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Former Douglas & Gordon managing director Ivor Dickinson has passed away. He was known as one of London’s most high profile and...

Estate agents have listed an average of 7.3 homes for sale per branch during 2022, research suggests- down 12.5% annually. Agency comparison...

Record numbers of agents are reporting that the average time from offer accepted to exchanging contracts stretched beyond four months, Propertymark...

Following a rigorous process, Lifesycle has been chosen as the software provider for By Design, a new high-end network brand for independent...

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) recently published a list of firms that have received penalty notices for failure to meet their...

A senior agency executive has backed the controversial issue of including broadband and mobile signal in property listings. The National Trading Standards...

A fundraising page setup to encourage donations for a sales negotiator who suffered a life threatening accident while on a family...

Propertymark’s partnership with MoveIQ has already attracted attention from more than 250,000 consumers and potential property buyers and sellers. The agency trade...

Reviews website allAgents has revealed the host for its 2022 Customer Experience Awards. The event will be hosted by property and lifestyle...

Long-established Hampshire estate agent Clarke Mews has shut all three of its branches in West End, Botley and Netley, with its...

Troubled agency Purplebricks is set to face further litigation from the group which is already preparing to bring a class action...

The managing director of an Essex-based estate agency has set up a GoFundMe page to encourage donations for a stricken colleague...

The latest research from Rightmove has revealed that the price of property coming to the market has witnessed its first fall...

The Agency UK – which was set up by three ex-employees of Purplebricks – has strengthened its team with the arrival...

A leading firm has claimed that the number of properties advertised for sale in Scotland has almost halved over the last...

In a welcome return to a favourite series of mine - and a timely one at that, given the current back...

It’s taken Russia’s invasion of Ukraine for the UK to finally take a much-needed step in the right direction to stop...

In recent years, we’ve witnessed a massive influx of channels for media consumers – two of the biggest of which are...

A property expert has claimed that it remains to be seen where housing will feature in the upcoming political agenda. Nicky Stevenson,...

We’re undergoing another heatwave at the moment, with the mercury rising above 30 degrees for five successive days before it breaks...

Our story yesterday on whether the property industry should consider trialling a four-day week generated lots of debate, comments and poll...

Research carried out by Rightmove has revealed the home features which have grown the most in popularity, with garden offices topping...

The latest White Paper from the Institute of Residential Property Management (now part of The Property Institute) has called for customers...

PropTech platform Gazeal, which specialises in digital reservation agreements and upfront seller information, has announced that it now has an app available...

What do Tilly Ramsay and Kim Kardashian have in common? Other than both having well-known fathers, they’ve both also mastered the art...

In this piece, Nathan Emerson, CEO of Propertymark, discusses how the trade body is working to ensure member agents get the best of...

The entirety of the property market could be enhanced by embracing all-in-one moving and streamlining processes, according to The ValPal Network. This,...

The check-out report is a critical point in the tenancy and has the power to make the moving-out process run smoothly...

Have you ever noticed that it is much easier to fix other people's problems than your own? Whether it is resolving a friend's...

Sellers are always looking for ways to improve the value of their home, and according to new research agents may just...

Last week was quite a week for major trading updates, with four of the market’s biggest players announcing either half-year or...

New data from Moneypenny has revealed that eco features are falling off the wish-list of potential house buyers as a result...

Another piece about conveyancing? Seems like it's been a bit of free-for-all in the last couple of weeks on the woes...

As the great sporting summer continues – with the Lionesses triumphant against Germany last Sunday, the ongoing Commonwealth Games, and the...

Dye & Durham says it could potentially appeal the decision by the Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) to effectively disallow its acquistion...

There’s a spotlight now on property listings and as with so many changes in our industry, this is a case of...

A compliance expert has warned that even though most agents will have robust anti-money laundering (AML) checks and processes in place,...

A property purchasing specialist has revealed how the UK’s home sellers are now paying £793 more in estate agent commission when...

