We’re excited to share that Asha Agarwal, Founder of Inspire New Homes, was recently invited as a guest on the PBK Podcast – a platform that spotlights innovators and changemakers shaping the future of the UK housing and property sector.

👉 Watch the full episode here: PBK Podcast – Featuring Asha Agarwal

From Sales Consultant to Founder: A Journey of Purpose and Passion

“I never imagined my journey in property would take me here – from starting out as a sales consultant at a housing association, to launching Inspire New Homes, and now sharing my story on a platform that reaches so many incredible people across our sector.”

In this inspiring episode, Asha joins Kazeem Alli-Balogun and the PBK team to discuss:
• Her journey through the property and housing sector
• The importance of creating opportunities for first-time buyers
• The social and economic benefits of shared ownership and affordable housing
• How collaboration and innovation can help close the housing gap

Driving Change in the UK Housing Market

Across the UK, the demand for affordable homes continues to grow.

  • Over 1.2 million households are currently on social housing waiting lists (source: DLUHC 2024).

  • The average UK house price is now 8.8 times the average salary, making homeownership increasingly inaccessible for many.

  • Meanwhile, shared ownership sales grew by 13% in 2023, proving that innovation in tenure can unlock pathways to ownership for thousands of households.

Through Inspire New Homes, Asha has helped over 1,000 first-time buyers secure homes through shared ownership and affordable new-build programmes – working with housing associations, councils, and developers to deliver results that are both commercially strong and socially impactful.

“My hope is that by telling my story, more people in our sector feel inspired to innovate, step out of their comfort zone, collaborate, and drive real change.”
— Asha Agarwal, Founder, Inspire New Homes

Championing Women and Leadership in Housing

As one of the few female founders in the new-build sales and marketing space, Asha’s leadership is driven by a belief that representation and inclusion transform industries.

Through her platform Inspire Together, she mentors and uplifts women across housing and real estate – encouraging them to build confidence, take leadership roles, and reimagine what’s possible.

Her message on the podcast is clear: when women lead, communities thrive.

“Empowerment is contagious – when one woman rises, others rise too.”

A huge thank-you to Kazeem Alli-Balogun and the PBK Podcast team for the opportunity to share her story, passion, and mission to make homeownership accessible to all.

Join the Conversation

Asha would love to hear your thoughts:
➡️ What more can we do as a sector to unlock access to affordable housing?
➡️ How can we inspire the next generation of first-time buyers?

Share your ideas and experiences in the comments or on social media – together, we can drive the conversation forward.

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