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TV property guru, Move iQ founder and Estate Agent Today columnist Phil Spencer to be a keynote speakers at Propertymark One...

My Auction has merged with Bamboo Auctions to form one of the largest online auction providers in the UK. Rocket Auctions, a newly...

January 2024 has shattered records to become the busiest ever for UK property auctions, data suggests. Auction data provider Essential Information Group...

Pattinson Estate Agency has announced its second acquisition in as many months. The North East brand has acquired Browns Estate Agents.  The news...

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

An independent agency brand has become the latest firm to sign a listings agreement with CoStar-backed OnTheMarket. Edward Mellor, one of the...

Potential self-builders are struggling to find suitable plots and many are planning to turn to estate agents for support. A survey by...

Propertymark is encouraging auctioneers to attend its upcoming open forum on the 2018 Ivory Act to make sure they are complying with this important law.   The Ivory...

Estate agents sold a record-breaking number of properties via online auction in 2023, research suggests. The latest Online Auction Index from iamproperty...

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

Nick Hall, one of the antiques experts appearing on the BBC's Bargain Hunt, has joined south coast agency, Henry Adams. He has taken...

More residential properties went under the hammer last year but a smaller proportion sold, industry figures show. Data from the Essential Information...

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

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

Increasing numbers of auction sales are at risk of failing in 2024 if vendors don’t adjust their expectations, an auctioneer claims. Stuart...

In assessing the outlook for property auctions in 2024, it's crucial to look beyond interest rates. The real driving force behind...

Agency software provider Alto is set to share an update with agents on what it has delivered in 2023 in a...

Many property professionals may be getting excited by lower inflation and falling mortgage rates but an auctioneer is warning that there...

Residential property auctioneer iamproperty is creating 18 new job opportunities for people to join the fast-growing world of auction, as consumer...

Kerfuffle founder Simon Whale may have thought becoming a servant for the day as part of a charity auction would have...

Estate agents sold a record number of properties via online auction between July and September, figures from proptech firm iamproperty have...

Fewer buyers are purchasing at auctions despite more sellers resorting to them. Quick buying firm House Buyer Bureau analysed auction stock that...

Iamproperty, which champions the so-called Modern Method of Auction, has announced a private equity partner. A statement from the auction service says...

Propertymark is preparing for its next regional conference. The next destination is Canterbury Cathedral Lodge in Kent on 9 November 2023. Members have...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? My name is Jake Gann and my business card says...

As much of the country battened down the hatches for the first storm of the season, there may have been a...

Bamboo Auctions has been integrated into the Alto Marketplace. The tool will helps agents identify which properties are right for auction and...

Auction House has sold a fifth more properties this year than the same period in 2022 despite the wider market slowdown. The...

The number of properties going under the hammer has increased but there has been a dip in the percentage of lots...

At iamproperty we are excited to share the announcement of our future innovation strategy and vision, continuing our commitment to transform...

The size of the UK property auction house market hit the highest point in a decade in 2022, approaching half a...

Agents are supportive of new rules on upfront material information but there is concern about the administrative burden. While the industry awaits...

Agents and sellers are being warned against putting unsuitable properties up for auction. Stuart Collar- Brown, chief executive of online auctioneer platform...

Estate agents sold a record number of properties via auction between April and June, data from iamproperty suggests. The proptech firm’s latest...

A major auctioneering service is gearing up for its 10th anniversary and 75th in-room property sale later this week.   Auction House...

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

Auctions are increasingly moving online but firms are becoming concerned about chasing payments from buyers after the hammer falls. Research among members...

Interesting news from Leaders Romans Group (LRG) this week when they revealed sales figures across the group for June. Nationally, sales figures...

A popular estate agency is set to close after well over half a century in business. T Patterson Stewart Auctioneers and Estate Agency...

Increasing numbers of sellers are turning to auction rooms to combat the cooling housing market conditions, research suggests. Upfront information provider Moverly...

Auction House is reporting its most successful May in the 16-year history of the group, despite a decline in bidders. The month...

Semi-detached houses are currently the fastest-selling type of property in the UK, research suggests. Analysis of 101,126 house sale transactions by home...

Two of the north’s largest property auction houses, North-West based Pugh and South Yorkshire based Mark Jenkinson, are combining their online property auction listings from...

Proptech firm iamproperty has reported 40% growth in its partner agent network over the past 12 months. It now works with more...

Prestige and Village, the premium property agency firm, are continuing their drive to recruit more estate agents as part of their...

Not every story about our industry makes me smile but I was delighted to read in the trade press about someone...