For years now estate agents have been on a journey from digital infancy to digital maturity. But what does the future...

With the government releasing details on the Fairer Private Rented Sector, landlords and letting agents are looking for ways to maintain...

The historic Chestertons brand, one of London’s largest and oldest estate agents, has today announced the appointment of John Ennis as its new...

A leading agent has claimed that the economic plans of Liz Truss, the frontrunner to be the country’s next Prime Minister,...

A leading property recruitment agency says that flexible working, restructuring pay and offering better benefits and incentives can help agencies across...

The right investment can help agents to thrive even during the current cost-of-living crisis. That’s according to cloud-based CRM solution Openview,...

Purplebricks has this morning announced its long-awaited annual results, delayed since July 12 due to internal changes. It shows that revenue...

Recent months have seen interest rates rise from historic lows back closer to pre-financial crisis levels as the Bank of England...

Homes that agents are putting back on the market after a fall-through are being relisted for as much as £21,000 cheaper,...

Smart conveyancers are making themselves indispensable to estate agents by doing their due diligence for them. Until now, estate agents and conveyancers...

Leading portal OnTheMarket has announced this morning that Clive Beattie has resigned as Chief Financial Officer 'to pursue another opportunity'. According to a...

A quarter of agents have indicated they may prefer Rishi Sunak as the next Conservative Party leader and Prime Minister –...

Rightmove has been backed to weather the cost of living crisis and a property market downturn. Analysis by investment service Wealth Club,...

Agents risk losing the personal communication element that drove transactions before the development of technology, an industry veteran has warned. The claim...

Agents are being urged to discuss pricing with vendors after research shows 52% of listings have been on the market for...

Two major regional agents have expanded their geographical presence and sales focus. Midlands-based land and property agent Sheldon Bosley Knight (SBK) has...

For some time, LinkedIn was seen – fairly or unfairly – as stodgy, dull, corporate and formal. The uncool uncle to...

The relationship between estate agents and conveyancers is undoubtedly a complex one and has certainly had ‘its moments’ over the years,...

Interim rental inspections have taken a hit over the past two years and letting agents are now wading through their backlogs...

Thanks to a relentless market, the property market has enjoyed a purple patch over the past few years. But now that...

As uncertainty continues to prevail across the industry, aided by a government in crisis, the challenges in the months ahead feel...

Rightmove’s average revenue per agent has reached record levels as firms continue to spend more on the portal’s services. The property website...

Agents have taken a different approach to going on the run for charity this week. Here are some of the latest industry...

It may be cliche to say, but technology is advancing at such a fast pace. So fast, in fact, that according...

The temperature may be heating up outside and there are also few signs of the jobs market cooling down for agents...

Government intervention is being urged to boost the amount of housing stock as industry data shows a continued trend of a...

Anti-money laundering platform Credas Technologies has become one of the first companies of its kind to be certified against the UK...

Properties are staying on the market for longer and discounts are rising but fall-throughs are not increasing yet, data suggests. Heather Staff...

As UK temperatures soared last week, potential property buyers and sellers were even too hot to enquire about homes. Data from live...

Homeowners are getting as much as 16% extra on average when selling their properties if the energy performance certificate (EPC) rating...

Agents have nothing to fear from a market slowdown, an industry executive claims. Nick Ball, head of sales and client services at...

OnTheMarket has issued new shares for agents who have signed new long-term listings agreements. The listed portal said in a stock market...

Anti-money laundering (AML) platform Thirdfort has secured funding from three high profile estate agents. Knight Frank, Chestertons and Savills’ proptech subsidiary Grosvenor...

Propertymark Qualifications has added two industry veterans to its board. Jan Hytch, residential and operations partner for Arnold Keys and Katie Griffin,...

Agents have shown their support for helping junior staff with the cost of living crisis. The rate of inflation hit 9.4% during...

Independent London agent Dexters has unveiled its latest acquisition. The brand has purchased south east London firm Conran Estates, taking on its...

