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If you’re thinking about becoming an Estate Agency franchise or converting your existing estate agency business to a franchise, here we...

In the fast-paced world of property, staying top-of-mind with your clients is crucial. And what better way to do this than...

Auction is gearing up for further growth with a traditional strong spring market anticipated off the back of a record-breaking quarter...

In the fast-evolving world of property, where every click counts and every search matters, mastering the art of Search Engine Optimisation...

The allure of Victorian architecture continues to captivate homebuyers, Rightmove suggests. Analysis by the portal shows Victorian homes are the most searched...

A variety of charities have received support from the property industry this week. If there are charitable endeavours you think the rest...

Zoopla has kicked off an eight week marketing campaign to fend off the threat of OnTheMarket and to capitalise on the...

Choosing the right prospecting software can be the difference between finishing the year on a high or finishing it below target. Although...

Self-employed agency brand eXp UK has named a second wave of estate agencies to adopt its new business model. The brand’s ‘brokerage’...

Only realistic sellers willing to negotiate prices are successful in the current market, says one of the country’s leading estate agents. The...

North East estate agency group My Property Box has welcomed Nicola Nicholson, Georgia Greenstreet and Georgia Richardson to its team following...

The Iamproperty service says it’s seen £450m of sales in the first three months of 2024 - a record quarterly figure. Between...

Propertymark, the leading membership body for property agents has written to London Mayor candidates highlighting proposals to tackle the unique housing...

Some 36% of all homes which have had asking prices cut this year are now listed as sold subject to contract.  GetAgent...

The ESTAS, the customer review and awards platform, has unveiled new headline partners for 2024. Reapit and PayProp will become the Headline...

Knight Frank says it’s opened six new offices over the past two years, and hired 14 new partners, as part of...

The latest research by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, has revealed that while a rental property with a...

The fast-growing high profile Hat and Home agency has joined the Guild of Property Professionals. Founded in December 2020, Hat and Home...

The Propertymark Trust has launched Prop X, its first-ever fundraising event, scheduled for Birmingham in September.  A statement from the trade body...

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

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

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...

Chestertons Global has expanded into the Bermuda property market with a new affiliate, Realestate.bm. The brand will offer residential sales and lettings...

When we talk in general terms about the UK housing market, we tend to draw a picture of generality. Facts and figures...

A variety of charities have received support from the property industry this week. If there are charitable endeavours you think the rest...

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

The property market appears to be benefiting from the much-hoped for spring bounce, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors...

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

The term ‘time bomb’ is sometimes overly used in the housing market, and while it has been linked to many things...

Interesting report this week in Estate Agent Today on an analysis by the Resolution Foundation thinktank which suggests that the UK’s...

Many agents may perceive that the need to negotiate only comes into play at the point of offer if a property...

The world of PR can feel like a crowded marketplace, where shouting your message the loudest doesn't guarantee anyone hears it....

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...

Olympic gold medallist Victoria Pendleton and Dragon’s Den investor Steven Bartlett are the latest speakers scheduled to appear at this summer’s...

To commemorate PayProp’s 20th year in business, Estate Agent Today’s Lee Dahill took a walk down memory lane with Neil Cobbold,...

Two of national sales and lettings agency Martin & Co’s Oxfordshire branches are under new ownership. Experienced international property professional David Rebe...

Happy birthday to us….and all members of the The ValPal Network! We are celebrating a decade in business and in those 10...

The UK Residential division of agency and property brand Knight Frank has won the ‘Best Customer Satisfaction Strategy Award’ at the UK Customer...

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

Estate agency stock has hit the highest level since February 2021, new figures from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)...

The Women in Estate Agency (WiEA) committee hosted its highly anticipated second annual conference last week. Held at The IET, Savoy Place...

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

The landmark deal between The Property Franchise Group (TPFG) and Belvoir was ‘inevitable’ and more acquisitions could be on the card,...

OnTheMarket is set to bring back its popular town hall meetings with agents. It will be the first since its acquisition by...

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is reported to be considering scrapping non-dom status in the latest rumour ahead of this week’s Budget. It comes...

TV presenter and property expert Laura Hamilton is set to host this year’s Guild Awards. The presentation will take place at the...

“I like finance. I find it intellectually interesting – there’s lots of numbers and that’s great.” That sentence coming out of the...

A variety of charities have received support from the property industry over the past week. If there are charitable endeavours you think...

A quarter of homebuyers have attempted to bribe sellers with everything from cash to kindness when trying to secure a property,...

A variety of charities have received support from the property industry over the past week. If there are charitable endeavours you think...

