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14 April 2023
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LSL Property Services’ share price dipped yesterday after posting an operating loss in its 2022 annual accounts. Its results showed a group...
14 April 2023
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New data shows that a large majority of compliance professionals are worried about the crypto-currency related money laundering. The survey, which gathered...
14 April 2023
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An extraordinary increase in estate agencies has been recorded over the past year. A total of 10.6% more estate agencies existed in...
14 April 2023
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Check out some of the latest charitable endeavours from agency and property brands this week. Agents Giving: Entries are now open for...
14 April 2023
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The ESTAS team may be known for its Customer Service Awards but it has now picked up a gong of its...
14 April 2023
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New data reveals nearly two-thirds of homebuyers actively avoided areas of high air pollution when on the hunt for their current...
14 April 2023
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The property market remains weak but there are long-term signs of stability, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) claims. The latest...
13 April 2023
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Purplebricks’ share price hit a new low during trading yesterday amid its latest update on the potential sale of the beleaguered...
13 April 2023
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Homes have decreased in size every decade since the 1950s, despite house prices rising exponentially, according to new data. Intriguingly the average...
13 April 2023
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The start of spring has coincided with buoyant housing market forecasts. Reflecting on a first quarter of 2023 which saw buyer choice...
13 April 2023
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At a time of great uncertainty, the HomeOwners Alliance (HOA) and the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) have announced a partnership...
13 April 2023
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Hearing a lot about integration and wondering what it all means for your firm? Don’t panic. Take a look at what Paul...
13 April 2023
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Purplebricks remains in discussions with “credible bidders” about a sale of its business, a stock market update has revealed. An announcement from...
12 April 2023
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Agents and consumers have given their backing to minimum industry standards but there are differences when it comes to the level...
12 April 2023
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The number of home sales being agreed is now back to its pre-pandemic level for the first time since before the...
12 April 2023
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The Labour Party has outlined three ways it will help first-time buyers onto the housing ladder as it ramps up its...
12 April 2023
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LSL has sold its mortgage, protection, and general insurance brokerage firms Embrace and First2Protect. The brands have been sold to Pivotal Growth,...
12 April 2023
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EweMove has announced its Franchise of the Year as part of the brand’s10th anniversary celebrations More than 250 people flocked to the...
12 April 2023
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Sales progression platform mio is set to launch its digital Sellers Information Pack (SIP), designed to make it easy for agents...
12 April 2023
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The issue of conditional selling in estate agency has hit Westminster. There have been several reports in recent months about agents requiring...
11 April 2023
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Agents are taking almost a month longer to sell homes than last year as the market adjusts to new pricing, seller...
11 April 2023
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Agents of all sizes are being urged to make themselves aware of a new anti-money laundering (AML) charge that has come...
11 April 2023
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The latest Halifax House Price Index gave estate agents renewed optimism last week amid the ongoing market crash debate after the...
11 April 2023
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The number of fall-throughs declined during the final three months of 2022 but this trend may not last, new data suggests. Analysis...
11 April 2023
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Propertymark has released details of a panel featuring several industry heavyweights at its much anticipated conference in June. Founder of emoov-turned-property-pundit and...
11 April 2023
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Eight agents were excluded from The Property Ombudsman (TPO) scheme during the first quarter of 2023 including collapsed online brand Doorsteps for...
06 April 2023
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Falkirk has been named as the UK’s fastest-selling market. New figures from Rightmove show sellers in the area are finding a buyer...
06 April 2023
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Zoopla is set to unveil a new 16-week marketing campaign on Bank Holiday Monday, aiming to capitalise on the traditionally busier...
06 April 2023
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I was delighted to read recently about the creation of the first ever ‘register of logbooks’ in the UK, which offers...
06 April 2023
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A regional estate agent has expanded its presence in East Sussex with a new acquisition. Neil Newstead, founder and chief executive of...
06 April 2023
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Sheldon Bosley Knight (SBK) is celebrating its 180th year with the opening of a new flagship office. The Midlands-based land and property...
06 April 2023
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The level of agency stock has almost doubled since last year but repricing is on the rise and sales are taking...
05 April 2023
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The long-awaited Regulation of Property Agents (ROPA) rules will still be introduced but most probably in a different form, it has...