OnTheMarket chief executive Jason Tebb has set out plans to be “more than just a portal." Tebb provided an update to industry...

Zoopla has launched a Progression Portal for agents, promising real-time updates for 15 key milestones during the sales transaction process. Agents can...

Industry comparison website allAgents has announced a change of event date for their 2022 Customer Experience Awards Ceremony. It will now be...

When it comes to housing policy, the Conservative MPs have given their party a choice between Tweedle Dum and Tweedle DumDum. Rishi...

There has been so much coverage recently over how painfully slow conveyancing is at the moment - 18-20 weeks is now...

With so many benefits including lower fall-through rates and quicker sales, it is no surprise that selling a property via auction...

Agents have been celebrating some of the top fundraising exploits of the past 12 months but the activity continues. Remember, if you...

Estate agents in Scotland are bucking the sales slowdown trend, Homesearch claims. The property data and prospecting platform, which recently launched north...

Hybrid agency brand eXp UK has launched a new incentive programme for its top-selling agents involving £16,000 in stocks. The ICON scheme...

The market share of hybrid and online agents has increased slightly but they are still struggling to break into the higher...

Agents have begun experience a ‘more traditional’ market with demand dropping and offers coming in slightly under asking price, research claims. The...

Agents are currently achieving 99.4% of the asking price on listings, research shows.  The figure, calculated by agency comparison website GetAgent based...

Connells agents are to start using an app that will boost the safety of lone staff at viewings. The agent has partnered...

Agents using Zoopla have already seen an increase in valuation leads just a month after the portal launched a new marketing...

Automation is the direction the industry is moving in and it’s gathering pace every day. Forward-thinking agents are using automation and...

Agents have a “clear opportunity” to nudge high-value homeowners who are considering listing their properties for sale, Zoopla claims. It comes as...

To be fair, there aren't a lot of things that scare me. That's not because I think I'm particularly brave, it's...

A mortgage broker has hit out at estate agents for forcing prospective buyers to visit their branches to sell financial services...

Being an estate agent can be sweat-inducing at the best of times but property professionals intend to keep going through the...

Fine & Country has launched a radio advertising drive to push awareness of its upmarket agency offering. Its 30-second adverts can be...

High profile agents and industry executives are due to appear in a new video series to share best practice ideas online. The...

Rightmove has upped its house price forecasts for this year as new stock supply fails to keep up with demand. The portal...

Relocation Agent Network (RAN) has unveiled details of its much-anticipated conference, and you don’t have to be a member (yet) to...

Proptech firm iamproperty has surpassed £1bn of sales using the Modern Method of Auction (MMoA) in the past 12 months. Its iamsold...

A network for women working in the residential property industry has signed up a trio of high-profile sponsors. Residential property industry suppliers...

If there’s one thing that received a boost as a result of Covid and lockdowns, it’s podcasts – which reached whole...

A wide range of upcoming legislative changes will affect the private rented sector. From new carbon monoxide alarm regulations to renters...

Anti-money laundering (AML) software provider SmartSearch is warning of a rise in financial crime, particularly targeting smaller property firms. A survey of...

Issues with property titles and borrower affordability have been revealed among the main reasons why mortgage offers have been withdrawn. The results...

The other day I read a story here on Estate Agent Today, which was both depressing and inspiring. It reported a study...

From bike rides to boxing, agents and property professionals have been turning up the heat with their fundraising exploits. Remember, if you...

New instructions and buyer demand have stumbled again but agents are still managing to sell existing stock above asking price, the...

Online searches for property portals have declined, in another suggested sign of the slowing market. Analysis of data from AdWords and Google Trends...

Homesearch has partnered with professional body Propertymark, to provide increased support to its estate agent members and boost innovation across the...

Trading Standards has indicated that non-compliant listings will eventually be rejected from portals as it urges agents to use their “professional...

Prime London sales activity remains above pre-pandemic levels despite an annual drop, figures suggests. Analysis of the prime London market for the...

