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![Agents Do Charity - bikes, hikes and megabytes](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Special%20Logo's/AgentsDoCharity.png)
Welcome to this week’s Agents Do Charity, our chance to salute those who do so much to help others. If your agency...
19 July 2024
From: Breaking News
![Agents Do Charity - exceeding expectations](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Special%20Logo's/AgentsDoCharity.png)
Welcome to this week’s Agents Do Charity, our chance to salute those who do so much to help others. If your agency...
05 July 2024
From: Breaking News
![How Abby and Michaela turned their friendship into an agency](/upload/images/2%20--%20PROOFED%20--%20How%20Abby%20and%20Michaela%20turned%20their%20friendship%20into%20an%20agency%20V2.jpeg)
Agents working for themselves, supported by a ‘broker’ organisation are on the increase in the UK after becoming almost the norm...
15 June 2024
From: Features
![Industry Views - Labour Agrees New Housing Policies](/upload/images/2%20--%20Proofed%20--%20EAT%20-%20IndustryViews%20(007)%20Labour's%20housing%20pledges.png)
You may not have realised, but yesterday, the new government’s housing policy was agreed. No, I’m not talking about the new ‘Freedom...
08 June 2024
From: Features
![Agents do Charity - walking the walk](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Special%20Logo's/AgentsDoCharity.png)
A variety of charities have received support from the property industry this week. If there are charitable endeavours you think the rest...
24 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![One in seven property purchases use overseas funds – research](/upload/images/shutterstock_1659535894.jpg)
More than one in seven (13%) buyers purchasing properties in the UK are using funds from overseas to fund all or...
21 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![Agents Do Charity - back in the swing of things](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Special%20Logo's/AgentsDoCharity.png)
A variety of charities have received support from the property industry this week. If there are charitable endeavours you think the rest...
10 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![Mastering Tenant Deposits: A Guide for Letting Agents](/upload/images/240508%20-%20Mastering%20Tenant%20Deposits_A%20Guide%20for%20Letting%20Agents%20by%20Gill%20Waller.jpg)
Managing tenant deposits is a crucial part of any letting agent’s responsibilities. Ensuring compliance with regulations and safeguarding both landlord and...
08 May 2024
From: Features
![Mortgage Misery as yet more lenders hike rates](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/3-MortgageRates1.png)
Just as the Nationwide showed the impact of rising mortgage costs on house prices, so another raft of lenders have made...
02 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![Surge in agents’ Suspicious Activity Reports filed to National Crime Agency](/upload/images/shutterstock_2246635353.jpg)
There’s been a significant rise in the number of so-called Suspicious Activity Reports concerning money laundering and the agency industry. Suspicious Activity...
01 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![Prop X - landmark event announced by Propertymark Trust](/upload/images/shutterstock_1136719493.jpg)
The Propertymark Trust has launched Prop X, its first-ever fundraising event, scheduled for Birmingham in September. A statement from the trade body...
26 April 2024
From: Breaking News
![Strike secures another year of investor backing after posting 2023 loss](/upload/images/shutterstock_662011453.jpg)
Strike remained in the red in the run up to its acquisition of Purplebricks last year and has new financial backing...
16 April 2024
From: Breaking News
![Are property firms strengthening financial crime measures with comprehensive business checks?](/upload/images/4%20PROOFED--%20Are%20property%20firms%20strengthening%20financial%20crime%20measures%20with%20comprehensive%20business%20checks%20-%20By%20Martin%20Cheek.jpg)
Regulated firms across all sectors will be well aware of Know Your Customer (KYC) checks and their importance in combatting financial...
13 April 2024
From: Features
![Agents Do Charity - awards season](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Special%20Logo's/AgentsDoCharity.png)
A variety of charities have received support from the property industry this week. If there are charitable endeavours you think the rest...
12 April 2024
From: Breaking News
![Speeding Up Conveyancing: Insights at The Guild Conference](/upload/images/5%20--%20Proofed%20--%20Weekend%20features%20-%20Speeding%20up%20conveyancing%20By%20James%20Du%20Pavey%2C%20Managing%20Director%2C%20Independent%20Estate%20Ag.jpg)
In a recent panel discussion at The Guild of Property Professionals' conference I highlighted the pressing challenges faced by estate agents...
