I know there’s always been something of a love-hate relationship between agents and the portals. The ‘love’ comes because the portals are...
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![Lee O'Brien, Managing Director of iad UK](/upload/images/Training%20day-BOP-10.jpg)
Who are you and what does it say on your business card? I’m Lee O’Brien, Managing Director of iad UK. In your experience,...
11 June 2024
From: 60 Second Interview
![Yorkshire agent unveils AI-powered CRM tool](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/PropTech/PropTech3-400x310.png)
The founding team behind Yorkshire agent Preston Baker has launched a custom-built AI-powered CRM system for UK estate and letting agents. Preston...
13 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![Agent dismisses branch manager over offensive anti-Zionist posts](/upload/images/shutterstock_2230875989.jpg)
A branch manager who appeared to celebrate the death of Jewish financier and philanthropist Lord Rothschild and call for other Zionists...
06 March 2024
From: Breaking News
![Agent working in Jewish area suspended after ‘hoping’ Zionists die](/upload/images/shutterstock_1750387934(4).jpg)
An estate agency based in the heart of one of the UK’s largest Jewish communities has faced backlash after one of its...
28 February 2024
From: Breaking News
![Deadline approaches to complete Voice of the Agent survey](/upload/images/shutterstock_580430338.jpg)
The closing bell is ringing for estate and letting agents across the UK to participate in this year's Voice of the...
28 February 2024
From: Breaking News
![Agents urged to take GDPR more seriously](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Upfront%20information%20is%20here%20and%20now%20-%20digital%20conveyancing%20is%20next!%20by%20Beth%20Rudolf.png)
Estate and letting agents are being urged to take data protection rules more seriously. It comes as the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)...
04 January 2024
From: Breaking News
![2024 Voice of the Agent Survey launched](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyNews-400x310.png)
Agents are being invited to respond to a new survey on the state of the industry. Former Fine & Country boss Simon...
02 January 2024
From: Breaking News
![Are industry awards worth winning?](/upload/images/4%20--from%20Cameron%20--%20Peter%20to%20proof%20--%20shutterstock_576245266.jpg)
TV presenter Phil Spencer announced the winners at the 20th ESTAS Awards in October As most of you will know The ESTAS...
09 December 2023
From: Features
![Rightmove launches consumer compliance course for agents](/upload/images/shutterstock_690911797.jpg)
Rightmove has launched a course for estate and letting agents to help them understand and remain compliant with the Consumer Protection...
24 November 2023
From: Breaking News
![Jake Gann, Sales Director at Bamboo Auction](/upload/images/adv-2021/60-second-interview/Bamboo%20Auction%20technology/400X300.jpg)
Who are you and what does it say on your business card? My name is Jake Gann and my business card says...
10 October 2023
From: 60 Second Interview
![Ashley Day - Director of Bristol Property Centre](/upload/images/IMG_1246(1).jpg)
Who are you, and what does it say on your business card? I'm Ashley Day, the Director of Bristol Property Centre. What is...
09 October 2023
From: 60 Second Interview
![First-time buyers and investors flock to fixer-uppers - Rightmove](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Developments/1%20RVG%20announces%20%C2%A32bn%20plan%20to%20build%205000%20new%20homes%20-%20PIT%20Construction-400x310.png)
Fixer-upper homes have become the most in-demand properties, Rightmove claims. The portal has analysed the home features that are driving the most...
27 September 2023
From: Breaking News
![Alto unveils new training features](/upload/images/shutterstock_1135204490.jpg)
Alto has boosted its training offering for estate and letting agents. Agency users can now access an overview of Alto training via...
19 September 2023
From: Breaking News
![Graham Paterson ‘Co-founder and CEO of Jitty’](/upload/images/adv-2021/60-second-interview/Jitty/400x31.png)
Who are you and what does it say on your business card? Graham Paterson. If I had a business card it would probably...
16 September 2023
From: 60 Second Interview
30 August 2023
From: 60 Second Interview
![Adam Pigott, CEO of OpenBrix](/upload/images/adv-2021/60-second-interview/OpenBrix/AP%20tlyef%20logo.jpg)
Who are you and what does it say on your business card? Adam Pigott, CEO of OpenBrix What is ‘company name’ and what...
