Why does selling a property now take more than 20 weeks when transactions once completed in six to eight?

In this episode, I’m joined by Silas J. Lees, who brings nearly 30 years of experience across estate agency, surveying and property investment. We examine why the UK property transaction process has become slower, more expensive and increasingly frustrating for agents, conveyancers and homeowners.

We discuss:

Why referral fees may be damaging the conveyancing process
How overloaded conveyancers slow down transactions
Why estate agents need to educate sellers more effectively
The risks agents face when material information is missed
Whether qualifications would genuinely improve the industry
How AI is making consumers more informed—and more likely to complain
Why the traditional no-sale, no-fee model may be broken
What Silas would change if he became Housing Minister
How estate agents can raise standards, charge more and rebuild public trust

Silas also explains the thinking behind the Maverick Movement and his seven-point manifesto for improving the housing market from within—without waiting for the Government to solve it.