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![Winkworth reveals two high-profile board appointments](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/BusinessChain-400x310.png)
Winkworth has appointed two mergers and acquisition (M&A) specialists as non-executive directors. The agency franchise brand has named Tom Fyson, managing director...
06 June 2024
From: Breaking News
![Trio of new staff after agency makes 10th acquisiton](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Acquisition-400x310.png)
North East estate agency group My Property Box has welcomed Nicola Nicholson, Georgia Greenstreet and Georgia Richardson to its team following...
01 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![Former upmarket agency boss to boost staging firm’s marketing](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Acquisition-2-400x310.png)
Former global chief executive of Fine & Country Simon Leadbetter has joined home staging firm Lemon and Lime Interiors as fractional...
02 April 2024
From: Breaking News
![International Women’s Day: The barriers and benefits for estate agents](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/3%20Equality%20comes%20through%20learning%20-%20PIT%20by%20Chitra%20Stern.jpg)
Female agents have shared their view on representation and opportunities in the sector to mark International Women’s Day. Industry data shows while...
08 March 2024
From: Breaking News
![Viewber marks 500,000th appointment](/upload/images/shutterstock_2100071413(2).jpg)
Outsourced property viewings and inspections provider Viewber is celebrating completing more than half a million appointments. Launched at the end of 2016...
29 February 2024
From: Breaking News
![Hamptons boost prime central London offering](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyValue_400x310.png)
Hamptons has made three strategic appointments aimed at fortifying its prime central London offering. Craig Tonkin, Mark Cullen, and Mark Breffit have...
29 January 2024
From: Breaking News
![Letting agents share how they speed up property visits](/upload/images/03%20shutterstock_193849574.jpg)
Property visits remain one of the greatest time intensive activities for the letting agent. From prospecting visits, show rounds, inventories and...
02 December 2023
From: Features
![Alto integrates with Bridge AI to reduce agency admin](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/PropTech/PropTech3-400x310.png)
Alto has unveiled a new integration with Bridge AI – a system designed to streamline communication with applicants through their preferred...
29 November 2023
From: Breaking News
![LRG launches employee fertility benefit for staff](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/FamilyBuyers-400x310.png)
Leaders Romans Group (LRG) has launched a new staff benefit to support employees undergoing fertility treatment. The benefit allows staff time off...
27 November 2023
From: Breaking News
![Alto unveils six changes amid agent feedback](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/shutterstock_712767091.jpg)
Alto has made a range of improvements to its cloud-based agency software based on user feedback. The Houseful-backed brand formed a Software...
21 November 2023
From: Breaking News
![Property Jobs Today - the movers, shakers and people in the news](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/AgentsWorking-400x310.png)
Three major agency brands have unveiled high-profile appointments this week. If you want your jobs or appointments news to feature here, email...
01 November 2023
From: Breaking News
![Savills chief jumps ship to new agency](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyNews2-400x310.png)
A new estate agency has now announced that its co-founder is a Savills head of office who has jumped ship. Sebastian Hipwood,...
18 July 2023
From: Breaking News
![Proptech iamproperty releases new survey module for agents](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/PropTech/PropertyFind1-400x310.png)
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
From: Breaking News
![Property Jobs Today - the movers, shakers and people in the news](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyNews-400x310.png)
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
From: Breaking News
Taking a proactive approach with viewing generation can increase foot flow through properties and generate more offers, and ultimately close more...
28 March 2023
From: Sponsored Content
![Property Jobs Today - the movers, shakers and people in the news](/upload/images/PtopertyJobs%20Today.png)
It has been a busy start to the year for job moves. If you want your jobs or appointments news to feature...
31 January 2023
From: Breaking News
![Estate Agency 2023: Who will win and who will lose](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/PropTech/PropTech2-400x310.png)
In this latest article from the team at Iceberg Digital, they discuss estate agency in 2023. Who is embracing technology, and how...
