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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into the UK’s largest housebuilders as it warns of “fundamental concerns”...

Winkworth is expanding its country house operation to capitalise on demand from UK and international buyers. The operation will work from Winkworth’s...

There’s no question that trust is the bedrock of any longstanding client relationship. It is built on delivering on your promises...

Beauchamp Estates has opened two new offices in the south of France. The prime luxury agent is now located in the luxury...

Welcome to this week’s Agents Do Charity, our chance to salute those who do so much to help others. If your agency...

London’s ultra-prime housing market for multi-millionaire and billionaire buyers rose by 10% in unit sales and 25% by value of property...

Home sales and house prices may have struggled in 2023 but more affluent buyers and sellers may not have noticed. Analysis by...

When almost all agents and developers use the tried and tested formula of floorplan, professional photography  and a well-crafted description, what can be...

Agency brand Anthony Pepe has announced the acquisition of Chamberlains Estates in Enfield. The former owners of the Chamberlains business, Andrew Ryde...

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

Three men who set fire to an estate agency branch in Luton while residents of upstairs flat were home have been...

Over-valuations and too much reliance on national asking price data is skewing seller expectations, agents claim. The latest Agents MVMT podcast tackles...

It looks like more families are to be hit with inheritance tax in 2023/4 according to a new forecast.  Research from the...

Arun Estates has unveiled plans to close six Douglas Allen branches as it moves agents in the East London region to...

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

An industry marketing expert has questioned the strategies of ‘house of brand’ agencies. Writing exclusively for Estate Agent Today, Simon Leadbetter, former...

Agents have backed shining a light on pressure selling tactics within the industry. Speaking on the latest Agents MVMT Pass The Syrup...

Rising mortgage rates and falling house prices don’t appear to be deterring the super-rich. A report from upmarket agency Beauchamp Estates suggests...

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

Keller Williams (KW) UK chief executive Ben Taylor has announced a “significant expansion plan” for the UK network but has said...

A regional estate agent has expanded its presence in East Sussex with a new acquisition. Neil Newstead, founder and chief executive of...

Mersea Island estate agent Blackwater Estates has been acquired by Essex brand Oakheart Property. The family-owned property has had a long-standing presence...

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

A former Countrywide director says that since becoming a Keller Williams agent he’s racked up over £1m in fees. Dominic Marcel -...

It has been a busy start to the year for job moves. If you want your jobs or appointments news to feature...

The Property Redress Scheme (PRS) has formed a new member panel that will be chaired by senior industry figure Eric Walker. The...

Rich Americans will dominate ultra-premium property purchases in 2023, Beauchamp Estates claims. The luxury agent suggests that the strength of the dollar...

Agents haven't let the festive season get in the way of supporting good causes, and there is a big focus on...

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

The winners of the 2022 allAgents Customer Experience Awards were announced last week. The agency customer feedback website held its second ever...

OnTheMarket has secured contract renewals from several major agency brands as it reports a revenue boost for the first six months...

Trade body Propertymark has revealed that it has opened compliance cases against a small number of members following the latest HMRC...

There are no signs of a post-summer lull in the property jobs market. Here are some of the latest moves that took...

New Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng is expected to unveil the Government’s so-called “plan for growth” today during a mini-Budget. The property market is...

A former high profile area director for Foxtons has been appointed to a senior role at Beauchamp Estates. Stuart Bennett, previously area...

Agents and property professionals paid tribute to the Queen last night after Buckingham Palace announced she had passed away. Readers were celebrating...

From sky dives to golf days, here is how agents have been raising money for charity this week. If there are charitable...

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

Two senior estate agency figures have given their views on the prospects for the property market as commentators warn that longer-term...

A well-known local agency in Kent is turning 100 this year.   Starting out in Gillingham in 1922, Wards is now based...

Despite all the controversy surrounding it in recent years, and various government attempts to address the leasehold scandal, new research from...

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

London estate agency Alan Goldin Estates is celebrating 30 years in the business. To mark this milestone, the Temple Fortune-based estate agent...

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

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

Upmarket agent Beauchamp Estates has hailed the return of wealthy buyers to London after selling the home of two former Lebanon...

The founder of prime London estate agency Beauchamp Estates is set to reveal all on his most prestigious property sales. Gary Hersham has...

A Birmingham estate agency has credited its social media strategy with record levels of engagement and has predicted it will eventually...

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

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

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

House price growth may be slowing but there is still plenty of movement in the property jobs market. Here are some of...

Fundraising efforts featuring bikes, boats and James Bond all feature in this week's edition of Agents Do Charity. Remember, if you have...