09 August 2023
From: 60 Second Interview
![Rightmove and Propertymark partner to boost agent data and training](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyStats-400x310.png)
Rightmove and Propertymark have unveiled a two-year partnership to provide agents with the latest local market data and easier access to...
04 August 2023
From: Breaking News
![9 Questions To Book More Valuations](/upload/images/Site%20logos/EAT%209%20questions.png)
As we move into a more challenging market this summer with interest rates still on the rise, house prices relaxing and...
14 June 2023
From: Features
![The Able Agent unveils white label training platform](/upload/images/shutterstock_1918111322.jpg)
The Able Agent has launched a white label training platform for firms to provide more branded and personalised content. The product, In-House...
25 May 2023
From: Breaking News
![Heather Staff - Co-Founder of Street Group](/upload/images/adv-2021/60-second-interview/Street%20Group/big%20image.png)
Who are you and what does it say on your business card? I’m Heather Staff and it says Co-Founder of Street Group...
18 May 2023
From: 60 Second Interview
![How to write the perfect blog to attract more vendors and landlords](/upload/images/adv-2021/Guides%20%26%20Tips/VP_Blog_May1_400x310.png)
As an estate or letting agent, you may already know that having a strong online presence is crucial for success in...
12 May 2023
From: Marketing & Social Media
![Agents unaware of Economic Crime Levy](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Forecast-400x310.png)
The majority of estate agents are in the dark about the Government’s Economic Crime Levy (ECL), when it was implemented or...
19 April 2023
From: Breaking News
![Consumers back agency regulation but would they pay higher fees for it?](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyNews-400x310.png)
Agents and consumers have given their backing to minimum industry standards but there are differences when it comes to the level...
12 April 2023
From: Breaking News
![Matt Dixon - Founder, Prestige & Village Group International](/upload/images/adv-2021/60-second-interview/Prestige_Village_400x310.png)
Who are you and what does it say on your business card? Matt Dixon - Founder, Prestige & Village Group International What is...
27 March 2023
From: 60 Second Interview
![Rightmove to open agency qualification exam bookings](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/Happy_EstateAgent-400x310.png)
Agents will be able to book their exams next week for the new Level 3 Certificate for Estate and Letting Agents...
24 February 2023
From: Breaking News
![Vincent Anthony, Managing Director of Propertynest](/upload/images/adv-2021/60-second-interview/Vincent%20head%20%26%20shoulders%20-%20400x310.png)
Who are you and what does it say on your business card? On my card it says: Vincent Anthony, Managing Director of Propertynest. ...
12 January 2023
From: 60 Second Interview
![Top 5 marketing trends in the property industry for 2023](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Social%20Media/WomanViewingSocialMedia-400x310.png)
As we’ve mentioned in other blogs, even though we’re going through uncertain times, this is the right time not only to...
11 January 2023
From: Features
![Rightmove launches Ofqual-approved agency qualification](/upload/images/Logos/RightmoveNewLogo2016-400x310.jpg)
Rightmove has launched a new agent qualification that has been officially approved by the government’s regulatory body, The Office of Qualifications...
10 November 2022
From: Breaking News
![Now automation can help protect the property market](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/PropTech/HomeInternet-400x310.png)
Over the last five years, the Government has introduced a range of measures to regulate the property market, particularly in the...
12 October 2022
From: Features
![Forced into a corner with your CRM?](/upload/images/adv-2021/sponsored-content/ReapIT/Image%201.jpg)
Choosing the right technology platform for your agency is hard. Getting it wrong is easy. The last thing you need is to...
06 September 2022
From: Sponsored Content
![Rightmove launches new agency qualification](/upload/images/library/MillennialAgent-Tech-400x310.jpg)
Rightmove has unveiled details of a new qualification for agents. Sales and lettings agents can now sign up to register their interest...
