis on reverse engineering property stories and exit strategy.·      Analyzing property performance for continuous improvement.·      Consideration of what owning a portfolio in later years entails.·      Considerations for involving children in property management  interests.·      Discussion on passing on or consolidating a portfolio.·      The significance of discussing property investment with children early on.·      Descriptions of dealing with landlord and property issues.·      Importance of solving problems with properties for better management ·      Vicky's Personal Portfolio Strategies:·      Discussion on loan to value considerations.I'd Like Help With Setting My GoalsLeave an honest review of Expat Property StoryJoin our Mailing List to join our WhatsApp  group AND access our 37 Question Due Diligence Checklist AND our 23 Step Guide to Buying Property at Auction AND our  NewsletterFollow Us on InstagramWhat's the one thing you're struggling with in UK propertyWhere to meet Expat Property Investors (For FREE):Hong Kong: Pacific Coffee, 2/F, Central Building, Central (1st Sat of month from 11:30 am)Dubai: Holiday Inn, Science Park (1st Weds of month from 7pm)Singapore: The Providore VivoCity (1st Sat of month  from 10:30 am)KeywordsUK property portfolio, acquisition phase, consolidation phase, progression phase, property investment, financial resilience, building a property portfolio, renters rights bill, letting agent, referencing process, fake documents, property regulation, property resilience, competitive property market, estate agents, property investment strategy, landlord skills, National Residential Landlords Association, buy-to-let, HMO properties, property exit strategy, limited companies, property growth, property stabilization, portfolio analysis, remortgage strategy, property

UK PROPERTY MARKET WEEKLY UPDATE Welcome to the 7th 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 brilliant Iain McKenzie, Bossman of the 800 agent Guild of Property Professionals, as we delve into the key property market headlines for 7th week of 2025 ending on the 23rd February 2025. The YouTube Show https://youtu.be/cDfIV4bUDEU ✴️ UK Property Market Highlights this week . ✅ Listings (New Properties on the Market) 35.8k new listings this week (last week 36.1k) That's 9% higher than Week 7 of 2024 YTD and 9.2% higher YTD compared to 2017/18/19. ✅ Price Reductions (% of Resi Stock) 20.6k Price Reductions this week - meaning an approx run rate of 1 in 8 of Resi Sales stock per month is being reduced (12%). For comparison, 11.9% average in 2024, though the long-term 5-year average is 10.6%. ✅ Total Gross Sales (Agreed Sales) 27.4k UK homes sold STC this week, slightly down from 27.6k last week in Week 6 That's 20% higher YTD compared to 2024 and 28% higher than 2017/18/19 YTD levels. ✅ Sale-Through Rate (Monthly in Arrears) January's Run rate of 15% of Resi stock sold stc. For comparison, 13.9% of residential sales stock sold in January 2025. 2024 monthly average: 15.3%. Long-term 8-year average: 17.9%. ✅ Sale Fall-Throughs 6,027 Sale fall-thrus last week from Resi Sale Sales Pipeline of 440,431 homes sale agreed (sold stc). Another method is that week's sale fall thrus as a % of gross sales that week. This week, that is 22% (last week 22.2%). Still below the 7-year average of 24.2%, and well below the 40%+ levels post-Truss Budget (Autumn 2022). For January '25 as a whole, 6.03% of sales in the UK agents pipelines fell thru in Jan 25. For comparison, 2024 average: 5.36%. ✅ Net Sales (Gross sales for the week less Sale Fall Thrus for the week) 21.3k net sales this week, compared 2025 weekly average of 20.6k. 2025 YTD is 17% higher than compared to 2024 YTD and 22% higher than YTD 2017/18/19. ✅ Residential Sales Stock on the Market 660k properties on the market at the end of January 2025 (up, as expected, from 605k in December). Historical comparison for end of January : * 2024: 612k * 2023: 525k * 2022: 373k * 2021: 538k * 2020: 591k * 2019: 614k * 2018: 540k * 2017: 525k ✅ Residential Sales Sold STC Pipeline 440k sales agreed but not yet completed at the end of January 2025. Historical comparison for January : * 2024: 354k * 2023: 347k * 2022: 447k * 2021: 459k * 2020: 308k * 2019: 290k * 2018: 282k * 2017: 270k ✅ UK House Prices (£/sq.ft) As always, the £/sq.ft metric predicts Land Registry figures 5 months in advance with 92% accuracy (the orange line of the graph). January's final figure: £342/sq.ft. * December '24 : £339/sq.ft * August '24: £334/sq.ft * January '24: £330/sq.ft This means UK house prices have risen 3.64% in the last 12 months. Local Focus this week - Wakefield

Send us a textPrivate Rented Sector (PRS) ChallengesA workshop by Pegasus Insight, with input from Zoopla and others, highlighted the instability in the rental market due to constant government policy changes.PRS landlord ownership has shifted—single-property landlords fell from 78% in 2010 to 45% in 2024.Concerns over the Renters' Reform Bill and potential capital gains tax changes have alarmed landlords.Many landlords plan to raise rents (62%) and be more selective with tenants (81%), with only 5% looking to expand their portfolios.Housing Supply and DemandDemand for PRS housing is projected to rise by 150,000 households annually until 2036, but only 45,000 new units are being added each year.Calls for stability in taxation and legislation to sustain investment in the sector.Vatican Property DisputeThe UK court ruled that Italian financier Raffaele Mincione "let down" the Vatican in a failed luxury London property deal, leading to a €140 million loss.Mincione sought legal declarations of good faith but was found to have fallen short of expected communication standards.Leasehold Reform ConcernsGovernment leasehold reform efforts must balance protecting homeowners while ensuring financial stability, as many freeholds are tied to UK pension funds.Labour argues against retrospective ground rent caps, warning they could shift wealth to foreign investors and undermine UK property investment.Stamp Duty IncreasesJanuary 2025 saw a £40m increase in stamp duty receipts due to buyers rushing before April 1, when the nil-rate threshold halves from £250,000 to £125,000.Experts warn higher SDLT costs could deter buyers, but falling interest rates might offset the impact.Later Living Housing CrisisThe UK faces a shortage of homes for over-65s, with demand for 30,000–50,000 new units annually but only 7,000 being built.Government and private sector involvement are needed to expand age-friendly housing and reduce pressure on healthcare systems.Short-Term Rental Surge in LondonSome landlords own over 20 properties each, with short-term lets making up 3% of London's housing stock (40% in Westminster, 35% in Kensington & Chelsea).Westminster Council warns of affordability issues, while Labour-led councils push for stricter regulations.Airbnb argues that short-term lets benefit tourism, contributing £1.5bn to the economy.Authorities are expected to introduce tighter controls to balance housing needs with the tourism industry.PROPERTY WEALTH - Transforming challenges into opportunities with specialist knowledge and reach. Explore the complexities of the London property market with us—insights, advice, and connections at your fingertips.Join the conversation! Share your thoughts and questions in the comments below. Don't forget to follow us for the latest updates and expert advice! https://www.londonproperty.co.uk/en/link-in-bio/#PropertyWealth #LondonProperty #RealEstate #PropertyMarket #Investment #HomeBuying #HomeSelling #PropertyAdvice #RealEstateTips #PropertyInvestment #LuxuryLiving