The last week has been dramatic even by the standards of UK politics, with a Cabinet and junior minister rebellion bringing...

Agents are being given the chance to learn how to improve their anti-money laundering (AML) processes from a veteran police investigator. Rightmove...

In this piece, the Iceberg Digital team set out the launch of the latest version of Lifesycle - Lifesycle 3. Iceberg Digital...

Agents are being reminded that they still have an obligation to provide all material information as the sector awaits Part B...

Auctioneers have a better chance than agents of getting homes sold by Christmas, an industry figure claims. Jeremy Prior, managing director of...

The government is being urged to not just treat housebuilding as a numbers game. It comes as the Department for Levelling Up,...

Off-market property platform Invisible Homes has accelerated its expansion by moving into three London boroughs earlier than expected. Originally launched in 2018...

Former Fine & Country chief executive David Lindley has teamed up with other industry heavyweights to launch a network of independent...

More than half of agents disagree that mobile phone signal should be treated as material information in listings. James Munro, head of...

Estate agents are being urged to be supportive after a LinkedIn post highlighted the current pressures that conveyancers are under to...

The Sustainable Agent eco-scheme has launched as carbon footprint calculator to help prospective members find out what their carbon emissions are...

People in prominent positions in the housing industry aren’t always perfect role models. After all, Chris Pincher was housing minister for...

Facebook has been a platform which has opened the door to those looking to advertise their services in exceptional ways. Digital...

Agents and property professionals have been in boats, on bikes and even used football stars to help raise funds for charity...

Spicerhaart has held its first agent reward trip since the pandemic. The top performers at the independent agency group have enjoyed an...

Independent agent Barrows and Forrester has called for the appointment of a housing tsar for a fixed term as yet another...

Former Countrywide boss Bob Scarff has warned that estate agents have become too reliant on alerts, emails and text messages for...

Property portals remain the predominant route for finding a home among buyers but many are still following traditional methods, research suggests. A...

New research suggests agents can win more business by making better use of video content. A survey of 2,000 home sellers by...

A client called asking for advice on their social media marketing strategy. They’d thrown a lot of budget at it, but...

The number of prospective sellers contacting estate agents to have their home valued has hit its highest level since January, Rightmove...

Industry veteran Bryan Mansell has questioned why the property sector has allowed transaction times to slow to record levels. It comes as...

Knight Frank agents can now donate to charity as they spend with a new company benefit. The agency brand has partnered with...

Nest Seekers International is returning to UK TV screens with the announcement of a new BBC Two series. The show, which has...

An estate agency in Snodland, Kent, has been honoured with an award for services to the local community. Independent agency was presented...

OnTheMarket has partnered with flexible workspace platform Instant Offices to boost commercial listings. The deal will increase the flexible office space listings being...

Sales and lettings board provider Agency Express has launched a strategic partnership with The Key Safe Company. The partnership provides a bolt-on...

Long-term 50-year mortgages that can be passed on by parents to their children appear to be the latest idea from the...

Agents can now access an online qualification in listings and market appraisals. Agency training provider The Able Agent has launched what it...

The ongoing debate about how to boost agent and conveyancer relations, and improve the homebuying system for all, continues to rage,...

Anyone working in the property market should have at least one eye on supply. Of course, it’s a constant issue for...

I look back on when my dad helped me buy my first car and shared his pearls of wisdom on what...

As the mass student exodus from rented accommodation begins throughout the UK, Richard Abbots of Inventory Hive offers advice on how...

New estate agency listings that don’t display a price can no longer be uploaded to Rightmove from today. The portal giant has...

From golf days to white collar boxing, agents and property professionals have been swinging into action for charitable causes recently. Remember, if...

Industry supplier Kerfuffle has teamed up with the Relocation Agent Network (RAN) to provide its online training platform to members. RAN members...

Propertymark has announced an extension of its working relationship with property expert and TV presenter Phil Spencer. The agency trade body will...

