Mortgage Brokers: Keep Hold of the Reins
In the last edition I returned to Aesop's Four Oxen and the Lion to illustrate what indepe...
Apparently One in Three Home Sales Fall Through. The Old Way Is Running Out of Time.
One in three sales apparently fall through before completion. ( see whitepaper page 22 for...
The Independents Have the Numbers. What They Lack Is Unity.
I grew up reading Aesop's fables and virtually every fairy tale I could get my hands on. L...
Independent Conveyancers Need Infrastructure. But Who Should Control It?
For years, conveyancers have been told that technology is coming to change their professio...
The Property Giants Are Joining Forces. It’s Time Independents Did Too
Something significant is happening in the UK housing market while much of the industry is ...
The Age Of Low Standards
Most readers will know that I'm embarking on the journey of writing a book called Sold, Su...
Home Moving Can Not Be Fixed By One Industry Or Profession, Nor By Platforms Reliant On Multiple Third Party Integrations
The home-moving process is once again the subject of proposed reform. Upfront information,...
One Maverick Can Challenge the System. A Team Can Change It.
The word Maverick suggests independence. It describes someone willing to question conventi...
You Cannot Manage a Property Chain You Cannot See
In the previous edition, I examined why one property transaction should not be managed acr...
Sold Subject to Contract Is Far Too Late to Start the Transaction
Many people still treat Sold Subject to Contract as the starting point of the transaction....
A Better System Is Not Enough. It Needs Better People.
In the first edition of this newsletter, I wrote about the uncomfortable reality of moving...
One Transaction Should Not Be Managed in Six Different Places
In the previous edition, I argued that the property transaction should begin when the sell...
Sold, Subject to Chaos
I'm writing a book about why moving home in Britain has become so painful. I don't want it...
"Don't Think! Just Do."
There comes a moment in every professional's career when they intuitively know what to do....
What Are You Working For?
Why do you get out of bed every morning? It's a simple question. But it has a habit of bec...
What is a Maverick?
There's been a few comments raised recently about what a Maverick actually is and why its ...
Where did it all go wrong?
There's no shortage of headlines talking about recent government announcements to reform t...
Upfront Information Is Right. But Who Is Really Being Served?
An article in Estate Agent Today ( read here ) caught my attention. It reported ...
Referral Fees, Paid Leads and the Quiet Tax on Trust in the Property Industry
An article shared with me today on Today's Conveyancer, titled "Referral fee disclosure to...
The Blame Game Will Not Fix Home Moving. Accountability Will.
A recent Estate Agent Today article reported that conveyancers have told MPs they should n...
The Wall of Complaints: Why WiggyWam Is Needed Now More Than Ever
Moving home is meant to be one of the most exciting moments in a person's life, but ...
One Property Ecosystem. One Transaction Team. One Digital Roof.
Moving home should not feel like everyone is working in separate places, chasing separate ...
Compliance or Collapse? Agents Face A New Threat, And A Clear Choice Must Be Made
"The moment we see the big fines coming down, the agents are on board." - Beth Rudolph, Di...
WiggyWam Launchpad: Donation & Rewards Based Crowdfunding - Niche To The UK Property Industry
In the world of property, a single bold idea can change everything - speeding up transacti...
The Hidden Cost of Cutting Corners and Why Home Buyers Should Invest Wisely
Buying a home is likely the biggest financial commitment you'll ever make. It's exciting, ...
Buying or Selling A Home? Here's How To Speed Up The Process And Limit Stress
Buying or selling your home is one of life's biggest milestones – but it can also be one o...
The Urgent Need for Effective Communication in Property Sales
In the intricate world of property transactions, communication isn't just a courtesy -&nbs...
The Future of Online Engagement And Why Niche Social Media Platforms That Include A Property Portal And Marketplace Are the Way to Go
In a world dominated by digital noise, where social media algorithms dictate what we see, ...
The Communication Chaos Is Costing You Deals: Why the Property Industry Needs to Catch Up
Buying a home is the most expensive, emotionally loaded purchase of most people's lives -&...
Conveyancing Matters - The Conveyancing Connection: Why First-Time Buyers Need a Club
As National Conveyancing Week continues we have our second podcast of the week. While our ...
