Antler New Homes Podcast

In the latest episode, Simon speaks with Paul Vincent, New Homes Director of Fox & Sons South Division about the role of estate agents in today’s market.Over the last 20 years Paul has climbed the ranks at Fox & Sons, gaining a vast amount of estate agency and property experience.In this episode, Simon and Paul discuss the misconception that properties will sell themselve

We’re back, with season 2! Simon is speaking with Henry Adams Partners, Martin Curry, and Peter Cleveland, who dive into the intricate world of planning, where marketing and branding should play pivotal roles.Amidst the challenges of planning, there’s a significant demographic already settled in their homes, resistant to change. Yet, there’s also a keen market waiting to be t

In this episode, Simon is joined by Joe Dorrington, MD of Imperial Homes, as well as Marketing & Sales Manager, Mel Finlay.In this heartfelt conversation, Joe opens up about his journey from being a homeless drug addict at the young age of 13, to heading up one of the South Coast’s leading property development companies.Beginning his construction career in 1999, Joe’s unrel

In this episode of the Antler New Homes Podcast, Simon is joined by Adam O’Brien, MD of Metis Homes to talk about the future of housebuilding and how marketing plays a pivotal role in getting houses sold as quickly as possible, whatever the economic environment. Established in 2008 and known for their honest approach, Metis Homes is an experienced regional housebuilder, building

In the first episode of the Antler New Homes Podcast, we were joined by one of the country’s most respected housing market commentators, Lucian Cook, Head of Residential Research at Savills. Six months on, following a huge amount of change in the market, Lucian is back. This time to reveal what decisions housebuilders should be making, and the opportunities that lie ahead over th

In this Q&A edition, host Simon Jenns interviews Head of New Homes and Central Sales, John Doyle about the portal industry and why housebuilders should consider using OnTheMarket.With over 15 years of experience in the portal market working with a wide range of clients from large national housebuilders, Build to Rent developers and SME housebuilders, John has successfully helpe

Is the traditional approach to sales and marketing budgets in need of a shake up?In this episode, I sit down with Danica Clements, Group Marketing Director at Acorn Property Group. Established almost 30 years ago, with offices in London and across the south west, Acorn boasts a broad portfolio, including sites in urban and rural locations, brownfield and greenfield sites, new build

As the metaverse approaches, what does this mean for housebuilders? In the latest episode of the Antler New Homes Podcast, I sit down with Mark Swaddle, Head of Marketing at Spitfire Homes; the first UK housebuilder to launch a show home and marketing suite in the metaverse!As a forward-thinking housebuilder, Spitfire’s aim has always been to raise the bar of quality in housebuil

In this episode, I sit down with Seb Janes, Mark Adams and David Cracklen, Directors of AJC Group, one of the leading affordable housing contractors in the Wessex region.Founded in 2008 by Seb and Mark and joined by David in 2018, the strong alliance between these ambitious business partners, along with 40 years of combined experience, has helped AJC to become one of the most robus

In our latest episode, I’m joined by Natalie Evans, Founder and CEO of home staging company, Little Barn Door. Founded in 2018, Little Barn Door was born from Natalie’s experience of preparing her own property to go on the market. She developed a passion to help homeowners, estate agents and developers achieve optimal results through the use of home staging solutions.In what ca