Zoopla has unveiled a new marketing campaign aimed at high-value home movers and claims it has already boosted leads with agents. The...

There has been plenty of movement in the property jobs market this month. Here are some of the latest moves that took...

Proptech firm iamproperty has formed its own committee of agents to discuss issues facing the property market. The auctioneer and sales progression...

Unless you have been living under a rock since the end of last year, you won’t need to be told about...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? I am Tom Cummuskey, I am the Sales & Marketing...

Agents may have to include the broadband speed and mobile signal for a property on listings in the next round of...

A senior agency executive has said minimum standards and qualifications are “desperately needed” in the property sector. Adam Day, international expansion leader...

Technology continues to enhance the way estate agents work, from improving efficiencies, reducing admin time, and ensuring your team remains highly...

Better LGBT representation is needed among property professionals, both in the workplace and in marketing, campaigners claim. LGBT property networking group Freehold...

Reviews website allAgents has revealed the location of this year’s Customer Experience Awards. The ceremony will be held at the Kia Oval...

Customer insight provider KnowYourMarket has partnered with sales conversion strategist, Tony Morris International to develop a product that promises to boost...

A veteran estate agent has revealed his first commission, which earned just £75. John Pring, director at Fisks Estate Agents in Essex,...

Knight Frank has revised its house price forecasts upwards due to continually low levels of residential stock on the market. The agent...

It’s often fashionable to criticise trade bodies and official groups, but right now I think that’s absolutely inappropriate. In well over 20...

There have been many articles about ‘digitising upfront information’, following the publication of DLUHC’s Levelling-Up white paper and National Trading Standards...

Right now, one topic seems to be dominating talk in the industry. Everywhere I go people tend to quiz me about...

Agents continued to report a buoyant market in May despite cost of living concerns. The latest Housing Market Report from trade body...

Agents and property professionals haven't let the mini-heatwave stop them sweating and stepping up for charity. Here are some of the sector's...

Proptech firm iamproperty has overhauled its movebutler platform with more material information features and a Love Island theme. The end-to-end onboarding and...

Agents need to use social media for more than just posting property listings, an industry digital marketing expert claims. Craig Vile, director...

OneDome has launched a new product to let pre-qualified buyers register their interest for properties with local estate agents. The Buyer Passport...

Historic agency brand Humberts is looking to have between 20 and 30 offices over the next five years as it marks...

House price growth may be slowing but a senior industry figure has said it is incorrect to speculate that this means...

PropertyHeads has relaunched its valuation and insights tool as Mouseprice Pro in the UK after a period of major investment and...

In the third part of this exclusive series with Homesearch’s chief operating officer, Sam Hunter, Angels Media’s Lee Dahill questions him...

Images can have the ability to paint a vivid image, but video content can take this to the next level if...

Estate agents use their experience, knowledge, and connections to help people to sell properties at the best prices. Working in this field...

Portals are aiming to boost consumer awareness of new material information rules rather than refusing non-compliant listings. Agency listings have been required...

More than 200 “top achievers” from across the Connells Group enjoyed a four day all-expenses paid trip to Valencia earlier this...

Industry veteran Eddie Goldsmith has revealed why solicitors may sometimes have to “fob-off” estate agents and how to get around it. Goldsmith,...

Homeowners in England and Wales overvalue their properties by an average of 8%, research suggests. Property buying firm Quick Move Now compared...

Agency data and prospecting platform Homesearch has launched a new guide to help firms continue securing instructions during the so-called summer...

NAEA Propertymark’s new president Stephen McCarron has said he intends to focus on making agency an attractive option for school leavers...

More than 500,000 homes are currently sold subject to contract, creating a conveyancing logjam, Rightmove claims. Data from the portal suggests the...

Dexters is set for more acquisitions in 2022 as agents exit the sector amid concerns over new rules and regulations, its...

Between you and me, dear reader, I had little to no idea about what the metaverse was before researching it for...