UK PROPERTY MARKET WEEKLY UPDATE Welcome to the 6th 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 Iain White, as we delve into the key property market headlines for 6th week of 2025 ending on the 16th February 2025. The YouTube Show - https://youtu.be/_t4sThuNZlY . ✴️ UK Property Market Highlights this week . ✅ Listings (New Properties on the Market) 36.1k new listings this week (last week 36.5k) That's 9% higher than Week 6 of 2024 YTD and 10% higher YTD compared to 2017/18/19. ✅ Price Reductions (% of Resi Stock) 21.3k Price Reductions this week - meaning an approx run rate of 1 in 8 of Resi Sales stock per month is being reduced (12%). For comparison, 11.9% average in 2024, though the long-term 5-year average is 10.6%. ✅ Total Gross Sales (Agreed Sales) 27.6k UK homes sold STC this week, up from 27k last week in Week 5 That's 21% higher YTD compared to 2024 and 30% higher than 2017/18/19 YTD levels. ✅ Sale-Through Rate (Monthly in Arrears) January's Run rate of 15% of Resi stock sold stc. For comparison, 13.9% of residential sales stock sold in January 2025. 2024 monthly average: 15.3%. Long-term 8-year average: 17.9%. ✅ Sale Fall-Throughs 6,162 Sale fall-thrus last week from Resi Sale Sales Pipeline of 440,431 homes sale agreed (sold stc). Another method is that week's sale fall thrus as a % of gross sales that week. This week, that is 22.2% (last week 23.7%). Still slightly below the 7-year average of 24.2%, but well below the 40%+ levels post-Truss Budget (Autumn 2022). For January '25 as a whole, 6.03% of sales in the UK agents pipelines fell thru in Jan 25. For comparison, 2024 average: 5.36%. ✅ Net Sales (Gross sales for the week less Sale Fall Thrus for the week) 21.4k net sales this week, compared 2025 weekly average of 20.7k. Last week Week 5 2025 - 20.6k. 18.9k is the weekly YTD 2025 average. 2025 YTD is 19% higher than compared to 2024 YTD and 24% higher than YTD 2017/18/19. ✅ Residential Sales Stock on the Market 660k properties on the market at the end of January 2025 (up, as expected, from 605k in December). Historical comparison for end of January : * 2024: 612k * 2023: 525k * 2022: 373k * 2021: 538k * 2020: 591k * 2019: 614k * 2018: 540k * 2017: 525k ✅ Residential Sales Sold STC Pipeline 440k sales agreed but not yet completed at the end of January 2025. Historical comparison for January : * 2024: 354k * 2023: 347k * 2022: 447k * 2021: 459k * 2020: 308k * 2019: 290k * 2018: 282k * 2017: 270k ✅ UK House Prices (£/sq.ft) As always, the £/sq.ft metric predicts Land Registry figures 5 months in advance with 92% accuracy (the orange line of the graph). January's final figure: £342/sq.ft. * December '24 : £339/sq.ft * August '24: £334/sq.ft * January '24: £330/sq.ft This means UK house prices have risen 3.64% in the last 12 months. Local Focus this week - St.Albans Graphs - https://we.tl/t-6ISEgqwulK

#205If you're not in a hurry to replace your income and you're looking for long-term capital growth, then your good old fashioned single let is the easiest route to long-term wealth with minimum effort. So if you're a busy expat looking to build a UK portfolio with as little stress as possible, but with a good long-term return on your investment, then you won't want to miss this week's show.Returning guest Darren McNeill of FMP Property Group first appeared back in Episode 74: Why You Should Keep a Journal.In this episode, Darren explains why Buy to Let is not just alive & kicking in the North West, but thriving.And Darren is offereing a £500 discount on his sourcing fee for the first 5 lucky listeners to get in touch.During the episode, we discuss:Why buy-to-let isn't deadBuy-to-lets vs. HMOs and serviced accommodationsThe simplicity and long-term benefits of BTLBenefits of investing in FMP's area around Rawtenstall and Rossendale ValleyCapital growth data indicating strong performanceExplanation of market demand and affordability in that regionExample of a successful property investmentRefurbishment details and capital appreciation over timeExplanation of turnkey propertiesMarket demand, property inquiries, and buyer typesImpact of pricing and best and final offer situationsFMP's Business OperationsOverview of the sourcing, renovation, and property business growth.Structure of FMPincluding subcontractors and partners.Refurb project management and timelines.Challenges in Property SourcingThe role of estate agents and the frustrations involved.Example of dream clients based in Canada.Discussion on purchase prices and client expectations.Caution against cost of lost opportunity.Importance of simple strategies for expats.Exclusive offer for podcast listeners.I'd Like Help With Setting My GoalsLeave an honest review of Expat Property StoryJoin our Mailing List to join our WhatsApp  group AND access our 37 Question Due Diligence Checklist AND our 23 Step Guide to Buying Property at Auction AND our  NewsletterFollow Us on InstagramWhat's the one thing you're struggling with in UK propertyWhere to meet Expat Property Investors (For FREE):Hong Kong: Pacific Coffee, 2/F, Central Building, Central (1st Sat of month from 11:30 am)Dubai: Holiday Inn, Science Park (1st Weds of month from 7pm)Singapore: The Providore VivoCity (1st Sat of month  from 10:30 am)KeywordsExpat Property Guy, buy to let, capital growth, UK portfolio, single let, podcast, real estate investment, UK Property Investor, Darren MacNeil, Property Hub forum, portfolio building, expat investing, low risk investment, turnkey property, refinancing, long term strategy, property sourcing, UK property market, Rossendale, Lancashire, real estate strategies, property renovation, Manchester property market, rental income, capital appreciation, BRR method, limited company, property sourcing service, remote investors, real estate challenges, expat property story.

If you're ultra-rich or know of someone who is, there's a good chance they own a property in London. But what if we told you many billionaires don't buy these properties in their own name? Instead, they use clever loopholes to keep their ownership hidden.So, in today's episode on 19th February 2025, we explore why they do it and how they pull it off.Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41 

UK PROPERTY MARKET WEEKLY UPDATE Welcome to the 5th 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 Kristian Stott, as we delve into the key property market headlines for 5th week of 2025 ending on the 9th February 2025. The YouTube Show - https://youtu.be/GIOCsmlvwW4 . ✴️ UK Property Market Highlights this week . ✅ Listings (New Properties on the Market) 36.5k new listings this week (last week 35.9k) That's 11% higher than Week 5 of 2024 YTD and 11% higher YTD compared to 2017/18/19. ✅ Price Reductions (% of Resi Stock) 21.5k Price Reductions this week - meaning an approx run rate of 1 in 8 of Resi Sales stock per month is being reduced (12%). For comparison, 11.9% average in 2024, though the long-term 5-year average is 10.6%. ✅ Total Gross Sales (Agreed Sales) 27k UK homes sold STC this week, down from 27.5k last week in Week 4 That's 24% higher YTD compared to 2024 and 33% higher than 2017/18/19 YTD levels. ✅ Sale-Through Rate (Monthly in Arrears) January's Run rate of 15% of Resi stock sold stc. For comparison, 13.9% of residential sales stock sold in January 2025. 2024 monthly average: 15.3%. Long-term 8-year average: 17.9%. ✅ Sale Fall-Throughs 6,406 Sale fall-thrus last week from Resi Sale Sales Pipeline of 440,431 homes sale agreed (sold stc). Another method is that week's sale fall thrus as a % of gross sales that week. This week, that is 23.7% (last week 22.5%). Still slightly below the 7-year average of 24.2%, but well below the 40%+ levels post-Truss Budget (Autumn 2022). For January '25 as a whole, 6.03% of sales in the UK agents pipelines fell thru in Jan 25. For comparison, 2024 average: 5.36%. ✅ Net Sales (Gross sales for the week less Sale Fall Thrus for the week) 20.6k net sales this week, compared to a typical week 4 average of 19.4k. Last week Week 4 2025 - 21.3k. 18.4k is the weekly YTD 2025 average. 2025 YTD is 23% higher than compared to 2024 YTD and 26% higher than YTD 2017/18/19. ✅ Residential Sales Stock on the Market 660k properties on the market at the end of January 2025 (up, as expected, from 605k in December). Historical comparison for end of January : * 2024: 612k * 2023: 525k * 2022: 373k * 2021: 538k * 2020: 591k * 2019: 614k * 2018: 540k * 2017: 525k ✅ Residential Sales Sold STC Pipeline 440k sales agreed but not yet completed at the end of January 2025. Historical comparison for January : * 2024: 354k * 2023: 347k * 2022: 447k * 2021: 459k * 2020: 308k * 2019: 290k * 2018: 282k * 2017: 270k ✅ UK House Prices (£/sq.ft) As always, the £/sq.ft metric predicts Land Registry figures 5 months in advance with 92% accuracy (the orange line of the graph). January's final figure: £342/sq.ft. * December '24 : £339/sq.ft * August '24: £334/sq.ft * January '24: £330/sq.ft This means UK house prices have risen 3.64% in the last 12 months. Local Focus this week - Eastbourne Graphs - https://we.tl/t-Du7ORY8pB4

#204Bricks and mortar don't come cheap. Your own funds can only take you so far. I'm sure you've heard lots of people talking about working with private investors.But how do you go about finding them. In a nutshell, you need to market yourself. In this week's show, we're joined by Louise Jowsey.Louise has over 20 years' marketing experience gained in real estate, financial services, media and retail sectors so she's well placed and qualified to provide strategic AND tactical Marketing for small, ambitious property businesses.In this episode, we discuss:The 3 key traits needed for successful marketing: Customer-centric, Consistency, and ClarityThe importance of understanding your target audience How to identify your customer base by examining your own background, strengths, and storyThe significance of listening to potential clients to understand their pain points and needsThe need for consistency in marketing efforts Messaging frameworks in marketing (typically 8-10 core messages)Compliance when marketing to private investors, especially regarding FCA regulationsThe concept of brand archetypes based on 12 core human desiresHow to use AI tools like ChatGPT effectively by incorporating brand strategy and tone of voiceThe importance of aligning personal and business brands for authenticityThe "11-7-4 rule" for building trust (11 hours, 7 separate occasions, 4 different places)Louise's background in education and her charitable work in CambodiaHow to develop a distinct tone of voice that matches your brand values and target audienceLouise's Charity in CambodiaThe 12 Brand ArchetypesI'd Like Help With Setting My GoalsLeave an honest review of Expat Property StoryJoin our Mailing List to join our WhatsApp  group AND access our 37 Question Due Diligence Checklist AND our 23 Step Guide to Buying Property at Auction AND our  NewsletterFollow Us on InstagramWhat's the one thing you're struggling with in UK propertyWhere to meet Expat Property Investors (For FREE):Hong Kong: Pacific Coffee, 2/F, Central Building, Central (1st Sat of month from 11:30 am)Dubai: Holiday Inn, Science Park (1st Weds of month from 7pm)Singapore: The Providore VivoCity (1st Sat of month  from 10:30 am)KeywordsUK property resource, property investors, private investors, marketing campaign, customer centric, consistency, clarity, direct to vendor marketing, customer insights, niche marketing, target audience, customer avatar, pain points, customer needs, customer goals, marketing strategy, features and benefits, tone of voice, brand archetypes, messaging framework, social media engagement, property portfolio growth, financial services compliance, FCA compliance, AI tools, Chat GPT, marketing training program, customer research, business strengths, networking events.

