Over 450 women and men came together for the third annual Women in Estate Agency Conference last week.

Yopa’s Verona Frankish, chair of WiEA, introduced the day by sharing the statistic that one in 10 men in the agency industry don’t believe women can lead as well as men.

This was despite 71% of entry level positions being filled by women, yet they account for just 42% of board level roles. 

The audience heard from Hayley Brackley on shattering the limitations of conformity; Vicky Bibiris on how to break through self-doubt and live authentically; An Deckers on her journey from being wanted by Interpol to becoming a lettings agent; and Jeremy Langmead sharing an uplifting tribute to WiEA committee member Sarah Edmundson, taken by breast cancer last October. 

Other speakers included Natasha Terinova on investing in female founders, Danielle Nash on taking control of your career trajectory, Emma Serlin on finding your voice and making an impact, and Jennie Barker on building a thriving company culture. 

The packed day was rounded off by the pioneering Jo Salter, Britain’s first ever female fighter pilot. 

The conference returns in 2026, ahead of which WiEA says it will deliver a number of other ways for women to get involved, including a Facebook group, bespoke leadership training, regional events,and the recently launched Charter membership scheme.