19 August 2022
From: Breaking News
![Down by half! Properties advertised for sale in Scotland falls dramatically](/upload/images/Locations/ScotlandFlag400x310.png)
A leading firm has claimed that the number of properties advertised for sale in Scotland has almost halved over the last...
15 August 2022
From: Breaking News
![Propertymark Qualifications names new board members](/upload/images/Back-link-images/hand%20shaking.jpg)
Propertymark Qualifications has added two industry veterans to its board. Jan Hytch, residential and operations partner for Arnold Keys and Katie Griffin,...
27 July 2022
From: Breaking News
![Tom Cummuskey, Sales & Marketing Manager at Kremer Signs](/upload/images/adv-2021/60-second-interview/Kremer%20Signs/400x310%20tom.png)
Who are you and what does it say on your business card? I am Tom Cummuskey, I am the Sales & Marketing...
29 June 2022
From: 60 Second Interview
![Insight - should estate agents be using TikTok?](/upload/images/Social%20Media/TikTok_400x310.png)
Images can have the ability to paint a vivid image, but video content can take this to the next level if...
22 June 2022
From: Marketing & Social Media
![PropTech Today - why walled-off tech systems are no longer fit for purpose](/upload/images/Site%20logos/ProptechToday-1-400x310.png)
Today’s consumers judge a business not just on the quality of its products, but also on their experience in using them....
15 June 2022
From: Breaking News
![Estate agent complaints rise but fewer are upheld](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/LandlordStressed-400x310.png)
The number of complaints about estate and letting agents increased last year but fewer gripes were upheld. Data based on members of...
27 April 2022
From: Breaking News
![Teenage dreams! Former agency apprentice works up to accounts technician](/upload/images/Property%20People/PrestonBakerCarrieHowcroft-400x310.jpg)
A former agency apprentice has worked her way up to a qualified accounts technician in under a decade. Carrie Howcroft joined Preston...
20 April 2022
From: Breaking News
![The death of data migration – is there a solution for agents?](/upload/images/PropTech%20%26%20Online/PropTech-Toolshed-400x310.jpg)
One of the most valuable assets to any company is the data it stores. According to a recent study completed by...
30 March 2022
From: Features
![Trading Standards new rules - agents urged to comment on Material Info](/upload/images/library/NationalTradingStandards-400x310.png)
Propertymark is urging agents to respond to a consultation exercise being conducted by the National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agents...
14 March 2022
From: Breaking News
![Trading Standards to give more details of property listings changes](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/HousingMarket2020-400x310.jpg)
A webinar this week is set to see the release of more details of changes to property listings being demanded by...
28 February 2022
From: Breaking News
![Revealed - why Trading Standards wants changes to property listings](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/PropertyInformationKeys-400x310.jpg)
The National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agent Team has released background information on how it came to make changes to...
24 February 2022
From: Breaking News
![PropTech lead generation platform expands beyond agents](/upload/images/library/PropTech-TouchScreen-400x310.jpg)
A lead generation platform that boasts Leaders, EweMove and Northwood amongst its clients says it’s expanding into mortgages. Rentround, now in its...
22 February 2022
From: Breaking News
![Reform of properties listings welcomed by industry leaders](/upload/images/library/OnlinePropertySearch-400x310.jpg)
Industry figures have come out in favour of the long-term programme of new compulsory information to be contained on property listings. From...
22 February 2022
From: Breaking News
![Agents Alert - new info must be included on all property listings](/upload/images/Politics%20(MPs%2C%20party%20logos%2C%20etc)/HousesofParliament-3-400x310.jpg)
Trading Standards and the government have jointly announced compulsory new data which must appear on property listings. A property's council tax band or...
21 February 2022
From: Breaking News
![New Covid guidance to estate and letting agents](/upload/images/Coronavirus/Coronavirus4-400x310-min.jpeg)
Propertymark, the main industry trade body, has this evening updated its guidance on Covid safety for estate and letting agents in...
11 January 2022
From: Breaking News
![Phil Spencer: Healthy Staff mean a Healthy Business](/upload/images/Site%20logos/PhilSpencer-MoveIQ-EATLAT-400x310.jpg)
It’s often said that agency is a people business, and I can see no reason to disagree - agents dealing face-to-face...
