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Thousands of people will be invited to take part in new research to help provide information on why one particularly badly...

Lloyds Bank has issued figures showing a 28% profits plunge for the first quarter of the year - but it nonetheless...

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

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

Winkworth has revealed that it has not renewed franchises on offices “where our standards were not being met and results were...

In the bustling world of social media, success isn't just about posting content; it's about fostering engagement, maintaining consistency, and implementing...

The Property Franchise Group (TPFG) has been trialling property blockchain network Coadjute’s digital property data pack and smart forms and has...

Spicerhaart's top performers have been honoured at an awards ceremony showcasing the agency brand’s culture. The 2024 Elevate Awards were hosted by...

The Guild of Property Professionals honoured its top agents last week. The network held its annual conference and awards at the QEII...

Regulated firms, particularly estate agents, who take on new business clients are leaving themselves exposed to serious red flags by not...

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

Last week the Government published new housing data which has largely gone unreported.  The vacuum was probably linked to the Budget, and...

Savills has claimed most of the property markets It operates in are past “peak uncertainty” after posting lower revenues and profits...

Property market conditions in the new-build sector are likely to remain subdued this year. Persimmon has claimed. An outlook in the house...

The CEO of leading Scottish property portal ESPC, Paul Hilton shares why a discerning pricing strategy can improve the prospects of...

LSL has hailed the benefits of switching to a franchise model for its estate agency brand. A trading update from the company...

Foxtons has recorded a 31% annual increase in the value of its under offer pipeline during the first couple of months...

Analysts have given their backing to Rightmove’s stock market prospects but there are warnings that it can’t “rest on its laurels”...

The CEO of leading Scottish property portal ESPC shares why a discerning pricing strategy can improve the prospects of your property...

As the Budget approaches and the housing crisis intensifies, it is important to consider what the Chancellor could – and should...

Rightmove has reported a 7% rise in operating profit despite losing agents last year. The portal’s latest annual report released this morning...

If you saw our recent article, you’ll know that one in five (19.24%) ValPal leads generated via Facebook ads actually went...

Most agents agree that providing upfront information at the very start of the homebuying process would improve the buying and selling...

A new upfront information provider has launched, promising to shorten the homebuying and conveyancing process. Home Sale Pack has said it will...

LSL’s estate agency network has performed ahead of its plans since shifting to a franchised model last year. The LSL estate agency...

Happy New Year and welcome to what’s looking like a busy - perhaps even hectic - 2024! I thought it worth running...

In the current challenging market, housebuilders are increasingly looking for novel and engaging means of marketing to achieve the necessary supply/demand...

Keller Williams has expanded its content and insights partnership with Dataloft after a successful trial period. The brand said 20 agents have...

The factor most likely to influence the housing market next year is entirely outside the industry’s control: the General Election. Knight Frank...

Agents and surveyors are at their most positive about the housing market for the first time since January 2022. The November 2023...

GetAgent has been ordered to make its marketing claims clearer following a complaint to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). The advertising watchdog...

Property visits remain one of the greatest time intensive activities for the letting agent. From prospecting visits, show rounds, inventories and...

Self-employed estate agency brand iad UK has launched a consumer app that lets anyone earn money through word-of-mouth referrals. Propertips is an...

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

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

OnTheMarket (OTM) has accepted a takeover offer for the business. A stock market announcement this morning, following its interim results, said Co-Star...

OnTheMarket (OTM) has warned of a “challenging backdrop” for agents which may impact the portal’s annual revenue. It comes amid rumours, reported...

David Plumtree, group chief executive, estate agency at Connells Group is marking 35 years with the business this week. He joined the...

September has been ‘underwhelming’ for sales in prime London except for at the high-end £5m price point, figures suggest. Separate analysis from...

Zoopla has added a new ‘Back to Market’ tag to listings that have fallen through. It will show listings that have had...

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

Leading digital compliance firm SmartSearch has launched an innovative new solution to help professionals working within the UK property sector to...

Higher agency fees and the end of pandemic support boosted Zoopla’s revenue in 2022. The portal’s annual accounts for the year to...

Welcome back to the second instalment of our blog series on social media marketing tips for estate agents! In part one,...

The ESTAS team and I are now on the final countdown to Friday 20th October.  Having run the event for twenty...

2023 was coined as the ‘year of AI adoption’ and, after trickling into almost every industry, AI has taken centre stage...

A third of agents are expecting the self-employed model to make up 50% of the market in the next decade but...

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

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

The slower sales market has started hitting high-profile agency and property brands. Agency franchise brand Winkworth’s half year results yesterday showed network...

The cities of Liverpool, Nottingham and Manchester have enjoyed the biggest house price rises since pre-Covid. Despite interest rates at a 13-year...