18 January 2023
From: Breaking News
![Are Pre-Check-Out Reports Worth the Time and Effort?](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Compliance-1-400x310.png)
Most letting agents are already carrying out inspections for check-in and check-out reports (hopefully). Some are going further and conducting interim...
14 January 2023
From: Features
![Think safety – what lettings staff and clerks need to know about lone working](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Energy%20and%20Green%20Homes/EnergyEfficiencyPlanning-400x310.png)
Inventory clerks and letting agency staff have been warned to put safety first when lone working or entering tenants’ properties for...
07 January 2023
From: Features
![Property Jobs Today - the movers, shakers and people in the news](/upload/images/Site%20logos/PropertyJobsToday-400x310.png)
A plethora of property professionals are ending the year with new jobs. If you want your jobs or appointments news to feature...
30 December 2022
From: Breaking News
![Property Jobs Today - the movers, shakers and people in the news](/upload/images/Site%20logos/PropertyJobsToday-400x310.png)
It has been another busy month for job moves in the estate agency sector. Here are some of the latest moves that...
30 November 2022
From: Breaking News
![Zoopla-backed Alto adds mobile functionality for agents on-the-go](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/PropTech/WiFiMobile-400x310.png)
Zoopla-backed agency software provider Alto has launched new mobile functionality to support agents on-the-go. Agents will be able to search for contacts on...
03 November 2022
From: Breaking News
![Property Jobs Today - the movers, shakers and people in the news](/upload/images/Site%20logos/PropertyJobsToday-400x310.png)
There have been plenty of new jobs being started outside of Wesminster this month. Here are some of the latest moves that...
31 October 2022
From: Breaking News
![Property Jobs Today - the movers, shakers and people in the news](/upload/images/Site%20logos/PropertyJobsToday-400x310.png)
There are no signs of a post-summer lull in the property jobs market. Here are some of the latest moves that took...
30 September 2022
From: Breaking News
![Property Natter - how can agents combat the cost-of-living crisis?](/upload/images/Site%20logos/PropertyNatter-2019-400x310.png)
The worst cost-of-living crisis in generations is everywhere we look and agents – and the property industry more widely – are...
24 September 2022
From: Features
![New housing minister named amid rumours of a Stamp Duty cut](/upload/images/Back-link-images/Man%20with%20a%20speaker.jpg)
The latest housing minister has been revealed as the prospect of Stamp Duty reform returns to the property market. New ministerial appointments...
21 September 2022
From: Breaking News
![Activist investor backs new Purplebricks board roles but calls for more change](/upload/images/Logos/Purplebricks-2019Logo-400x310.jpg)
A high-profile Purplebricks investor has backed the beleaguered online agent for bringing more experienced individuals to its board but has urged...
15 September 2022
From: Breaking News
![Purplebricks unveils high-profile board appointments](/upload/images/Miscellaneous/TeamSelection400x310.jpg)
Purplebricks has unveiled two senior board appointments. The online agent has appointed Adrian Gill and Gareth Helm, two highly experienced property industry...
14 September 2022
From: Breaking News
![Property Jobs Today - the movers, shakers and people in the news](/upload/images/Site%20logos/PropertyJobsToday-400x310.png)
The property jobs market hasn't taken a summer holiday this month. Here are some of the latest moves that took place during...
31 August 2022
From: Breaking News
![Property Jobs Today - the movers, shakers and people in the news](/upload/images/Site%20logos/PropertyJobsToday-400x310.png)
The temperature may be heating up outside and there are also few signs of the jobs market cooling down for agents...
29 July 2022
From: Breaking News
![Major agency brand signs up to ViewBuddy safety app](/upload/images/Logos/Connells-new-logo400x310.png)
Connells agents are to start using an app that will boost the safety of lone staff at viewings. The agent has partnered...