10 January 2022
From: Breaking News
![Branch Windows: should agents sell the space for advertising?](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/open-image400x310.png)
Could estate and letting agents sell their branch office window space for third party advertising, above and beyond promoting the properties...
07 January 2022
From: Breaking News
![Property Natter - video interview with Stephen Brown and RAN 2021!](/upload/images/Site%20logos/PropertyNatter-2019-400x310.png)
In a first for the Natter, this week's interview is a video affair, with me posing the questions to Stephen Brown,...
04 December 2021
From: Features
![Agents Do Charity - a tribute to Stephen Brown](/upload/images/Site%20logos/AgentsDoCharity-1-18-400x310.png)
Hello and welcome to a very special edition of Agents Do Charity - a tribute to someone who has arguably done...
03 December 2021
From: Breaking News
![Covid Reminder - Face masks legally required in all agents’ offices](/upload/images/Coronavirus/CoronavirusImage-400x310.jpg)
Face masks are legally required in estate and letting agents from today according to new government guidance released overnight. The guidance makes...
30 November 2021
From: Breaking News
![Fears grow that agencies may have to pay new Economic Crimes Levy](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/GenerateRevenueImage-400x310.jpg)
Fears are growing that large estate agency groups may have to pay a mandatory levy towards the cost of anti-money laundering...
11 November 2021
From: Breaking News
![Laying out a welcome mat for Airbnb - a breath of fresh air for deals](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/Millennials-Handshake-400x310.jpg)
There are plenty in the estate agency and lettings world who don’t like the concept of Airbnb and similar enterprises. But they...
16 October 2021
From: Features
![How estate agents can ensure success in the fourth quarter of 2021](/upload/images/library/ManPhone-400x310.png)
The worst of the Covid-19 pandemic appears to be firmly in the rear-view mirror as we move into the last quarter...
15 September 2021
From: Features
![An interview with Ben Ridgway, Managing Director of iamproperty](/upload/images/library/BenRidgway-400x310.png)
Ben Ridgway gives his views on the current market, material information and PropTech for agents. What is your current view of the...
21 July 2021
From: Features
![Property Natter: how can agents ensure they don’t suffer costly missed opportunities?](/upload/images/Site%20logos/PropertyNatter-2019-400x310.png)
Let it never be said that this column isn’t here to help out agents directly. In this week’s Natter, I speak...
17 July 2021
From: Features
![Interview with Matt Ratliff, CTO at Sort Group](/upload/images/Headshots%20and%20Property%20People/MattRatliff-400x310.jpg)
Who are you and what does it say on your business card? Matt Ratliff, Chief Technology Officer of Sort Group. How has your...
07 July 2021
From: 60 Second Interview
![Jamie Cooke, Co-Founder and Managing Director at iamsold, part of the iamproperty group](/upload/images/adv-2021/60-second-interview/iamproperty/400x310%20Jamie%20Cooke%20(1).jpg)
Who are you and what does it say on your business card? I’m Jamie Cooke, Co-Founder and Managing Director of iamsold, part...
06 July 2021
From: 60 Second Interview
![Thom Hudson, photographer at Meyers Estate Agents](/upload/images/adv-2021/60-second-interview/Meyers%20Estate%20Agents/400x310Thom.jpg)
Who are you and what does it say on your business card? Thom Hudson, photographer at Meyers Estate Agents What is Meyers...
22 June 2021
From: 60 Second Interview
![Chris Hodgkinson, Managing Director at HBB Solutions](/upload/images/adv-2021/60-second-interview/HBB%20Solutions/white%20400x310Chis%20H%20BW%20(004).jpg)
Who are you and what does it say on your business card? Well I rarely use them now! Chris Hodgkinson, Managing Director What...
16 June 2021
From: 60 Second Interview
![In Conversation Today – ‘I've always believed agents should be regulated’](/img/default/eat.png)
In this week’s In Conversation Today, I am delighted to chat with Lucy Morton, Head of Residential Agency at JLL, about...
