A Deep Dive into Surveying's Future: AI, PropTech, and Beyond with Richard Sexton
Send us a textSummaryIn this first episode, I speak with Richard Sexton, Commercial Director at Houzecheck. Richard has worked across the property and valuation sector for more than three decades, including corporate roles at LSL and exposure to major market shifts from the 1990s crash through to COVID. We talk about how desktop valuations have developed, how corporates compare with independent practices, and how technology and AI are shaping everything from reporting to customer experience.This is a grounded, honest conversation about the realities of residential surveying today and the opportunities ahead for the profession.What we cover– Richard’s career path across valuations and property services – The rise of desktop valuations and why they are here to stay – Corporate vs independent surveying models – Houzecheck’s flexible consultant model – How PropTech and AI are influencing reporting and quality control – The impact of legislation on upfront condition surveys – PI insurance challenges and what may change – Career advice for new and experienced surveyors – Why residential surveying still has huge long-term potential00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:33 Meet Richard Sexton00:58 Richard's Career Journey03:38 The Evolution of Desktop Valuations05:52 Corporate vs. Independent Surveying09:47 Houzecheck's Business Model10:55 The Role of Technology in Surveying17:29 Legislation and Upfront Condition Surveys22:41 Professional Indemnity Insurance Challenges27:36 Final Thoughts and Career Advice29:34 Closing Remarks and Contact InformationLearn more about Houzecheck You can contact Richard on LinkedIn or email at [email protected] you want to connect with surveyors across the UK and keep up with the profession, join The Surveying Room. It is free to join and open to all types of surveyors, students, and professionals who work with them. Surveyors UK & The Surveying Room Connect with me - Nina Young on LinkedIn
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This is Surveying - Intro
Send us a textWelcome to This Is Surveying, the podcast that shines a light on the people, ideas, and stories shaping this incredible profession.Hosted by Nina Young, founder of Surveyors UK and The Surveying Room community, the show goes beyond the stereotypes to explore the real world of surveying, from everyday challenges to the innovations transforming the profession.Subscribe to our podcast today and join us as we bring the surveying profession into the spotlight.If you want to connect with surveyors across the UK and keep up with the profession, join The Surveying Room. It is free to join and open to all types of surveyors, students, and professionals who work with them. Surveyors UK & The Surveying Room Connect with me - Nina Young on LinkedIn
About This is Surveying - Nina Young - Surveyors UK
🎧 This Is SurveyingBecause surveying matters, and so do the people behind it.This Is Surveying lifts the lid on the real world of surveying, the highs, the hurdles, the geeky details (yes, even AI and emerging tech), and the humans driving it all.We go beyond the stereotypes to explore how surveyors shape both the built and natural environment. You’ll hear honest, down-to-earth conversations about work, business, and life, from seasoned professionals to those just starting out, plus fresh perspectives from guests outside the profession who bring valuable insight into leadership, innovation, and change.Powered by Surveyors UK, the independent platform connecting and promoting the profession, and The Surveying Room, its free online community bringing surveyors together, breaking down silos, and making surveying visible.If you’re a surveyor, a future surveyor, or simply curious about this brilliant and often overlooked profession, you’re in the right place.Hosted by Nina Young, Founder of Surveyors UK. Visit www.surveyors-uk.com to join The Surveying Room and learn more.
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