21 July 2022
From: Breaking News
![Industry veteran warns technology has made some agents lazy](/upload/images/PropTech%20%26%20Online/Smartphone-Technology-400x310.jpg)
Former Countrywide boss Bob Scarff has warned that estate agents have become too reliant on alerts, emails and text messages for...
07 July 2022
From: Breaking News
![Property Jobs Today - the movers, shakers and people in the news](/upload/images/Site%20logos/PropertyJobsToday-400x310.png)
There has been plenty of movement in the property jobs market this month. Here are some of the latest moves that took...
30 June 2022
From: Breaking News
![Property Jobs Today - the movers, shakers and people in the news](/upload/images/Site%20logos/PropertyJobsToday-400x310.png)
House price growth may be slowing but there is still plenty of movement in the property jobs market. Here are some of...
31 May 2022
From: Breaking News
![Top tips for reducing carbon footprint in lettings](/upload/images/Energy%20and%20Green%20Homes/green-deal400x310.png)
With Earth Day in April and Environment Day looming in June, all businesses and individuals are becoming more aware of their...
25 May 2022
From: Features
![Sales instructions hit new highs](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/uk-housing400x310.png)
Agency listings appear to be on the rise with major brands seeing a spike in valuations and instructions. Data from national agent Jackson-Stops...
24 May 2022
From: Breaking News
![Property Jobs Today - the movers, shakers and people in the news](/upload/images/Site%20logos/PropertyJobsToday-400x310.png)
The property recruitment market seems to be moving as fast as house prices. Here are some of the latest moves that took...
29 April 2022
From: Breaking News
![Property Natter: agency with a new concept and terrific fundraising](/upload/images/Site%20logos/PropertyNatter-2019-400x310.png)
As regular readers will know, I like to use this column to shout out about the independent agents who are the...
12 March 2022
From: Features
![Agents must do more to help mental health, says industry supplier](/upload/images/library/MentalHealthImage-400x310.jpg)
A prominent trade body says the property industry must do more to recognise and support those with mental health issues. The Association...
10 March 2022
From: Breaking News
![Property Jobs Today - a bumper bundle of new movers in agency](/upload/images/library/PropertyJobsToday-400x310.png)
Welcome to the latest edition of Property Jobs Today, your chance to catch up with who’s going where and why in...
07 March 2022
From: Breaking News
![Housing ministers line up to back beleaguered PM Johnson](/upload/images/Politics%20(MPs%2C%20party%20logos%2C%20etc)/BorisJohnson-4-400x310.jpg)
Housing ministers have lined up in recent days to support beleaguered Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Housing minister Chris Pincher, upon hearing of new...
07 February 2022
From: Breaking News
![Property Jobs Today - who's moving where this New Year](/upload/images/Site%20logos/PropertyJobsToday-400x310.png)
This is our first Property Jobs Today column of 2022 and it’s testimony to how busy our industry is right now...
24 January 2022
From: Breaking News
![New Year Message - ‘Breaking Through in 22’](/upload/images/Seasonal%20%26%20Holidays/2022Plans-400x310.png)
The past two years have been a whirlwind of change, challenges and chance. The main catalyst has clearly been the pandemic...
08 January 2022
From: Features
![Property Natter – the A-Z of property for 2021](/upload/images/Site%20logos/PropertyNatter-2019-400x310.png)
It really is beginning to look a lot like Christmas – just a week to go now. Presents all wrapped and...
18 December 2021
From: Features
![Purplebricks moves quickly to replace latest executive to quit](/upload/images/library/PurplebricksLogo2020-400x310.jpg)
Purplebricks has appointed the former O2 marketer, Ian Cafferky, as its new Chief Marketing Officer. He will be replacing Ben Carter who...
09 December 2021
From: Breaking News
![Top agencies announce new senior appointments](/upload/images/Logos/Knight-Frank-logo400x310.png)
Knight Frank has appointed David Lewis as head of rural sales for Devon and West Somerset. Lewis’s career in residential property began...
