The Viking Chats: navigating the choppy waters of property, technology and business

Welcome aboard The Viking Chats—the podcast where property, tech, and business collide in candid, no-fluff conversations. Hosted by Kristjan Byfield—lettings veteran, proptech pioneer, and co-founder of Base Property Specialists and The Depositary—this show dives deep into the real-world challenges and bold innovations shaping the future of the housing sector and beyond.

Each episode, Kristjan drops anchor with industry leaders, disruptors, and entrepreneurs to unpack the messy, inspiring, and often chaotic reality of running a modern business in a rapidly evolving landscape. Expect sharp insights, honest stories, and the occasional Viking metaphor—all served with Kristjan’s trademark wit and big-hearted honesty.

Whether you’re in lettings, launching a startup, or just love a good story about navigating change—this podcast is your compass in the storm.

Podcasting since 2025 • 49 episodes

The Viking Chats: navigating the choppy waters of property, technology and business

Latest Episodes

You can't train someone to care! with Clare Yates & Jo Bourne

What if the biggest problem facing estate agency isn't regulation, technology or even the market itself?What if it's people?Not because we don't have enough of them, but because we're still asking the wrong questions when we recru...

July 03, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 49 • 1:18:41

Success Doesn't Come From Staying Comfortable with Verona Frankish

What does great leadership actually look like?Is it having all the answers? Being the loudest voice in the room? Always appearing confident? Or is it something much simpler- and much harder- than that?In this episode of The Vi...

June 29, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 48 • 49:02

Property, AI & the Future of Trust with Sandra Jones of PriceHubble

There’s a fascinating shift happening across the property industry right now.On the surface, most of the conversation appears to revolve around legislation. The Renter’s Rights Act. Tribunal reform. EPC targets. Compliance changes. Data ...

June 01, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 47 • 1:12:58

Stress, Survival & the Cost of Trying to Be Everything to Everyone with Heather Foster

There are some conversations that end up becoming far more personal, reflective and emotionally honest than either person expected when the microphones first switched on.This was one of those conversations.In this episode of T...

May 13, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 46 • 56:04

“The Mountain Didn’t Break Me” - Sarka Wilde on Survival, Failure & Starting Again

When Sarka Wilde first joined me on The Viking Chats, the focus was very different.She was preparing to take on Aconcagua, the highest mountain outside of Asia, raising money for the Propertymark Trust through what would become ...

May 11, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 45 • 46:23

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