Property-Porn Stars is a premium property podcast aimed at professionals working in or aspiring to work in the high-end home market. Hosts David Lindley and Matt Giggs interview 'Property-Porn Stars' — guests who are experts in their respective fields within premium property. The conversations explore their approaches, lessons learned, and advice for others looking to add significant value to their businesses. Listeners can gain insights applicable to the premium market and beyond, with the show welcoming feedback on topics, guests, and questions.
Episodes
'How tough can it be!?', and how to succeed in the premium market - #54 Mark Manning.
In this episode, we sit down with Mark Manning, MD of By Design in Wells and the Chew Valley, a beautiful part of Somerset, to talk about his journey from the world of performance motorsport journalism, to photography, into agency and then into the premium property market. We get into: - Why he changed career- What he underestimated- The surprise learning curve- What won his first instructions- Se
Premium Market Report - October 2026
Here is everything you need to know about the premium property market in October 2026, a lot of change, and a lot to be aware of...Is the premium market actually quiet, or not!? Lets find out. All stats courtesy of Simon Gates, as always. See you next month for another premium property market update!
From Law to Luxury Listings... #53 Alison Noble.
In this episode with Alison Noble, the MD of By Design in Northern Lincolnshire, we get into some fascinating topics; perhaps most controversially of all, succeeding in the premium property market with out experience...! You'll have to listen to find out more.Plus, we cover:- Bad experiences as a buyer that changed everything- From litigation lawyer to financial services to premium property-
September 2026 Premium Property Market Report
Everything you need to know about the premium property market right now, in a few minutes...A lot of this is worth sharing in conversation with homeowners, as well as considering for your own business, especially when taking on new listings. All stats are thanks to the man in the know, Simon Gates 🙏
Building a Premium Agency at Speed... #52 Katie Solaru
In this episode, we sit down with Katie Solaru, MD of By Design in Cheshire's 'Golden Triangle', who stepped into the premium market around 6 months ago. We find out how she has grown so quickly, both in terms of market share, and team members, in such a short space of time. We cover: - Growing to a team of four partner agents in six months without ever setting out to recruit anyone
August 2026 Premium Property Market Report
Slightly longer than usual... but hopefully for good reason, there are some eye opening figures in this months market report which might be useful when in conversation with homeowners... So, here is everything you need to know about the premium property market in 5 minutes (🤥😂), thanks as always to the man in the know, Simon Gates for the stats. A link to his (very comprehensive) full report is he
Royalty, Removals, and the Real Meaning of White Glove...#49 Nicholas Illingworth, Abels Removals.
We speak to a lot of agents in the premium market here on the podcast, but often like to engage with those in closely related industries as there's lots that can be learned from their perspective on the same market. In this episode, Nicholas Illingworth of Abels shares his insights, from what is arguably the most 'premium' removals company in the UK. We get into: - The Royal Warrant
Premium Market Update - July 2026
Everything you need to know about whats going on in the premium property market right now, plus, a summary of what has happened so far in the first half of 2026. Stats supplied, as always, by the man in the know Simon Gates. Back next month with another update!
Premium Property Market Update June 2026
Everything you need to know about the premium market in 4 minutes... PLUS some good news (😮), the most important thing for premium agents to consider right now, and a dangerous foray into politics (Simon Gates sent me the stats 3 days ago, so I had to wing that bit 😂). Back next month with another market update 😁
PRIME CUT 2026: What Sellers Actually Want Agents To Do...
PRIME CUT 2026 is here. In this special episode, David Lindley is joined by Simon Leadbetter, Simon Gates and Elaine Penhaul to break down the Voice of the Agent Survey and what it really means for the premium property market. We get into what premium sellers actually want from their agent (spoiler: it's not the lowest fee), why the biggest brands are losing market share, how AI should and sh
Premium Market Update - May 2026
There's a fair bit going on in the world right now 😅But how has that affected the premium property market? You might be surprised. Everything you need to know about the current state of the market, and whats happened so far this year, in 4 mins.Thanks as always to Simon Gates for the stats - and his full report is available at the following link: https://bydesignhomes.com/blogs/april-2026-uk-
Premium Market Update - April 2026
Here is everything you need to know about the premium property market for March '26, as well as the year to date (and what a year it has been!) in around 4 minutes. The results might surprise you... Thanks as always to the stats-man Simon Gates for providing the information for this update (and apologies for my croaky voice!)
