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Gender-based discrimination remains an issue with the estate agency sector and many female victims are choosing not to report issues, an...

In a recent panel discussion at The Guild of Property Professionals' conference I highlighted the pressing challenges faced by estate agents...

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...

Propertymark has welcomed the reappointment of Julie James as the new Welsh Housing Minister. Timothy Douglas, head of policy and campaigns at...

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

In the first of a short series of articles, David Beaumont, managing director of Compliance Matters, casts a professional eye over...

Global property consultancy Knight Frank has launched its latest UK Build to Rent Market Update, revealing that investment in the UK...

The Spring Budget last Wednesday rounded out to be mostly a disappointment for the property industry, but it was also perhaps...

Today, I am reflecting on the Chancellor’s surprise Spring budget decision to abolish multiple dwellings relief for Stamp Duty Land Tax...

As you begin the process of property transactions in the UK, it's important to understand potential pitfalls that may result in...

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

Renting a flat or house in the UK has never been more difficult. The market is tight, supply is limited and...

Property professionals have called for the Government to allocate its promised £3m towards improving the home buying and selling process to...

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

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

Conveyancers shouldn’t give buyers and sellers assurances about building safety remediations unless they are confident doing so, the Law Society has...

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

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

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

There are several pros to cohabitation, and it’s always a wonderful experience when you’re handed your set of keys as a...

Building more homes is a better solution than mortgage schemes to support first-time buyers, a Zoopla executive has claimed. Richard Donnell, executive...

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

A record 1.6m leads were generated through The ValPal Network (TVPN) last year, the proptech firm has revealed. The housing market may...

After months of negative messaging and anti-development sentiment, espoused both nationally by the Government, and locally during May’s local election campaigning,...

The news in September that Birmingham City Council (‘Europe’s largest local authority’) had been forced to issue a Section 114 notice...

Estate and letting agents are being urged to take data protection rules more seriously. It comes as the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)...

Female representation at estate agency conferences and awards was a big theme of 2023 and now there is a chance to...

The Government recently consulted upon a revised approach to local plans. Throughout the consultation document, frequent use is made of the...

Home sales and house prices may have struggled in 2023 but more affluent buyers and sellers may not have noticed. Analysis by...

The Government has published long-awaited reforms to its National Planning Policy Framework, confirming that local housebuilding targets will be advisory rather...

Agents are hoping for further support for the housing market north of the border as the Scottish Government prepares to set...

Two London firms have been expelled from The Property Ombudsman (TPO) for failing to pay compensation to consumers. This brings the total...

The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill passed its second reading in Parliament last night. Housing minister Lee Rowley pledged that the legislation...

There has no doubt been many commenting on Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s recent Autumn Statement held a couple of weeks ago. We...

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

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

There has no doubt been many commenting on Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s recent Autumn Statement held a couple of weeks ago. We...

The National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team (NTSELAT) has published the long-awaited Parts B and C of material information...

SmartSearch looks at the importance of incorporating Source of Funds checks into KYC processes It is no secret that the UK property...

The United Kingdom stands on the precipice of a historic overhaul in property ownership. With the King's speech unveiling the anticipated...

It wasn’t exactly a champagne statement. More like Prosecco.  But, nevertheless, there are reasons to be cheerful in the wake of Jeremy...

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will deliver his Autumn Statement this afternoon amid rumours of Stamp Duty reforms and support for first-time buyers. The...

Alto has made a range of improvements to its cloud-based agency software based on user feedback. The Houseful-backed brand formed a Software...

As domestic battery storage systems become increasingly prevalent in UK homes, enquiries about their usage and functionality are on the rise....

Nationwide has called for an independent review of the first-time buyer market as it urges the Chancellor to boost support for...

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

It was US disability rights advocate, Helen Keller, who said: ‘alone, we can do so little, together we can do so...

A proposed cut in stamp duty by the Westminster government would be a welcome boost to homebuyers and would need to...

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has published an updated UK supplement of its ‘Red Book’ – its master document...

Former NAEA Propertymark President Stephen McCarron has questioned if agents should be held responsible for clients losing out from overvalued properties. Speaking...

Foxtons has regained its position as London’s number one agent in Guy Gittins’ first year as chief executive. Former Chestertons boss Gittins...

A lack of barriers to entry for estate agents is attracting poor performing and unscrupulous people to the sector, professionals have...

Housing supply rather than the private rented sector (PRS) made the headlines during the Conservative and Labour Party conferences this year...