Fine & Country is gearing up to host its International Annual Conference and Awards Gala titled ‘Dare to be Iconic’.  The event...

Proptech platform iamproperty has launched a recruitment campaign to boost its 575-strong team. There are more than 10 tech roles currently live, from senior...

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

Estate agency services provider Agent and Homes has appointed a professional investor and former asset manager as a non-executive director. Guy Bowles...

The search for the very best of the property industry is officially on for The Midlands PROPS Awards 2024. The awards is...

A first-of-its-kind degree has launched that focuses on residential estate agency. The Swindon campus of the Royal Agricultural University (RAU) has launched...

Land is our greatest resource: one that has considerable potential to address society’s challenges. So, determining how land is used is...

The Guild of Property Professionals has set a date for its Annual Conference and Awards Ceremony on 22 March 2024. It will...

A variety of charities have received support from the property industry over the past week. If there are charitable endeavours you think...

The benefits for letting agents to outsource their client accounting is well documented, however with an increasing number of options available,...

Pattinson Auction has been approved as an industry supplier for Propertymark. As an industry supplier, the auction brand will provide resources, support...

High-end estate agent Tryon Ash is looking to share the secrets of his success with other agents and property professionals. The agent,...

The most successful agents are typically those who invest in self-improvement. Whether it's staying abreast of changes in social media, experimenting...

A variety of charities have received support from the property industry over the past week. If there are charitable endeavours you think...

A new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered property portal has launched its app with an initial focus on Bath. The brand, called Jitty, aims...

OnTheMarket has a “puncher’s chance” of displacing Rightmove after the challenger portal was taken over by CoStar but needs to persuade...

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 the competitive and dynamic landscape of the property industry, where every brand vies for attention, it’s vital to distinguish yourself....

A joint venture between Sheldon Bosley Knight (SBK) and conveyancing firm Jephson Legal (JL) that aimed to rationalise the residential sales...

After a difficult 2023, the property market has been buoyed by a triple-boost in the early days of 2024.  According to the...

A record 50% of homes sold in England & Wales last year were purchased following a price reduction, Hamptons analysis has revealed. The...

United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty has appointed two new consultant senior directors of sales.  Katya Zenkovich brings with her two decades of...

Yopa has detailed a restructure of its business after chairman Grenville Turner mysteriously stepped down as a director. Companies House documents last...

As 2024 progresses, I expect to see an increase in the role that estate agents play in local communities. Once perceived...

Welcome to this week’s Agents Do Charity, our chance to salute those who do so much to help others. If your agency...

Webbers Estate Agents is marking its 100th anniversary this year. The South West-based agent, an exclusive Guild of Property Professionals member in...

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

Property brand and auctioneer Bond Wolfe has recorded total sales revenues of more than £178 million for 2023. The auctions division raised...

We’re now just 2 days away from the end of 2023 and what a year it’s been for the property industry....

Business plans will be key for agents looking to successfully navigate 2024, an industry consultant and trainer has said. Michael Day, a...

The estate agency industry is being urged to do more to tackle the issue of gender jaws, it has been warned. The...

Off-market property platform Invisible Homes is confident of hitting its target of 1,000 listings by the end of this year. Originally launched...

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

Despite the somewhat challenging year, we have seen many agents we work with continuing to flourish. We support hundreds of agents...

Welcome to this week’s Agents Do Charity, our chance to salute those who do so much to help others. If your agency...

Fisher German is aiming to grow its Midlands agency team following continued success in residential sales during the year. The agency and...

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

Fraud in the lettings industry is reaching unprecedented heights. Now, more than ever, there is a need for a revolution in...

Welcome to this week’s Agents Do Charity, our chance to salute those who do so much to help others. If your agency...

A new product has launched that protects homeowners from the growing threat of property-related frauds. Title Guardian is an app that monitors...

House prices increased for the third month in a row during November but are still down annually, Nationwide data shows. The lender’s...

Forget John Lewis or Marks & Spencer, the latest Hat and Home Christmas advert has been released. (Well it was released last...

As the temperature drops outside, it can be tempting to think activity in the market is likely to freeze out entirely. And,...

It’s not uncommon to see a seasonal slump around December and the Christmas period. Last year, Propertymark reported an average of...

Welcome to this week’s Agents Do Charity, our chance to salute those who do so much to help others. If your agency...

Synergies between sport and business have long been compared, particularly in the highly competitive world of property. Athletes and those involved...

The Guild of Property Professionals successfully hosted its annual Autumn Tour virtually last week, allowing member agents from across the UK...

Robinsons Tees Valley Estate Agents is changing its business name following a change of ownership that actually took place two years...