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110. Is The Property Market About To Slow Down Again

Ian Storey, David Warburton and James Kendall

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In this Episode, JK & Dave share a clear and practical view of the current property market, focusing on how agents can navigate uncertainty with confidence. The conversation covers how to use market data properly, why pricing strategy is more important than ever, and how external factors such as geopolitical events and interest rates influence buyer behaviour.

The key message is simple. Agents who rely on opinion will struggle, while those who use data, communicate clearly, and position property correctly will continue to win instructions and deliver results.


Key takeaways


Data should lead every valuation, not gut feel

This builds trust with clients and reduces price reductions later in the process


Pricing correctly from day one is critical in uncertain markets

Overpricing leads to longer time on market and weaker eventual outcomes


Geopolitical and economic events influence sentiment more than reality

Agents need to translate headlines into clear, local context for clients


Buyers are more sensitive to value, not just price

Presentation, positioning and messaging all play a role in perceived value


Agents who educate their clients stand out immediately

Clear communication turns uncertainty into confidence



Key topics


Market data and valuation techniques

How to use real numbers to justify pricing and win trust


Impact of geopolitical events on the property market

Understanding how headlines affect buyer confidence and behaviour


Pricing strategies and market positioning

Why correct pricing and strong positioning drive better outcomes



Sound bites


“You charge what you’re worth and are worth what you charge.”

“The data is the data. Opinions are opinions.”

“Educate your clients with data and context.”



Chapters


00:00 Introduction and guest overview

01:08 Sales challenges and strategies

05:39 Business structure and selectivity

10:13 Sales performance and market insight

12:02 Valuation strategies and positioning

18:16 Pricing sensitivity and buyer behaviour

27:05 Economic factors and market impact

36:49 Closing thoughts and outlook


Resources


Complete Agent Facebook Group

https://facebook.com/groups/thecompleteagent


Bank of England swap rates

https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/markets/market-data/interest-rates