Property Particulars Podcast

Lester Aldridge

Property Particulars is the go to podcast for anyone working in, connected to, or simply curious about the world of property. Hosted by Doug Irvine, Partner at Lester Aldridge, the series brings listeners expert insights, real‑life stories, and practical guidance from across the property law landscape. 🔗 Learn more about Lester Aldridge: https://www.lesteraldridge.com 📘 Explore our Residential Property services: https://www.lesteraldridge.com/for-you/property-conveyancing/ 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more expert led conversations from the team at Lester Aldridge.

  1. Apr 28

    Property Particulars – S3E7: Adam Jones

    In this episode of Property Particulars, Doug Irvine, Partner and host of the podcast, is joined by Adam Jones, Director of The Bespoke Agent, for an honest and practical conversation about modern estate agency, long‑term relationships, and collaboration across the property transaction. Adam shares his journey into property, starting out in Shoreditch before helping to build The Bespoke Agent, and reflects on navigating lockdown, supporting clients during uncertainty, and why long‑term relationships matter more than ever. Doug and Adam discuss: Building a relationship‑led estate agency rather than chasing short‑term transactionsWhat Adam is seeing in the market now and why experience mattersWhy agent–solicitor collaboration is essential to getting deals doneWhat makes a good estate agent, and a good solicitorCommunication, pragmatism and the importance of picking up the phoneBuyer priorities today: outdoor space, light, lifts and service chargesAdam’s own experiences buying and selling propertyStandout transactions, celebrity viewings and Shoreditch favouritesA candid, insightful and often humorous discussion that offers real behind‑the‑scenes insight into how successful property professionals work, and why relationships always outlast the deal. 🔗 Learn more about Lester Aldridge: https://www.lesteraldridge.com 🏡 Residential Property Services: https://www.lesteraldridge.com/for-you/property-conveyancing/ 💬 Contact us: online.enquiries@la-law.com

    29 min
  2. Apr 10

    Property Particulars - S3 EP6: Estella Newbold-Brown

    In this episode of Property Particulars, Doug Irvine is joined by Estella Newbold‑Brown, Partner in the Family Team at Lester Aldridge, for a wide ranging and refreshingly honest conversation about family law, careers, property and people. Estella shares her journey into law from university via clearing, through family law, a break to Australia, and nearly 20 years of practice. She explains why people, trust and long‑term relationships sit at the heart of everything she does. Doug and Estella discuss: Why family law is about far more than divorceSupporting clients through some of the longest and most personal legal journeysUnmarried couples, cohabitation agreements and property ownershipPrenups, pet nups, surrogacy and relocation casesHow family law and property transactions intersectActing in multi‑disciplinary firms and the benefits to clientsBeing a lawyer and a client — Estella’s own property experiencesSocial media, LinkedIn, and building genuine professional networksPodcasting, mentoring and the future of relationship‑led legal practiceWhat Estella is most excited about as she joins Lester AldridgeA thoughtful, warm and engaging conversation that goes well beyond the law, offering real insight into careers, collaboration, and the human side of property and family work.🔗 Learn more about Lester Aldridge: https://www.lesteraldridge.com🏡 Residential Property Services: https://www.lesteraldridge.com/for-you/property-conveyancing/💬 Contact us: online.enquiries@la-law.com

    34 min
  3. Mar 30

    Property Particulars - S3 EP5: The Partners of Lester Aldridge

    In this special episode of Property Particulars, Doug brings together an entire panel for the very first time — all five partners from the Residential Property team at Lester Aldridge: Tarron Giles, John Townsend, Shelley Cole, Andrew Slatter, and Doug Irvine. What follows is a candid, insightful and often humorous conversation about their journeys, the evolution of the team, and what’s ahead for the property market in 2026. Together, they explore: Tarron and Shelley’s recent promotions to partner — and how it feels seeing “Partner” appear in the email signature for the first timeThe team’s decade long journey from city firms to running their own startup, and eventually bringing their expertise back to Lester AldridgeHow the London and Bournemouth offices work together, and the culture that binds the wider teamThe realities of being working parents in a high pressure legal environment — and how that improves client empathy2026 market predictions: interest rates, stock levels, new developments, regeneration, and what clients are already doingThe shifting landscape of leasehold reform: ground rents, commonhold, and why the next 12 months could reshape ownershipTheir most memorable transactions — from waterfront homes and super prime London sales to last minute drives for vacant possessionWhat they look for in trainees, and what has kept them at LA over the yearsThis episode offers rare behind the scenes insight into one of the South’s most respected residential property teams: how they think, how they work, and why client relationships sit at the heart of everything they do.

    51 min

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Property Particulars is the go to podcast for anyone working in, connected to, or simply curious about the world of property. Hosted by Doug Irvine, Partner at Lester Aldridge, the series brings listeners expert insights, real‑life stories, and practical guidance from across the property law landscape. 🔗 Learn more about Lester Aldridge: https://www.lesteraldridge.com 📘 Explore our Residential Property services: https://www.lesteraldridge.com/for-you/property-conveyancing/ 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more expert led conversations from the team at Lester Aldridge.