Ed Talks - UK Property Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Are you looking to stay ahead of the competition and ensure compliance with upcoming changes to the UK property market?

Join Ed from https://viewber.co.uk/ for the latest episode of Ed Talks where he speaks with two experts in their field, Alexander Ali from Finch and Tim Main from Property Information Products.

They discuss strategies for staying on top of changes and how Listing packs can help you do so quickly and efficiently. 

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Ed: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ed-mead-frics-48232325/
Alexander: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexanderali-finch/
Tim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-main-mrics-2aabb72b/
Finch: https://www.finch-app.co.uk
Property Information Products: https://www.piphome.co.uk/

Meet Rebecca Marsh: The Property Ombudsman with a Remarkable Journey

In the latest episode of Ed Talks, Ed sits down with Rebecca Marsh, the remarkable figure behind The Property Ombudsman, and delves into her extraordinary career spanning multiple sectors. Join us as we uncover fascinating insights into her journey and gain valuable perspectives on resolving disputes in the world of property.

Rebecca plays a pivotal role in ensuring fairness and resolution in the property sector. However, did you know about the intriguing journey that led her to this position? Join us as we uncover her career, which has spanned the Nuclear, Police, Legal, and Parliamentary sectors.

Rebecca sheds light on the significance of her role as The Property Ombudsman, sharing her passion for what she does, and the essential role redress systems play in resolving disputes between consumers and property agents. She also provides valuable insights into the challenges facing the property industry and offers practical suggestions on how to enhance property services.

If you're interested in the world of property, and dispute resolution, or simply enjoy hearing from accomplished professionals, this interview is a must-watch. Don't miss out on the opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and inspiration from Rebecca Marsh's remarkable journey.

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Getting real in this episode of Ed Talks – a new solo episode where Ed reveals more of his extensive career as an estate agent 😲

Being an estate agent can be seriously tough. It’s constantly changing and there are always competitors looking over your shoulder, ready to “eat your lunch.”

Perhaps you are already an estate agent learning the streets of Britain, at the very beginning of your property career or applying for jobs - or you might simply be curious.

Whatever your situation, this episode is sure to inject some motivation into your day. Ed talks about the importance of finding what you are good at, running an office, what it was like being an agent throughout the 80’s, 90’s and 00’s and more.

Sharing TOP advice to get you moving in the right direction, explained from his own experiences and how to differentiate yourself.

*hint* how can a red fleece can change the game?

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Jonathan Hopper is a key insider on the buying side of property with unrivalled knowledge of this growing and often misunderstood sector. The buying side of the market has expanded over the last 20-25 years in a meaningful way as Jonathan explains. 

Jonathan is Chief Executive of National buying agent Garrington and co-founded advice platform MoveiQ with Phil Spencer. He’s also been a stalwart at The Property Ombudsman ensuring the buy side is represented.  

In this episode Ed and Jonathan dive deeper into the buying agent side – what it takes to be a professional buying agent, fees and some great career advice. They also ponder what makes for a good, trusted buying agent to hire? 

So, what do buying agents do? Where are the problems? Where does the future lie?? Lots of rarely answered questions come to the surface. 

Teams across Viewber have come together to create a brand new, customer centric website: https://viewber.co.uk/

Here is Viewber co-founder, Ed Mead's thoughts on the new website...

Sorry for the rant...
1. Does the public even know what SSTC means??!
2. Should it be illegal to put SSTC (sold subject to contract) in tiny letters - on boards etc.??
3. Should we go back to u/o still showing and u/o not showing?
4. Is it a tool for agents to pump up listings at the expense of wasting buyer time?
5. Is it not endemic of the whole system being out of kilter?

News article:
https://propertyindustryeye.com/eye-newsflash-leaving-sstc-properties-live-on-portals-is-almost-certainly-a-criminal-offence-says-lawyer/

What you think 🤔

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In this episode, Viewber co-founder Ed Mead talks to an insider, and important team member. Chris is a key member of the business development team and talks with clients daily. Many of you might be familiar with him now, so do let him know you’ve listened to this episode, and of course make your comments!

What is Chris’s background? Career journey? It started in South Africa in the fast-paced, banking and property world. Full of interesting facts and knowledge

Want to hear more real ‘behind the scenes’ stuff from Viewber? Here is your chance.

Trading Standards (NTSELAT's) research showed that >90% of those going on portals wanted to see detailed info about a property. So I'm not sure I understand why there should be any backlash at all against such info being mandated?! I've seen solicitors and agents worrying about it - why?

Interested to hear what James Munro, Head of the National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team thinks about this 🤔

One of many news articles about it: https://www.estateagenttoday.co.uk/breaking-news/2022/2/lawyer-says-some-agents-wont-cope-with-property-listings-regulations

Ed and Angus knew each other as teenagers, from when Angus was behind the tables doing discos, so there’s a bit of nostalgia here – inclusive for the over 50s.

Angus has become an expert in putting high-end audio and visual into high-end houses (and yes, he’s worked for some big names in the industry) *cough* Rolling Stones *cough*

In this fun episode, Angus teaches us more about the history of audio visual and gives advice on kit, costs and more.

He even reveals some of the biggest mistakes he’s made.

Ed perfectly describes this episode as:

“People will like listening to this episode because it’s a little bit of history. Everyone has seen old high-fi stuff lying around their parents houses and probably wondered, how do I get the best audio for my house? Odd thing is music from that era still dominates and everyone’s talking about ‘vinyls’ - or LPs to those old enough to remember”

Starting off 2022 with Ed doing a special solo episode. Ed reveals more of his true thoughts and feelings on working in the property industry.

As we all know, working from home is STILL a hot topic.​

Ed has lived both lives, as a fast paced, face-to-face London property estate agent surrounded by fellow colleagues, and the complete opposite working solo from home on his own business ventures. He's gone from being an 'insider' in the estate agency world to an 'outsider' running a company that services estate agents.

He is ready to report back and spill some of his secrets to help others that are on their own property journey.

This is very open, very honest episode from Ed and some things may certainly surprise you.
"There is no excuse these days for people not to improve the service!"