"Getting Out of Your Own Head...and Into the Premium Market" #48 Amanda Haworth
David is joined by Amanda Haworth, the Managing Director of By Design Horsham and Haywards Heath. In this episode, we cover:Why Amanda fell out of love with estate agency entirely: The struggle to find a role that matched her experience while also working around family life, and why stepping away from the industry was actually the best thing she could have done.How this podcast helped bring her ba
Premium Market Update - March 2026
Everything you need to know about the premium property market so far this year, in 4 minutes or so.All stats provided by the man in the know, Simon Gates!
Prejudice, Premium Property, and Proving Yourself... International Women's Day Special Episode.
A different kind of episode to the 'usual programming', but one that has huge importance. Regardless of your gender, well worth listening to, but especially so if you are considering moving into the premium market.To celebrate International Women's Day, and recorded the day after the Women in Estate Agency Conference, David sits down with three brilliant By Design MD's, Katie S
Premium Market Update - February 2026
Everything you need to know about the premium property market so far this year, in 3 minutes... And its an interesting one - encouraging numbers in some aspects, and a clear divide emerging for which homes sell, and which don't! Stats provided as ever by the man in the know, Simon Gates, and I'll leave a link to his full market report below which is well worth a read for a deeper dive in
'Hook Them, or Lose Them!'... #47 Toby Martin
In this episode of Property Porn Stars, David Lindley sits down with Toby Martin, Chief Content Officer at Unchained.Marketing, to unpack the real role of video in modern estate agency.Toby shares his journey from a 13 year career in lettings to stepping into the world of marketing consultancy, and explains why video is no longer optional for agents who want to win instructions.The conversation ex
Premium Market Update - January 2026
How did the premium property market fare over 2025, and whats it got in store for 2026? Some highlights from Simon Gates' latest premium report here, with (pretty much!) everything you need to know in 4 mins. So far...so good? Seems like lots more activity in the market after the budget/Christmas double whammy, so long may that continue! Also, some interesting stats on which months to list ho
AI: Portals, Agents Websites, And the Future... #46 Mark Burgess
What will the future of property portals, of agents websites, and the industry look like when AI changes the way we live and work?What should agents be doing now to prepare for the change and keep ahead of their competition, and what shouldn’t they be doing?How do agents get ‘found’ on LLM’s like ChatGPT, how do their listings show up, and where does that leave agents websites and the mainstream p
Stop Doing Valuations! ...And what agents should be doing instead... #45 Charlie Lamdin
Never one to shy away from a controversial opinion, Charlie shares his opinions (and the outcome of his testing with an estate agency business) of a new method of bringing properties to market WITHOUT conducting a valuation. Certainly a though provoking proposition, we'd love to know your thoughts on this? In this episode we cover: • Why traditional property valuations may be harming both ag
Premium Market Update - November 2025
What does the budget, the premium estate agency market, a life lesson from Mariah Carey, and a questionable Christmas jumper all have in common? I'm glad you asked...All of which feature in this festive Premium Market Update of course! As always, to read Simon Gates' full market report get subscribed to Premium Estate Agency News here: https://us21.campaign-archive.com/?u=db74f5b588c5289
Stop Doing Property Videos! And other controversial opinions... #44 Sam Ashdown, of AshdownJones.
In this episode, David Lindley sits down with Sam Ashdown - Co-Founder of AshdownJones, a premium estate agency in the Lake District, who have enjoyed huge success since launch; doing things differently to conventional agency! In this conversation we get in to some of those different strategies, including: • From Kitchen Table to Premium Brand: Ashdown Jones launched with no premises, no investor
Premium Market Update - October 2025
The premium market is NOT doing what you might think...! 🤔Simon Gates kindly sent through his premium market report for the latest month's data, and even he labelled it as 'surprising'...So see what you think, and let me know 🙂Click here: https://us21.campaign-archive.com/?u=db74f5b588c5289dd2935b2fe&id=002db01c01 to subscribe to receive Simon's full report (plus an unortho
'I went from losing 30 years of memory...to coaching F1 World Champions' #43 Andrew 'Diesel' Bennett.