05 April 2023
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Mortgage lenders are ‘actively competing’ for home buyers, Rightmove claims. The portal’s mortgage expert has predicted that mortgage rates will remain flat...
05 April 2023
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The acquisition will boost the group’s presence in South London, and both branches will be re-branded to Portico. John Chase, director at...
05 April 2023
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The Landsite platform for real estate professionals has partnered with RICS to provide its members with access to its features. The digital...
05 April 2023
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LSL Property Services has recruited David Barral to its board and as chair designate to replace Bill Shannon. Barral, formerly chief executive...
05 April 2023
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The property market is broken, Housing Secretary Michael Gove acknowledged yesterday. Despite the Conservative Party being in power since 2010, Gove insisted...
04 April 2023
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Savills has strengthened its European residential network with the acquisition of real estate company Beliving in Italy. Founded by Danilo Orlando in...
04 April 2023
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Mersea Island estate agent Blackwater Estates has been acquired by Essex brand Oakheart Property. The family-owned property has had a long-standing presence...
04 April 2023
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Proptech firm iamproperty has launched a new survey module for its movebutler sales progression platform. The new module encourages surveys as early...
04 April 2023
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Innes & Mackay has been named the best estate agency in the north of Scotland for the second year in a...
04 April 2023
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Land Registry analysis tool provider Veya has announced a partnership with home buying and selling platform adoor to help speed-up sales. Clients...
04 April 2023
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Average UK house prices were hit by the largest annual decline since July 2009 last month. Nationwide’s latest House Price Index suggests...
03 April 2023
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Lawyers are warning of a growing number of incidents of septic tank conveyancing negligence, which could prove costly for homebuyers. House buyers...
03 April 2023
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The gap between prime buyer and seller price expectations has widened, estate agents have warned, with the majority of buyers expecting...
03 April 2023
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Trade and representative bodies representing the legal, surveying, estate agency and property management sectors have launched the fourth iteration of the...
03 April 2023
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A Relocation Agent Network (RAN) member was happy to have her morning meeting interrupted last week to be presented with a...
03 April 2023
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Fine & Country has welcomed a further London agency into the fold. Property entrepreneur, Justin John, will soon be operating under the...
03 April 2023
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Agency trade body Propertymark has welcomed reforms to the business rates system, meaning high street agents, and other businesses, could finally...
31 March 2023
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Blockchain property network Coadjute has secured £4m of funding as it looks to continue efforts to transform the ease and speed...
31 March 2023
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There was little sign of a major spring bounce in March for prime London markets, Knight Frank analysis suggests, which the...
31 March 2023
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It has been a busy first quarter of the year for property industry job moves. If you want your jobs or appointments news...
31 March 2023
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‘Social proof’ will be an agent’s most important tool during the tougher property market, it has been claimed. Industry trainer and founder...
31 March 2023
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Check out some of the latest charitable endeavours from agency and property brands this week. Thomas Morris Sales & Lettings: Last week...
31 March 2023
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Home-movers are being warned to be on alert for ‘Friday afternoon fraud,’ which experts claim is becoming more common since the...
30 March 2023
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The level of mortgage approvals for home purchases bounced back in February, Bank of England figures show, but buyers are borrowing...
30 March 2023
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Agents are being warned that they risk financial and reputational costs by continuing to rely on manual methods of identity verification. It...
30 March 2023
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A national trade body is seeing a rise in the number of condensation issues reported in new-build homes and is warning...
30 March 2023
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Industry charity Agents Together is celebrating reaching new mentorship and volunteering milestone. It has revealed that 800 free mentorships have now been...
30 March 2023
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Annual staff turnover in the property industry sits at almost 30%, with the most common reason given for leaving a job...
30 March 2023
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In this latest article from the team at Iceberg Digital, they review the recent Estate Agency X 8, 2023 On 23rd March, the...
30 March 2023
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Viewing ‘time wasters’ and the long conveyancing process have been identified among the main frustrations among vendors when selling a property. It...
29 March 2023
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Another interest rate hike could further dampen property market activity, research suggests. It comes as new analysis shows the average number of...
29 March 2023
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Mortgage pricing has dropped despite last week’s interest rate rise, Rightmove claims. In a boost for homebuyers, analysis by the portal suggests...
