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“The addressable market for auction is potentially 30–40% of all UK transactions.” We now manage over 1% of all UK property transactions, and we know there’s still plenty of room to grow. More and more consumers value speed and security in their house-buying journey, and that’s exactly what the auction delivers. Thanks to Paul Essery at The Tech Business Podcast for a great chat! #housebuying #auctions #iamproperty

Almost 1 million properties are sitting vacant, even as families struggle to find suitable housing. That disconnect is hard to ignore. In my latest piece, I explore what this means for Estate Agents, and the steps policymakers need to take to unlock supply. #HousingCrisis #PropertyMarket #iamproperty

Great to explain the top property trends of 2025 and what’s on the horizon for 2026 with Eoghan Johnston, from regulatory shifts to rising transaction times and other factors shaping the market. With speculation around potential changes to SDLT already making waves, it’s clear regulatory pressure is building. At the same time, transaction times are stretching beyond 200 days, with significant delays across the UK, particularly in London and Kent, making the process more frustrating than ever. We break it all down in our latest video. #iamproperty #PropTech #SDLT #Trends

We hear a lot about the challenges facing the UK economy and the hurdles confronted by small and medium sized businesses in their quest to become the national champions of tomorrow. From the endless stream of macroeconomic curve balls that seem to appear with increasing regularity, to accessing the patient capital needed to scale efficiently, these challenges are of course real. But I was reminded recently, at a dinner hosted by the London Stock Exchange in Newcastle for high growth business leaders in the region, that we have some fantastic, innovative SMEs with exceptional talent contributing to the UK economy. And that’s just in the North East. We covered a range of topics, including the LSE’s emphasis on opening up more opportunities for all individuals in the UK to invest in exciting growth companies, giving everyone the chance to be part of a bigger retail investor movement that unlocks capital for ambitious businesses. We also discussed the new Private Securities Market, which will make buying and selling shares in private companies easier, bridging public and private markets and creating opportunities for firms to access capital while allowing founders/management to maintain strategic control. It was great to spend time with local businesses who share the same desire to see success, capital and employment opportunities brought to the region to help boost wealth and job creation. At iamproperty, we are proud to be building a platform of scale and creating enhanced value for our estate agent partners, from our base here in the North East. Thank you Julia Hoggett, Bod Buckby and those who attended, I look forward to keeping the conversations going.

The dust is settling on what’s been a momentous week for the UK’s residential property market. The government’s proposed reforms to the homebuying process have sparked major debate with many agreeing it’s a step in the right direction. But while reform is welcome, the sector needs action now to rebuild confidence, remove friction. Ben and I have been saying for a long time that the UK home buying process is broken, read our joint letter on what we think needs to be done make the market fit for the future.

When I spoke with Paul Essery on The Tech Business Podcast, we talked about some of the challenges the industry faces, one being the misconception of auction. In almost every other category, auction is seen as a good thing, and a way to maximise value. Think of classic cars or fine art! But in the property sector, it is still a bit of a dirty word and widely misunderstood. We know from experience that auction can maximise value and we have seen it across our own portfolio. At iamproperty, we are challenging those misconceptions because in today’s market, auction isn’t a last resort, it’s the smarter way forward. It delivers security, speed and transparency for buyers, sellers and the sector alike. #housebuying #auctions #iamproperty