08 December 2021
From: Breaking News
![Peter Everett, Commercial Director for Yopa](/upload/images/adv-2021/60-second-interview/Yopa/400x310%20Peter%20Everett%20Picture%20for%2060%20Sec%20Interview%20(002).jpg)
Who are you and what does it say on your business card? I can’t remember the last time I had a business...
03 December 2021
From: 60 Second Interview
![Agent insight - why I moved from traditional agency to the hybrid model](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/Hybrid-Property-400x310.jpg)
Guy Leaning, a former high street agent who has now moved into working in the hybrid model of agency, outlines why...
20 November 2021
From: Features
![Phil Spencer: This is why agents should Go Green](/upload/images/Site%20logos/PhilSpencer-EAT-LAT-2020-400x310.jpg)
The push for greater sustainability, energy efficiency and generally being ‘green’ has existed in the agency world for several years -...
15 November 2021
From: Breaking News
![Boomin launches new tech claiming to reduce fall-throughs](/upload/images/library/Boomin-Logo-400x310.jpg)
Boomin has launched a new tool - Chainmaker - which it claims cuts fall throughs and introduces agents to ‘hot buyers’. The software...
15 November 2021
From: Breaking News
![Where is all the stock? How can you get in touch with it?](/upload/images/library/PropertyMarket-2-400x310.jpg)
We have been speaking with many agents over the past months and the story appears the same with them all. There...
10 November 2021
From: Features
![Booming opportunity: how technology can empower finance teams to do more](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/MillennialAgents-2020-400x310.jpg)
In this op-ed, Warwick Haycock, accounting software specialist at The Access Group, looks at how the use of tech can empower...
30 October 2021
From: Features
![Sustainability and automation – how can agents reduce their carbon footprint?](/upload/images/Energy%20and%20Green%20Homes/EnvironmentallyFriendly-400x310.jpg)
We have all heard the terrible forecasts and listened to Sir David Attenborough’s speeches on the environment and the “we still...
30 October 2021
From: Features
![Unlock Your Agency’s Full Potential with Rezi](/upload/images/adv-2021/sponsored-content/Dezrez/Featured%20image%20360-280.jpg)
PropTech is booming, and its rise was only accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic, which forced the real estate industry – as...
26 October 2021
From: Sponsored Content
![PropTech Today: are you meeting the expectations of modern consumers?](/upload/images/Site%20logos/ProptechToday-1-400x310.png)
If there is one thing that modern consumers have come to expect, it’s convenience. As a nation, we’re driven by on-demand...
20 October 2021
From: Breaking News
![Property Jobs Today - the latest autumn leavers and movers](/upload/images/Site%20logos/PropertyJobsToday-400x310.png)
Hello and welcome to the latest PJT, your chance to catch up with who’s moving where in our industry. If you have...
18 October 2021
From: Breaking News
![RICS new Rules of Conduct try to win back respect for battered body](/upload/images/Logos/RICS-logo400x310.png)
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors is trying to win back respect within the property industry with new Rules of Conduct...
11 October 2021
From: Breaking News
![Alto Q&A - behind the scenes of a growing agency, with a family ethos at heart](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/LukeZoopla-400x310.jpg)
Luke Thirkettle heads up the lettings division at Stratfords, a single-branch lettings and sales agency based in Milton Keynes. Here, he speaks to...
02 October 2021
From: Features
![Locked or open-door policy - has Covid changed the way offices operate forever?](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/AgencyBoards-Lettings-400x310.png)
In this piece, Tom Davis, press officer at Propertymark, explores the debate surrounding a locked or open-door policy, and whether the...
02 October 2021
From: Features
![RICS Scandal - apology given to whistleblowers amid major overhaul](/upload/images/Logos/RICS-logo400x310.png)
The governing council of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors has issued a public apology to the whistle blowers whose actions...
30 September 2021
From: Breaking News
![Property Jobs Today - the latest movers and shakers](/upload/images/library/PropertyJobsToday-400x310.png)
Hello and welcome to the first PJT of autumn - an update on who’s moving where right now. Please let us know...