Welcome to the fourth UK Property Market Stats Show of 2025, your go to weekly Podcast show on the UK Property Market (also on YouTube - link below) This week, I'm joined by the awesome Bryan Mansell, CEO of Gazeal & revered former Countrywide Regional Director in London & the SE, as we delve into the key property market headlines for 4th week of 2025 ending on the 2nd February 2025. ✴️ UK Property Market Highlights this week ✅ Listings (New Properties on the Market) 35.9k new listings this week (last week 34.9k) That's 13% higher than Week 4 of 2024 YTD and 12% higher YTD compared to 2017/18/19. ✅ Price Reductions (% of Resi Stock) 21k Price Reductions this week - meaning an approx run rate of 1 in 8 of Resi Sales stock per month is being reduced (12.1%). For comparison, 11.9% average in 2024, though the long-term 5-year average is 10.6%. ✅ Total Gross Sales (Agreed Sales) 27.5k UK homes sold STC this week, up from 25.7k last week in Week 3 That's 29% higher YTD compared to 2024 and 37% higher than 2017/18/19 YTD levels. ✅ Sale-Through Rate (Monthly in Arrears) January's Run rate of 15% of Resi stock sold stc. For comparison, 13.9% of residential sales stock sold in January 2025. 2024 monthly average: 15.3%. Long-term 8-year average: 17.9%. ✅ Sale Fall-Throughs 6,186 Sale fall-thrus last week from Resi Sale Sales Pipeline of 440,431 homes sale agreed (sold stc). Another method is that week's sale fall thrus as a % of gross sales that week. This week, that is 22.5% (last week 23.3%). Slightly below the 7-year average of 24.2%, but well below the 40%+ levels post-Truss Budget (Autumn 2022). For January '25 as a whole, 6.03% of sales in the UK agents pipelines fell thru in Jan 25. For comparison, 2024 average: 5.36%. ✅ Net Sales (Gross sales for the week less Sale Fall Thrus for the week) 21.3k net sales this week, compared to a typical week 3 average of 19.41k. Last week Week 3 2025) - 19.7k. 2025 YTD is 29% higher than compared to 2024 YTD and 32% higher than YTD 2017/18/19. ✅ Residential Sales Stock on the Market 660k properties on the market at the end of January 2025 (up, as expected, from 605k in December). Historical comparison for end of January : * 2024: 612k * 2023: 525k * 2022: 373k * 2021: 538k * 2020: 591k * 2019: 614k * 2018: 540k * 2017: 525k ✅ Residential Sales Sold STC Pipeline 440k sales agreed but not yet completed at the end of January 2025. Historical comparison for January : * 2024: 354k * 2023: 347k * 2022: 447k * 2021: 459k * 2020: 308k * 2019: 290k * 2018: 282k * 2017: 270k ✅ UK House Prices (£/sq.ft) As always, the £/sq.ft metric predicts Land Registry figures 5 months in advance with 92% accuracy (the orange line of the graph). January's final figure: £342/sq.ft. * December '24 : £339/sq.ft * August '24: £334/sq.ft * January '24: £330/sq.ft This means UK house prices have risen 3.64% in the last 12 months. Local Focus this week - Penzance Graphs & Charts - https://we.tl/t-mV5imtKDEn The YouTube Show - https://youtu.be/rxNehdfEQzI

In this week's UK-themed podcast, Will Hobbs is joined by two special guests. Stephen Moroukian, real estate financing specialist at Barclays Private Bank, discusses the outlook for the UK property market. Meanwhile, David Farrow, Head of UK Corporate and Barclaycard Payments Coverage at Barclays Corporate Banking, reflects on the country's business environment. To read insights from Barclays Investment Bank, visit https://www.ib.barclays/our-insights.html?cid=chartable_site_pbpodcast To find out about starting your investment journey with Barclays, visit www.barclays.co.uk/investments You can also follow us on LinkedIn for more Barclays investment updates - https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/barclays-digital-investments/ And for Barclays Wealth Management updates - https://www.linkedin.com/company/barclays-wealth-and-investment-management/

#203Buying a leasehold property with less than 80 years left on the lease offers savvy investors the opportunity to add value and force the appreciation in a short timeframe.This allows you to potentially recycle your cash and turbo charge the growth of your portfolio.Short lease extensions are equally powerful whether you're trading for a quick profit or holding for cashflow.And if you can combine lease extensions with other value adding strategies such as BRR (Buy Refurbish, Refinance) and reconfiguring properties to add more bedrooms, then you can make some serious cash.Jason Patterson, is a seasoned property investor with over 23 years of experience in UK property.He built his portfolio from a standing start, from money saved from his job stacking shelves in Sainsbury's in Camden, North London.In total, Jason worked at Sainsbury's for 11 years, and as a side hustle, he almost accidentally focused on leasehold properties with short leases, a niche that would later earn him his nickname as the Short Lease King.During the episode, we discuss:o   Benefits of purchasing properties with short leaseso   Explanation of what constitutes a short leaseo   Impact on property value and mortgageabilityo   Sweet Spot for Short Leaseso   Discussion on ideal lease lengths for extendingo   Combining short lease strategy with mortgageabilityo   Steps to gather lease extension informationo   Importance of contacting freeholderso   Explanation of Section 42/Leasehold Reformo   Impact of potential leasehold reforms on buying strategieso   Handling Vendor Resistanceo   Challenges with uncooperative vendors  o   Augmenting Short Lease Strategy with Additional Strategieso   Combining this strategy with BRR and reconfigurationo  "Triple Threat" propertieso   Criteria and considerations for choosing propertieso   Common mistakes new investors makeo   Reasons why this strategy may suit expatso   Financial Considerations and Leasehold Reformso   The effect of Leasehold reformo   Impact of leasehold reforms on profitabilityI'd Like Help With Setting My GoalsLeave an honest review of Expat Property StoryJoin our Mailing List to join our WhatsApp  group AND access our 37 Question Due Diligence Checklist AND our 23 Step Guide to Buying Property at Auction AND our  NewsletterFollow Us on InstagramWhat's the one thing you're struggling with in UK propertyWhere to meet Expat Property Investors (For FREE):Hong Kong: Pacific Coffee, 2/F, Central Building, Central (1st Sat of month from 11:30 am)Dubai: Holiday Inn, Science Park (1st Weds of month from 7pm)Singapore: The Providore VivoCity (1st Sat of month  from 10:30 am)Keywordsproperty investment, wholesale property, retail property, problem properties, lease extension, Short Lease King, UK property, buy refurbish refinance, refurbish properties, refinancing, property portfolio, property expertise, HMOs, property value, mortgageability, leasehold properties, leasehold reform, capital growth, dilapidated properties, leaseholder, freeholder, section 42 notice, lease extension premium, property strategies, property education, property market, rental property, property investors, leasehold surveyor, UK housing market