A new survey has scored the top ten national real estate brands in terms of reputation, value and customer satisfaction. Using YouGov...

Property franchise and financial services group, Belvoir plc, has reported increased half-year revenue and pre-tax profits. Revenues grew 3% to £15.9m, management...

I recently wrote that the long-gestating Renters Reform Bill, finally introduced in Parliament back in May, could be poorly timed, both...

Propertymark is appealing to school leavers to consider a career in property. As students discover their A level results or Highers in...

An estate agency with a major new homes department claims new build sales are proving more resilient than the mainstream market. Leaders...

The share price of LSL Property Services dropped around 16 per cent at one point yesterday following a profits warning given...

Belvoir has reported revenue growth for the first half of 2023 despite “challenging market conditions,” with its lettings performance offsetting lower...

The Property Franchise Group (TPFG) has said its multiple income streams will help it navigate the uncertain markets after it revealed...

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

Rightmove’s half-year results were backed by analysts last week and even prompted speculation that it could be on the acquisition trail. Its...

Shares in Foxtons rose 3.42% yesterday off the back of its interim results. The London agent’s half-year update shows while lettings revenue...

Agency brand Hat and Home has launched a new branch in Ascot that will be led by Paul Price. He joins the...

In his latest column, Jonathan Rolande, founder of House Buy Fast, explains how those working in the sector can beat the...

Property market activity has returned to levels last seen in the aftermath of last October’s mini Budget, data from the Royal...

Rightmove, which recently increased its charges to some agents by a reported 17 per cent, is set to reveal its latest trading...

OnTheMarket has admitted to shareholders that the cancellation of agent contracts has been “higher than expected”. In results from the company issued...

More than half of prospective homebuyers looking for a new location to move to want to be within a 20-minute walk...

Self-employed agency brand eXp UK has launched a strategic partnership with proptech supplier nurtur.group.  Under the agreement, nurtur.group will become the exclusive...

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

The level of sellers accepting an asking price discount of 5% or more has hit a three-year high. Zoopla’s latest House Price...

Dexters has hinted at more acquisitions, particularly around greater London. Andy Shepherd, chief executive of the London agent, suggested the brand is...

The Guild of Property Professionals has recognised the achievements of its members during its 30th anniversary celebration and awards ceremony. The awards,...

When it comes to the usage, and benefits of, providing upfront material information to all those involved in the home buying...

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

By Michele Gettins, Chief Marketing Officer at iamproperty Data is a powerful tool and understanding how to successfully identify and utilise reliable...

The average first-time buyer in Britain has seen the cost of a home increase by £25 per day since interest rates...

The Home Buying & Selling Technology Group (HBSG) has launched the latest version of the Property Data Trust Framework following live...

A year-long pilot of using upfront material Information by conveyancer Thomas Legal and search provider Conveyancing Data Services, a part of...

Rightmove has been named as the most effective portal for driving leads but there is a sense of frustration about fake...

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

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? I’m Heather Staff and it says Co-Founder of Street Group...

As an estate or letting agent, you may already know that having a strong online presence is crucial for success in...

The race for space is reversing as more employers are calling staff back into the office. Research by agency brand Jackson-Stops has...

Shares in Winkworth rose close to their recent highs yesterday despite the agency franchise brand reporting a drop in revenues and...

The Property Franchise Group (TPFG) has described its sales business as ‘operationally challenging’ for last year despite posting a record financial...

LSL Property Services’ share price dipped yesterday after posting an operating loss in its 2022 annual accounts. Its results showed a group...

The property market remains weak but there are long-term signs of stability, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) claims. The latest...

Agents and consumers have given their backing to minimum industry standards but there are differences when it comes to the level...

THE grounding of foreign travel during successive lockdowns meant many employers were saved from the stress of dealing with holiday requests...

According to the recent industry research report ‘Back to the Future’ from tmgroup, mio and CDS 40% of property transaction delays...

It has been a busy first quarter of the year for property industry job moves. If you want your jobs or appointments news...

Belvoir is seeking more acquisitions this year, the agency franchise brand has revealed. The company revealed in its annual results yesterday that...

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

Higher utility and staffing costs pushed profits down in Savills’ UK residential business last year. The property and agency brand revealed in...

Hundreds of property professionals from international premium estate agency Fine & Country gathered in London for the brand’s annual conference and...

Female estate agents have shared the highs and lows of working in the property industry to mark International Women’s Day (IWD). The...

2023 has been coined as ‘the year of AI adoption’, and with this technology trickling down to almost every sector, its...

Foxtons has lost its DNA, its chief executive has warned. It comes as the company published its first annual results under new...

Agents may have been slightly put out by Rightmove reporting a boom in user fees despite a drop in members, but...