06 April 2024
From: Features
![Agents Do Charity - an 'egg-cellent' week for fundraising](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Special%20Logo's/AgentsDoCharity.png)
A variety of charities have received support from the property industry this week. If there are charitable endeavours you think the rest...
28 March 2024
From: Breaking News
![Ground rent reform set for scrapheap - reports](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyNews-400x310.png)
Plans to set ground rents at a ‘peppercorn rate’ are reported to have been dropped amid opposition from freehold campaigners and...
25 March 2024
From: Breaking News
![Agents Do Charity - reaching for the sky](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Special%20Logo's/AgentsDoCharity.png)
A variety of charities have received support from the property industry this week. If there are charitable endeavours you think the rest...
22 March 2024
From: Breaking News
![Why being over-ambitious with your asking price can net you less overall](/upload/images/6%20proofed%20-%20Why%20being%20over-ambitious%20with%20your%20asking%20price%20can%20net%20you%20less%20overall%20by%20Paul%20Hilton%2C%20CEO%2C%20ESPC.jpg)
The CEO of leading Scottish property portal ESPC, Paul Hilton shares why a discerning pricing strategy can improve the prospects of...
09 March 2024
From: Features
![Government intervention needed on property transaction times – claim](/upload/images/shutterstock_1245681568(1).jpg)
Property professionals have called for the Government to allocate its promised £3m towards improving the home buying and selling process to...
04 March 2024
From: Breaking News
![Why being over-ambitious with your asking price can net you less overall](/upload/images/3%20proofed%20-%20Why%20being%20over-ambitious%20with%20pricing%20weekend%20feature.jpg)
The CEO of leading Scottish property portal ESPC shares why a discerning pricing strategy can improve the prospects of your property...
02 March 2024
From: Features
![Agents Do Charity - up for a challenge](/upload/images/AgentsDoCharity(3).png)
A variety of charities have received support from the property industry over the past week. If there are charitable endeavours you think...
01 March 2024
From: Breaking News
![A quarter of buyers ‘bribed’ seller to secure a purchase - claim](/upload/images/shutterstock_108503696.jpg)
A quarter of homebuyers have attempted to bribe sellers with everything from cash to kindness when trying to secure a property,...
28 February 2024
From: Breaking News
![More than 3,000 estate agents at risk of fines and prison for failing to register with HMRC for AML supervision](/upload/images/3%20--%20Cameron%20--%20EAT%201%5EJ000%20feature%20Feb%202024%20non%20compliance%20(002)%20by%20Martin%20Cheek.jpg)
Digital compliance specialist SmartSearch can help estate agents comply quickly and efficiently Around one in five estate agents are not registered for...
24 February 2024
From: Features
![Nominations open for Midlands property awards](/upload/images/shutterstock_1292777374.jpg)
The search for the very best of the property industry is officially on for The Midlands PROPS Awards 2024. The awards is...
14 February 2024
From: Breaking News
![Yopa accounts shed light on restructure](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyNews3-400x310.png)
Yopa’s latest accounts for 2022 have revealed a “material uncertainty” that the business could continue ahead of a restructure in 2023. The...
12 February 2024
From: Breaking News
![Agents Do Charity - on the (bug) house](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Special%20Logo's/AgentsDoCharity.png)
A variety of charities have received support from the property industry over the past week. If there are charitable endeavours you think...
09 February 2024
From: Breaking News
![Secure share product aims to boost agency referrals and speed up sales](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Compliance-2-400x310.png)
Client compliance platform Thirdfort has launched its updated Secure share product to help estate agents boost referrals through the secure sharing...
06 February 2024
From: Breaking News
![Are estate agents too trusting of long-term clients?](/upload/images/3%20shutterstock_1487630333.jpg)
There’s no question that trust is the bedrock of any longstanding client relationship. It is built on delivering on your promises...
03 February 2024
From: Features
![Agents Do Charity - cleaning up](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Special%20Logo's/AgentsDoCharity.png)
A variety of charities have received support from the property industry over the past week. If there are charitable endeavours you think...
26 January 2024
From: Breaking News
![Agents Do Charity - grassroot causes](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Special%20Logo's/AgentsDoCharity.png)
Welcome to this week’s Agents Do Charity, our chance to salute those who do so much to help others. If your agency...