Ready to unlock your Property Investment game in 2025?Grab your FREE copy of our Buy-To-Let Hotspots guide today!https://bit.ly/buy-to-let-hotspots-guide-2025———————————————————In this episode of This Property Life Podcast, hosts Nick Claydon and Sarah Blaney discussed property investment hotspots for 2025. But unlike the generic "go to Manchester" advice floating around, they break down how to find the right investment area for YOU.Nick and Sarah share their personal journeys, get into how investment strategies shape location choices, and give practical insights on the best UK regions for buy-to-let, HMOs, and property flipping.Expect to Learn:Why generic hotspot guides are misleading and how to find your ideal investment locationHow buy-to-let, HMOs, and serviced accommodation differ in location suitabilityWhy Scotland, Wales, and Northern England are prime areas for high-yield investmentsTips on selecting an investment location based on your goals, time availability, and resourcesReal-life examples of investors succeeding in unexpected marketsEpisode Breakdown with Timestamps:[00:02:27] – Introduction: Why most "property hotspot" guides get it wrong.[00:04:45] – Nick & Sarah's First Investments: From Scotland's high-yield rentals to Liverpool's HMO success stories.[00:15:11] – Finding Your Hotspot: The goal-strategy-area-property approach.[00:22:07] – HMOs: Where do they actually work? (Hint: Not just Manchester!).[00:28:37] – Buy-to-Let Goldmines: Scotland, Wales & Northern England's commuter towns.[00:32:08] – Smaller Cities vs. Big Cities: Why smaller towns like Wigan, St. Helens, and Barrow-in-Furness outperform big cities.[00:38:18] – The No-Nonsense Guide to Property Investing: How to get Nick & Sarah's book.This Episode is Kindly Sponsored by:Visit thispropertylife.co.uk for more resources and event tickets.Follow This Property Life Podcast on Socials:Website:https://thispropertylife.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thispropertylife/# Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564457166712&locale=en_GB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-property-life-podcast/about/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thispropertylife?lang=en Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtmPj98bC6swNuYRCaUGPUg Twitter: https://x.com/propertylifepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textModernizing Property TransactionsThe government has announced major reforms to streamline property transactions and reduce costs for home buyers and sellers. A key focus is the digitization of property data, aiming to make the process faster and more transparent.Currently, land registry data has been available since 2000, but accessing and using it requires expensive software development. There are solutions that use the data and can analyse the data but subscriptions are costing between £1,500 and £2,000 per month. On top of that, the data is often outdated, as it can take three to six months for solicitors' information  to be updated on transaction details.To tackle this, the reforms propose improving access to land registry data and ensuring it is updated more efficiently. This could involve upgrading the underlying systems and regulations to speed up the process.Beyond data, the reforms also address the overall property transaction system. In London, for example, leaseholds, managing agents, and intense market competition create significant delays. One solution being considered is allowing estate agents to manage the entire transaction process while ensuring they maintain proper qualifications.This shift could lead to better service and faster transactions, as well-trained agents would be better equipped to support buyers and sellers through the often complex and costly process.The ultimate goal? A modernized, consumer-friendly property market—with improved data infrastructure, smarter regulations, and more accountable real estate professionals.PROPERTY WEALTH - Transforming challenges into opportunities with specialist knowledge and reach. Explore the complexities of the London property market with us—insights, advice, and connections at your fingertips.Join the conversation! Share your thoughts and questions in the comments below. Don't forget to follow us for the latest updates and expert advice! https://www.londonproperty.co.uk/en/link-in-bio/#PropertyWealth #LondonProperty #RealEstate #PropertyMarket #Investment #HomeBuying #HomeSelling #PropertyAdvice #RealEstateTips #PropertyInvestment #LuxuryLiving

Send us a textWelcome back to the show! Today, we're diving into some major shifts in the UK property market, from potential mortgage rule changes to foreign investment trends and the rise of a new generation of wealthy buyers. Let's get started.Easing Mortgage Rules—Will It Really Help?The UK government is considering loosening mortgage regulations, particularly the loan-to-income flow limit, to boost home ownership and drive economic growth. But will it work?After the global financial crisis, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) tightened mortgage rules to prevent reckless lending. That's why mortgage arrears and repossessions have stayed much lower than they were during the crisis. Even though the FCA removed mandatory stress testing in 2022, lenders still apply their own risk assessments, meaning any regulatory changes might not have a huge impact.The Bank of England's data suggests that mortgage rules haven't been the main problem for first-time buyers—it's the massive deposits they need to put down. So, while relaxing regulations might increase borrowing capacity, it could also push house prices even higher if supply doesn't keep up with demand. That could make home ownership even tougher, rather than easier.The big question: Can the government encourage more home ownership without overheating the market?Foreign Investment—Why Prime London is Losing Its ShineFor years, London's prime property market was a magnet for global wealth. But in late 2024, things shifted. Buyer registrations were down 8%, and offers fell by 11%. Since its peak in 2015, prime central London property prices have dropped 18%.Why? A mix of political uncertainty, higher borrowing costs, and tax changes for foreign investors. The government's tweaks to the temporary repatriation facility offer a small tax break, but the real issue is inheritance tax on overseas trusts. Until that's resolved, wealthy investors will keep moving their money to places like Italy, Switzerland, and the Middle East.Surprisingly, prime outer London has held up better, with transactions rising 10% compared to just 3% in prime central areas. It seems London is no longer the automatic first choice for global investors.The Rise of Younger, Fast-Moving MillionairesAnother big shift? A new generation of wealthy buyers is transforming London's super-prime property scene.Traditionally, luxury homebuyers were in their 50s and 60s. But today, many are in their 30s and 40s, having made their fortunes in tech, finance, and digital industries. And with millennials set to inherit £5.5 trillion over the next 30 years, this trend is only just beginning.But sudden wealth isn't always easy to navigate. Some struggle with the costs of prime London property, while others feel pressure from family expectations or worry about standing out too much in their social circles. Plus, many underestimate how competitive the market can be—assuming money alone will guarantee the property they want. With rising stamp duty and other costs, making the wrong property decision can be expensive.So, some advisers suggest younger buyers should take their time, settle into their financial statPROPERTY WEALTH - Transforming challenges into opportunities with specialist knowledge and reach. Explore the complexities of the London property market with us—insights, advice, and connections at your fingertips.Join the conversation! Share your thoughts and questions in the comments below. Don't forget to follow us for the latest updates and expert advice! https://www.londonproperty.co.uk/en/link-in-bio/#PropertyWealth #LondonProperty #RealEstate #PropertyMarket #Investment #HomeBuying #HomeSelling #PropertyAdvice #RealEstateTips #PropertyInvestment #LuxuryLiving

UK PROPERTY MARKET WEEKLY UPDATE Welcome to the third UK Property Market Stats Show of 2025, your go to weekly one hour documentary of the UK Property Market on YouTube This week, I'm joined by the awesome Alice Bullard, CEO of Nested, to delve into the key property market headlines for Week 3 of 2025. The YouTube Show - https://youtu.be/04SXtSzeZvo . ✴️ UK Property Market Highlights this week . ✅ Listings (New Properties on the Market) 34.9k new listings this week (last week 33.7k) That's 17% higher than Week 3 of 2024 YTD and 14% higher YTD compared to 2017/18/19. ✅ Price Reductions (% of Resi Stock) 19.9k Price Reductions this week - meaning approx. 14.8% of Resi sales stock this month has been reduced. To compare, 7.8% of residential sales stock reduced in December (always a lower % in Dec). For comparison, 11.1% od stoics reduced in November and 11.9% average in 2024, though the long-term 5-year average is 10.6%. December traditionally sees a dip in this metric. ✅ Total Gross Sales (Agreed Sales) 25.7k UK homes sold STC this week, up from 23.8k last week in Week 2 That's 35% higher YTD compared to 2024 and 43% higher than 2017/18/19 YTD levels. ✅ Sale-Through Rate (Monthly in Arrears) Approx. Run rate of 14.2% of Resi stock sold stc in Jan. For comparison, 10.61% of residential sales stock sold in December 2024, compared to 8.79% in December 2023. 2024 monthly average: 15.3%. Long-term 7-year average: 17.9%. ✅ Sale Fall-Throughs 23.3% of gross sales fell through this week – ad top from last week at 25.4%. Slightly below the 7-year average of 24.2%, but well below the 40%+ levels post-Truss Budget (Autumn 2022). On a monthly basis, approximately 5.4% of sales in the UK agents pipelines have fallen thru in Jan 25. For comparison, 3.8% of the December 2024 sales pipeline fell through (Dec is always lower) (2024 average: 5.36%). ✅ Net Sales (Gross sales for the week less Sale Fall Thrus for the week) 19.7k net sales this week, compared to a typical week 3 average of 18.1k. Last week (Week 2 2025) - 17.7k. 2025 YTD is 38% higher than compared to 2024 YTD and 39.7% higher than YTD 2017/18/19. ✅ Residential Sales Stock on the Market 605k properties on the market at the end of December 2024 (down from 677k in November). Historical comparison for end of December: * 2023: 560k * 2022: 481k * 2021: 342k * 2020: 543k * 2019: 545k. ✅ Residential Sales Sold STC Pipeline 441k sales agreed but not yet completed at the end of December 2024. Historical comparison for December : * 2023: 359k * 2022: 373k * 2021: 468k * 2020: 548k * 2019: 310k. ✅ UK House Prices (£/sq.ft) As always, the £/sq.ft metric predicts Land Registry figures 5 months in advance with 92% accuracy (the orange line of the graph). December's final figure: £339/sq.ft. * November: £342/sq.ft * August: £334/sq.ft * December 2023: £322/sq.ft This means house prices have risen 5.28% in the last 12 months. Local Focus this week - Wembley

