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An anti-money laundering (AML) expert has queried why there is a reluctance among estate agents to accept and follow AML responsibilities. It...

Material information requirements should be seen by agents as a positive change, a Trading Standards investigator has claimed. Speaking to The Guild...

A luxury real estate broker and presenter for house prize draw competition Omaze is joining premium agency brand By Design, operating in...

Former global chief executive of Fine & Country Simon Leadbetter has joined home staging firm Lemon and Lime Interiors as fractional...

The world of PR can feel like a crowded marketplace, where shouting your message the loudest doesn't guarantee anyone hears it....

In the first of a short series of articles, David Beaumont, managing director of Compliance Matters, casts a professional eye over...

Financial crime within the property sector is on the rise and the stats are alarming. According to data from Apex Bridging,...

Both 'beauty' and ‘gentle density’ are central themes of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).. The notes which accompany the NPPF state...

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

Fine & Country has launched its second radio advert campaign.  The premium estate agent’s latest adverts will focus on its ‘Dare To...

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

Forget the Oscars, the biggest even in town last week was the Fine & Country International Annual Conference and Awards Gala. The...

A premium agency network launched by former Fine & Country boss David Lindley has appointed two new licensees. The network now operates in...

The closing bell is ringing for estate and letting agents across the UK to participate in this year's Voice of the...

If you saw our recent article, you’ll know that one in five (19.24%) ValPal leads generated via Facebook ads actually went...

Fine & Country agent Luke Hammond is looking to make his mark on Mayfair after 13 years covering central London. Hammond established...

Digital compliance specialist SmartSearch can help estate agents comply quickly and efficiently Around one in five estate agents are not registered for...

Fine & Country has partnered with James Edition, a marketplace for international luxury real estate.  This strategic collaboration will help Fine &...

Fine & Country is gearing up to host its International Annual Conference and Awards Gala titled ‘Dare to be Iconic’.  The event...

From medieval castles to Elizabethan manor houses, Georgian townhouses and Victorian terraces, the UK’s historic buildings are central to our country’s...

Following the release of Material Information Parts B & C, iamproperty’s Product Manager, Tania Bonesi, shares insights on how Estate Agents...

Average house prices rose between December and January but a rapid rebound is unlikely, Nationwide has warned. The latest Nationwide House Price...

Fine & Country has boosted its Welsh presence with a new North Wales license. The territory has been founded by former partners...

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

Mortgage lenders are “treading a fine line” between offering attractive rates for homebuyers and getting caught out by rising swap rates,...

London based presenter and property expert Elizabeth Warburton has partnered with Fine & Country as one of the hosts of the...

The Register of Overseas Entities has hit the 30,000 registration milestone. The register, which is administered by Companies House, came into force...

Agents are being invited to respond to a new survey on the state of the industry.  Former Fine & Country boss Simon...

Simon Bradbury has quit his role as managing director of Thomas Morris. An announcement from the brand has revealed that Bradbury, who...

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

Average house prices fell annually for the second consecutive month during October, Land Registry figures show. The data may only reflect activity...

Estate agents remain among the least trusted professions, the latest Ipsos Veracity Index has revealed – but there is a silver...

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

The private rental landscape has been undergoing a profound transformation, with technology playing a pivotal role in shaping the way tenancies...

The United Kingdom stands on the precipice of a historic overhaul in property ownership. With the King's speech unveiling the anticipated...

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

Fine & Country Chelmsford’s managing directors Ed Casson and Simon Pelling have expanded further into the region, taking on the licence...

Marie Fritz, a top performer for Fine & Country in Northamptonshire has been reunited with the former chief executive of the...

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

If you’ve paid even scant attention to Landlord Today or other trade titles, you’ll be familiar with the headlines about rogue...

Nationwide has cautioned property market commentators about being too optimistic as its own house price index showed average prices surprisingly rose...

Fine & Country is embarking on its Autumn Regional Tour this month. This events across the UK bring together industry professionals, business...

After achieving sell-out success and exceptional feedback in Hertfordshire, London, and Leeds, Simon Leadbetter’s 30 Years of Marketing in a Day...

A client account is essential to your lettings business, but the rules and regulations you need to follow to keep this...

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices London has opened a new office on Sloane Avenue. It will service Knightsbridge, Belgravia, Chelsea and South Kensington. The agency...

The government should reverse some of its latest energy efficiency policies so owners, landlords and tenants can enjoy cheaper fuel bills The...

By Simon Shinerock At the time of writing, Rightmove had a market capitalisation of just under £4 billion, down almost 15% on...

A group of senior estate agency and property executives have combined to launch a free monthly marketing resource for upmarket agents. Former...

UK estate agents are paid one of the lowest commission rates in the world, according to a spokesperson for a leading...

