Neil Watt Puts Brian Welsh in the Hot Seat: A Candid, No-Limits Conversation

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 UK
• Transparency, trust, and industry perception
• The growing role of AI and technology
• Business culture, leadership, and work-life balance
• Regulation, 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