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Inside the Life of an Essex Estate Agent

In this edition of our Life of a Self-Employed Estate Agent series, we sit down with Lara Bradley, a dedicated and experienced estate agent operating across Basildon, Billericay, and Wickford in South Essex. With over 15 years in the property industry, Lara shares her journey from admin assistant to associate level, and how self-employment has […]

April 11, 2025

2 min of reading time

Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship

Building a Property Empire

In the latest episode of our podcast – Breaking Free, we sit down with Olivier Téoule to dive deep into what it truly takes to build a property empire and ‘break free’ from the traditional constraints of the industry. Olivier shares his inspiring journey from working outside the estate agency industry to becoming a self-employed […]

April 4, 2025

2 min of reading time

Entrepreneurship

Self-Employment Transformed My Estate Agency Career

In the world of estate agency, the transition from traditional employment to self-employment can be daunting. But for Lee Merrick, an experienced estate agent operating in the heart of the Black Country, this leap was not just a career move, it was a game-changer. A Career Reinvention After spending over 30 years at Lloyds Bank, […]

March 28, 2025

2 min of reading time

Entrepreneurship

Journey to success in Estate Agency

In this episode of the ‘Breaking Free‘ Podcast, we sat down with Marc Gravenor, who has found success in estate agency for getting homes listed and sold incredibly fast. His journey from the corporate world to running his own business is filled with lessons, insights, and strategies that every aspiring agent can learn from. ContentsWhy […]

March 21, 2025

2 min of reading time

iad network news

iad network news

Building a Property Empire

In the latest episode of our podcast – Breaking Free, we sit down with Olivier Téoule to dive deep into what it truly takes to build a property empire and ‘break free’ from the traditional constraints of the industry. Olivier shares his inspiring journey from working outside the estate agency industry to becoming a self-employed […]

April 4, 2025

2 min of reading time

iad network news

Self-Employment Transformed My Estate Agency Career

In the world of estate agency, the transition from traditional employment to self-employment can be daunting. But for Lee Merrick, an experienced estate agent operating in the heart of the Black Country, this leap was not just a career move, it was a game-changer. A Career Reinvention After spending over 30 years at Lloyds Bank, […]

March 28, 2025

2 min of reading time

iad network news

Journey to success in Estate Agency

In this episode of the ‘Breaking Free‘ Podcast, we sat down with Marc Gravenor, who has found success in estate agency for getting homes listed and sold incredibly fast. His journey from the corporate world to running his own business is filled with lessons, insights, and strategies that every aspiring agent can learn from. ContentsWhy […]

March 21, 2025

2 min of reading time

New in the property business

New in the property business

Building a Property Empire

In the latest episode of our podcast – Breaking Free, we sit down with Olivier Téoule to dive deep into what it truly takes to build a property empire and ‘break free’ from the traditional constraints of the industry. Olivier shares his inspiring journey from working outside the estate agency industry to becoming a self-employed […]

April 4, 2025

2 min of reading time

New in the property business

Self-Employment Transformed My Estate Agency Career

In the world of estate agency, the transition from traditional employment to self-employment can be daunting. But for Lee Merrick, an experienced estate agent operating in the heart of the Black Country, this leap was not just a career move, it was a game-changer. A Career Reinvention After spending over 30 years at Lloyds Bank, […]

March 28, 2025

2 min of reading time

New in the property business

How Will The 2025 Stamp Duty Changes Affect You?

The UK property market is on the cusp of significant changes with the upcoming amendments to Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), effective from April 1, 2025. These changes are expected to impact buyers, estate agents, and the housing market as a whole. In this article, we explore the key updates, their effects on different buyer […]

March 14, 2025

3 min of reading time

Testimonies

Testimonies

Building a Property Empire

In the latest episode of our podcast – Breaking Free, we sit down with Olivier Téoule to dive deep into what it truly takes to build a property empire and ‘break free’ from the traditional constraints of the industry. Olivier shares his inspiring journey from working outside the estate agency industry to becoming a self-employed […]

April 4, 2025

2 min of reading time

Testimonies

Self-Employment Transformed My Estate Agency Career

In the world of estate agency, the transition from traditional employment to self-employment can be daunting. But for Lee Merrick, an experienced estate agent operating in the heart of the Black Country, this leap was not just a career move, it was a game-changer. A Career Reinvention After spending over 30 years at Lloyds Bank, […]

March 28, 2025

2 min of reading time

Testimonies

The Fear of Failure

We’re thrilled to kick off Season 2 of Breaking Free! Diving deep into the inspiring journeys of self-employed estate agents within our network. This season is all about celebrating their successes, uncovering the challenges they’ve overcome, and exploring what it takes to thrive in this exciting career path. ContentsEpisode 1 – Andy HamptonAndy’s Advice for […]

January 31, 2025

3 min of reading time

Training

Training

How Will The 2025 Stamp Duty Changes Affect You?

The UK property market is on the cusp of significant changes with the upcoming amendments to Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), effective from April 1, 2025. These changes are expected to impact buyers, estate agents, and the housing market as a whole. In this article, we explore the key updates, their effects on different buyer […]

March 14, 2025

3 min of reading time

Training

Starting your own business at 40

Are you in your forties and looking for more independence in your professional life? Have you ever considered retraining as an estate agent? This dynamic and rewarding career offers you the opportunity to unlock your full potential while enjoying the freedom of starting a new business at 40. ContentsWhy Start a Career in Estate Agency […]

February 21, 2025

3 min of reading time

Training

How to start a profitable estate agency business in the new year!

You don’t need to wait until your estate agency’s profits are falling to start implementing high-performance strategies. You can always optimise your results. What techniques can be applied to increase the profitability of an estate agency? Before making any changes, analyse business expenses, and your profit margin and, once you have your figures clear, apply […]

December 25, 2024

3 min of reading time

Work in property industry

Work in property industry

Building a Property Empire

In the latest episode of our podcast – Breaking Free, we sit down with Olivier Téoule to dive deep into what it truly takes to build a property empire and ‘break free’ from the traditional constraints of the industry. Olivier shares his inspiring journey from working outside the estate agency industry to becoming a self-employed […]

April 4, 2025

2 min of reading time

Work in property industry

Self-Employment Transformed My Estate Agency Career

In the world of estate agency, the transition from traditional employment to self-employment can be daunting. But for Lee Merrick, an experienced estate agent operating in the heart of the Black Country, this leap was not just a career move, it was a game-changer. A Career Reinvention After spending over 30 years at Lloyds Bank, […]

March 28, 2025

2 min of reading time

Work in property industry

Journey to success in Estate Agency

In this episode of the ‘Breaking Free‘ Podcast, we sat down with Marc Gravenor, who has found success in estate agency for getting homes listed and sold incredibly fast. His journey from the corporate world to running his own business is filled with lessons, insights, and strategies that every aspiring agent can learn from. ContentsWhy […]

March 21, 2025

2 min of reading time