State of the Market: How to Win in the Toughest Conditions in a Decade

Is the property market broken, or are you just playing by the old rules?

If you’re a buyer right now, you can feel it: the goalposts have moved. The strategies that worked in 2024 (and even early 2025) are now the exact reason buyers are getting stuck, outbid, or left behind.

In this state of the market episode, we’re welcoming back Sean Simpson (Dashdot's Head of Property), to round out the year & break down exactly what is happening on the ground as we head into 2026. We’re stripping away the headlines to look at the structural shifts in supply and the "hidden" traps catching smart buyers off guard.

Most importantly, we’re handing you the new playbook. This isn’t about waiting for the "right time" — it’s about having the right protocol to win in the toughest conditions we’ve seen in a decade.

In this episode:

Why the market feels "irrational" (and why it’s actually perfectly logical)
The supply lag and buyer pool data you haven't seen
Why your "common sense" negotiation tactics will cause you to lose in 2026
A step-by-step protocol to regain control and buy with confidence

Stop guessing. Start strategising.

See you on the inside.

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