In this guest piece, the team at Iceberg Digital set out the benefits of Lifesycle 3, which is to appear this autumn. Perfect...

Fundraising frolics by agents and property professionals this week include bike rides and triathlon challenges, plus the charity award season returns. Remember,...

The property recruitment market seems to be moving as fast as house prices. Here are some of the latest moves that took...

Rising house prices boosted HMRC’s coffers during the previous tax year. Analysts suggest the booming housing market has meant HMRC has attracted...

A leading figure in the Say No To Rightmove (STNR) campaign says the attempts to get agents to ditch Rightmove have...

A French billionaire who made his money from estate agency is promising to transform the UK property industry with his unique...

Some 86 Bronze, Silver, Gold and Special Awards have been presented to agents in the Guild off Property Professionals at its...

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...

A prominent estate agency figure is urging the industry to dig deep to help the Ukrainian humanitarian effort. Arun Group managing director...

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

There’s been huge sale price inflation in the rarified high-end country estate market according to a buying agent. Jess Simpson, who runs...

Prime Central London’s attraction to multi-millionaire and billionaire buyers appears to have soared during the pandemic. High end agency Beauchamp Estates says...

A new report wants the government to consider slapping Capital Gains Tax on profits made from appreciating house values for all...

An estate agency owner who is also a qualified independent mortgage adviser has hit out against the suggestion that lenders may...

Knight Frank has appointed David Lewis as head of rural sales for Devon and West Somerset. Lewis’s career in residential property began...

Hello and welcome to a new week - and even as Christmas approaches there remains plenty to report about people moving...

The owner of an estate agency in Sussex has been jailed for five years for what a judge has called “an...

An estate agent claims he may be the highest paid in the industry this year - and he puts it down to...

Hello and welcome to the end of the week - another opportunity to see how our industry is doing great work...

Hello and welcome to the first PJT of autumn - an update on who’s moving where right now. Please let us know...

Affordability has always been a hot topic when it comes to the property market, and this is doubly true for first-time...

Warwick Estates has revealed the most in-demand features for new-build buyers. The firm has analysed Rightmove data and found that those buying...

The Federation of Independent Agents has passed the key milestone of 50 member branches covering in excess of 200 exclusive postcode...

Two former Local Property Experts at Purplebricks have set up their own hybrid agency, offering an upfront fee or a no-sale-no-fee...

I’m sorry to break this to you but in 10 days’ time it will be autumn - and we will have...

An independent agency has signed up to an international property sales platform designed to place UK new build developments on the...

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

Boots is the latest company to dip its toe into the water of the property sector.  Modular housing company ilke Homes has...

The industry’s two leading trade bodies have spoken out about the incident in which an agent accosted England’s chief medical officer,...

The estate agent who accosted England's chief medical officer, Professor Chris Whitty, has been charged with common assault. Lewis Hughes, 23 and...

An estate agent has been sacked after being identified as one of two people accosting England's chief medical officer, Professor Chris Whitty. A...

Almost 77 per cent of people think the government must build more homes - but if that means reclassifying Green Belt...

Michael Jones & Company celebrates its 30-year anniversary this year and, in an effort to both celebrate the work of local...

Hello and we’re at the end of another week celebrating all those in our industry who do great work. And this...

Independent agents come in all shapes, sizes and looks, many with their own USPs and little quirks. It is this variety...

Hello - it’s Friday already and that means more salutes to those in our industry raising money for good causes. If...

Welcome to another working week and with it, our regular update on appointments and moves within our industry. Please let us know...

Two former directors of the prestigious Beauchamp Estates agency in central London have set up their own new company. They say their...

The group chief executive of south east England’s largest independent agency is retiring. David Lench of Arun Estates has revealed that he is...

A prime London estate agency is going global - not only with a new office in the UK capital but with...

For many, the funeral of HRH Prince Philip will be a solemn affair, while for some it will also be a...

While lengthy lockdowns have caused many to re-evaluate their homes, the apartment lifestyle remains an ambition for many. That’s the view of...

Licensing of the short-term lets sector in Scotland was due to be introduced next month. However, it was recently announced that...

Hello, and as we near the first Bank Holiday of the year (and a little light at the end of the...

Some 30 tax documents have been released by HM Treasury this afternoon - a mix of responses to past consultations, proposals...

An estate agency has apologised unreservedly for “most regrettable” comments made by two members of staff who described a vendor’s property...

In this week’s In Conversation Today, I speak with Anthony Payne, Managing Director and co-founder of LonRes, a data and network...