19 January 2024
From: Breaking News
![Boomin liquidation: ‘Insufficient funds to repay creditors’](/upload/images/shutterstock_2153891527.jpg)
The liquidator of collapsed portal Boomin is investigating a sale of the portal's intellectual property to My Bespoke Room as its...
11 January 2024
From: Breaking News
![General election and legislation driving agency sales - claim](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyStats-400x310%20(1).png)
Extra tax and rising costs drove agency acquisitions last year and more are expected in 2024. Agency broker Atomic Consultancy has said...
09 January 2024
From: Breaking News
![Why community work is good business for estate agents](/upload/images/2%20---%20Proofed%20by%20Peter%20---%20Weekend%20features%20why%20community%20work%20is%20good%20business%20for%20estate%20agents%20Kevin%20Shaw.jpg)
As 2024 progresses, I expect to see an increase in the role that estate agents play in local communities. Once perceived...
06 January 2024
From: Features
![Agents Do Charity - strong appeals](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Special%20Logo's/AgentsDoCharity.png)
Welcome to this week’s Agents Do Charity, our chance to salute those who do so much to help others. If your agency...
05 January 2024
From: Breaking News
![PropTech Today - Cyber security - who holds the keys?](/upload/images/PropTech%20.jpg)
The recent cyber attack on CTS left around 80 conveyancing firms across the country commercially paralysed as the harm to their...
19 December 2023
From: Breaking News
![Agents Do Charity - popping up for good causes](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Special%20Logo's/AgentsDoCharity.png)
Welcome to this week’s Agents Do Charity, our chance to salute those who do so much to help others. If your agency...
01 December 2023
From: Breaking News
![Why property firms should prioritise open banking in 2024](/upload/images/shutterstock_2224707903.jpg)
SmartSearch looks at the importance of incorporating Source of Funds checks into KYC processes It is no secret that the UK property...
29 November 2023
From: Features
![Agents Do Charity - charitable collaborations](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Special%20Logo's/AgentsDoCharity.png)
Check out some of the latest charitable endeavours from agency and property brands this week. If you have a charitable event or...
03 November 2023
From: Breaking News
![Agents Do Charity - worthy aims and causes](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Special%20Logo's/AgentsDoCharity.png)
Check out some of the latest charitable endeavours from agency and property brands this week. If you have a charitable event or...
20 October 2023
From: Breaking News
![SmartSearch launches innovative new solution to help estate agents and conveyancers detect dirty money](/upload/images/3%20Source%20of%20Funds%20Article%20by%20SmartSearch(1).jpg)
Leading digital compliance firm SmartSearch has launched an innovative new solution to help professionals working within the UK property sector to...
30 September 2023
From: Features
![Agents Do Charity - aspirational autumn](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Special%20Logo's/AgentsDoCharity.png)
Check out some of the latest charitable endeavours from agency and property brands this week. If you have a charitable event or...
29 September 2023
From: Breaking News
![Last call! Entries set to close for northern property awards](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/shutterstock_1697309575.jpg)
Property professionals have one more week to submit their entries for the inaugural North West PROPs Awards. The search for the very...
25 September 2023
From: Breaking News
![OnTheMarket Software integrates AML offering](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/_AML-400x310.png)
OnTheMarket Software has announced an integration with digital ID and source of funds provider Thirdfort. The digital ID, anti-money laundering and source...
18 September 2023
From: Breaking News
![What should agents be doing to stay compliant with AML regulations?](/upload/images/3%20EAT%20Weekend%20Feature%209-9-23%20mio%20%20What%20should%20agents%20be%20doing%20to%20stay%20compliant%20with%20AML%20regulations%20by%20Nick%20Ball%2C%20Sales%20Director%20mio.png)
As money laundering compliance marks its twentieth year, more and more estate agents are being fined for breaches of HMRC’s ID...
09 September 2023
From: Features
![Lack of digital tools adds to stress of property purchases – claim](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/PropTech/PropTech2-400x310.png)
UK homebuyers have expressed support for more digital tools to reduce the administrative burden of purchasing a property yet few have...
29 August 2023
From: Breaking News
![Agents urged to get nominating for new northern awards](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/3%20Equality%20comes%20through%20learning%20-%20PIT%20by%20Chitra%20Stern.jpg)
Agents are being invited to get involved in the inaugural North West PROPS Awards. The North West PROPS, a northern-focused version of...