Olympic gold medallist Dame Kelly Holmes, has been announced as Propertymark’s final keynote speaker for its landmark conference next month. She will...

Next month’s much-anticipated Propertymark One conference is set to go out with a bang, the trade body has said – and...

Check out some of the latest charitable endeavours from agency and property brands this week. If you have a charitable event or...

Agents working with auctioneer iamproperty recorded record sales under the hammer during the first quarter of 2023, new research claims. A new...

Sheldon Bosley Knight (SBK) is celebrating its 180th year with the opening of a new flagship office. The Midlands-based land and property...

Check out some of the latest charitable endeavours from agency and property brands this week. If you have a charitable event or...

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...

Pattinson Auction has gone international by opening up in Spain. After growing its UK portfolio to almost 3,000 partner agents, it will...

Agents working with iamproperty sold more than 7,000 properties through its auction service last year, the proptech firm has revealed, as it...

Proptech firm iamproperty is hoping for more acquisitions this year as it plans to create a central ‘eco-system’ where agents can...

Agents may like to market properties as “unique” and “exclusive” but an agency and auction brand may have a decent excuse...

Broadcast personality and presenter Jenni Falconer has been named as the host of the Propertymark One Conference. Taglined ‘Raise Your Game’, Propertymark, will...

The auction market has changed drastically with many business owners accepting that face to face auctions are in some cases, no...

Hundreds of agents have already registered to attend the landmark Propertymark One conference at Wembley Arena on 27 June. Agency trade body...

Consumer demand for auction can no longer be ignored. Month after month this alternative method of sale sees increased uptake as...

Over the later part of 2022, we have experienced unprecedented economic and political turmoil, which will remain as we head into...

Agency trade body Propertymark has secured Wembley Stadium for a new event that is bringing together sales, lettings, auctioneers, inventories, and...

Proptech firm iamproperty is planning a recruitment drive in 2023 for its auction business. It has created 20 opportunities for auction specialists,...

Propertymark has launched a new compliance service for its member agents. The offering, called Calm about Compliance, will see experienced auditors advise,...

From singing to dressing as superheroes, there are plenty of inspirational examples of agents raising money for good causes this week. Whatever...

There have been plenty of heart-warming examples of agents supporting their local communities and charities this week, from sleep-outs to donations. Whatever...

Connells Group estate agency operations director Simon Arnes is set to step down next year after marking 50 years with the...

From singing and dancing to charitable support and sponsorships, agents have shown that there are plenty of ways to raise money...

Auction House UK has reported a 10% annual rise in sales under the hammer despite the challenging market. The brand said its...

Proptech firm iamproperty has reached a new milestone as it reveals its partner agent network has hit 5,000 firms. The milestone represents...

There have been plenty of new jobs being started outside of Wesminster this month. Here are some of the latest moves that...

Auctioneers claim they are benefiting from a sales market slowdown as buyers rush to make use of mortgage offers and sellers...

The Property Redress Scheme (PRS) has named the members of its new advisory panel. It will replace the PRS Advisory Council and...

In a recent McKinsey poll* 85 per cent of people said that fear of criticism, fear of uncertainty and fear of...

From golf swings, to running and rowing, there is an active theme to this week's fundraising exploits. If there are charitable endeavours...

Potential buyers will be able to search for eco-friendly homes and message an agent through WhatsApp as part of a range...

The property jobs market hasn't taken a summer holiday this month. Here are some of the latest moves that took place during...

More than 1,000 estate agency branches are to join iamproperty’s partner network from SDL Auctions after a trade deal between the...

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

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

The auction industry could end up taking advantage of the upcoming downturn in the property market, because it provides the quickest...

As Britain’s housing boom continues,  SDL Property Auctions has warned of ten ways new homeowners could be fined up to £5,000...

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

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

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

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

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

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

The founder of London property consultancy and agency The Landmark Partnership has launched an auction brand. Tommy Hughes, who has worked in...

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

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

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

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

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

The Queen’s Speech has unveiled proposed overhauls on planning, consumer and economic crime laws that could all have an effect on...

An online auctioneer has hit out at exclusive partner agreements between agents and traditional auction houses.  Stuart Collar-Brown, co-founder and director of...

The property industry is fortunate in including many great people, doing great work across a range of businesses – from traditional agency...

One of the biggest names in agency has been appointed as chairperson of the board at BidX1, one of Europe’s leading...

Auction house The iamproperty Group has reached a new agent milestone. It now has 4,000 agents on the network using its auction...