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Midlands estate agency Centrick has launched a new specialist division to focus on the luxury homes market across the West Midlands...

A new online auction service has launched this week, pledging a fairer service for agent partners, as well as buyers and...

It may only be October 4, but temperatures have already started to drop this week as preparations for winter begin. As we...

A new estate agency, which claims to only hire property experts, has announced a new investment as well as the recruitment...

The Bank of England has once again maintained base rate at 0.75 per cent - but it is warning that the...

There are those who say that PropTech is at risk of becoming a bubble market, and others who say bubbles don’t...

Our first wonderful fund-raising agents this week are walking over hot coals - now that’s a dare for you. But you don’t...

Three former online estate agency founders - including the controversial Russell Quirk - are going into mainstream full fee agency. They are...

A new online estate agency has attacked the industry for being “largely cloaked and ambiguous” - and says that of all...

The Deposit Protection Service (The DPS) keeps deposit money safe for letting agents, landlords and renters during the course a tenancy....

Some may say that we’re almost in the ninth month of the year but for many, August Bank Holiday heralds the...

Nicky Stevenson has had a very varied and interesting career in property. She started out as a lettings negotiator for Nicholas...

We now have a new Leader of the Conservative Party and, rather more importantly, a new Prime Minister. That individual is Boris...

Once a year you might be perfectly justified in putting your feet up for a weekend and enjoying some great sport...

An estate agent in the west country has died, aged just 28. Adam Reed worked for the Smart Estate Agent, a fixed-fee...

Purplebricks has hired the Weber Shandwick PR firm to handle much of its non-investment related public relations. Weber Shandwick has its global...

Hello and welcome to the latest edition of Property Jobs Today - the Monday slot where you can catch up with...

It’s London Tech Week, everybody! The sprawling city-wide event taking in dozens of conferences, events, workshops, panel debates and so on,...

Theresa May’s ‘hostile environment’ policy that was implemented in 2012 was designed to make staying and residing in the UK as...

In the first Q&A Natter for a while, I catch up with Angelica Donati - CEO of Donati Immobiliare Group, PropTech...

Hello - it’s that time of the week again when we celebrate the agency industry’s fantastic fund-raising. We were delighted that our...

Earlier this month we celebrated the 16th annual ESTAS Awards, once again hosted by TV property expert Phil Spencer.  The glittering ceremony...

As we move closer to the halfway point of 2019, property market conditions for agents and their clients remain challenging. Brexit may...

We’ve reached the final instalment of my market transformation do’s and don’ts.  In previous articles, we’ve looked at: Do encourage, don’t deter;...

Whether you love or hate it, Purplebricks has undoubtedly left its mark since arriving on the scene in 2015 – much...

It was long awaited, much anticipated and, thankfully, incredibly well attended. FUTURE PropTech 2019 was a big hit and a truly global affair. For...

The UK PropTech Association, set up in early 2017 with the objective of promoting engagement between tech business and the property...

The Guild of Property Professionals' regional roadshow for existing and potential members, resumes its activities next week with a visit to...

The organisers of next week’s ESTAS Estate & Letting Agent Awards, the biggest and glitziest event on the industry calendar, have...

The London Marathon may be just one of literally thousands of fund-raising events but we know it’s a favourite with many...

Having a responsive website - one which is designed to automatically resize to fit the size of the screen of the...

We’re accustomed to tech firms promising disruption in how homes are bought, let, sold and rented: now one is pledging to...

With Easter now upon us (happy Easter, by the way, and hope you’re enjoying the long weekend, the Easter eggs and...

No, this isn’t about Brexit. But as the saga of leaving the EU is likely to bring about the downfall of...

Hello, it’s that time of the week again when we look at the latest recruitment and appointment news in the industry. Just...

More than 800 property transactions fall through daily, which can have repercussions both practically and financially, as agents fail to get...

One thing’s clear in the ongoing mess surrounding Brexit - a lot of people are simply putting their head down and...

Estate agents have been warned that if new guidance over referral fees is not taken seriously, they could be faced with...

Last week, the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government announced a number of measures aimed at further tackling homelessness, including...

The influential Treasury Select Committee says estate agents should be more closely monitored to ensure they abide by anti-money laundering regulations. In...