In this extraordinary episode of Property-Porn Stars, David Lindley sits down with Andrew “Diesel” Bennett, a former police officer whose life was turned upside down when he suddenly lost his entire memory at the age of 30.Andrew shares the unimaginable story of rebuilding his identity from scratch, relearning who he was, rediscovering his family, and rebuilding his life through sheer determinatio
Premium Market Update - September 2025
Is the premium market struggling with pre-budget nerves?The answer might surprise you - find out in this month's premium market update in 3 minutes. (OK the video is longer than that, but I threw in some brucey bonuses from Simon Gates full report, which you comes out tomorrow, subscribe in the link below)Also, did you get the answer to the 'cliff hanger' right?Read last months, and
High Standards, Big Sacrifices, Slaying Dragons...The Imp&Maker Story #42 Sarah-Louise Fairburn
In this episode of Property-Porn Stars, David Lindley and Matt Giggs sit down with Sarah-Louise Fairburn, Founder and MD of Imp & Maker, the luxury hamper and gifting company shaking up the food & drink market.Sarah-Louise shares her journey from running one of the UK’s biggest farming businesses to starting again with a disruptive new brand. We discuss the challenges of building a luxury
Mini-Episode - Premium Market Update, September 2025, featuring Simon Gates
The usual monthly premium market update, but featuring the stats man himself Simon Gates! So instead of the usual 3 or 4 minute long summary, we analyse the premium markets performance this year so far, and how August fared, in light of political turmoil affecting the market. What all this means to you, your sellers and your buyers? Find out here!
Resilience, Reinvention and Riviera Real-Estate... #41 Alice Watson-Smith.
In this episode of Property-Porn Stars, I am joined by a hugely successful premium agent, with arguably the most incredible story in the industry. Alice Watson-Smith, Managing Director of Fine & Country French Riviera & Provence shares her story, and her insight, grit and determination needed to succeed in a hugely competitive market. Alice’s story is nothing short of remarkable. Born in
One billion pounds in sales, Airbnb, and tech start-ups....and breakfast cereal? #40 Mark Breffit
In this episode of Property-Porn Stars, host David Lindley speaks with Mark Breffit, a leading figure in London’s premium property market.With over £1 billion of property sold, Mark shares his journey from working at Dexters, Knight Frank, and Hamptons Private Office in prime central London, to launching his latest venture — KnokKnok, a prop-tech platform aiming to reshape how buyers and agents co
Premium Market Update - July 2025
In this super-short episode, we cover the headlines of what is going on in the premium property market (spoiler, there is lots of activity!) for July 2025. All stats provided by Simon Gates, whose full report will be out on Friday as part of Premium Estate Agency News - you can read last month's episode and subscribe for free here: https://us21.campaign-archive.com/?u=db74f5b588c5289dd2935b2f
How to Sell Your Agency...And What Not to Do! #40 Adam J. Walker.
Is your business worth what you think it is?? This is crucial listening for agents, in order to avoid a nasty surprise down the road, and to set their business up for future success if and when they look to exit. This month’s guest is Adam J. Walker, who is a Business Transfer Agent (or, put another way, he is an agent for Estate Agencies!). With decades of experience and having accomplished over
Premium Market Update - First Half of 2025
Welcome to the next instalment of our, super quick, premium market reports. This month we review the headline stats for the first half of 2025 and how the premium property market has performed, and it's some particularly interesting listening! All stats provided by Simon Gates, and you can read his full market report (as well as his top 5 Google Chrome extensions tips, newly updated!) in his
PRIME CUT 2025: Special Episode.