Episode 234. The Art of Property Development & Finance with Saam Lowni My guest this week is Saam Lowni whi shares his extensive journey in the real estate and finance sectors, detailing his experiences from starting as an estate agent to becoming a finance broker.  He shares insights on the importance of scaling projects, the founding of his brokerage Mary Oaks, and the impact of political decisions on housing supply. The discussion also touches on the role of AI in improving efficiency in planning and lending, the consequences of rent controls, and the long-term solutions needed to address the housing crisis. Saam's business - https://www.merryoaks.com/  Connect with Saam - https://www.linkedin.com/in/saamlowni/  *** Join my free Newsletter

This is the second ‘UK Property Market Stats Show' of 2025, the ‘Stat Show' is a weekly one-hour documentary report on YouTube. It is for the week ending Sunday, 19th January 2025, I am joined by this week's special guest, Verona Frankish, boss lady of Yopa, the 6th/7th largest Estate Agency brand in the UK to discuss the property market headlines for Week 2 of 2025. It must be stressed this is the second week of the year, and because the first full week started later than other years (on Monday, the 6th January 2025), some of the figures, when compared to previous years, are considerably higher than other years. This will settle down as the rest of January opens out. The YouTube Report https://youtu.be/5loAxkM0NwQ The main headlines this week though: · Listings (New properties coming on to the market) - 33.7k UK listings this week (week 2). 19% higher than wk2 in 2024 YTD. 18% higher YTD than 17/18/19 YTD · % of Resi Sales Stock being reduced (Monthly): 7.8% of Resi sales stock was reduced in December (this stat is monthly in arrears). 11.1% in November. 11.9% & 2024 average and long term 5 year average 10.6%. NB We always get a dip of this stat in December · Total Gross Sales - 23.8k UK homes sold stc this week (Week 2) - interesting when compared with last week - 19.2k in Week 1. 48% higher YTD than YTD in 2024. Also, 8.7% higher than 2017/18/19 YTD levels. · Sale Thru rate (Monthly): UK Estate Agents sold 10.61% of their Resi sales stock in Dec '24 (Dec '23 - 8.79%). 2024 average is 15.3% & the 7 year long term average is 17.9% per month. · Sale fall-throughs - For the week 2, Sale Fall Thrus (as a % of Gross sales Agreed) 25.4%. The 7 year Long Term weekly Average is 24.2% and it was 40%+ in the two months following the Truss Budget in the Autumn of 2022. Another way of measuring sale fall thrus are the % sales pipeline that fell thru. Done monthly, Agents lost 3.8% of their sales pipeline for the month of December (2024 average 5.36%). · Net Sales - 17.7k this week (average for week normally 14.3k). 54% higher YTD than YTD in 2024. 60% higher YTD 2025 compared to YTD 17/18/19. · Resi Sales Stock on the Market (Monthly Stat) : 605k at end of December (down from 677k at end of Nov). For comparison, Dec '23 - 560k, Dec '22 - 481k, Dec '21 - 342k, Dec '20 - 543k, Dec '19 - 545k. · Resi Sales Sold STC Pipeline (Units) (Monthly Stat): 441k at end of December. For comparison, Dec '23 - 359k, Dec '22 - 373k, Dec '21 - 468k, Dec '20 - 548k, Dec '19 - 310k. · UK House Prices - As explained in the show, the £/sqft figure foretells and predicts the Land Registry 5 months in advance with an accuracy rating of 92%. Final December figures saw a slight drift in this important metric to £339/sq.ft. For comparison - Nov's £342/sq.ft, August's £334/sq.ft, and Dec '23 at £322/sq.ft. This means house prices have grown 5.28% in the last 12 months. Local Focus this week - Luton Graphs https://we.tl/t-V5CXIhL3oP

This is the first ‘UK Property Market Stats Show' of 2025, the ‘Stat Show' is a weekly one-hour documentary report on YouTube. It is for the week ending Sunday, 12th January 2025, I am joined by this week's special guest, Ben Madden, an Estate Agent from West London to discuss the property market headlines for Week 1 of 2025. It must be stressed this is the first week of the year, and because the first full week started later than other years (on the 6th January 2025), some of the figures, when compared to previous years, are considerably higher than other years. This will settle down as the rest of January opens out. The main headlines this week though: · Listings (New properties coming on to the market) - 27.4k UK listings this week (week 1). 34% higher YTD than 2024 YTD. 35.6% higher YTD than 17/18/19 YTD · % of Resi Sales Stock being reduced (Monthly): 7.8% of Resi sales stock was reduced in December (this stat is monthly in arrears). 11.1% in November. 11.9% & 2024 average and long term 5 year average 10.6%. NB We always get a dip of this stat in December · Total Gross Sales - 19.2k UK homes sold stc this week (Week 1). 74% higher than the same standalone week (week 1) in 2024. Also, 11.2% higher than 2017/18/19 YTD levels. · Sale Thru rate (Monthly): UK Estate Agents sold 10.61% of their Resi sales stock in Dec '24 (Dec '23 - 8.79%). 2024 average is 15.3% & the 7 year long term average is 17.9% per month. · Sale fall-throughs - Agents lost 3.8% of their sales pipeline for the month of December (2024 average 5.36%). For the week 1, Sale Fall Thrus (as a % of Gross sales Agreed) increased to 33.0% (up from 25.7% from the last two months of 2024). This is normal with a glut of sale fall thrus coming out the Christmas & New Year break. The 7 year Long Term weekly Average is 24.2% and it was 40%+ in the two months following the Truss Budget in the Autumn of 2022. · Net Sales - 12.9k this week (average for week normally 7.7k). 88.9% higher than the same week 1 in 2024, 99.4% higher YTD in 2024 compared to YTD 17/18/19. · Resi Sales Stock on the Market (Monthly Stat) : 605k at end of December (down from 677k at end of Nov). For comparison, Dec '23 - 560k, Dec '22 - 481k, Dec '21 - 342k, Dec '20 - 543k, Dec '19 - 545k. · Resi Sales Sold STC Pipeline (Units) (Monthly Stat): 441k at end of December. For comparison, Dec '23 - 359k, Dec '22 - 373k, Dec '21 - 468k, Dec '20 - 548k, Dec '19 - 310k. · UK House Prices - As explained in the show, the £/sqft figure foretells and predicts the Land Registry 5 months in advance with an accuracy rating of 92%. Final December figures saw a slight drift in this important metric to £339/sq.ft. For comparison - Nov's £342/sq.ft, August's £334/sq.ft, and Dec '23 at £322/sq.ft. This means house prices have grown 5.28% in the last 12 months. · Average Rents in the UK * East Anglia: 2024 Average £1,387, Growth since 2016: 29.9% * East Midlands: 2024 Average £1,065, Growth since 2016: 45.5% * Inner London: 2024 Average £3,141, Growth since 2016: 26.0% * North East: 2024 Average £985, Growth since 2016: 29.9% * North West: 2024 Average £1,141, Growth since 2016: 42.1% * Northern Ireland: 2024 Average £927, Growth since 2016: 36.1% * Outer London: 2024 Average £1,943, Growth since 2016: 22.0% * Scotland: 2024 Average £1,116, Growth since 2016: 46.8% * South East: 2024 Average £1,796, Growth since 2016: 40.0% * South West: 2024 Average £1,629, Growth since 2016: 78.4% * Wales: 2024 Average £1,137, Growth since 2016: 50.4% * West Midlands: 2024 Average £1,125, Growth since 2016: 39.2% * Yorkshire & Humberside: 2024 Average £1,058, Growth since 2016: 39.8% Local Focus this week - Bath Graphs for personal use - https://we.tl/t-iBOpi3it6c