Hello and here we go with yet another Agents Do Charity, the weekly opportunity to herald the unsung efforts of our...

It’s been a theatrical week in Westminster with talk of defections and duplicity worthy of Shakespeare. Yet the estate agency world has...

A new group called the Federation of Independent Agents has been set up as a network of like-minded independent agents who...

A London estate agent says his system of ‘moral agreements’ between sellers and buyers prevents chains collapsing and means his company has...

The end of the snow has given way to warmer weather, and while it’s a little early to speak of spring...

There’s a distinctly northern flavour to some of the great fund-raising this week - and in particular Yorkshire. This isn’t the only...

An estate agent who stole per £300,000 from an estate agency spent the money on designer goods and expensive holidays -...

Alongside hundreds of agents and suppliers, I recently attended the Guild of Property Professionals’ annual conference. As ever, it was a great...

The industry is back to full-strength on its fund-raising judging from our virtual postbag this week with many new reports of...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? Beccy Moore. Office Manager for Nicholas Humphreys Tell us more about Nicholas...

Recent years have seen tighter regulation and new legislation hit the lettings industry. Combined with the fee ban, there is no...

Rightmove has taken steps to improve its email security and accuracy through the adoption of what has been called a “machine...

It’s time to think about planning the 2019 events calendar. This year, there are more PropTech conferences scheduled than ever before,...

Today sees the launch of Unissu, a platform which has classified over 6,000 PropTech businesses in a bid to offer estate...

Rightmove has revealed which day was its busiest in 2018 in terms of page views. It says February 19 was the date,...

With a new year nearly upon us, it’s always a good idea to be aware of the major events that are...

It’s that time of year when we gaze to the future, when we ponder what the coming year will bring, and...

So this is (almost) it. Next week may be a quiet one for business as vendors and landlords alike begin to...

The world may be going crazy outside but we’re delighted to tell you that in the estate agency industry it’s still...

Every other advert on the TV is featuring Santa Claus, snowmen or reindeer, the tinsel, trees and decorations are out in...

With Christmas less than four weeks away (yes, really) the countdown to the festive season begins tomorrow when December begins. Charity...

Yet another estate agency has announced that it’s shutting branches and opening a centralised hub. This time it’s Newman Property Experts, a...

Hello and welcome to another Agents Do Charity, our round-up of great work done by our industry to raise funds for...

Raffles are in the news as a way of ‘selling’ homes, and not just because an Irish club has won a...

I am currently in the back of a taxi. The deadline for this piece is looming and I am desperate to...

We all get an extra hour in bed this weekend, giving us more energy to fund-raise for good causes, right? That seems...

No, I haven’t lost the plot. Such a thing exists – and if you’re familiar with North London, there is a...

Bored with Brexit? Baffled by the backstop? Troubled by the transition period?  Well here’s a promise - there’s no mention of the...

A city’s housing market that suffered badly because of the collapse in North Sea oil prices is now likely to rebound...

Google celebrated its 20th birthday last month. Yes, it might be hard to recall a time when it wasn’t integral in...

Hello and welcome to another weekly update on the industry’s good work - and a chance for us to show that...

Hello and welcome to this week’s Agents Do Charity - another chance to hear about the remarkable fund-raising done by our...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? Marco Ferrara, Director of Tili What is Tili and what does...

Yes, there’s no getting away from it - although the autumn has only just begun, charity work is firmly aiming at...

Following a break for last week's final Bank Holiday before Christmas, we're back with a bumper edition of Property Jobs Today. We're...

As our minds turn to autumn, here’s a reminder that Estate Agent Today is on hand to help with your agency’s...

The heatwave is gone and summer is in its closing stages (sorry!) so it comes as no surprise that there’s already...

The big story to break this week in the property world was the announcement by the new owner of Humberts that...

With the weather scheduled to get a little cooler this weekend, fund-raising is clearly still a hot topic in the industry...

With the shelf life of recent housing ministers being on a par with football managers, it's perhaps little surprise that we're...

The dream may be over but the return to reality can at least be staged in the spirit of an England...

Hello and welcome to this week’s hat-tip towards those in our industry doing so much to help others in need. Summer fund-raising...

