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Homesearch is launching a new product designed to help agents convert past contacts into future instructions.  The PropTech company says its Re:Contact...

An agent with 15 years experience at high end agencies Hamptons and Knight Frank has joined a self-employed brokerage brand. Sally Jane...

In this latest article from the team at Iceberg Digital, they discuss how the digital realm is transforming Estate Agency.   The...

Artificial Intelligence is now a part of all our lives, but my attention was grabbed recently by an AI critique of...

A shareholder of Foxtons believes the agency could be worth £300m if sold today - substantially above its existing market capitalisation...

A veteran PropTech figure with extensive experience of working at leading estate and sales agencies has told the government to act...

You don’t have to simply accept things as they are when it comes to managing your client accounts. If your bank...

It’s taken eight years but one of London’s highest profile estate agencies says the value of its Under Offer pipeline has...

High-end estate agent Tyron Ash has hit out at the “sense of entitlement” at corporate estate agencies who he said don’t...

From the uptick in house sales in January to a house price rise the first time in over a year in February,...

Connells Group has become the first estate agency brand to be named an accredited supplier by the New Homes Quality Board...

Who says irony is dead? That Purplebricks, of all agencies, should promote the idea of a ‘BS-Tester’ to identify false promises by...

UK-based estate agencies are being given the opportunity to list their properties on Century 21 Global, the brand’s global listings site. This...

The ripple effect of a property sale that falls through is, without exception, one of the most frustrating and disappointing events...

Any estate agency will have noticed the rise of the “personal agent” in the industry, with interesting propositions from eXp, The...

In this latest article from the team at Iceberg Digital, they discuss the evolution of  Estate Agency Software. For a long...

Now the dust has settled on what many described as an ‘underwhelming’ Budget, we take a look at what two business...

Female agents have shared their view on representation and opportunities in the sector to mark International Women’s Day. Industry data shows while...

A network uniting ethical estate agents has officially launched today with 25 members. The Ethical Agent Network (EAN) is led by industry...

Reading the news on Estate & Letting Agent Today every day (as I’m sure you all do, too), there appears to...

Back in 2013 the posh head of PR of a posh estate agency took me to a London restaurant (yes, posh)...

On the 24th of January, Adam Walker wrote a very interesting piece about the consolidation of the lettings industry where he...

Branches may be closing but the number of estate agency businesses has increased by 2% across the UK over the past...

The property industry is no stranger to shifts in the technology landscape. The past year in particular saw rapid growth in technology...

Two estate agency businesses have already signed up to self-employed agency brand eXp’s new brokerage model just weeks after launch. Mackays, a...

In this latest article from the team at Iceberg Digital, they discuss a beacon of hope for agencies looking to thrive...

Self-employed agency brand eXp has launched a brokerage model for the UK market. Such a system is already common in the US...

The recent cyber attack on CTS left around 80 conveyancing firms across the country commercially paralysed as the harm to their...

Self-employed agency models are helping drive growth in the estate agency sector, while larger firms struggle to maintain positive momentum, research...

In this latest article from the team at Iceberg Digital, they discuss their series of ground-breaking innovations announced at their annual...

One of the most heart-warming parts of my job is having the privilege to be the patron of Agents Giving, the...

The winners of the AllAgents Customer Experience Awards have been revealed. A ceremony was held at the Crowne Plaza, Glasgow last week...

Propertymark Qualifications has honoured the crème de la crème of its students at the London Stadium. Learners, apprentices, employers, training providers, and...

The role of a residential landlord has changed considerably over the years. What was once a relatively straightforward means of generating...

OneDome has launched a new service tailored to benefit prospective buyers and sellers. The homebuying platform has launched Premier Agent, an invitation...

Three firms run by the same family have merged to create one of Derbyshire’s largest independent estate agency brands cope&co. Husband and...

A client account is essential to your lettings business, but the rules and regulations you need to follow to keep this...

Chestertons, one of the UK’s oldest estate agencies, has been sold to a European real estate services and technology group. The buyer...

The final tickets are on sale for next month’s Agency Excellence Summit. The event takes place at the Manchester Piccadilly Hotel on...

Viewber has been named among the most loved workplaces in the UK. It ranked number 48 in Newsweek’s Top 100 Most Loved...

Check out some of the latest charitable endeavours from agency and property brands this week. If you have a charitable event or...

Clive Humby of Dunn Humby (the Mega Minds behind the Tesco Clubcard) declared that "Data is the new oil" in 2006....

A pioneer of the so-called City Living movement, trying to create more residential units in city centres, is returning to the...

Referral fees for estate agents could be back in the sights of industry regulators. It was reported last week that the National...

Estate agency has changed. No longer is it required to sit in a high street office working the old way. Provide a...

Industry partner Jerry Lyons is launching a new network to support independent ethical estate agencies. The Ethical Agent Network (EAN) aims to...

I'll start with a confession. I am not an estate agent - I'm a marketer. But since I joined the industry...

An industry marketing expert has questioned the strategies of ‘house of brand’ agencies. Writing exclusively for Estate Agent Today, Simon Leadbetter, former...

For most people, buying a house or flat is the largest financial commitment they will ever make. Which is why many...

Changes to consumer behaviour usually arrive in waves. Most of the time these waves are small. They drive minimal impact, with...