27 May 2021
From: Breaking News
![Property Details - new dispute over what should be included](/img/default/eat.png)
The controversial demands of Trading Standards for more “material information” to be provided upfront in property details have been criticised by...
17 May 2021
From: Breaking News
![Christopher Keen and Company Director at CDD Check Ltd.](/img/default/eat.png)
Who are you and what does it say on your business card? Christopher Keen and Company Director What is ‘company name’ and what...
14 May 2021
From: 60 Second Interview
![Bal Arora – Managing Director at Orlando Reid](/img/default/eat.png)
Who are you and what does it say on your business card? Bal Arora – Managing Director In your experience, what is the...
13 May 2021
From: 60 Second Interview
![Jack Reid Founding Director of Orlando Reid](/img/default/eat.png)
Who are you and what does it say on your business card? Jack Reid Founding Director of Orlando Reid In your experience,...
12 May 2021
From: 60 Second Interview
![Ben Ridgway, Group Managing Director at iamproperty](/img/default/eat.png)
Who are you and what does it say on your business card? I’m Ben Ridgway, Group Managing Director at iamproperty. What is iamproperty...
10 May 2021
From: 60 Second Interview
![Mark Armstrong, Chief Executive Officer at Reapit](/img/default/eat.png)
Who are you and what does it say on your business card? I am Mark Armstrong, and my business card says...
10 May 2021
From: 60 Second Interview
![ASSESSING THE FUTURE FITNESS OF YOUR BUSINESS IS EVEN MORE IMPORTANT NOW](/img/default/eat.png)
The current crisis has led to many of us to re-evaluate our lives to ensure that we put ourselves in the...
06 May 2021
From: Sponsored Content
![Why the pandemic should not be the end for physical agency offices](/img/default/eat.png)
I was not surprised when I came across an industry article recently citing that over half of home buyers never visit...
24 April 2021
From: Features
![Trading Standards ask agents for views on ‘upfront portal information’](/img/default/eat.png)
National Trading Standards wants agents, portals and industry groups to come up with ways to provide basic essential material information ‘upfront’. The National...
20 April 2021
From: Breaking News
![How can agents achieve smooth transactions as we ease out of lockdown?](/img/default/eat.png)
We’re officially transitioning to summer – marked by the clocks going forward and warmer weather – just as restrictions start to...
15 April 2021
From: Sponsored Content
![Phil Spencer: High Streets reopen - so what now for agency branches?](/img/default/eat.png)
Today is the day that non-essential retail reopens as part of the government's roadmap out of lockdown. For the majority of the...
12 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
![Take our 2-minute survey! We want your views on the industry](/img/default/eat.png)
We recently launched our state of the property nation survey – a two-minute poll designed to give estate and letting agents...
27 March 2021
From: Features
![Reminder for agents…only a few more days to fill in our survey!](/img/default/eat.png)
On Monday, we launched our state of the property nation survey – a 14-question poll designed to give estate and letting...
25 March 2021
From: Breaking News
![Eyes peeled! EAT set to launch state of the property nation survey](/img/default/eat.png)
On Monday next week, Estate Agent Today will launch its state of the property nation survey, a 14-question poll for UK...
19 March 2021
From: Breaking News
![Dan Muir, Area Sales Manager, LetsBid Property](/img/default/eat.png)
Who are you and what does it say on your business card? Dan Muir, Area Sales Manager, LetsBid Property What is LetsBid and...
05 March 2021
From: 60 Second Interview
![Jake Field - Area Sales Manager, LetsBid Property](/img/default/eat.png)
Who are you and what does it say on your business card? Jake Field - Area Sales Manager What is lets bid Property...
05 March 2021
From: 60 Second Interview
![Mark Meyer, CEO of Meyers Franchising](/img/default/eat.png)
Who are you and what does it say on your business card? Mark Meyer, CEO, Meyers Franchising What is Meyers and what...
01 March 2021
From: 60 Second Interview
![Graeme Edwards, General Manager at Ravensworth](/img/default/eat.png)
Who are you and what does it say on your business card? I am the General Manager of Ravensworth, which is what...