If World Cup 2018 appeared to be low profile at the start, it didn’t last long. Following this week’s Harry Kane goals...

One of the country’s largest auction houses has had to amend an advertisement on its website after an intervention by the...

It may seem innocuous enough but a speech at a party by pro-Brexit housing minister Dominic Raab is being interpreted by...

Last time out I looked at the growing importance of content, social media and design – but these should only form...

Hello and welcome to this week’s Agents Do Charity - and just because it’s half term, don’t think the industry has...

Any letting agent appreciates the effort, dedication, and sometimes heartache, that comes with running a business yet equally knows that when...

Hello and welcome to this week’s Property Jobs Today, our weekly feature on who’s moving where throughout our industry. And it’s...

Estate Agent Today can reveal that one of the industry’s best known research experts, Johnny Morris, has left Countrywide.  Morris joined Hamptons...

Hello everyone and welcome to this week’s Agents Do Charity - it’s a bumper edition with plenty of fantastic fund-raising going...

Welcome to another edition of Agents Do Charity, the weekly round-up of fund-raising from across our industry. With spring looking like it’s...

So here’s another week’s great work being done by colleagues in our industry - and we’re very pleased to salute them. Everybody...

Conveyancing services firm My Home Move has launched a portal which it claims gives users complete transparency checking their conveyancing progress.  eWay, which is...

The troubled Countrywide group has this morning revealed its recovery plan to get - in its words - ‘back to basics’...

When it comes to growing your business sustainably, maintaining a brand that is eye-catching and identifiable with your audience is vital...

Welcome to the latest Agents Do Charity - your opportunity to let the rest of the industry know exactly what great...

Right To Buy is unsustainable without local councils being given the right to set discounts for their areas and replacing every...

I have high expectations for this year’s PropTech events and property conferences.  Those that I attended in 2017 demonstrated a real step...

Oh we do love a busy Agents Do Charity page, and this week’s is busy indeed - thanks to everyone for...

We’re delighted to announce that later this month there will be a regular feature each week called Property Jobs Today.  It will...

We’re delighted to announce that later this month there will be a regular feature each week called Property Jobs Today.  It will...

Only two weeks into the new year and we’re already in full swing with a wide range of fund-raising - well...

Who says things slow down before Christmas? The opposite appears to be the case, at least when it comes to the...

It’s traditional before Christmas to either review the year past or anticipate the one ahead - but I’m intrigued about what...

The LendInvest PropTech Influencer List has been revealed, naming the 25 figures in the property world that have done most to...

Today’s the big day when we make our draw for two lucky Estate Agent Today readers to attend the prestigious Agents’...

The small print of the Budget has revealed that the government is to make minor changes to the ‘additional homes’ three...

There's just a week to go to Children In Need, the UK's largest fund-raising event of the year - as we...

The fact is that most house hunters simply do not have the time, let alone the inclination, to trawl around properties...

Sajid Javid, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, has launched a consultation on proposals to reform the house buying...

Last week was MIPIM PropTech Summit 2017 in New York, and it was the most oversubscribed to date - proof of the...

A man dubbed as Theresa May’s ‘brain’ when he worked in Downing Street has been invited to speak at the annual...

There’s a particularly heart-warming theme to Agents Do Charity this week...several of our heroic industry figures are raising funds for children and...

Agents’ charity fundraising obviously spans a wide range of genuinely good causes, but it’s noticeable that at the end of each...

Estate agency James Pendleton says it wants to give its clients more digital advantages without becoming an online operation itself -...

And so summer draws to a close. The slow, lazy months of July and August have come to pass and the...

I’ve been in France for the past few days and depending on your viewpoint, I made a spectacularly good or singularly...

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has informally resolved another complaint made against wording on Purplebricks’ website.  A complainant suggested that the wording...

Stephanie Slater died last week, aged 50. Whilst she died from cancer (tragically, only 11 days after diagnosis), it’s the events...

Let’s face it - summer seems to be on holiday itself, if the weather in the UK is anything to go...

As we head into August there’s no let up on your fantastic efforts for charity - thank you!   Everyone below has let...

Purplebricks has this morning announced a drive to recruit “hundreds” of new Local Property Experts” in a bid to become what...

