It is becoming increasingly clear, says Adam Walker, that many letting businesses are not going to survive the tenant fee ban that is due to come into force next Spring.
Read MoreAvoiding business ‘divorce’
Divorce is a terrible thing. All marriages start with high hopes of eternal happiness and yet, says Adam Walker, decades later, half of all marriages end in divorce. Business ‘divorce’ is even…
Read MoreWorking as a team
"I run an independent estate agency and have got closer to the coalface as my team is finding things tough.They are working hard but as a group of individuals rather than as…
Read MoreInspirational leadership in tough times
"I run a three-office independent estate agency. I’m conscious that my staff looks to me for leadership through this sticky patch. Any tips?"
Read MorePeople buy people
"I think my staff really need to raise their game in their interactions with clients and customers. This is an absolutely key area where we can be different..."
Read MoreReputational Damage
"Every year, over 200,000 students rent a house for the first time. For most, says Adam Walker, it is their first experience of dealing with a letting agent and all too often…
Read MoreMindfulness in business
"Grant me just a single ‘if only’ and I would probably be a billionaire by now.” says Adam Walker, but let’s not drown in a sea of regret and disappointment about the…
Read MoreSelling the service angle will win more business
"Imagine, says Adam Walker, that you owned a Michelin-starred restaurant that served delicious food at £100 per head and a new McDonald’s (other brands are available) opened opposite you?"
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