27 September 2021
From: Breaking News
![Alto Q&A - how changes made during lockdown set this agent up for success](/upload/images/Coronavirus/AdobeStock_422573796.jpeg)
What estate agency is going to look like in the post-pandemic world, and what the role of the physical branch will...
11 September 2021
From: Features
![RICS Scandal - Senior figures quit but “no fraud or crime” says QC](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/HouseSearch-400x310-min.jpg)
The independent QC leading a review into the governance scandal at the RICS says there was “no fraudulent or criminal misbehaviour”...
10 September 2021
From: Breaking News
![Purplebricks reveals areas where external appointments needed](/upload/images/Logos/PurplebricksLogo2020-400x310.jpg)
Purplebricks says it’s beginning interviewing this week for roles at three key levels where there were not enough ‘switchers’ willing to...
09 September 2021
From: Breaking News
![RICS scandal - chief executive in talks to stand down](/upload/images/Logos/RICS-logo400x310.png)
The chief executive of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, Sean Tompkins, is in talks to step down according to an...
08 September 2021
From: Breaking News
![Tenant referencing - how digital should your agency go?](/upload/images/library/ID-Checks-400x310.jpg)
Over the last three years there has been a quiet revolution in the tenant referencing market. Starting with the 2019 tenant...
08 September 2021
From: Features
26 August 2021
From: Sponsored Content
![Property Jobs Today - the late summer moves in our industry](/upload/images/Site%20logos/PropertyJobsToday-400x310.png)
Hello and welcome to our final Property Jobs Today before the start of autumn - and it’s good to see people...
23 August 2021
From: Breaking News
![Property Jobs Today - the latest movers and shakers](/upload/images/library/PropertyJobsToday-400x310.png)
Even at the height of summer (or the British wet season, as some call it) there are substantial numbers of job...
09 August 2021
From: Breaking News
![Record figures for Your Move parent firm as it swings to finance](/upload/images/library/LSLPropertyServices-400x310.jpg)
LSL Property Services - parent company of Your Move, Reeds Rains and Marsh & Parsons - has reported record figures as...
04 August 2021
From: Breaking News
![Property Jobs Today - movers and shakers this summer](/img/default/eat.png)
Hello and welcome to another Property Jobs Today, your chance to see the latest moves in our industry. Why not be a...
26 July 2021
From: Breaking News
![Revolutionary pay-per-view property service launches](/img/default/eat.png)
A number of estate agencies have signed up to a service which charges £30 to view a property. The online service, called...
24 July 2021
From: Breaking News
![New team to promote agents’ franchise opportunities](/img/default/eat.png)
A new team of managers at one of the country’s best known franchise brands hopes to promote the concept amongst agents. Hunters...
14 July 2021
From: Breaking News
![Property Jobs Today - this summer’s movers and shakers…](/img/default/eat.png)
It may be the height of summer but the industry is still super-busy and new appointments continue to come thick and...
05 July 2021
From: Breaking News
03 July 2021
From: Features
![Propertymark’s names non-execs from outside property world](/img/default/eat.png)
Propertymark has named two new non-executive directors described as having “a wealth of knowledge and independence.” A statement says their appointments “will expand...
29 June 2021
From: Breaking News
![Property Jobs Today - the movers, shakers and people in the news](/img/default/eat.png)
Welcome to the start of another week and as the housing market continues at full pelt, so does the movement of...
21 June 2021
From: Breaking News
![Boomin reveals yet another senior management figure](/img/default/eat.png)
A former commercial director of Zoopla, who worked at the portal for 12 years, has been named as managing director of...
14 June 2021
From: Breaking News
![Property Jobs Today - summer movers and shakers in the business](/img/default/eat.png)
Hello and welcome to the latest Property Jobs Today, your chance to catch up with who’s on the move. Let us know...