Hosted by David Lindley, with expert insight from Simon Leadbetter, Elaine Penhaul, and Simon Gates.Join four leading voices in the premium property sector for a candid and thought-provoking discussion on the state of the UK’s high-end housing market. In this special episode of Property Porn Stars, we dive into the findings of the 2025 Voice of the Agent Survey—with over 1,000 agents contributing
Premium Market Update - May 2025
Welcome to the second instalment of our new feature, a (super quick!) monthly update on the premium market. Perhaps you're curious, thinking strategically about the premium market, or are on your way to see a client - hopefully there is some useful information here to help. All stats collated by the numbers man, Simon Gates, and his full in depth market report is available on our monthly news
From Yorkshire to Mayfair - how to win in two very different markets…#39 Andrew Butler
It has been 10 years (!) since Andrew and I last saw each other, but it was great to reconnect and share his story about how to succeed in the rural premium market in Yorkshire, and the urban prime central London market, too.Surely thats something for everybody!?!Andrew shares his story, from selling ‘back to backs’ in Yorkshire to Mayfair penthouses, and even beyond our shores…Andrew’s career is
Premium Market Update - April 2025.
Welcome to the first instalment of our new feature, a (super quick!) monthly update on the premium market. Perhaps you're curious, thinking strategically about the premium market, or are on your way to see a client - hopefully there is some useful information here to help. All stats collated by the numbers man, Simon Gates, and his full in depth market report is available on our monthly newsl
Lessons in Entrepreneurship in Estate Agency... #38 Regina Mangan.
In this episode we are take a (virtual) hop across the Irish Sea to speak with Regina Mangan of Liberty Blue estate agents in the beautiful town of Waterford. Regina is a big character in the Irish property market, a successful entrepreneur, best selling author and exceptional estate agent. In this episode we cover: How to use values to run a businessKnowing your numbersSuccession planningGrowing
A Modern Approach to Premium Rural Agency... #37 Ross D'Anielo.
Customer identification, targeting your niche, standing out and a modern approach to building a rural-orientated business… just some of the subjects we discuss in this cracking episode with Ross D'Anielo, the co founder of Chartwell Noble. We get into the detail of how Ross started his business, why, and what the future holds for Chartwell Noble.Rightmove vs Social Media, Ross’ most controver
How to list, market, and sell a £5,000,000 house... #36 Simon Cowie and Alex Wilcocks.
For well over the asking price (breaking local records), quickly, and at 2%+ fees...This is genuinely a masterclass (a bit of a controversial word!) but there is so much to take away from this for agents, regardless of the market you're in. In this episode, David sits down with Simon Cowie, MD of By Design in Warwickshire and Sutton Coldfield, and Alex Wilcocks, Co-Founder and MD of Burbeck I
Independent v Corporate, Online v Premium, Agent v Supplier...#35 David Brierley
Industry veteran David Brierley has enjoyed a fascinating and varied career throughout the industry so far; agent and supplier, high end and 'online', independent and corporate, and from trainee to mentor, to name only a few. On a non-industry related note, David is an adventurer, and an avid sailor - accomplishing things that frighten me just to think about... sailing the crocodile (and
A.I., Psychology and Strategy...#34 Mark Burgess
Mark Burgess, CEO of Iceberg Digital, is focussed is on applying the future of technology to the estate agency industry. After the last few years of exponential advances in tech, this is a crucial conversation for agents to hear, regardless of whether you are on the front lines or in a strategic role. What the future of technology in our industry will do, and how the best agents leverage it todayH
Making Data Sexy...! The reality of 2024's Premium Market #33 Paul Jamieson
We are joined by Paul Jamieson, Sales Director at 20ea, who shares some invaluable listening for anyone operating in the premium market, both from your own business perspective and some great stats to inform clients with courtesy of Paul and 20ea.Amongst a lot else, we cover: - Some suprising stats around the growth of the premium market- Is the premium market growing faster or slower than the vol
The Brain Designer #30 Ella McCrystal
This is something very different to our 'usual programming'...but I really recommend you listen to this! We are joined by Psychotherapist, Author, and Podcaster Ella McCrystal, who shares some incredible insight into how our brains work and how we can re-mould it to improve our work and personal lives...As a total newbie to this whole subject, I found this conversation incredibly interes
From 0 to £15,000,000 in luxury listings #29 Richard Austen
Richard Austen, MD of By Design in South Cambridgeshire, explains how he cold-started his premium estate agency business from zero to £15,000,000 instructions in a matter of months. Transitioning from the volume market to the premium market, as explaining how the sales training he received in the motor trade before that, Richard takes us on the journey, the highs and the lows, of his journey in th
How to be a rockstar on camera...literally! #28 - Matt Strafford.