It’s hot outside but that’s no deterrent to agents helping others, even at the height of summer. Before we honour this week’s...

One of the country’s leading buying agents says over six million people are living in the wrong property because they are...

The political ebb and flow continues - seemingly with all the subtlety of a Boris Johnson rugby tackle on a 10-year...

The start of Wimbledon means we’re reaching peak summer - even if the weather suggests otherwise. But distractions like sporting events...

The UK PropTech Association (UKPA), of which I am a member of the steering committee, is an organisation with a purpose...

It’s the morning after the festival before for the 150,000 estimated revellers who enjoyed the Glastonbury Festival which drew to a...

A consumer group says it is giving what it calls “the top 1,000 estate agents in England and Wales” badges to...

It was only a couple of weeks ago that I was writing about the Google City, in Toronto, and now the...

We take a break from the relentless election coverage to look at the great fundraising work being carried out by our industry. Once...

A ‘disrupter’ estate agent says the English housing market operates in a way that is far less efficient than Scotland’s -...

An attempt to raffle a property - like the much-publicised case of an owner in south east London, which reached some...

It’s that time of year again – peak conference/event season. And, while Brexit and a shock snap general election are dominating...

I was recently contributing to whitepaper by a major bank about the future of the property industry and, as I was...

In this Natter we have an exclusive interview with David Cox, CEO of ARLA Propertymark and one of the best-known figures...

It’s peak business season for many agents right now and yet they still have time to do good work for charities...

A two year investigation by the Law Commission has ended with a claim that some owners of leasehold retirement properties, and...

Winkworth’s annual figures for 2016 reveal a franchise turnover drop of six per cent and a pre-tax profit fall of 25.6...

It’s been another busy week of fund-raising for agents across the industry, sparing time to do good works despite the market...

The property market in northern England, supported in part by the Northern Powerhouse concept, has attracted a lot of media attention,...

Propertymark, the new brand umbrella for the National Association of Estate Agents and the Association of Residential Letting Agents, is to...

Chancellor Philip Hammond delivered his first Budget this week pledging extra funding for the NHS, transport in the Midlands and the...

There was nothing doing in the Budget - no stamp duty reform, no second look at mortgage interest tax relief changes,...

Foxtons' figures released to the City this morning confirm a huge slump in sales in 2016 - and even lettings revenue...

Fine & Country is re-launching its TV advert following what it regards as its successful campaign between March and September last...

One thing that can be guaranteed in the property world each year is a range of conferences and awards dinners. Very...

Organisers of the Future:PropTech2017 conference on May 4 have revealed new sponsors involved with the event - including Angels Media, publisher...

Excuse the puntastic (or not) title, but as you’ve no doubt already deciphered I took a trip northwards a couple of...

What does it say on your business card? Christopher Merriman, Land and Planning Director at Intro Crowd Who are Intro Crowd? Intro...

James Dearsley, founder of The Digital Marketing Bureau and arguably the best known figure in the fast-emerging property technology sector, is...

It’s always a privilege to publicise fund-raising work by our industry, to show the caring nature of a profession that is...

1.For those who are not familiar with Properstar yet, how would you summarise your services? Properstar is an online portal that helps...

A local council says it is considering restricting how estate agent use boards for advertising community events like school sports days...

It’s that strange period - the bit-in-the-middle between Christmas and New Year, when most agents are back in the office for...

The government has announced that its next Budget will be on March 8 next year. Until recently, Budgets and their ‘mini-me’ Autumn...

Following a strong start to 2016, particularly in the lower to middle range of the UK housing market, that lasted up...

Forecasts are so last year: who anticipated Bowie, Brexit or Balls for example? Quotes, on the other hand, really ARE last year...

Strutt & Parker has seen a fall in revenue and profits for the year ending April 30 - and it puts...

There’s been a bumper mailbag sent to press@estateagenttoday.co.uk this week to mark what must be the height of the fund-raising season...

House prices will stall in 2017 and there won’t by any significant improvement in affordability for many hard-pressed buyers - but...

Rightmove’s commercial director Miles Shipside, who makes relatively few appearances at industry events, is to be a speaker at the NAEA...