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

Estate agents are 54% more likely to secure a sale agreed on an off-market instruction than a property switched to them...

Clive Humby of Dunn Humby (the Mega Minds behind the Tesco Clubcard) declared that "Data is the new oil" in 2006....

Build to Rent (BTR) is the UK’s fastest-growing sector and this trend looks set to continue throughout 2023 and beyond. The...

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

Welcome back to the second instalment of our blog series on social media marketing tips for estate agents! In part one,...

Lead generation tool provider Spectre claims it is set to redefine prospecting with a new tool to be launched this week. The...

Twenty-minute neighbourhoods, 15-minute cities, low traffic neighbourhoods, walkable neighbourhoods: these concepts are suddenly everywhere. They boil down to a simple idea:...

Estate agency has changed. No longer is it required to sit in a high street office working the old way. Provide a...

I'll start with a confession. I am not an estate agent - I'm a marketer. But since I joined the industry...

As money laundering compliance marks its twentieth year, more and more estate agents are being fined for breaches of HMRC’s ID...

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

Fine & Country has launched a new Masterclass Series focused on the art of maximising fees and boosting additional revenue. Set to...

A new survey has scored the top ten national real estate brands in terms of reputation, value and customer satisfaction. Using YouGov...

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

Ben Madden has outlined further plans for his Agents MVMT initiative and the Pass the Syrup podcast. Madden, of Fine & Country...

Fine & Country has launched a marketing campaign centred around becoming the most recommended national estate agency brand among consumers. The campaign...

The term mixed-tenure development usually refers to residential developments where different residential tenures are provided on the same site. Typically, tenure was...

For most people, buying a house or flat is the largest financial commitment they will ever make. Which is why many...

Two directors of Spicerhaart are set to take over as joint chief executive of the independent agency brand. It comes as its...

Agency software and CRM provider Street.co.uk has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) to help users write property descriptions. Street AI uses...

In recent years, the UK private rented sector has witnessed a significant increase in government regulation aimed at raising standards for...

Prominent industry figure Sean Newman has renewed his licence agreement with Fine & Country for five more years.  Newman has licenses in...

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

Two well-known Fine & Country licensees have partnered to boost their presence in the South West of England. Jonathan Handford and Sean...

Self-employed models have a place in estate agency but there is a risk of some becoming ‘cultish,’ a senior industry figure...

It is no secret that our climate is getting warmer. 2022 was one of the six warmest years on record globally,...

Lomond has launched a new leadership development programme. Working with coaching brand FranklinCovey, the scheme aims to develop the finest leadership talent...

Like most parts of the UK, the one I live in has a bit of a beef about parking. More precisely,...

Agents should ban swearing from the workplace to boost employee wellbeing, a respected agency executive claims. Speaking on the latest episode of...

Homeowners selling in Scotland without an estate agent are being reminded that they still need a Home Report. Scottish surveying firm DM...

An improvement is defined by the Cambridge dictionary as ‘an occasion when something gets better or when you make it better’. ...

Agency brand Hat and Home has launched a new branch in Ascot that will be led by Paul Price. He joins the...

Over-valuations remain a factor behind why asking prices haven’t fallen further yet, agents suggest. The latest Rightmove House Price Index for July...

Have you heard of the Pareto Principle…? Named after economist Vilfredo Pareto, it describes the imbalance of most work-related events -...

The average anti-money laundering (AML) fine issued to estate agents for non-compliance so far during 2022/23 has already crept beyond the...

The Residential Logbook Association (RLBA) has produced a first specification for a ‘Digital Deed Pack’ that can be used for any...

Sellers should be persuaded to make use of upfront information packs in the same way Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) have been...

Tackling economic crime is part of the day job for estate agents. But how can the latest digital ID tools help...

Fine & Country has partnered with currency specialist Lumon to help clients with services such as international money transfers. Lumon has more...

By adopting a top-notch Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solution, you're not only opening doors to acquiring new customers and nurturing existing...

Licensing of estate agents may raise the barrier to entry but it won’t stop those with poor morals, Fine & Country’s...

Whether at home or abroad, here are some top tips to prevent homeowners from breaking common garden laws and rules this...

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

Agents have questioned whether the shift to self-employed agency models could reduce the level of experience in the sector. Speaking on the...

Former Fine & Country global chief executive Simon Leadbetter is set to embark on his first national tour with his own...

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

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

Providing material information upfront could help agents charge higher fees and even reduce their carbon footprint, while those not complying could...

HMRC data showing more than £1m of anti-money laundering (AML) fines to estate and lettings agents should be a “wake-up call”...

A strong labour market, growing consumer confidence and an increasing acceptance of a higher mortgage rate environment will support the housing...