UK Property Market Weekly Update In this week's ‘UK Property Market Stats Show' on YouTube for week ending Sunday, 15th December 2024, myself and this week's special guest, Toby Phillips (Boss of Martin & Co and the experience brands) discuss the property market headlines for Week 50 of 2024. Youtube Show … https://youtu.be/iYnanweZ2tk The main headlines: · Listings (New properties coming on to the market) - 17k UK listings this week (week 50), an expected drop of 4k listings from last week. 8.5% higher 2024 YTD than 2023 YTD and 7.4% higher than the average of 2017/18/19 · % of Resi Sales Stock being reduced (Monthly): 11.1% of Resi sales stock was reduced in the last month (November). 13% in October & 14% in September. Not brilliant as Stock levels are dropping in the usual run up to Christmas. · Total Gross Sales - 19.1k UK homes sold stc this week (Week 50), 21% higher than the same standalone week (week 50) in 2023. Also, 9.1% higher than 2017/18/19 YTD levels & 15.4% higher than 2023 YTD levels. · Sale Thru rate (Monthly): UK Estate Agents sold 14.9% of their Resi sales stock last month. 2024 average is 15.7% & the 7 year long term average is 17.9% per month - yet don't forget that was only in mid/late 20%'s in the crazy years of 20/21/22). · Sale fall-throughs - For the week 50, Sale Fall Thrus (as a % of Gross Sales Agreed) 25.1%. The 7 year Long Term weekly Average is 24.3% and it was 40%+ in the two months following the Truss Budget in the Autumn of 2022. · Net Sales - 14.3k this week (average for last 4 weeks 16.2k). 20% higher than the same week 50 in 2023, 43% higher than the same week 50 in 2022 & still 17.5% higher YTD in 2024 compared to YTD 2023. · % of Homes exchanging vs homes unsold - Of the 1,513,570 UK homes that left UK Estate Agents books since the 1st Jan 2024, 813,063 of them (53.7%) exchanged & completed contracts (meaning the homeowner moved and the estate agent got paid). The remaining 700,507 (46.3%) were withdrawn off the market, unsold. In essence you a flip of the coin chance of actually selling, homeowners moving and the estate agent getting paid. · UK House Prices - As explained in the show, the £/sqft figure foretells and predicts the Land Registry 5 / 6 months in advance with an accuracy rating of 92%. The Initial November figure, in this important metric, is £344/sq.ft. In January '24, it was £330/sqft, a rise of 4% in the last 10 months (and for comparison) in August '24, it was £334/sq.ft · Resi Sales Stock on the Market (Monthly Stat) : 677k at end of November. For comparison, Nov '23 - 664k, Nov '22 - 527k, Nov '21 - 397k, Nov '20 - 617k, Nov '19 - 608k · Resi Sales Sold STC Pipeline (Units) (Monthly Stat): 487k at end of November. For comparison, Nov '23 - 391k, Nov '22 - 436k, Nov '21 - 509k, Nov '20 - 533k, Nov '19 - 353k Local Focus this week - Halifax Thank you for your interest Kind regards Christopher Watkin

UK Property Market Weekly Update In this week's ‘UK Property Market Stats Show' on YouTube for week ending Sunday, 8th December 2024, myself and this week's special guest, Steph Walker (boss of TAUK) discuss the property market headlines for Week 49 of 2024. Youtube Show … https://youtu.be/AQHs0HocGYM The main headlines: · Listings (New properties coming on to the market) - 21.2 UK listings this week (week 49), an expected drop of 2.6k from last week. 8.5% higher 2024 YTD than 2023 YTD. · % of Resi Sales Stock being reduced (Monthly): 11.1% of Resi sales stock was reduced in the last month (November). 13% in October & 14% in September. Not brilliant as Stock levels are dropping in the usual run up to Christmas. · Total Gross Sales - 20.7k UK homes sold stc this week (Week 49), 9.6% lower than last week (as expected). 24% higher than the same standalone week (week 49) in 2023. Also, 8.9% higher than 2017/18/19 YTD levels & 15.3% higher than 2023 YTD levels. · Sale Thru rate (Monthly): UK Estate Agents sold 14.9% of their Resi sales stock last month. 2024 average is 15.7% & the 7 year long term average is 17.9% per month - yet don't forget that was only in mid/late 20%'s in the crazy years of 20/21/22). · Sale fall-throughs - For the week 49, Sale Fall Thrus (as a % of Gross sales Agreed) 26.3%. The 7 year Long Term weekly Average is 24.3% and it was 40%+ in the two months following the Truss Budget in the Autumn of 2022. · Net Sales - 15.2k this week (average for last 4 weeks 17.1k). 21% higher than the same week 49 in 2023, 52% higher than the same week 49 in 2022 & still 17.5% higher YTD in 2024 compared to YTD 2023. · % of Homes exchanging vs homes unsold - Of the 1,474,594 UK homes that left UK Estate Agents books since the 1st Jan 2024, 792,138 of them (53.7%) exchanged & completed contracts (meaning the homeowner moved and the estate agent got paid). The remaining 682,456 (46.3%) were withdrawn off the market, unsold. In essence you a flip of the coin chance of actually selling, homeowners moving and the estate agent getting paid. · UK House Prices - As explained in the show, the £/sqft figure foretells and predicts the Land Registry 5 / 6 months in advance with an accuracy rating of 92%. The Initial November figure, in this important metric, is £344/sq.ft. In January '24, it was £330/sqft, a rise of 4% in the last 10 months (and for comparison) in August '24, it was £334/sq.ft · Resi Sales Stock on the Market (Monthly Stat) : 677k at end of November. For comparison, Nov '23 - 664k, Nov '22 - 527k, Nov '21 - 397k, Nov '20 - 617k, Nov '19 - 608k · Resi Sales Sold STC Pipeline (Units) (Monthly Stat): 487k at end of November. For comparison, Nov '23 - 391k, Nov '22 - 436k, Nov '21 - 509k, Nov '20 - 533k, Nov '19 - 353k Local Focus this week - Rochdale Graphs - https://we.tl/t-lEF0FCjehl Thank you for your interest Kind regards Christopher Watkin

UK Property Market Weekly Update In this week's ‘UK Property Market Stats Show' on YouTube for week ending Sunday, 1st December 2024, myself and this week's special guest, Verona Frankish (boss of Yopa) discuss the property market headlines for Week 48 of 2024. Youtube Show … https://youtu.be/Pjbu1VsbO8Y The main headlines: · Listings (New properties coming on to the market) - 24.6 UK listings this week (week 48), an expected drop of 2.6k from last week. 8.4% higher 2024 YTD than 2023 YTD. · % of Resi Sales Stock being reduced (Monthly): 13% of Resi sales stock was reduced in the last month. 14% last month and long term 5 year average 10.6%. · Total Gross Sales - 22.8k UK homes sold stc this week (Week 48), 4% lower than last week. 20% higher than the same standalone week (week 48) in 2023. Also, 8.8% higher than 2017/18/19 YTD levels & 15.2% higher than 2023 YTD levels. · Sale Thru rate (Monthly): UK Estate Agents sold 16.11% of their Resi sales stock last month. 2024 average is 15.86% & the 7 year long term average is 17.9% per month - yet don't forget that was only in mid/late 20%'s in the crazy years of 20/21/22). · Sale fall-throughs - For the week 48, Sale Fall Thrus (as a % of Gross sales Agreed) decreased 23.8%). The 7 year Long Term weekly Average is 24.8% and it was 40%+ in the two months following the Truss Budget in the Autumn of 2022. · Net Sales - 17.4k this week (average for last 4 weeks 17.6k). 20% higher than the same week 48 in 2023, 66% higher than the same week 48 in 2022 & still 17.4% higher YTD in 2024 compared to YTD 2023. · % of Homes exchanging vs homes unsold - Of the 1,438,852 UK homes that left UK Estate Agents books since the 1st Jan 2024, 772,292 of them (53.67%) exchanged & completed contracts (meaning the homeowner moved and the estate agent got paid). The remaining 666,560 (46.33%) were withdrawn off the market, unsold. In essence you a flip of the coin chance of actually selling, homeowners moving and the estate agent getting paid. Graphs https://we.tl/t-HSdqrQueAs

