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A US real estate brokerage is heading to the UK, with plans to target those looking for a holiday home across...

Whether we’re selling properties, managing buildings, servicing heavy goods vehicles or flogging widgets, we’re all operating in a digital world. This is...

SPRING cleaning is an annual ritual for many households, but firms in the property sector would do well to spend some...

The increased focus on upfront material information could push up estate agency professional indemnity (PI) requirements, an industry trainer has warned. Michael...

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

The property market is awash with data. A quick Google search and any prospective buyer can find property prices, listing history,...

Proptech firm iamproperty has acquired data and prospecting firm Information Works for an undisclosed sum. It will help the platform’s partner agents...

A shift towards self-employed estate agency models has contributed to a decline in estate agency branches, research suggests. Analysis by property data...

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

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

Foxtons has reopened its doors on the King’s Road, with the launch of its flagship Sloane Square office. It is the first...

By Neil Cobbold Recent data from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities show that 24,260 households served a valid Section...

Propertymark has given its backing to commitments from the Housing Minister on the long-awaited next steps of leasehold reform. Timothy Douglas, head...

Jamie Lester is set to revive the HAUS Properties brand that he previously founded and quit. Lester, a former contestant on The...

Former Purplebricks and Boomin boss Michael Bruce has taken part in a new funding round for interior design platform My Bespoke Room. Bruce...

In his latest column Jonathan Rolande explains how those working in the property can best navigate the challenges the market is...

The Government is facing calls to resurrect the Help to Buy Equity Loan scheme. The housing support scheme, which provided a Government-backed...

Purplebricks co-founder Kenny Bruce has returned to the estate agency world. Bruce, who helped launch Purplebricks with his brother Michael as well...

A new self employed agency business that launched into the UK market last month claims its success elsewhere in the world...

Agents are being urged to increase their efforts when it comes to checking documents to avoid potential claims. Paul Offley, compliance officer...

‘Schools out for Summer’ as the Alice Cooper song goes and the kids are not the only ones looking forward to...

Chestertons has announced its second acquisition in six weeks and third of the year. The London agent has acquired boutique Chelsea agency...

A mortgage expert has expressed concern about the level of borrowers still taking out high loan-to-value government-backed home loans despite falling...

A competition to track down as many golden estate agent boards placed around Leeds as possible has been won by Grace...

The founder of an online agency that switched to the for sale-by-owner model has turned his attention to property portals. Kae Travis...

An estate agency in Backwell, North Somerset has celebrated the re-opening of its offices following a major water leak six months...

Keller Williams UK’s (KWUK) Gatwick market centre is rumoured to have closed but the self-employed agency network’s chief executive Ben Taylor...

Two major agents have been on the acquisition trail this week. Chestertons, London’s oldest estate agency, has continued its expansion plans with...

Another Keller Williams UK (KWUK) market centre is set to close its doors but it is unclear who made the decision...

Investors were licking their wounds yesterday after the Purplebricks’ share price plummeted by 60% off the back of warnings that it...

LSL Property Services’ share price hit a six-month high during trading yesterday after it announced its entire estate agency network would...

Shares in Winkworth rose close to their recent highs yesterday despite the agency franchise brand reporting a drop in revenues and...

For just over a decade, the Government has operated ‘Help to Buy’ schemes in England. The first of these, ‘NewBuy’, which...

Purplebricks’ share price hit a new low during trading yesterday amid its latest update on the potential sale of the beleaguered...

A Keller Williams (KW) agent has hailed the success of TikTok as a marketing tool just 18 months into her role. Tanya...

I’ve found myself in contemplative mode this week, looking forward to the future and remembering times past. In the immediate future –...

Agents may have been slightly put out by Rightmove reporting a boom in user fees despite a drop in members, but...

Agents are being trained in how to operate in a ‘normal’ sales market, a senior industry executive has revealed. Gareth Samples, chief...

Black mould associated with condensation is becoming an increasing problem for homes in the UK and following the tragic death of...

Purplebricks’ share price has continued falling after it informed the markets that it is up for sale last week. The beleaguered agency’s...

OnTheMarket is celebrating retaining its majority agent-owned status amid sell-offs by some of its early shareholders. It comes after 1.9m shares held...

The number of property businesses in the UK has increased over the past five years despite economic challenges. Business owners have had...

Portico Estate Agents is set to unveil a new sustainable office at its Fulham branch in London next week. It forms part...

Estate agents have the challenging job of creating relationships and trust with their customers, who will make crucial life decisions such...

Fintech firm Twenty7tec has acquired mortgage affordability platform Broker Sense for an undisclosed sum. Broker Sense, founded by Stuart Phillips and Mark...

The existence of renewable energy sources and parking facilities look set to be among details that Trading Standards will expect to...

Property consultancy Walker Singleton has acquired Brighouse-based estate agency Daniel & Hirst as the firm further expands its residential property operations...

Property professionals, including agents, are being urged to make use of a dedicated small business banking dispute scheme before it closes...

Aside from all the news surrounding the Autumn Statement this week, which will have a significant bearing on the property market...