In today's world of rising costs and economic uncertainty, estate agents are seeking innovative ways to maximise their resources while delivering...

The ValPal Network (TVPN) has launched a new automated direct mail service to ensure agents don’t miss out on ‘bonus leads.' It...

A conveyancing services proptech firm claims to have sped up transactions and reduced fall-throughs in just its first 18 months of...

The younger generation of workers can be more entitled and have a lower work ethic but much of this may come...

As an Estate Agent it’s important to be able to interpret and understand the information that a Title Deed document presents...

OnTheMarket Software has announced an integration with digital ID and source of funds provider Thirdfort. The digital ID, anti-money laundering and source...

Agents should take work safety more seriously, particularly self-employed agents, an industry podcast claims. The latest Agents MVMT Pass The Syrup podcast...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? My name is Mark Bevan and I am the Sales...

The property transaction in England and Wales is a notoriously slow and fraught process, taking typically 150 days to complete, with...

By Dawson Scott, CTO of Reapit. As the Chief Technology Officer of Reapit, I have always held the view that the privacy,...

At a recent Women in Residential Property Group online coffee morning, I was given the opportunity to lead the session, gaining...

After months of negative messaging and anti-development sentiment, espoused both nationally by the Government, and locally during recent local election campaigning,...

A new report highlights levels of agency pay across the property sector. The figures, from Rayner Personnel’s latest Property Sector Salary Report,...

Sales management hub mio has launched a new video series featuring compliance consultant and industry trainer Michael Day from Integra Property...

A recent poll of 11,000 private renters by SpareRooom reveals that 81% spend more than 30% of their take-home pay on...

Success with your chosen CRM solution should not be a one-and-done package. Once you team up with a stellar CRM provider,...

Parts B and C of Material Information guidance are on the horizon and expected to come into play this autumn. I caught...

London’s £5m-plus residential market is back in business after a slow first quarter, according to new analysis from Savills. The agent does...

New research aims to address the age-old debate of which generation has it worse when it comes to housing affordability. Quick-buy firm...

Licensing of estate agents may raise the barrier to entry but it won’t stop those with poor morals, Fine & Country’s...

Fortune favours the brave, as the saying goes. So, when you consider how upfront material information can and does make the...

Just one agent was expelled from The Property Ombudsman (TPO) redress scheme in the latest quarter. TPO has revealed that Price Point...

It’s a brave business owner who actually invites criticism.  I speak from the personal experience of asking the opinions of the...

Experienced agency owners mustn’t let their teams get carried away during the good times in the property market, senior industry executives...

Zoopla has scheduled its latest quarterly market update for agents. Taking place on Wednesday 14 June, it will address how agents can...

A black cab may not be the most expected place for lead generation but a London agent has explained how finding...

Football legend Kevin Keegan has been named as the latest guest speaker for eXp UK’s 2023 roadshow. Keegan had 321 appearances for...

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 a property market expert, I have been closely monitoring the challenges faced by the housing market, particularly the issue of...

Amidst mounting regulatory pressure and the escalating threat of financial crime, property firms must embrace innovation to protect themselves and their...

The Conveyancing Association has launched a guidance document for firms that addresses the Building Safety Act and Building Safety (Leaseholder Protection)...

Nicol & Co has launched a new scheme to help residents declutter their homes. The regional agency brand has launched a community...

An award-winning charity will cut the cost of homeownership in Wigan by up to £10,000, by offering buyers the chance to...

Homebuyers should be warned about climate-related risks of a purchase, new Law Society guidance suggests. The legal membership body has issued guidance...

Annual house price growth dropped for the fourth month in a row in February and dropped further into negative territory on...

Sales progression service ASAP has launched a new anti-money laundering (AML) product to help agents comply with due diligence requirements and...

Around one in five people who request an online valuation go on to sell, according to data from The ValPal Network...

New data shows that a large majority of compliance professionals are worried about the crypto-currency related money laundering. The survey, which gathered...

Hearing a lot about integration and wondering what it all means for your firm? Don’t panic. Take a look at what Paul...

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...

I was delighted to read recently about the creation of the first ever ‘register of logbooks’ in the UK, which offers...

The property market is broken, Housing Secretary Michael Gove acknowledged yesterday. Despite the Conservative Party being in power since 2010, Gove insisted...

As an estate agent, you know that securing the sale is just step one of a successful journey. But with issues...

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

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

Property Academy is hosting a free webinar today where behavioural economist Roger Martin-Fagg will share his predictions for the property market...