21 August 2023
From: Breaking News
![Agents Do Charity - on your bike](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Special%20Logo's/AgentsDoCharity.png)
Check out some of the latest charitable endeavours from agency and property brands this week. If you have a charitable event or...
18 August 2023
From: Breaking News
![Auction listings rise but sales revenue declines in ‘challenging market’](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyStats-400x310.png)
The number of properties going under the hammer has increased but there has been a dip in the percentage of lots...
18 August 2023
From: Breaking News
![Conveyancers face ‘too many complaints’ about undertaking breaches](/upload/images/shutterstock_579629260(2).jpg)
The Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) has warned it is receiving “too many complaints” about breaches of undertakings by solicitors. The regulator...
09 August 2023
From: Breaking News
![Agents Do Charity - fundraising in the rain](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Special%20Logo's/AgentsDoCharity.png)
Check out some of the latest charitable endeavours from agency and property brands this week. If you have a charitable event or...
04 August 2023
From: Breaking News
![Phil Spencer: It's the age of the older customer](/upload/images/Phil%20Spencer.png)
We all want more transactions - the Holy Grail when it comes to agencies’ bottom lines - but an interesting aspect...
03 August 2023
From: Breaking News
![Agents Do Charity - summer support](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Special%20Logo's/AgentsDoCharity.png)
Check out some of the latest charitable endeavours from agency and property brands this week. If you have a charitable event or...
28 July 2023
From: Breaking News
![New video series addresses agency compliance issues](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Compliance-1-400x310.png)
Sales management hub mio has launched a new video series featuring compliance consultant and industry trainer Michael Day from Integra Property...
26 July 2023
From: Breaking News
![Jonathan Rolande: How agents can survive the 'new normal'](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/AgentHouseInHand_400x310.png)
In his latest column, Jonathan Rolande, founder of House Buy Fast, explains how those working in the sector can beat the...
24 July 2023
From: Breaking News
![Agents Do Charity - caring for communities](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Special%20Logo's/AgentsDoCharity.png)
Check out some of the latest charitable endeavours from agency and property brands this week. If you have a charitable event or...
21 July 2023
From: Breaking News
![Agents Do Charity - spellbinding support](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Special%20Logo's/AgentsDoCharity.png)
Check out some of the latest charitable endeavours from agency and property brands this week. If you have a charitable event or...
14 July 2023
From: Breaking News
![Agents Do Charity - the industry’s good news page](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Special%20Logo's/AgentsDoCharity.png)
Here’s the news you don’t normally get to hear about - the agency industry in full swing doing good work. If you’ve...
07 July 2023
From: Breaking News
![Chris Brown, CEO and Founder of Hydrogard Legal Services](/upload/images/adv-2021/sponsored-content/Hydrogard_Legal_Services/chris%20400%20x%20310%20jpg.jpg)
Who are you and what does it say on your business card? I am Chris Brown, CEO and Founder of Hydrogard...
06 July 2023
From: 60 Second Interview
![Agents Do Charity - for the kids](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Special%20Logo's/AgentsDoCharity.png)
Check out some of the latest charitable endeavours from agency and property brands this week. If you have a charitable event or...
16 June 2023
From: Breaking News
![Landmark aims to modernise conveyancing payments](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Property-Value_400x310.png)
Landmark Information Group has partnered with payment processor Shieldpay. The partnership aims to provide faster and more transparent conveyancing payments. Shieldpay’s digital platform,...
07 June 2023
From: Breaking News
![Agents Do Charity - community support](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Special%20Logo's/AgentsDoCharity.png)
Check out some of the latest charitable endeavours from agency and property brands this week. If you have a charitable event or...
02 June 2023
From: Breaking News
![Almost 18% of sale fall-throughs happen in first two weeks - claim](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/HouseForSale_400x310.png)
The most common time for a property sale to fall through is in the second week after the sale is agreed,...
30 May 2023
From: Breaking News
![Is your letting business still compliant?](/upload/images/__thumbs/Is%20your%20business%20still%20compliant.jpg/Is%20your%20business%20still%20compliant__400x267.jpg)
Following publication of the Renter’s Reform Bill and the media coverage surrounding it, many agents and their landlords will understandably have...
