Martin Roberts

Martin Roberts is one of the UK's most respected property, travel and lifestyle TV presenters and journalists. Over the past 35 years he has appeared on BBC TV and radio,  ITV, CNN and SKY TV.  He was a regular presenter on ITV's top rated travel show 'Wish You Were Here?' for 8 years and the travel editor for 'Woman' magazine for 15 years. 

 

He has written and presented the hit BBC property auction show 'Homes under the Hammer', which is shown on BBC1, BBC Worldwide and UKTV Home and has been on air for over 20 years! He is a UK and Overseas Property expert, appearing on 'BBC Breakfast', 'SKY News', the Jeremy Vine Show , The Alan Titchmarsh show and  BBC Radios 2, 4 & 5 Live. He was also the property columnist for the News of the World and has even been in the jungle for "I'm a Celebrity...".

 

He has also presented the travel programme 'Wish You Were Here' on ITV and 'CNN Travel News' and has been as newspaper reviewer on SKY Sunrise as well as being a regular guest on the Alan Titchmarsh Show. 

 

Martin is the author of the best-selling 'Teach Yourself Making Money from Property' guide. 

 

He is the former Chairman of the British Guild of Travel Writers and a board member of the Institute of Travel & Tourism and the AIPP. He is often an expert contributor to a wide range of publications, including lifestyle and property magazines.

 

As regards corporate events Martin has a broad skill set and can speak as below in various guises!

Charity Auctioneer

Martin has been a very well loved and successful auctioneer at various charity and fundraising events, having beaten time and time again, the charity’s own fundraising targets and expectations. 

Charities that he has worked for include: Make a Wish, Born Free Foundation, NSPCC, Animals Asia, The Willow Foundation, Bristol Children’s Hospital, Marie Curie Care, Children’s Hospice South West and the Wallace & Gromit Grand Appeal.

Corporate Host / Compere

Martin has worked alongside numerous organisations to host or compere specific events. From the National Landlords’ Association conference and the Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce awards, to the Staffordshire Women’s Institute and Institute of Travel and Tourism AGMs.

For the last two years, Martin has also acted as event host and compere for ‘Strictly Fun Dancing’ in aid of Weston Hospice Care. 

He is comfortable working to a script or ‘ad lib’ and can interview anyone from members of the public to CEOs’. His relaxed style and friendly approach puts all at their ease and brings the best out of any interviewee. 

Guest / After Dinner Speaker

Martin has appeared as a guest speaker at various corporate conferences and events, entertaining the audience with presentations about the state of the property market, advice on buying property at auction or anecdotes from his time on ‘Homes under the Hammer’and ‘I’m a Celebrity, Get Me out of Here’.

Expert / Celebrity Lecturer

Martin has been a guest lecturer on P&O and SAGA cruise ships, recording high customer feedback ratings. Other cruise ship engagements are in the pipeline. 

Expert Interviewee

Martin is often invited to appear on news based television and radio shows, to provide expert comment or opinion on current property stories. This includes local and national BBC TV, ITV, Channel 5 and SKY, as well as other radio, newspapers, magazines and on-line platforms.

Martin is regularly booked as an event compere, interviewer, Master of Ceremonies, auctioneer, after dinner speaker.