Matt Strafford is the co-founder of Dream Home Films, one of the premium property industry's leading photography and videography companies (as well as being a lead singer in the band!). In this podcast we delve into what Matt sees from the behind the lens, what the best agents are doing in their property marketing, and what the future of videography, social media, and property marketing looks
How to succeed in the premium property market #27 James Cooper
James Cooper, MD of By Design in South Devon, talks Matt and David through how he was instructed on £18,000,000 of instructions in the first 10 weeks of his business launch, his journey into premium agency and how he has been so successful in it. If you are in residential agency, and you are interested in moving into the premium market, or want learn from one of the best in the market, this is a g
Special Episode: Everest - Sam Lindley.
This is the story of how my brother, Sam, took the opportunity, when it presented itself, to attempt a summit of Mount Everest - a climb 8,848 metres above sea level, or 29,032 feet, and whether he succeeded or not. It is a fascinating adventure in so many aspects, the extremes, the endurance and the experience, and although it was a story I wanted to hear from him directly, we actually recorded t
Designer Turned Agent #26 Simon Cowie
Simon is a brilliant premium agent, bringing his talent as a designer into the world of agency, not only from a visual perspective but also by creating a formula for generating new business. Simon Gates often uses Simon Cowie as a case study with his clients, and in this episode we go into why, and a load more besides, including:How to launch properties, and effectively manage the 'when can y
The Future of Estate Agents and Property Portals - #25 Steve Carroll
Steve Carroll shares a fascinating insight into the comparison between the Australian and UK estate agency industry, even more interesting from his time at top-flight portal businesses... including the 'scary' future of property portals. What are UK agents better at than their Aussie counterparts? (And where are they worse...?)How Aussie agents market themselves so wellHow to get the mos
£10m of instructions in 10 weeks through ethical estate agency - #24 Alia Khan.
Alia Khan is a superb premium agent, taking her market by storm - listing over £10,000,000 worth of instructions in the first ten weeks since launching her new business. In this episode, we discuss this (of course!) but a lot more, including: The feeling of being the 'black sheep of the family'; defying expectations of those closest to youThe pitfalls and benefits of being 'always o
PRIME CUT: Special Episode.
Welcome to PRIME CUT - a special, one-off episode where we take the 'cream' of the Voice of the Agent Survey, and find out what the best premium and prime estate agents are doing...And the results are fascinating, surprising, and controversial... Co-hosted by Marie Fritz, back by popular demand after her first podcast received so much positive feedback, and of course, Simon Leadbetter, t
How to go viral... #23 Tanya Baker
Tanya Baker has a social media following well in excess of 120,000 people, achieves millions of views of her property tours and has featured in national press for her achievements. In this video she shares EXACTLY what she does, her processes, and how her videos perform so much better than most agents' on socials...! Tanya shares:Winning a £1,000,000 instruction from TikTok...The surprising s
'I don't do boring' #22 Oliver Howard
This podcast episode is different in lots of ways. Oliver Howard is a larger than life character, who is building his estate agency business in central London against the best in the business, but is doing so in a very different way. First of all, even if you don't listen to this episode, I encourage you to follow Oliver Howard on Instagram ( @OliverHowardLDN ) its not often I say that but Ol
How I manage a premium brand AND a core brand estate agency #21 - David Warburton
This cracking episode features David Warburton, of WeLocate and Burton James estate agencies, an especially powerful episode for agents contemplating how to run both a 'core brand' agency brand as well as spending time, and being the face of, their premium brand. David goes into some great detail on: Why the premium marketThe importance of consistency and what does a premium offering loo
10 Lessons from Four Decades in Estate Agency - #20 Simon Bradbury
And now for something completely different... In true Simon Bradbury style...it was never going to be a 'normal' podcast, and of course this isnt. 🤯We take a totally different format for this episode, as Simon takes us through his top ten lessons learnt over FOUR DECADES (surely not...) in Estate Agency. Just a small highlight reel of this episode includes:The importance of experience in
High Street Agency - Dead... or Dominating? #19 Jamie Minors
Jamie Minors, Co-Founder of Minors & Brady Estate Agents in Norfolk set up his business at 22. He now sells more than any other owner operated estate agency not just in his area, but across the entire East of England...and growing. All from an incredibly 'traditional' set up of 5, high street, shopfront offices across the county, bucking the trends of not just self-employed agency, b