UK Property Market Weekly Update In this week's ‘UK Property Market Stats Show' on YouTube for week ending Sunday, 22nd November 2024, myself and this week's special guest, Iain White discuss the property market headlines for Week 47 of 2024. The main headlines: · Listings (New properties coming on to the market) - 27.2 UK listings this week (week 47), an expected slight drop of 1.8k from last week. 8.3% higher 2024 YTD than 2023 YTD. · % of Resi Sales Stock being reduced (Monthly): 13% of Resi sales stock was reduced in the last month. 14% last month and long term 5 year average 10.6%. · Total Gross Sales - 23.8k UK homes sold stc this week (Week 47), 1.2% lower than last week. 21% higher than the same standalone week (week 47) in 2023. Also, 8.6% higher than 2017/18/19 YTD levels & 15.1% higher than 2023 YTD levels. · Sale Thru rate (Monthly): UK Estate Agents sold 16.11% of their Resi sales stock in Oct '24. Sept ‘ 24 was 14.79%. 2024 average is 15.86% & the 7 year long term average is 17.9% per month - yet don't forget that was only in mid/late 20%'s in the crazy years of 20/21/22). · Sale fall-throughs - Agents lost 5.8% of their sales pipeline for the month of October (up from 5.6% in Sept ‘ 24). For the week 47, Sale Fall Thrus (as a % of Gross sales Agreed) decreased 25%). The 7 year Long Term weekly Average is 24.8% and it was 40%+ in the two months following the Truss Budget in the Autumn of 2022. · Net Sales - 17.8k this week (average for last 4 weeks 17.7k). 20% higher than the same week 47 in 2023, 56% higher than the same week 47 in 2022 & still 17.4% higher YTD in 2024 compared to YTD 2023. · % of Homes exchanging vs homes unsold - Of the 1,387,069 UK homes that left UK Estate Agents books since the 1st Jan 2024, 743,269 of them (53.59%) exchanged & completed contracts (meaning the homeowner moved and the estate agent got paid). The remaining 643,800 (46.41%) were withdrawn off the market, unsold. In essence you a flip of the coin chance of actually selling, homeowners moving and the estate agent getting paid. · UK House Prices - As explained in the show, the £/sqft figure foretells and predicts the Land Registry 5 months in advance with an accuracy rating of 92%. Final October figures saw a slight jump in this important metric to £346/sq.ft. For comparison - Sept's £339/sq.ft, August's £338/sq.ft, and July at £341/sq.ft. This means house prices are slightly growing. · Resi Sales Stock on the Market (Monthly Stat) : 725k at end of October (up from 724k at end of Sept). For comparison, Oct '23 - 664k, Oct '22 - 523k, Oct '21 - 425k, Oct '20 - 681k, Oct '19 - 652k · Resi Sales Sold STC Pipeline (Units) (Monthly Stat): 505k at end of October. For comparison, Oct '23 - 401k, Oct '22 - 483k, Oct '21 - 528k, Oct '20 - 548k, Oct '19 - 372k Local Focus this week - Banbury Thank you for your interest Kind regards Christopher Watkin PS YouTube Link to The UK Property Market Stats Show - https://youtu.be/5GoM1ognDIM PPS Graphs https://we.tl/t-aJNnSICm5E

UK Property Market Weekly Update In this week's ‘UK Property Market Stats Update' for week ending Sunday, 17th November 2024 (week 46), the main headlines are as follows… · Listings (New properties coming on to the market) - 29k UK listings this week (week 46). YTD 2024, listings are 8% higher compared to 2023 YTD. · % of Resi Sales Stock being reduced (Monthly): 13% of Resi sales stock was reduced in the last month. 14% last month and long term 5 year average 10.6%. · Total Gross Sales - 24.2k UK homes sold stc this week (Week 46), slightly more than last week. 19.2% higher than the same standalone week (week 46) in 2023. Also, 8.5% higher than 2017/18/19 YTD levels & 14.9% higher than 2023 YTD levels. · Sale Thru rate (Monthly): UK Estate Agents sold 16.11% of their Resi sales stock in Oct '24. Sept ‘ 24 was 14.79%. 2024 average is 15.86% & the 7 year long term average is 17.9% per month - yet don't forget that was only in mid/late 20%'s in the crazy years of 20/21/22). · Sale fall-throughs - For the week 46, Sale Fall Thrus (as a % of Gross sales Agreed) dropped significantly to 25% (down from 28.8% last week). The 7 year Long Term weekly Average is 24.2% and it was 40%+ in the two months following the Truss Budget in the Autumn of 2022. Agents lost 5.8% of their sales pipeline in Oct'24 (up from 5.6% in Sept ‘ 24). · Net Sales - 18.1k this week (17k last week). 18.2% higher than the same week 46 in 2023, 76% higher than the same week 46 in 2022 & still 17.3% higher YTD in 2024 compared to YTD 2023. · % of Homes exchanging vs homes unsold - Of the 1,358,587 UK homes that left UK Estate Agents books since the 1st Jan 2024, 728,138 of them (53.6%) exchanged & completed contracts (meaning the homeowner moved and the estate agent got paid). The remaining 630,449 (46.4%) were withdrawn off the market, unsold. In essence you a flip of the coin chance of actually selling, homeowners moving and the estate agent getting paid. · UK House Prices - As explained in the show, the £/sqft figure foretells and predicts the Land Registry 5 months in advance with an accuracy rating of 92%. Final October figures saw a slight jump in this important metric to £346/sq.ft. For comparison - Sept's £339/sq.ft, August's £338/sq.ft, and July at £341/sq.ft. This means house prices are slightly growing. · Resi Sales Stock on the Market (Monthly Stat) : 725k at end of October (up from 724k at end of Sept). For comparison, Oct '23 - 664k, Oct '22 - 523k, Oct '21 - 425k, Oct '20 - 681k, Oct '19 - 652k · Resi Sales Sold STC Pipeline (Units) (Monthly Stat): 505k at end of October. For comparison, Oct '23 - 401k, Oct '22 - 483k, Oct '21 - 528k, Oct '20 - 548k, Oct '19 - 372k Local Focus - Guildford Graphs - https://we.tl/t-wiNvgEwvt5 Kind regards Christopher Watkin

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UK Property Market Weekly Update In this week's ‘UK Property Market Stats Show' on YouTube for week ending Sunday, 3rd November 2024, Chris ‘Stato' Watkin with this week's special guest, Rob Smith (bossman of Hunters & Whitegates) discuss the property market headlines for Week 44 of 2024. The main headlines: · Listings (New properties coming on to the market) - 28.6k UK listings this week (week 44), an expected drop of 1.5k from last week. 8.1% higher 2024 YTD than 2023 YTD. · % of Resi Sales Stock being reduced (Monthly): 13% of Resi sales stock was reduced in the last month. 14% last month and long term 5 year average 10.6%. · Total Gross Sales - 24k UK homes sold stc this week (Week 44), 6.9% lower than last week. 17% higher than the same standalone week (week 44) in 2023. Also, 7.4% higher than 2017/18/19 YTD levels & 14.8% higher than 2023 YTD levels. · Sale Thru rate (Monthly): UK Estate Agents sold 16.11% of their Resi sales stock in Oct '24. Sept ‘ 24 was 14.79%. 2024 average is 15.86% & the 7 year long term average is 17.9% per month - yet don't forget that was only in mid/late 20%'s in the crazy years of 20/21/22). · Sale fall-throughs - Agents lost 5.8% of their sales pipeline for the month (up from 5.6% in Sept ‘ 24). For the week 44, Sale Fall Thrus (as a % of Gross sales Agreed) increased slightly to 25.9% (up from 24.6% last week). The 7 year Long Term weekly Average is 24.2% and it was 40%+ in the two months following the Truss Budget in the Autumn of 2022. · Net Sales - 17.8k this week (19.5k last week). 17% higher than the same week 44 in 2023, 54% higher than the same week 44 in 2022 & still 17.4% higher YTD in 2024 compared to YTD 2023. · % of Homes exchanging vs homes unsold - Of the 1,295,604 UK homes that left UK Estate Agents books since the 1st Jan 2024, 693,669 of them (53.54%) exchanged & completed contracts (meaning the homeowner moved and the estate agent got paid). The remaining 601,935 (46.46%) were withdrawn off the market, unsold. In essence you a flip of the coin chance of actually selling, homeowners moving and the estate agent getting paid. · UK House Prices - As explained in the show, the £/sqft figure foretells and predicts the Land Registry 5 months in advance with an accuracy rating of 92%. Final October figures saw a slight jump in this important metric to £346/sq.ft. For comparison - Sept's £339/sq.ft, August's £338/sq.ft, and July at £341/sq.ft. This means house prices are slightly growing. · Resi Sales Stock on the Market (Monthly Stat) : 725k at end of October (up from 724k at end of Sept). For comparison, Oct '23 - 664k, Oct '22 - 523k, Oct '21 - 425k, Oct '20 - 681k, Oct '19 - 652k · Resi Sales Sold STC Pipeline (Units) (Monthly Stat): 505k at end of October. For comparison, Oct '23 - 401k, Oct '22 - 483k, Oct '21 - 528k, Oct '20 - 548k, Oct '19 - 372k Local Focus this week - Putney (SW15) in London Graphs - https://we.tl/t-fYt36BdltO Thank you for your interest Kind regards Christopher Watkin PS YouTube Link to The UK Property Market Stats Show - https://youtu.be/ZYowX2hjO2s

