Join the conversation: LegalforLandlords podcast round-up.


“Forget Survival, think personal and business growth…” is a brand new, straight talking property podcast series hosted by LegalforLandlords MD, Sim Sekhon.

Each episode aims to explore startling facts and figures – not to try and scare you – but in the hope that you’ll sit up and take notice. The truth about the property rental sector might surprise you and we’re sure will be something of a wake-up call.

Catch up with the first five episodes below and get in touch if you’d like to feature as the next guest.

Episode 1: From the fear zone into the learning zone.

In the debut episode of the series, Sim is joined by Director of Integra Property Services Ltd, Michael Day (MBA FRICS FNAEA FARLA MD).

Raising awareness of some very important issues in the property rental sector, the pair discuss the challenges letting agents are facing during COVID-19 and what they can be doing now to prepare for the other side.

Listen here.

Episode 2: The housing market and buyers’ perspective.

In episode two, Sim is joined by Stephen Hayter to discuss the property market.

Stephen was an estate agent straight from school and eventually a Chartered Surveyor. Stephen is a founder of MyHomeMove which is now the largest conveyancer in the country. Listen as they discuss the current housing market, virtual viewings and the myth around “completion Fridays”.

Listen here.

Episode 3: Mental health, mindset and the “new normal”.

In episode three, Sim is joined by Gayle Audley (Managing Director at Gayle Audley Ltd).

As a former top British tennis player and elite performance coach, Gayle knows exactly what it means to be the best and now brings her sporting pedigree into the business arena.

Their discussion centres around mental health, mindset and embracing the “new normal” during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond – with a few burpee forfeits thrown in for good measure.

Listen here.

Episode 4: Ways of working and the recruitment process.

In episode 4, Sim is joined is joined by Lynn Cannell (Director of LCA Jobs) to discuss ways of working and the recruitment process.

Not limited to the property sector, the pair discuss the fascinating topic of people, and agree how staff are the lifeblood of any business.

“Staff convert your business strategies into results.” – Lynn Cannel.

Listen here.

Episode 5: Remote working, productivity and recruitment.

In episode 5 Sim is joined by Brian Farrell (MD, Acaboom) to discuss remote working, productivity and recruitment.

Brian Farrell is the founder and Managing Director of Acaboom, a leading presentation based market appraisal solution used by many of the industry’s leading estate agents.

Brian has been running companies for the last 15 or so years completely virtually and with his workforce spread across different continents and time zones he is no stranger to the art of home working.

Listen here.