27 May 2023
From: Features
![Agents Do Charity - toughening up for good causes](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Special%20Logo's/AgentsDoCharity.png)
Check out some of the latest charitable endeavours from agency and property brands this week. If you have a charitable event or...
26 May 2023
From: Breaking News
![The nuances of mortgage lending and the role of the valuer](/upload/images/adv-2021/sponsored-content/Sava/EAT%20image%20(2).png)
In simple terms, as you are probably aware, ‘lenders’ are the organisations who loan you something, in this case money to...
17 May 2023
From: Sponsored Content
![Tackling fraud in the current climate - what’s the reality for agents?](/upload/images/__thumbs/Tackling%20fraud%20in%20the%20current%20climate.jpg/Tackling%20fraud%20in%20the%20current%20climate__400x279.jpg)
Property fraud is a significant risk for agents, particularly as fake IDs become increasingly prevalent, and the economic climate remains challenging....
06 May 2023
From: Features
![Finding relief from client money anxiety](/upload/images/Finding%20relief%20from%20client%20money%20anxiety.jpg)
Letting agents are between a rock and a hard place when it comes to opening a client account and getting Client...
06 May 2023
From: Features
![Agents Do Charity - hitting new heights](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Special%20Logo's/AgentsDoCharity.png)
Check out some of the latest charitable endeavours from agency and property brands this week. If you have a charitable event or...
05 May 2023
From: Breaking News
![Agents Do Charity - getting in the swing of it](/upload/images/AgentsDoCharity.png)
Check out some of the latest charitable endeavours from agency and property brands this week. If you have a charitable event or...
28 April 2023
From: Breaking News
![New banking settlement scheme set to ‘fully digitise property transactions’](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/BankofEngland_1-400x310.png)
The Bank of England last week announced the completion of Project Meridian, a digital synchronised settlement prototype that aims to digitise...
24 April 2023
From: Breaking News
![Agents face a 'perfect storm' for money laundering](/upload/images/Agents%20face%20a%20perfect%20storm%20for%20money%20laundering.png)
Recent research estimated that up to £100 billion is being stolen in the UK each year, with much of it due...
22 April 2023
From: Features
![Help to Buy: Equity Loan ending - what help is available?](/upload/images/Help%20to%20buy%20equity%20loan.jpg)
For just over a decade, the Government has operated ‘Help to Buy’ schemes in England. The first of these, ‘NewBuy’, which...
15 April 2023
From: Features
![LSL offloads mortgage and insurance brands in latest ‘simplification’](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/mortgage-400x310.png)
LSL has sold its mortgage, protection, and general insurance brokerage firms Embrace and First2Protect. The brands have been sold to Pivotal Growth,...
12 April 2023
From: Breaking News
![Proptech firm defies investment downturn with £4m fundraise](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyNews2-400x310.png)
Blockchain property network Coadjute has secured £4m of funding as it looks to continue efforts to transform the ease and speed...
31 March 2023
From: Breaking News
![Agents Do Charity - not so rubbish causes](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Special%20Logo's/AgentsDoCharity.png)
Check out some of the latest charitable endeavours from agency and property brands this week. Thomas Morris Sales & Lettings: Last week...
31 March 2023
From: Breaking News
![Agents Do Charity - making waves](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Special%20Logo's/AgentsDoCharity.png)
Check out some of the latest charitable endeavours from agency and property brands this week. If you have a charitable event or...
10 March 2023
From: Breaking News
![Agents Do Charity - showing support for good causes](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Special%20Logo's/AgentsDoCharity.png)
Check out some of the latest charitable endeavours from agency and property brands this week. If you have a charitable event or...
03 March 2023
From: Breaking News
![Hundreds of claims to be made for ‘mis-sold spray foam insulation’](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/shutterstock_1087263845.jpg)
A claims management company (CMC) is in the process of helping with more than 500 claims from homeowners to get refunds...
27 February 2023
From: Breaking News
![Agents Do Charity - charitable targets](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Special%20Logo's/AgentsDoCharity.png)
Check out some of the latest charitable endeavours from agency and property brands this week. If you have a charitable event or...
17 February 2023
From: Breaking News
![Agents urged to back Turkey-Syria earthquake appeal](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/AgentHouseInHand_400x310.png)
Estate agency leaders have partnered to raise vital funds to support those affected by the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and...