29 March 2023
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Search Acumen has announced a new partnership that aims to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in conveyancing Property data, insight...
29 March 2023
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Proptech startup Giraffe360 has introduced a new sales and marketing feature that helps agents create auto-generated videos. Every property that has been...
29 March 2023
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Leaders’ Lettings Agents has launched its new sustainable office in Aylesbury as part of plans to make the whole brand carbon...
29 March 2023
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Cutting an asking price has become a less effective selling strategy this year, research claims. Data from estate agent prospecting tool Spectre shows...
28 March 2023
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The election of Humza Yousaf as the new leader of the Scottish National Party yesterday was immediately met with concern from...
28 March 2023
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Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson is believed to have snapped up the historic Brightwell Manor as his new home. Johnson, who was...
28 March 2023
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A financial adviser has hit out at the Bank of England, claiming homeowners and business should be furious about its interest...
28 March 2023
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Belvoir is seeking more acquisitions this year, the agency franchise brand has revealed. The company revealed in its annual results yesterday that...
28 March 2023
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Property Academy is hosting a free webinar today where behavioural economist Roger Martin-Fagg will share his predictions for the property market...
28 March 2023
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The Residential Logbook Association (RLBA) has launched the first iteration of its register, which aims to speed-up transactions and stop property...
27 March 2023
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Agents have plenty of ways to market properties, from pictures to 3D tours and videos but few, thankfully, have tried their...
27 March 2023
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Valuation tools provider The ValPal Network (TVPN) has developed a new feature to give agents instant access to sales leads. The service,...
27 March 2023
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Estate agents could be putting their clients’ personal details at risk by taking information such as addresses, bank account or passport details...
27 March 2023
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Conveyancing company AVRillo has pledged to further reduce transaction times after scooping a top innovation award. The conveyancer brand picked up the...
27 March 2023
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A trio of estate agents have setup an LGBTQ+-focused mentoring, learning and networking group. Founded by James Hummerstone-Pope, Danielle Andrews and Caren...
27 March 2023
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Agents have begun reporting concerns that Barclays has suspended access to their business bank accounts. Vijay Vashistha, co-founder of online agent 99home,...
24 March 2023
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Estate agents have expressed hope that the latest interest rate rise is the last after the Bank of England increased the...
24 March 2023
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Check out some of the latest charitable endeavours from agency and property brands this week. If you have a charitable event or...
24 March 2023
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Agents are being urged to ensure they are up to speed with anti-money laundering (AML) requirements as the market enters its...
24 March 2023
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British actor Rupert Everett has swapped the big screen for the recording studio after becoming the new voice of a radio...
24 March 2023
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One of the main advantages of a PropTech solution is being able to automate the time-intensive and repetitive jobs that employees...
24 March 2023
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Average house prices have declined by their largest level on a monthly basis since the end of the 2021 Stamp Duty...
23 March 2023
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Artificial intelligence (AI) tools could change the way people search for agents and property within just a few years, an industry...
23 March 2023
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UK estate agents are split when it comes to their opinion on last week’s Budget, with half concerned about a lack...
23 March 2023
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A former estate agent-turned-online auctioneer has launched a new service that aims to speed up and secure sales. Stuart Collar-Brown, co-founder and...
23 March 2023
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Landmark Information Group has launched a new product that aims to help users understand the current and potential climate-based risks on...
23 March 2023
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New analysis may called into question the experience of firms approved to check the Government’s flagship register of overseas entities (ROE). The...
23 March 2023
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A home linked to Douglas & Gordon chief executive James Evans is currently listed for sale at £3.5m. The property has been...
22 March 2023
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February marked the slowest month for residential transactions in almost a decade, HMRC data suggests. New HMRC transaction figures shows the taxman...
22 March 2023
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Agents in some parts of the UK are still struggling to sell properties that they first listed more than a decade...
22 March 2023
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Homebuyers looking to secure a mortgage are now facing more choice and lower rates than six months ago. New data from comparison...
22 March 2023
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UK residential property market intelligence brand Dataloft has signalled plans to expand internationally after it was acquired by PriceHubble. As part of...
22 March 2023
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Zoopla has sealed a new long-term contract with Northern Estate Agencies Group. The deal encompasses the 46 branches of Manning Stainton, Mortimers...