Mindset Mastery from Marie: #18 Marie Fritz
What an episode! If you are interested in:How to master your mindsetAchieving 2%+ FeesOvercoming the challenges of operating at the top of the market in a male dominated industryMaximising productivity as well as self developmentListing and selling luxury properties in a competitive marketHow to prove your value as an agent to clientsMental resilienceProductivity and multitasking and how to use yo
The 'Whale Files'... #17 Simon Whale
Simon Whale (version 2.0) joins Matt and David in the studio to set the record straight about who is the most controversial character in the property industry... In his trademarked, unfiltered, 100mph style, 'Whaley' covers the length and breadth of the estate agency and proptech industries, giving his opinion on what the best premium agents are doing, what tech they are using, and what
How to Escape the Rat Race #16 James Kendall
James Kendall is an awesome agent, running a market leading estate agency business in Bedfordshire. Having operated across the market, and in multiple discplines, James has settled on focussing his energy on mastering the premium market. In this episode, James talks us through the challenges hes faced and how hes overcome them, what he does differently to win market share in the premium market, an
Prime Market Expert, Networking Master & Death Defier! #15 Jessica Bishop
Jessica Bishop, Advisor from DDRE Global, joins us in the studio to share her journey, and her insights, into what it takes to be successful in the competitive super-prime market of central London. From her experience and learning in a corporate setting, to the challenges and growth of 'going it alone' as a self employed agent under the DDRE brand and stewardship of 'Mr Super Prime
What are the best agents doing?...#14 Simon Gates
In this episode, Simon Gates, founder of Opening the Gates to More Listings, joins David and Matt in the studio to share an amazing wealth of knowledge he has gained...through a career that has spanned estate agency, proptech and supplier, to consultant and one of the most insightful individuals in the industry. Simon shares his insight, as well as his learning from working closely with some of th
Christmas Special: 'The 12 Pods of Christmas'
Join David and Matt as they don their polyester Christmas hats to deliver the '12 Pods of Christmas' special edition of Property-Porn Stars. Featuring their highlight and key take-away learning from each of the first twelve guests on the show, this is a short, sweet, and action packed podcast ideal as a distraction over the holiday period! Maybe a reminder of the learning from the esteem
How to beat your annual target in 4 months... #13 Adam Lascelles
In this episode, Adam Lascelles, Managing Director of By Design in Lincolnshire, shares an incredible amount of information...We cover how he started and is expanding his business, why he turns some business down, how he sells properties without Rightmove, how to manage a successful social media presence as an innately private person... and how Adam has beaten his targets for a full years trading,
Secrets of a Professional Property Presenter... #12 Freya Melling
In this episode, Freya Melling, central London estate agent, videography company owner and professional property presenter for the country's largest House Draw company, Omaze, shares her secrets and advice on property presentation...How to conduct the perfect property video, how to present the property and yourself for the maximum impact on camera, and how to maximise that content across soci
Setting Up My Premium Agency... In Covid! And How I Succeeded: #11 James Skudder.
In this episode, we speak to James Skudder, founder of the Country Living Group who are using pioneering videography to take the lucrative west Wales market by storm. Due to distance, we take to Zoom to quiz James on his business model, what strategies he has employed to achieve such success in the premium market in his area and how he has overcome the challenges of leaving an employed role to set
Why vendors come to me, before they talk to estate agents... #10 Elaine Penhaul
In this episode we are joined by the founder of Lemon + Lime Interiors, a multi-award winning home staging company, and multiple author, Elaine Penhaul. She talks us through how dramatically homeowners preferences have changed, and how now she is approached by vendors directly BEFORE they consider estate agents, and how staging and styling premium homes is changing: from a differentiator to '
Starting a Premium Estate Agency...What I learnt 2 years in! #9 John-Paul Rafferty
In this episode we are joined by John-Paul Rafferty, of Rafferty & Pickard estate agents in South East England. We pick up the story early on into John-Pauls' venture into the premium market, to give an insight into what it is like for an agency starting out in this market. In the first couple years the business has faced challenges over branding, how he competes with premium national bra
Growing a premium estate agency...with your other half? How we did it! #8 Jordan Yorath.
