Neil Watt Puts Brian Welsh in the Hot Seat: A Candid, No-Limits Conversation
Tue Dec 16 2025
In this special episode of Blocktalk, the tables are turned.Guest host Neil Watt, Chairman of Hacking & Paterson and a highly respected voice in UK property factoring and block management, takes over the interviewer’s chair to put Brian Welsh, Managing Director of CPL Software and host of Blocktalk, firmly in the hot seat.
Neil leads a candid, wide-ranging conversation shaped by questions submitted by clients and listeners. Together, they explore Brian’s journey into the sector, leadership and business philosophy, the realities facing property managers today, and what lies ahead for the industry across Scotland, England and Wales.
The discussion spans:
Property factoring and block management across the UKTransparency, trust, and industry perceptionThe growing role of AI and technologyBusiness culture, leadership, and work-life balanceRegulation, reform, and future challenges
Insightful, honest, and occasionally light-hearted, this episode offers a rare chance to hear Brian Welsh reflect openly on the industry he’s helped shape, guided by someone who knows it inside out.
📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube
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In this special episode of Blocktalk, the tables are turned.Guest host Neil Watt, Chairman of Hacking & Paterson and a highly respected voice in UK property factoring and block management, takes over the interviewer’s chair to put Brian Welsh, Managing Director of CPL Software and host of Blocktalk, firmly in the hot seat. Neil leads a candid, wide-ranging conversation shaped by questions submitted by clients and listeners. Together, they explore Brian’s journey into the sector, leadership and business philosophy, the realities facing property managers today, and what lies ahead for the industry across Scotland, England and Wales. The discussion spans: Property factoring and block management across the UKTransparency, trust, and industry perceptionThe growing role of AI and technologyBusiness culture, leadership, and work-life balanceRegulation, reform, and future challenges Insightful, honest, and occasionally light-hearted, this episode offers a rare chance to hear Brian Welsh reflect openly on the industry he’s helped shape, guided by someone who knows it inside out. 📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube