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Almost one in five vendors admit to having failed to disclose disputes with neighbours to prospective buyers when selling their home,...

In the bustling world of social media, success isn't just about posting content; it's about fostering engagement, maintaining consistency, and implementing...

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

The Property Franchise Group (TPFG) has been trialling property blockchain network Coadjute’s digital property data pack and smart forms and has...

From the uptick in house sales in January to a house price rise the first time in over a year in February,...

2023 was the highest year on record for ‘rental scam’ searches in the UK, with an increase of 11% from 2022...

In a recent panel discussion at The Guild of Property Professionals' conference I highlighted the pressing challenges faced by estate agents...

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

The Law Society is facing backlash from conveyancers after issuing new property information reforms that take account of Trading Standards’ material...

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

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

Further estate agency regulation won’t be too expensive for the industry, Lord Best has said. Lord Best, who led the Regulation of...

Plans to set ground rents at a ‘peppercorn rate’ are reported to have been dropped amid opposition from freehold campaigners and...

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

The architect of the Regulation of Property Agents (ROPA) reforms has expressed frustration that the recommendations have failed to materialise as...

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

Any estate agency will have noticed the rise of the “personal agent” in the industry, with interesting propositions from eXp, The...

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

In celebration of International Women's Day, Tunbridge Wells property services company Presence & Co. proudly spotlights the exceptional achievements of our...

Female agents have shared their view on representation and opportunities in the sector to mark International Women’s Day. Industry data shows while...

Much of the focus may have been on the Spring Budget this week but a variety of charities have received support from...

Renting a flat or house in the UK has never been more difficult. The market is tight, supply is limited and...

The complexities of the government’s leasehold reform proposals affecting millions of homeowners came under the spotlight at a seminar organised by...

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

Attempts to get the long-awaited Regulation of Property Agents (ROPA) rules introduced into the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill have failed. The...

Rightmove has joined growing calls for Stamp Duty reform ahead of the Spring Budget next week. The property portal has outlined three...

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

A senior estate agent has described the Government’s pledge to compel councils to cut red tape in favour of development as...

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

Kerfuffle has finalised the acquisition of agency reviews platform View Agents. With the acquisition of Kerfuffle founder Simon Whale said the brand’s...

Let's be honest – landlords are the lifeblood of any letting agency. Winning and keeping their business keeps the wheels turning...

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

An independent agency brand has become the latest firm to sign a listings agreement with CoStar-backed OnTheMarket. Edward Mellor, one of the...

A new upfront information provider has launched, promising to shorten the homebuying and conveyancing process. Home Sale Pack has said it will...

Average house prices will fall 3.6% in the first quarter of the year, according to forecasts by reallymoving.com. The research is based...

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

The benefits for letting agents to outsource their client accounting is well documented, however with an increasing number of options available,...

The most successful agents are typically those who invest in self-improvement. Whether it's staying abreast of changes in social media, experimenting...

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

Like millions of others, I watched in open-mouthed astonishment as details emerged about the Post Office scandal. I knew a little bit about...

Yulia Barnes is founder and managing partner of Barnes Law   2024 is set to be another significant year for the property...

Estate agency regulations and minimum standards may finally see the light of day after Labour put forward amendments to the Government’s...

Parliamentary news may have been dominated by the fallout from the Rwanda Bill yesterday but another important piece of legislation also...

OnTheMarket has signed a multiyear listing agreement with Leaders Romans Group (LRG). The CoStar-backed portal has been selected as one of just...

Happy New Year and welcome to what’s looking like a busy - perhaps even hectic - 2024! I thought it worth running...

As 2024 progresses, I expect to see an increase in the role that estate agents play in local communities. Once perceived...

As the world marches relentlessly forward to 2024, the government’s flagship legislation for the private rented sector (PRS) remains in limbo. This...

The debate over the Green Belt, and the newly branded ‘grey belt’, has made the headlines a lot recently and will...

T'was three nights before Christmas, when all through the site, We’ve delivered thousands of stories to bring you delight. We’ve had Strike turn...

The Government has published long-awaited reforms to its National Planning Policy Framework, confirming that local housebuilding targets will be advisory rather...

The Scottish Government’s Budget has been described as a “missed opportunity.” The update yesterday from Scottish Finance Secretary Shona Robison, outlined a...

In July the Government committed to ‘a new era of regeneration, inner-city densification and housing delivery across England, with transformational plans...

The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill passed its second reading in Parliament last night. Housing minister Lee Rowley pledged that the legislation...

Property industry veteran Mal McCallion has helped launch a new artificial intelligence (AI) property search tool that agents can embed in...

I think we can all agree that the National Trading Standards Material Information reforms are a good thing for the property...

Property visits remain one of the greatest time intensive activities for the letting agent. From prospecting visits, show rounds, inventories and...

It’s not uncommon to see a seasonal slump around December and the Christmas period. Last year, Propertymark reported an average of...

Property social network and listings website PropertyHeads has staked a claim as the number four property portal in the UK. While much...

The long-awaited Leasehold and Freehold Bill is set to be unveiled in Parliament today. The Bill aims to make it cheaper and...

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

The Autumn Statement ended up being silent on Stamp Duty reforms and direct housing market stimulus but there were some nuggets...

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will deliver his Autumn Statement this afternoon amid rumours of Stamp Duty reforms and support for first-time buyers. The...

Nationwide has called for an independent review of the first-time buyer market as it urges the Chancellor to boost support for...

A buying agent has given his backing to the prospect of a Stamp Duty and Inheritance Tax (IHT) cut during this...

When Chancellor Jeremy Hunt gets to his feet on Wednesday to deliver his Autumn Statement, he should consider offering support to...

Propertymark has written to the Housing Secretary Michael Gove to reiterate its longstanding call for regulation of property agents. The agency trade...

Three members of the Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners take a brief look at some of the trials and tribulations awaiting...

The Government has outlined five proposals to reduce ground rents for existing leaseholders as its latest attempt to reform the sector...

The majority of agents back parts B and C of material information rules but more guidance is needed on where to...

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

By Jashoda Pindoria, Head of Self Assessment Operations, HMRC Self Assessment need not be daunting with HMRC’s simple steps on getting started....

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

Self-employed agency brand eXp Realty has partnered with HomeHunter to help improve the property search process for consumers across its territories...

Trading Standards has insisted it is still on track to introduce parts B and C of material changes rules for property...

Iamproperty has launched what it calls “a new solution” to help agents deal with new Material Information rules. The supplier’s new Enhanced...

OnTheMarket has partnered with an automated social media service to help agents promote listings on Instagram, X, Facebook and more. Following a...

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

Hands-up who likes doing check-in reports? These start-of-tenancy reports may not be the most popular of activities for the letting agent...

Charlotte Jeffrey-Campbell, director of The Able Agent Given our focus is centred around helping to drive long-term professionalism across the industry,...

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

The Home Buying and Selling Group (HBSG) is seeking feedback from agents on proposals that it feels will “revolutionise moving home...

The Labour Party is being urged to take the lead on estate agency regulation and help driving up standards in the...

In today's world of rising costs and economic uncertainty, estate agents are seeking innovative ways to maximise their resources while delivering...

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

Buyers and sellers are still factoring energy efficiency into property valuations despite Prime Minister Rishi Sunak rolling back net-zero reforms. Analysis by...

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,...

Introduced to Parliament in May, the Renters (Reform) Bill seeks to improve the private rental sector for both tenants and landlords....

Rightmove has unveiled its Autumnal marketing campaign, with a new advert aiming to convince potential buyers that they should have ‘belief’...

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

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

Marketing expert Simon Leadbetter has recommended that Purplebricks absorb its owner’s brand to consolidate its market position.  Leadbetter, former group marketing director...

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

The end of a tenancy can be busy and stressful. As the letting agent, you’ll have many plates spinning to move...

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

If we turn the clock back only twenty years, the concept of managing our lives from a handheld device was within...

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

The Halifax is warning that house price falls will continue into 2024. It cautions that price drops will be “gradual, rather than...

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

Whether you realise it or not, APIs have helped make your day possible.  Reflect on everything you’ve done today online. On your...