Whether you realise it or not, APIs have helped make your day possible.  Reflect on everything you’ve done today online. On your...

We all want more transactions - the Holy Grail when it comes to agencies’ bottom lines - but an interesting aspect...

Rightmove has launched a new tool to help agencies manage their training with the portal. The new tool ‘Teams View’ is available...

More than one in four estate agents are unsatisfied with the property portals that they use, according to a new survey. An...

The average anti-money laundering (AML) fine issued to estate agents for non-compliance so far during 2022/23 has already crept beyond the...

A new estate agency has now announced that its co-founder is a Savills head of office who has jumped ship. Sebastian Hipwood,...

Tackling economic crime is part of the day job for estate agents. But how can the latest digital ID tools help...

CRMs can be superheroes for your business, but not all of them possess the necessary powers to save the day. As...

The long-awaited Renters Reform Bill was finally introduced in Parliament in May, but is it really good news for tenants? Several...

Here’s the news you don’t normally get to hear about - the agency industry in full swing doing good work. If you’ve...

The team behind regional agency brands Simpson & Partners and Simpson and Weekley is developing a hybrid franchise model. Andrew Simpson and...

By adopting a top-notch Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solution, you're not only opening doors to acquiring new customers and nurturing existing...

In the fiercely competitive property industry, staying ahead of the game is essential for thriving and achieving success. That's where the...

An estate agent is urging people selling their flats to have building safety documentation in place before putting the property on...

From valuations to viewings, conveyancing to completions, technology has transformed our sector dramatically and permanently. After comparatively slow beginnings, PropTech really took...

Winkworth has expanded further in the South East of England with a new office opening in Wokingham – its fourth office...

OnTheMarket has launched a new nurturing service to help estate agents generate fresh revenue from their existing database and win more...

In an exclusive interview with Estate Agent Today, Simon Coaker, Sales & Marketing Director of Desert Springs Resort, shared captivating insights into...

It’s no secret – 2023 is a difficult year for the property industry. While rising rents should lead to increased income...

Following publication of the Renter’s Reform Bill and the media coverage surrounding it, many agents and their landlords will understandably have...

The Able Agent has launched a white label training platform for firms to provide more branded and personalised content. The product, In-House...

In simple terms, as you are probably aware, ‘lenders’ are the organisations who loan you something, in this case money to...

The team behind the Best Estate Agent Guide is set to host an inaugural series of roadshows. The EA Masters team is...

Not every story about our industry makes me smile but I was delighted to read in the trade press about someone...

Property fraud is a significant risk for agents, particularly as fake IDs become increasingly prevalent, and the economic climate remains challenging....

Letting agents are between a rock and a hard place when it comes to opening a client account and getting Client...

With rising mortgage rates and the cost of living expected to be the biggest cause of a slowdown in the housing...

Just 8% of estate agencies launched last year were started by women, new research suggests. Companies House data analysed by Instant Offices...

In this latest article from the team at Iceberg Digital, they review the Lifesycle CRM platform.  Last month saw Lifesycle become one of the...

Lomond-owned agencies have reported a rise in market activity since the start of the year, despite withdrawals and fall-throughs remaining high. A...

Keller Williams (KW) UK chief executive Ben Taylor has announced a “significant expansion plan” for the UK network but has said...

An extraordinary increase in estate agencies has been recorded over the past year. A total of 10.6% more estate agencies existed in...

Fine & Country has welcomed a further London agency into the fold.  Property entrepreneur, Justin John, will soon be operating under the...

In this latest article from the team at Iceberg Digital, they review the recent Estate Agency X 8, 2023 On 23rd March, the...

Taking a proactive approach with viewing generation can increase foot flow through properties and generate more offers, and ultimately close more...

Considering the cost it takes to get a lead – from advertising to PR to relationship building – could you be...

Check out some of the latest charitable endeavours from agency and property brands this week. If you have a charitable event or...

One of the main advantages of a PropTech solution is being able to automate the time-intensive and repetitive jobs that employees...

Zoopla has sealed a new long-term contract with Northern Estate Agencies Group. The deal encompasses the 46 branches of Manning Stainton, Mortimers...

Did you know that 46% of withdrawn properties will return to the market within 24 months? Here are 3 steps showing...

From first-time buyer support to Stamp Duty changes or just doing nothing at all, there is plenty that agents and property...

Listings are down, mortgage rates are high, regulations are becoming even more complex and already stretched tenants are feeling the effects...

Agents will be able to book their exams next week for the new Level 3 Certificate for Estate and Letting Agents...

We’re only in February and it’s already clear that this year will set the future direction of the private rented sector...

Two of the biggest challenges facing the property industry right now are fraud and money laundering. The scale of these activities is...

Only 11% of property businesses including estate agencies increased staff pay last year, a new report officially launched next week claims. Property...

The number of property businesses in the UK has increased over the past five years despite economic challenges. Business owners have had...

One of the nice things about this time of year is that slowly, ever so slowly, we begin to emerge from...

The Relocation Agent Network (RAN) has been sold to a company featuring respected estate agency industry figures. RAN’s owner Dwellworks has completed...

Agency software provider Reapit has achieved ISO 27001 certification for information security management. The certification means that Reapit has implemented one of...