The industry has reacted angrily to the Chancellor declining to change stamp duty despite pleas from agents and suppliers ahead of the Autumn...

In the world of property and estate agency, competition is always fierce. It’s the same when it comes to your website....

We are now only days away from one of the most-anticipated events in UK politics; one which has a considerable impact...

It is fair to say that 2016 is a year full of surprises. Anyone who had the foresight to predict Britain...

There is really only one topic of debate and forensic analysis at the moment and that’s the ascendency of Donald Trump...

It's been quite a week in the world but no matter how big the changes, one thing remains constant - our...

After two long years, Moneypenny finally moved into its new headquarters over the summer.  It was a milestone we had all been...

One of the great events of the agency year is the Agents Giving Ball, hosted a few days ago at The Lancaster...

A new portal has launched listing off-market properties at the very highest end of the market, and says it does not...

Who are you? Michelle Farnsworth – Senior Account Manager at LED interior & windows display specialists Mid West Displays.   Where can we see...

The Guild of Professional Estate Agents is currently undertaking its latest roadshow, consisting of 25 regional meetings.  At the events, the network's...

With the number of new homes being built across the UK still significantly below the level needed to meet demand, housebuilders...

Despite storms in the North and September sun in the South, estate agents haven't been deterred from giving their all for charity this...

The OTM Action Group has released a statement claiming that Agents' Mutual has chosen not to address any of the concerns...

As the PropTech industry continues to expand, with dedicated events and more innovative startups entering the world of UK property, online...

Prime residential property group Fine & Country is re-launching its TV advertising campaign this month following what it regards as a...

Estate Agents may say they are different. They may even believe they are different. But, the perception of many vendors is that...

By Iain C. White, Agency Mentors One of the best pieces of advice I have been given over the years is to...

With ever increasing obligations, estate agents know that compliance matters now more than ever.  However, being able to obtain access to the...

Britain’s gathering Olympics medal haul is heart-warming, but our heroes in Rio are not the only ones doing great work and...

The morning after the EU referendum, and Westminster, Britain, Europe and the world were left in shock at the news that...

It’s a familiar theme – kids doing charity trips and needing sponsorship or raffle prizes to help fund their fares. If we...

Plans for the Northern Powerhouse scheme, designed to rival London and the South East as the main driver of economic growth...

What a month it has been. By the time you read this, we'll have a new Prime Minister, a new Cabinet,...

Over 50 estate agents in the rebel OnTheMarket Action Group have released details of a letter sent to the portal’s parent...

Details have come out of what Theresa May thinks about the current housing market, as she approaches taking over as Prime...

With the new Formula One season now well underway, we delve into the fast lane to take you on a whirlwind...

Journalists often get quick reactions to events from spin doctors helping put out their clients’ messages - and that applies to...

One of the many estate agencies hoping to market increasing numbers of new homes has been praised by a developer client...

Much of the nation’s attention may have been on saying Remain or Leave in the EU Referendum but this enormous decision...

Significant national events such as elections and, in this case, referendums bring with them a level of uncertainty.   No-one can predict...

Let’s face it - the biggest distraction for many estate agents in the coming weeks may well be the Euro 2016...

As we have just passed the 6 month half way point of 2016 we thought it would be a good idea...

Who are you? Sarah Neate, Design and Marketing Manager     Who Are Mid West Displays? We make, supply and install window and interior display panels. ...

Women property buyers are more instinctive when buying a home and are therefore 13% more likely to 'mentally move into a...

It’s nearly June – June! – already. Seriously, where has this year gone? This means summer is nearly upon us, with a...

As we approach another Bank Holiday weekend, estate and letting agents across the country have again been raising thousands of pounds...

The main debate at this year’s FUTURE: PropTech conference - the industry’s leading technology forum, held yesterday in London - saw...

There’s been a glut of fundraising events surrounding the 90th birthday celebrations for HM The Queen - and we salute those...

Conveyancing firm My Home Move has come up with an interesting view of how the housing market could look if -...

Last time out I spoke about the beginnings of a PropTech revolution, with two major London-based events in the offing over...

On Tuesday we managed hail, snow, rain, sun and a chilly wind all in one day. Whatever you want to say...