In this episode, we dive into a growing, premium estate agency business - and share the lessons, learnings and advice gained from the crucial first two years trading, invaluable advice for those considering moving their business and focus in to the premium market. Jordan and his business, and life, partner Leanna Corban started their business in a highly competitive market, starting from scratch,
BONUS EPISODE: Property-Porn Stars 'Down Under' - Matt meets Katrina Tarrant, CEO of Harcourts NSW
In this bonus episode, 'Property-Porn Stars: Down Under', Matt is on the road armed with his iphone and microphone at AREC 2023, in the Gold Coast, Australia. In this interview with Katrina Tarrant, who is the CEO and a leader of Harcourts: New South Wales, Matt asks her in detail about her journey in the business and about building a culture through change - great content for leaders of
The Shortcut to Premium Estate Agency Success... #7 Christopher Watkin
The tables have turned!!! Or, rather the sofas have... because our guest on this episode of Property-Porn Stars needs very little introduction...not only is he one of the most prolific content-creators in the industry, but as the host of the Watkin sofa he has interviewed the best and brightest in the industry, so we can benefit from the knowledge he has gained in the 2,000 (!) videos he has recor
Estate Agency's King of Controversy...#6 Russell Quirk
Inside the head of Russell Quirk...King of controversy, PR guru, TV Presenter and even occasionally an estate agent, Russell Quirk joins David and Matt in the Property-Porn Stars Studio. Not known for being a shy, retiring, wallflower, you can guarantee some outspoken views on estate agency today. Russell shares years of experience in industry, out of industry, from his world of PR and how to best
How I Built A Premium Agency from Scratch... #5: Ian Storey
Ian Storey has built a business the envy of almost all of the industry. He charges fees others could only dream of, selling houses which must 'inspire' him to work with Storeys, and in so doing has created a business he truly enjoys, is excited about, and with a close knit team who share his passion. In this episode, Ian explores his Why and his How.Why he chose the premium market, what
2.5% Fees, No Rightmove Account, A Waiting List of Sellers...Fiction or Reality? #4: Simon Hawkesley
In this episode, we are joined in the studio by one of the most interesting operators in the industry, Simon Hawkesley. An explorer, mountaineer, adventurer...and when he's not scaling mountains he brings an approach to estate agency unlike almost any other in the industry. Whilst his approach is carefully curated for his market, and is built upon his years of experience in the premium and pr
Episode #3 - Premium Property Marketing Masterclass, starring Simon Leadbetter
In this episode, we cram in as much marketing mastery in 45 minutes as possible; you’re going to get loads out of this episode it’s a good one! We cover differentiation, brand positioning, A.I., door knocking, personal branding, mistakes to avoid and strategies to follow so you win more premium business in your estate agency…Don’t forget to press the ‘Subscribe’ or 'Follow' buttons so ne
Mr Super-Prime, Daniel Daggers: Episode #2
In this episode, we are joining by the one and only Mr Super Prime himself, Daniel Daggers from DDRE. With experience in independent agency, corporate, and now his own brand DDRE global, Daniel brings a wealth of experience to the show from working in the UK, the US, and globally with his High Net Worth and Ultra High Net Worth clients. Whether you operate in the residential, premium, prime, or su
Pilot episode...introducing Property-Porn Stars, the premium property podcast.
In this 'pilot' episode, your hosts, David Lindley and Matt Giggs, introduce 'Property-Porn Stars', the new podcast for property professional who are either working in, or aspiring to work in, the premium home market. The 'Property-Porn Stars' are the guests who will feature on each coming episode, each of them excellent in their own field when it comes to the premium