As another round of property firms is fined, named and shamed for breaching anti-money laundering rules, it feels like the road...

The digital transformation of the property industry is not a new chapter, but an ongoing journey in which the winners are...

The government’s Fairer Private Rented Sector White Paper has initially caused some consternation and a strong adverse reaction from some within...

Homeowners are being warned that their properties may inadvertently end up the Secret Property section of Boomin’s portal. Boomin’s Secret Property tool...

Outgoing NAEA Propertymark president Liana Loporto has shared her regrets that she didn’t see the Regulation of Property Agents (ROPA) rules...

The Bank of England raised interest rates for the fifth consecutive month yesterday. The cost of borrowing is now at a 13-year...

There are some inspiring examples of agents and property professionals raising money for all-important children's charities this week. Remember, if you have...

Many agents may communicate with vendors and potential buyers over WhatsApp but could your profile picture be harming client relations. Previous analysis...

Energy efficiency, gardens and garages as well as speedy sales are top of buyer’s wishlists, Zoopla claims. The portal has published the...

Fewer foreign buyers are purchasing property in the UK, anti-money laundering data suggests. The property market has been hampered in recent years...

OneDome has launched a new platform for agents to monitor and manage referrals made and earned through the challenger portal. The platform,...

Rising property prices in the UK mean that occupiers are renting long past their forties. According to the government’s last English...

OnTheMarket has been having “positive discussions” with founding shareholder agents about renewing their contracts once they expire next year. Agents who invested...

The head of the National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team (NTSELAT) has suggested the material listings rules should be...

Today’s consumers judge a business not just on the quality of its products, but also on their experience in using them....

Fewer sellers have cut prices over the past months but agency instructions have dropped, figures suggest. Analysis by property data and estate...

Reapit’s AgencyCloud users now have access to proptech firm Viewber. Agents will be able to use vetted “Viewbers” to help secure viewings...

Agent marketing platform Growth Track has rebranded with a new offering aiming to save firm’s money and boost their digital presence. Now...

In this article, the team at Iceberg Digital highlight how one agent has benefitted from using software that has enabled him...

OnTheMarket has reported an increase in agency branches listing on the portal but posted an operating loss after a busy year...

First-time buyers have admitted to feeling overwhelmed or scared to talk to estate agents about the homebuying process. A study of 2,000...

Agency trade body Propertymark has called for the government’s housing market reforms to go further and has even suggested targeted stamp...

Relationships between conveyancers and estate agents have improved since the manic stamp duty-holiday driven days of the pandemic, but it is...

Housing Secretary Michael Gove and minister Stuart Andrew are set to be grilled by MPs on their property market plans today. The...

A record number of anti-money laundering (AML) checks were carried out during the first quarter of 2022 across the UK property industry,...

This question is not as flippant as it sounds because over recent years the status of the private landlord has taken...

If there’s not a book called ‘The Art of Collaboration’ then there should be. Update: a quick Google search shows there...

There was an article in Estate Agent Today recently that suggested only four per cent of properties on Rightmove and Zoopla...

There’s one message that’s come home to me loud and clear from my dealings with agents so far this year -...

Agents were busy marking the Platinum Jubilee over the past week but there was still time for fundraising exploits including tree-planting...

Four estate agents have had their anti-money laundering (AML) registrations cancelled by HMRC so far this year. The taxman has published its...

Estate agents could be losing thousands of pounds a year to missed calls. Communications platform YourBusinessNumber analysed data on the typical number of...

In this article, Kristian Stott, Head of New Business at iamproperty, analyses the digital revolution in our lives and in property and why...

The fast-moving property sales market is increasing the risk of fraud, an anti-money laundering expert claims. Olly Thornton-Berry, co-founder of risk management...

Estate agents and sellers could be set to benefit from fewer fall-throughs this year but the costs of a collapsed sale...

The days of storing files on hard drives are over for most agents and others must catch up to comply with...