It’s the Bank Holiday and an extra-long weekend - although many agents will be making the most of sales, lets, open...

It’s all too easy to look sleazy in the eyes of a sceptical world, and there’s a danger right now that...

It’s a particularly busy spring season this year - we hope that’s because of plenty of business coming to your agency,...

At the end of January I was one of the many people stood listening to the presentation that our co-founder Rachel...

You are a public-spirited lot - this week’s Agents Do Charity section is perhaps the largest ever thanks to the good...

A record 30,000 surveys have been submitted to the organisers of The ESTAS awards on the performance of estate and letting...

An estate agent has spoken out about the threat of ‘abandoned sales’ if a completion bottleneck prevents purchases of properties going...

Life is getting pretty frustrating for estate agents, and not just because getting houses onto the market is such an uphill...

The year is already in full swing with some agents on holiday in the next few days - and deserving a...

I started work in 1966 in Exeter with Fox & Sons then moved to a local company in Honiton soon after....

And so it begins. The first anniversary of OnTheMarket’s launch was inevitably going to bring a further skirmish in the portal...

It’s been another busy week for charitable good works from our industry. We ran this example of a particularly public-spirited agent earlier...

The founder and co-owner of hybrid estate agency EweMove has written to the chief executive of the OnTheMarket portal, lavishly praising...

Right, so it’s one more week till Christmas and two more weeks until we head face first into 2016. Both these...

A single definitive ‘official’ government house price index is to be launched by June. During the summer the Office for National Statistics...

There are just three weeks before Christmas (and a well-deserved break for agents).  But in the meantime there are plenty of opportunities...

“Estate Agents have been highlighted by the Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) as under reporting relative to their vulnerability to money...

We may all be reeling from the surprise Autumn Statement stamp duty shocker but estate agents still find time to do...

It was perhaps inevitable that as Christmas looms closer so agents’ fund-raising efforts would grow even stronger - and we’re always...

It’s been revealed that the National Home Building Council has been helping the National Association of Estate Agents with a toolkit...

The answer to the question is that we all should; both in terms of the contribution we can make to the...

It’s rare for an incumbent to pivot to a disruptive business model, even in the face of compelling logic that they...

We have reached an interesting point in what has been a most unusual year for the property sector.  The latest figures from...

The largest of the three government-approved redress schemes, The Property Ombudsman, has updated its codes of practice to include new legislation...

It’s Friday so it’s time for us to salute those agents who tirelessly go the extra mile for good causes -...

Readers of Estate Agent Today and Letting Agent Today were given an exclusive opportunity to pose questions to Zoopla Property Group...

Housing minister Brandon Lewis has been announced as the headline speaker at the Future: Property Tech Conference, taking place in the...

IT’S often said that the secret of a happy and thriving business is one in which every single employee is the...

John D Wood & Co’s new look For Sale and To Let boards have been unveiled in a bid to give...

Competition is hot among home buyers in my part of southern England to take ownership of properties that come onto the...

You know the drill by now - send us details of events on press@estateagenttoday.co.uk and we are more than happy to...

We’ve already had the hottest July day ever recorded and the temperature is rising on agents’ efforts to help those who...

The long running story of the south London pub which Foxtons wants to convert to a new office has taken another...

Everywhere we look there’s talk of the high numbers of agents clambering for our attention on the crowded high street. So...

The unexpected outcome of the general election has given a shot in the arm to sellers and agents leading to a...

The largely unpredictable June weather is yet to dampen the UK’s agents’ spirits when it comes to charity as thousands more...

Yesterday we heard about the letter from the CMA warning agents about anti-competitive behaviour. Today, in a scoop for Estate Agent...

A 250-year-old pub in Elephant and Castle looks set to become Foxtons’ latest branch.  The pub, named The Elephant & Castle, closed...

Some companies pride themselves on being able to accommodate customers of all kinds. “No job too big or too small,” they...

Despite it being a short working week, we have once again been inundated with stories of estate and letting agents’ charity...

Gentrification is a divisive, provocative issue, but why are estate agents (especially Foxtons) appearing to bear the brunt of the public’s...

The Society of Licensed Conveyancers and Bold Legal Group have announced details of this year’s spring road shows. The events in Leeds,...