13 February 2023
From: Breaking News
![Agents Do Charity - on your feet for good causes](/upload/images/AgentsDoCharity.png)
Agents and property professionals have been getting on their feet for charity this week. If there are charitable endeavours you think the...
03 February 2023
From: Breaking News
![North-south house price divide is narrowing - claim](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/House-pounds_400x310.png)
The north-south house price divide may be narrowing, eXp UK claims. Research by the self-employed agency brand has found that while the...
02 February 2023
From: Breaking News
![Agents Do Charity - feeling the love](/upload/images/AgentsDoCharity(1).png)
Agents and property professionals are spreading plenty of charitable love ahead of Valentine's Day. See some of the inspirational examples below. Whatever the...
27 January 2023
From: Breaking News
![Agents Do Charity - a positive start to 2023](/upload/images/AgentsDoCharity.png)
Agents and property professionals have kicked off the year by supporting a range of causes. Whatever the cause you are working for,...
20 January 2023
From: Breaking News
![Agents Do Charity - marking a record breaking 2022](/upload/images/Site%20logos/AgentsDoCharity-1-18-400x310.png)
Agents are marking a record breaking 2022 for fundraising and are hoping to attract more funds for charitable causes during the...
13 January 2023
From: Breaking News
![Agents Do Charity - a charitable start to the new year](/upload/images/Site%20logos/AgentsDoCharity-18-400x310.png)
Plenty of inspirational examples of fundraising activities by agents and property professionals have been coming in from the end of 2022. Whatever...
06 January 2023
From: Breaking News
![Agents warned against AML complacency on Russian sanctions](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/HouseInspection_400x310.png)
Sanctions against Russian oligarchs are working but agents and property professionals are being warned against getting complacent when checking international buyer...
06 January 2023
From: Breaking News
![John D Wood & Co shows its festive spirit](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Misc/jd.jpg)
From carols to Christmas lights and jumpers, prime estate agent John D Wood & Co has been getting into the festive...
22 December 2022
From: Breaking News
![Agents Do Charity - kindness towards the kids](/upload/images/Site%20logos/AgentsDoCharity-18-400x310.png)
Agents haven't let the festive season get in the way of supporting good causes, and there is a big focus on...
16 December 2022
From: Breaking News
![Agents Do Charity - singing superheroes](/upload/images/Site%20logos/AgentsDoCharity-NewLogo2-400x310.jpg)
From singing to dressing as superheroes, there are plenty of inspirational examples of agents raising money for good causes this week. Whatever...
09 December 2022
From: Breaking News
![Agents Do Charity - warm hearts on colder days](/upload/images/Site%20logos/AgentsDoCharity-NewLogo2-400x310.jpg)
There have been plenty of heart-warming examples of agents supporting their local communities and charities this week, from sleep-outs to donations. Whatever...
02 December 2022
From: Breaking News
![Avoiding the threat of fines: what’s often missed in the AML process](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/_AML%20_400x310.png)
HMRC has fined estate agents over £500,000 for anti-money laundering (AML) breaches in the past two months. Yet despite property managers...
26 November 2022
From: Features
![AML platform adds open banking technology](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/PropTech/PropTech2-400x310.png)
Anti-money laundering platform Credas has integrated open banking technology as part of its agent-facing proposition. Open banking lets consumers securely share their...
07 November 2022
From: Breaking News
![Problems setting up a client account? Here's what to do](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/PropTech/PropTech2-400x310.png)
Over the last few months, The Letting Partnership has seen an increase in calls from agents who are struggling to open...
22 October 2022
From: Features
![Agents refute making obscene gestures towards Kwasi Kwarteng](/upload/images/Politics%20(MPs%2C%20party%20logos%2C%20etc)/_Kwasi%20Kwarteng_400x310.png)
One of the stranger stories emerging from the fallout of Kwasi Kwarteng’s sacking last Friday has been news that someone in...
19 October 2022
From: Breaking News
![Stamp duty cut - much needed boost or short term fix? Either way, estate agents need to prepare for the rush](/upload/images/adv-2021/sponsored-content/Smartsearch/EAT%20-%20October%2022.jpg)
The Government’s mini budget on September 23 was anything but ‘mini’ with several major announcements one of the most significant of...
17 October 2022
From: Sponsored Content
![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...