28 January 2021
From: 60 Second Interview
![Property Natter: exclusive Q&A with Tim Balcon, Propertymark’s new CEO](/img/default/eat.png)
Propertymark, the overarching body aiming to bring five different associations (ARLA, NAEA, NAVA, ICBA and APIP) into a single brand, was...
16 January 2021
From: Features
![Propertymark says it’s only agent body with influence on government](/img/default/eat.png)
Propertymark is the only agency trade body with sufficient influence on, and links with, government to achieve major gains for the...
15 January 2021
From: Breaking News
![Agents have “moral obligation” to restrict physical viewings - call](/img/default/eat.png)
There’s a call this morning for estate and letting agents to regard the physical viewing of any property on sale or...
06 January 2021
From: Breaking News
![Agents CAN continue working through national lockdown](/img/default/eat.png)
Agents and the housing market in England are still in business even during the third national lockdown which begins on Wednesday and...
05 January 2021
From: Breaking News
![Tier 5 Lockdown - will housing market remain open?](/img/default/eat.png)
The government is considering stricter tier structures for the coming weeks as the number of Coronavirus infections continues to rise. There is...
04 January 2021
From: Breaking News
![Phil Spencer: What challenges lie ahead as 2021 gets underway?](/img/default/eat.png)
Following a turbulent 2020 in which the property market and the professionals working within it excelled in the face of unprecedented...
04 January 2021
From: Breaking News
![Should agents scrap viewings in Tier 4 areas? This one has...](/img/default/eat.png)
An agency operating in the new Tier 4 area has abandoned viewings and visits to homes until New Year, even though the...
22 December 2020
From: Breaking News
![Agents can work in Tier 4 as government publishes guidelines](/img/default/eat.png)
The Westminster government has published extensive guidance on the operation of the new Tier 4 Coronavirus restrictions in England. This includes a...
21 December 2020
From: Breaking News
![Housing market stays open in new Tier 4 areas](/img/default/eat.png)
The housing market is to stay open across the UK, including in the new Tier 4 areas of England. An announcement from Housing Secretary...
20 December 2020
From: Breaking News
![Online and super-prime agencies blasted by government report](/img/default/eat.png)
Around half of all estate agencies selling homes for £5m or more have not even registered for anti-money laundering processes, and/or...
18 December 2020
From: Breaking News
![How can letting agents reduce deposit disputes?](/img/default/eat.png)
Deposit disputes can be time-consuming and difficult for all parties involved whether it be a letting agent, landlord, or tenant. Although at...
09 December 2020
From: Features
![Why agents were in a stronger position to deal with Lockdown 2.0](/img/default/eat.png)
As what now seems like a common occurrence everything has changed again since I last sat down to write about the...
28 November 2020
From: Features
![Vicky Quinn-Campbell – Sales and Marketing Director at Simply Conveyancing](/img/default/eat.png)
Who are you and what does it say on your business card? Vicky Quinn-Campbell – Sales and Marketing Director What is ‘company name’...
27 November 2020
From: 60 Second Interview
![Boomin portal reveals how agents will be charged for listings](/img/default/eat.png)
Boomin is to levy a traditional monthly fee for estate and letting agents listing on the site, in line with other...
03 November 2020
From: Breaking News
![Top tips - how can agents provide a 24/7 remote service?](/img/default/eat.png)
The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted the way every industry operates and the property sector is no exception. Following an enforced seven-week...
23 October 2020
From: Sponsored Content
![James D. Marshall, Founder and CEO of Pupil](/img/default/eat.png)
Who are you and what does it say on your business card? I am James D. Marshall, Founder and CEO of Pupil. What...
22 October 2020
From: 60 Second Interview
![Electronic signatures are helping agents to weather the 2020 storm](/img/default/eat.png)
2020 has definitely been a year of change. With little warning, the pandemic disrupted the day-to-day operations of almost every industry...
17 October 2020
From: Features
![Agency bought by hotel group pledging jobs growth](/img/default/eat.png)
An estate agency in Lancashire has been taken over by a hotel group, which pledges to expand and create more jobs. Mikhail...