In this week's ‘UK Property Market Stats Show' on YouTube for week ending Sunday, 27th October 2024, Chris ‘Stato' Watkin with this week's special guest, Bryan Mansell, discuss the property market headlines for Week 43 of 2024. The main headlines: · Listings (New properties coming on to the market) - 30k UK listings this week (week 43), an expected drop of 2.5k from last week. 7.5% higher 2024 YTD than 2023 YTD. · % of Resi Sales Stock being reduced: 14% of Resi sales stock was reduced in the month (long term average 10.6%) · Total Gross Sales - 25.8k UK homes sold stc this week (Week 43), 0.9% lower than last week. 24% higher than the same standalone week (week 43) in 2023. Also, 8% higher than 2017/18/19 YTD levels & 14.8% higher than 2023 YTD levels. · Sale Thru rate: (NEW MONTHLY STAT) : UK Estate Agents sold 14.79% of their Resi sales stock in Sept '24. 2024 average is 15.83% & the 7 year long term average is 17.9% per month - yet don't forget that was only in mid/late 20%'s in the crazy years of 20/21/22). · Sale fall-throughs - Agents are lost 5.5% of their sales pipeline for the month. For the week 43, Sale Fall Thrus (as a % of Gross sales Agreed) dropped slightly to 24.6% this week. The 7 year Long Term weekly Average is 24.2% and it was 40%+ in the two months following the Truss Budget in the Autumn of 2022. · Net Sales - 19.5k this week (19.5k last week). 27% higher than the same week 43 in 2023 & still 17.4% higher YTD in 2024 compared to YTD 2023. · % of Homes exchanging vs homes unsold - Of the 1,257,497 UK homes that left UK Estate Agents books since the 1st Jan 2024, 672,347 of them (53.47%) exchanged & completed contracts (meaning the homeowner moved and the estate agent got paid). The remaining 585,150 (46.53%) were withdrawn off the market, unsold. In essence you a flip of the coin chance of actually selling, homeowners moving and the estate agent getting paid. · UK House Prices - Final September figures suggest a slight jump in this important metric to £340/sq.ft. For comparison - August's Figures for the Sale Agreed £/sq.ft was at £338/sq.ft, and July at £341/sq.ft. This means house prices are stable. · Resi Sales Stock on the Market (Monthly Stat) : 724k at end of Sept (up from 710k at end of Aug). For comparison, Sept '23 - 662k, Sept '22 - 507k, Sept '21 - 438k, Sept '20 - 692k, Sept '19 - 650k · Resi Sales Sold STC Pipeline (Units) (Monthly Stat): 503k at end of Sept. For comparison, Sept '23 - 410k, Sept '22 - 483k, Sept '21 - 550k, Sept '20 - 489k, Sept '19 - 368k

UK Property Market Weekly Update In this week's ‘UK Property Market Stats Show' on YouTube for week ending Sunday, 20th October 2024, Chris ‘Stato' Watkin with this week's special guest, Ben Madden, discuss the property market headlines for Week 42 of 2024. The main headlines: · Listings (New properties coming on to the market) - 32.5k UK listings this week (week 42), a drop of 1.8k from last week. 7.5% higher for the 2024 YTD than 2017/18/19 YTD average. 6% higher than Week 42 of 2023. · Total Gross Sales - 26k UK homes sold stc this week (Week 42). Same level as last week. 23% higher than the same week (week 42) in 2023. Also, 7.9% higher than 2017/18/19 YTD levels & 14.5% higher than 2023 YTD levels. · Net Sales - 19.5k this week (19.4k last week). 25% higher than the same week 42 in 2023 & still 17.2% higher YTD in 2024 compared to YTD 2023. · % of Homes exchanging vs homes unsold - Of the 1,222,925 UK homes that left UK Estate Agents books since the 1st Jan 2024, 654,081 of them (53.5%) exchanged & completed contracts (meaning the homeowner moved and the estate agent got paid). The remaining 568,844 (46.5%) were withdrawn off the market, unsold. In essence you a flip of the coin chance of actually selling, homeowners moving and the estate agent getting paid. · UK House Prices - Final September figures suggest a slight jump in this important metric to £340/sq.ft. For comparison - August's Figures for the Sale Agreed £/sq.ft was at £338/sq.ft, and July at £341/sq.ft. This means house prices are stable. · Sale fall-throughs - Agents lost 5.5% of their sales pipeline in September. For the week,Sale Fall Thrus (as a % of Gross sales Agreed) remained stable at 25.3% this week. The 7 year Long Term weekly Average is 24.2% and it was 40%+ in the two months following the Truss Budget in the Autumn of 2022.

In this episode of the Digital Disruption Podcast, Chris Williams and Pete Gatenby discuss the challenges and implications of a "strategic disconnect" in digital transformation within the home buying and selling market. Building on their previous discussion about horizontal digital integration (HDI), they explore how a lack of understanding around HDI and poor communication between strategy and delivery teams can lead to serious consequences. Key points include: Strategic Disconnect: A gap between an organisations strategic goals and the execution by implementation teams, often caused by poor communication and leadership. Importance of Interoperability: Aligning business and technical teams is critical to successfully navigating digital transformation and delivering on strategic objectives. Key Risks: The risks of not addressing strategic disconnects include disruption from competitors, loss of talent, and a poor customer experience. Health Checks & Decision-Making: Regular health checks and quick decision-making processes help prevent strategic misalignment, allowing businesses to stay competitive and agile. The episode concludes with a reminder about the launch of Novus Strategy and Consulting's printed newsletter, now available for free.  For more insights, visit our website or connect with us on LinkedIn. To connect with Pete on LinkedIn visit - Pete's LinkedIn profile To connect with Chris on LinkedIn visit - Chris's LinkedIn profile For more insights and assistance in your digital transformation, visit https://www.novus-strategy.com/ and connect with us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/novus-strategy/ or email us at hello@novus-strategy.com.

In this week's ‘UK Property Market Stats Show' on YouTube for week ending Sunday, 13th October 2024, Chris ‘Stato' Watkin with this week's special guest, Kristian Stott, discuss the property market headlines for Week 41 of 2024. The main headlines: · Listings (New properties coming on to the market) - 34.3k UK listings this week (week 41), same as the week before. 7.6% higher 2024 YTD than 2017/18/19 YTD average. 12.1% higher than Week 41 of 2023. · Total Gross Sales - 26k UK homes sold stc this week (Week 41), · Net Sales - 19.4k this week (19.4k last week). · % of Homes exchanging vs homes unsold - Of the 1,193,637 UK homes that left UK Estate Agents books since the 1st Jan 2024, 638,035 of them (53.4%) exchanged & completed contracts (meaning the homeowner moved and the estate agent got paid). The remaining 509,242 (46.64%) were withdrawn off the market, unsold. In essence you a flip of the coin chance of actually selling, homeowners moving and the estate agent getting paid. · UK House Prices - Final September figures suggest a slight jump in this important metric to £340/sq.ft. For comparison - August's Figures for the Sale Agreed £/sq.ft was at £338/sq.ft, and July at £341/sq.ft. This means house prices are stable. · Sale fall-throughs - Agents lost 5.5% of their sales pipeline in September. For the week,Sale Fall Thrus (as a % of Gross sales Agreed) remained stable at 25.3% this week. The 7 year Long Term weekly Average is 24.2% and it was 40%+ in the two months following the Truss Budget in the Autumn of 2022.

In this week's ‘UK Property Market Stats Show' on YouTube for week ending Sunday, 22nd September 2024, Chris ‘Stato' Watkin with this week's special guest, Alice Bullard (boss lady of Nested), discuss the property market headlines for Week 38 of 2024. · Listings (New properties coming on to the market) - 37.4k UK listings this week (week 38), 38k the week before. 7.7% higher 2024 YTD than 2017/18/19 YTD average. 14.5% higher than Week 38 of 2023. · Total Gross Sales - 26.4k UK homes sold stc this week (Week 38), which 25.2% higher than the same week (week 38) in 2023. · Net Sales - 19.7k this week (19.3k last week). 32% higher than the same week in 2023 & still 16.2% higher YTD in 2024 compared to YTD 2023. · % of Homes exchanging vs homes unsold - Of the 1,091,884 UK homes that left UK Estate Agents books since the 1st Jan 2024, 582,642 of them (53.36%) exchanged & completed contracts (meaning the homeowner moved and the estate agent got paid). The remaining 509,242 (46.64%) were withdrawn off the market, unsold. In essence you a flip of the coin chance of actually selling, homeowners moving and the estate agent getting paid. · UK House Prices - Mid / Late September figures suggest a slight jump in this important metric to £343/sq.ft. For comparison - August's Figures for the Sale Agreed £/sq.ft was at £338/sq.ft, and July at £341/sq.ft. This means house prices are rising, albeit slowly. · Sale fall-throughs - Sale Fall Thrus (as a % of Gross sales Agreed) dropped to 25.1% this week. The 7 year Long Term Average is 24.2% and it was 40%+ in the two months following the Truss Budget in the Autumn of 2022.

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