07 June 2021
From: Breaking News
![Agents Do Charity - everything from a tuk-tuk to a give-give](/img/default/eat.png)
Hello - it’s Friday already and that means more salutes to those in our industry raising money for good causes. If...
04 June 2021
From: Breaking News
![Property Jobs Today - who’s moving where, why and when](/img/default/eat.png)
Welcome to another working week and with it, our regular update on appointments and moves within our industry. Please let us know...
17 May 2021
From: Breaking News
![RICS governance crisis - Leading lawyer wants your views](/img/default/eat.png)
The independent review into the governance of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors is calling for comments. Earlier this year RICS was the...
04 May 2021
From: Breaking News
![Property Jobs Today - a bumper bundle of movers and shakers](/img/default/eat.png)
Hello and welcome to another working week, and the latest on jobs and staff movement across our industry. You can be part...
19 April 2021
From: Breaking News
![Massive drop in physical viewings thanks to PropTech - claim](/img/default/eat.png)
There’s been a drop of no less than 16,000 in the number of physical viewings over the past year thanks to just...
07 April 2021
From: Breaking News
29 March 2021
From: Breaking News
![Watch: Ed Mead talks PropTech and Foxtons' acquisition of D&G](/img/default/eat.png)
In a video interview for Estate Agent Today, property professional Chris Buckler speaks to Ed Mead, all-round property guru and founder...
20 March 2021
From: Features
![Property Jobs Today - who’s going where this spring?](/img/default/eat.png)
If it’s Monday, it’s jobs news day on EAT - welcome to the latest update. Want to be featured in our next...
15 March 2021
From: Breaking News
![Property Jobs Today - all the latest movers and shakers](/img/default/eat.png)
Hello and welcome to this edition of Property Jobs Today, a chance to catch up with who’s moving where in the...
08 March 2021
From: Breaking News
![Property Jobs Today - more appointments news from across the UK](/img/default/eat.png)
Hello - another Monday dawns but the good news is that we can update you on the industry’s latest appointments. Everyone here...
15 February 2021
From: Breaking News
![Property Natter - ‘I work for myself, not by myself’ – a self-employed agent’s tale](/img/default/eat.png)
In this week's Natter, I focus on the inspiring story of Clare Hughes, who has bounced back in the last 12 months...
13 February 2021
From: Features
![Property Jobs Today - February kicks off with flurry of movers](/img/default/eat.png)
Welcome to the start of another week and this catch up on the latest moves within the agency world. Everyone featured here...
01 February 2021
From: Breaking News
![Property Natter – will 2021 be the year of the merger?](/img/default/eat.png)
At the back-end of last year and the start of this, the biggest news stories in town – besides debates over...
30 January 2021
From: Features
![Why 2021 is the year agents should move away from being technologists](/img/default/eat.png)
Technology has advanced in leaps and bounds in recent years, undoubtedly improving many parts of the moving process for both estate...
30 January 2021
From: Features
![RICS in dramatic U-turn after newspaper allegations](/img/default/eat.png)
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors last night announced a dramatic U-turn in the controversy over a report by an independent...
22 January 2021
From: Breaking News
![Could autonomous transportation affect the property market?](/img/default/eat.png)
In the not-too-distant future, it will be possible to order a driverless car to collect you and then drive you to...
13 January 2021
From: Features
![RICS finance controversy: Surveyors’ chief insists action is being taken](/img/default/eat.png)
The president of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors insists that the organisation is acting on recommendations of a probe into...
12 January 2021
From: Breaking News
![RICS finance controversy - new allegations made by newspaper](/img/default/eat.png)
The Sunday Times has made new and detailed allegations regarding the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. For some weeks the newspaper has...
11 January 2021
From: Breaking News
![Property Jobs Today - the New Year shakers and movers…](/img/default/eat.png)
Hello and welcome to the first Property Jobs Today of 2021 - we’re less than a fortnight into the New Year...