Zoopla is piloting a new data migration tool to quickly transfer agent data from its Jupix to Alto software brand in just...

Anti-money laundering specialist SmartSearch has reached 1,000 clients in the property industry. It comes amid increased scrutiny of money laundering amid sanctions...

Record numbers of homes are being sold off-market and for a premium due to the property supply shortage. Off-market sales are traditionally...

Anti-money laundering (AML) platform Credas is hosting a free lunch and learn session for estate agents in south Wales and south-west...

New homeowners are being warned about cold calls from scammers advising them to make speculated stamp duty refund claims. The warning comes...

We are all acutely aware of the surge in demand for rental properties in and around the capital in the months...

Why the urgency? Because the appetite is strong. Research by the Conveyancing Association reports that 98% of consumers are overwhelmingly in...

From cardboard cutouts to selfie frames and knitted crowns, agency window displays are ready for the Platinum Jubilee. We have featured several...

WhatsApp is being predicted to become a key messaging tool for estate agents in the coming years. Messaging provider SMS Speedway analysed...

RE/MAX has signed a software contract with Zoopla-owned Alto. The two-year agreement means that all of RE/MAX’s 250 plus associates across England...

Rural areas are dominating the boost in property supply. Agents have reported an improvement in sales stock in recent weeks. Analysis by Knight...

AllAgents has revealed the 10 worst rated agency brands on its customer review platform, with Purplebricks leading the worst performers. The reviews...

A record 600 firms and individuals have been shortlisted for the 2022 ESTAS Customer Service Awards. Sponsored by blockchain property network Coadjute,...

Buyer issues have been cited as the main cause of fall-throughs, according to new research. A survey of more than 940 agents,...

Agency branch windows are being transformed this week to mark the Queen’s 70 years on the throne. High streets across the country...

Cash buyers may no longer be king in the property market. The level of demand and lack of supply in the current...

NB Estate Agents has added a royal touch to its branch window display.  The Loughborough-based independent agent, which covers Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire,...

OnTheMarket subsidiary teclet has integrated with digital e-signature offering Signable. The partnership will mean agents using teclet’s property management and customer relationship...

In this latest ‘Women in Property’ edition of the Natter, I check in with Collette Allen, who was recently appointed as...

For years, the issue of phone etiquette created tension between estate agents and the legal profession, the former claiming lawyers won’t...

Estate agents use property technology each and every day for residential property transactions, but is there more they can do with...

There are many myths about using virtual tours to sell or let properties. The most common perceptions are that virtual property...

Sales remain the predominant source of income for most estate agency brands, research claims. The analysis warns that agents shouldn’t ignore lettings...

Agents and property professionals are travelling far and wide to raise money for charity, plus there is a new way to...

Agents from Leaders are getting into the Platinum Jubilee spirit across the country. The brand’s branches have added a royal touch to...

Oakfield Estate Agents is marking a quarter-century in business with a major rebrand and a pledge to donate £50 to a...

Foxtons has announced the acquisition of two estate agents worth £10.55m. The listed agency giant has acquired IMM Properties Ltd, trading under...

Winkworth has seen a boom in potential franchisees while the first wave of agents are also working on succession planning. Writing exclusively...

Many of the property firms recently fined for anti-money laundering (AML) breaches have previously turned down help, Credas claims. It was revealed...

A mobile phone may be a decent perk for agents and seen as essential for communicating while out on the road. But...

Estate agency software provider Street.co.uk has announced an integration with lead generation tool Spectre to help agents secure instructions. Agency firms that...

In this latest video interview zoning in on the current property market, and the stats, facts and data behind its present...

With Earth Day in April and Environment Day looming in June, all businesses and individuals are becoming more aware of their...

Data reforms announced in the Queen’s Speech earlier this month could speed-up property sales, an anti-money laundering (AML) expert claims. While property...

Property sales slumped in April but are still above the pre-pandemic average, HMRC data shows. Provisional UK property transaction figures from the...