The number of homebuyers putting a Help to Buy Isa towards their property purchase looks set to hit a five-year low. The...

In this guest feature, Ben Bailey, CCO at Even, a mortgage lender for first-time buyers launched this year, provides commentary on the end...

What’s the difference between Centralised Ledger Technology and Decentralised Ledger Technology? Repeat after me; centralised and decentralised ledgers and Distributed Ledger Technology...

There is a big walking theme to this week's charity exploits, showing you don't have to break too much of a...

Property professionals have been pondering the impact of the sudden Bank Holiday scheduled next Monday for the Queen’s state funeral. It creates...

The government is being urged to close the "revolving doors" of the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) to...

From housebuilding to planning laws and stamp duty reform, agents and property professionals were ready with plenty of suggestions for Liz...

Keller Williams’ (KW) Warwick Market Centre has closed, prompting a blame game between its former owners and the franchise brand. KW Warwick has...

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has closed its investigation into alleged mis-selling of leasehold houses by Barratt Homes. It is the...

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

A few weeks ago, we saw widespread disruption due to record breaking 40°C heat in the UK. The extreme temperatures caused...

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

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

Temperatures are soaring and it’s only going to get hotter this week. Electric fans will be on full blast and cold...

A recent study revealed that as many as 4.6 million homes in England overheat. With highs of 40°C this week and warnings...

Purplebricks’ share price hit a record low during trading yesterday after an activist investor upped its stake and called for the...

An anonymous ex-estate agent has revealed how poor pay and high pressure forced them to quit the profession. The mystery agent said...

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

Rightmove’s share price hit its lowest level for two years yesterday after it was announced that its chief executive is stepping...

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has informally resolved a complaint regarding claims made by Purplebricks about home sales. The advertising watchdog revealed...

For the record, this isn’t my last Industry Views for Estate Agent Today, although by the time you read this I'll be...

The iamproperty group - best known for its online auction business - has snapped up cloud-based property software business VTUK for...

The self-employed model, after years of not really catching on fully, was given a major boost by the pandemic and the...

The long-standing commitment of London-focussed agency Dexters to expand through acquisitions is continuing apace. Over the weekend it was announced that the...

The UK government appears to have given sanctioned Russian property owners a get-out-of-jail card valid for six months.  It’s been confirmed that...

It’s feared one of the country’s oldest estate agencies may have entered receivership. The Drew Pearce company of agents and chartered surveyors...

The Mail Online website alleges that an after-hours party at an estate agency office involved staff apparently inhaling drugs from balloons. The...

Location Location Location co-presenter Kirstie Allsopp has fought back after her comments on first time buyers were sharply criticised oil social...

Midlands-based property firm Sheldon Bosley Knight - also known as SBK - has snapped up north Warwickshire estate agency Hawkins. As well as...

A former chief executive of OnTheMarket is now able to cash in shares worth some £92,000 in the latest part of...

An agency has re-opened its head office after a two-year break because of Covid. Davidsons Estates has kept open a city centre...

A stamp duty loophole in one part of the UK is likely to be closed later this year. Until now buying a...

Plymouth independent estate agency Alan Cummings & Co has been acquired by Julian Marks Estate Agents. With more than 16 staff and...

Purplebricks’ share price has hit its lowest-ever level following the postponement of a trading statement after the company admitted a blunder...

EAT readers may have seen a piece in Friday’s property section of The Times about the long-running Simplify saga, which has...

The head of a small hybrid firm that describes traditional agencies with offices as “antiquated” says property professionals working for corporates...

Chestertons, which is itself currently on sale, has snapped up independent London Residential, a firm operating in the north west of...

Just as city centre traffic is reminiscent of life before the pandemic, the rental market in central zones of UK’s largest...

The concept of the High Street estate agency branch has been given an endorsement by two companies announcing new offices. Fine &...

Media reports from the US state of Virginia say an 84-year-old man killed his estate agent after buying a property ‘sight...

PropTech industry giant epropservices has acquired Property Technology Ltd, better known to agents as marketing platform LeadPro. epropservices is the parent company of...

The Portico agency - set up in 1818 - has become part of the Leaders Romans Group, which has bought it...

In this piece, Tom Davis, press officer at Propertymark, explores the debate surrounding a locked or open-door policy, and whether the...

The stamp duty holiday which finally ends later this week might have a lasting legacy - encouraging more agents to use...

Franchise giant Winkworth says it has backed the start up of a commercial company advising on investment in retail or business...

Day in, day out, I see how good estate agents really are.  Whether it’s in my day job on Location, Location, Location...

The average asking price, as recorded by Rightmove, has fallen for the first time this year. In another sign that the market...

The estate agents’ trade body has set out three ways conveyancers can further help the sales process. Propertymark has made the suggestions...

The largest player in the Modern Method of Auction sector has reported a record average number of bids per property. In July...

A former estate agent has accused the National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agent Team of trying to discredit him. Chris Wood,...

Well, we’re technically more than halfway through the year already, but we’ll let that slide. And what a year it’s been...