Adoption of virtual tours among estate agents remain low but new data suggests they could boost sales. Industry analysis shows just 4%...

The Belvoir Group has announced the acquisition of mortgage broker TIME. The agency franchise and financial services brand has acquired the entire issued...

Almost three quarters of property professionals agree that estate agent pay is too low. A poll conducted by Estate Agent Today found 73%...

Agents using Boomin have managed to convert more than 20% of SmartVal valuation requests into instructions. The challenger portal and lead generation...

Fine & Country has been revealing the secrets of running an premium estate agency. The agency brand is currently hosting a Masterclass...

Century 21 UK, the British arm of the US-based franchising agency, has been sold. Nicholas Faulkner, the owner of leasehold property management...

Average asking prices have hit new highs but there are signs of the market easing, Rightmove claims. The portal’s latest listings data...

Many agents will remember the nerves and jubilation of their first property sale. Estate Agent Today has launched a new video series...

Proptech firm Gazeal is working on buyer-focused product that can be used to show a seller they are serious about a...

Auction house iamproperty is marking a record start to the year with landmark sales and fees raised for partner agents. The brand...

Technology can be utilised to grow and advance a company's income. That’s not a new or controversial statement, but here I...

Estate agents are in a unique position – we handle the meeting of people’s aspirations probably more than any other profession....

In this latest video interview, exclusively for EAT and LAT readers, Estate Agent Today's Lee Dahill chats with Mike Dawson from...

Estate agents are being urged to reassess their fee structure and not be afraid to reflect the time and level of...

The Federation of Independent Agents (FIA) is aiming to become the first carbon neutral estate agency network. It has teamed up with...

The issue of agency qualifications has finally been mentioned in the Houses of Parliament, almost three years since the landmark Regulation...

Agents have been getting active in recent weeks to raise money for Ukrainian refugees. Fundraising activities range from office-based collections and referencing challenges...

Homeowners may have become less willing to pay upfront fees to sell their home. Despite efforts by online-only brands such as Purplebricks...

Agents have heralded the beginning of the house price slowdown. The latest Land Registry House Price Index yesterday showed values increased by...

Google rather than the portals is the starting point for sellers finding an estate agent, a survey claims. A survey among 2,000...

Next month will see new rules around upfront Material Information for property sales and lettings come into force in the UK...

Referral fees, lack of trust and too much email have been identified as barriers to greater collaboration between conveyancers and estate...

Industry charity and mentoring group Agents Together is planning to help firms prioritise mental wellbeing. It has developed a checklist that agents...

With new and exciting PropTech solutions approaching the market, Nathan Emerson, CEO of Propertymark, discusses some of their relevance and whether...

Property industry veteran Mal McCallion is among two new high-profile recruits for GetAgent. McCallion, who helped launch Primelocation in 2000 and was...

More than 30 agents and property firms such as auction houses and valuers were reprimanded by HMRC for anti-money laundering breaches...

Agency proptech supplier Muuvo has partnered with Canopy to provide its RentPassport and RentTracking products. Muuvo provides software for agents to help...

There are signs that properties are starting to take longer to sell. A lack of stock in recent months has meant agents...

Buyers are being urged to ditch their laptops and hit the streets to find a property. The property market is currently hampered...

Propertymark has expressed hope that the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill will help boost much needed agency supply. The trade body has...

With this week being Mental Health Awareness Week, Sam Hunter - COO at Homesearch and a keen mental health advocate -...

Just this month, the Government Property Agency kicked off its search for a digital chief to lead its 10-year technology journey,...

After years of delays and upheaval, the Renters' Reform Bill finally appears to be back on the agenda, in an effort...

A high-profile peer has questioned why estate agency regulation wasn’t extended to property management companies in the Queen’s Speech this week. Lord...

A senior industry figure has called for upfront information changes to move faster to boost market confidence amid the cost of...

A County Down-based estate agent has acquired a local rival and launched a new “stop-gap” accommodation service for buyers and sellers...