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Leaders has launched its upgraded sustainable office in Guildford, Surrey, with an event for local clients, media, local businesses and Leaders staff. The Leaders Romans...

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

The Guild of Property Professionals has launched a new Ezine system to boost member marketing. Agents will be able to create digital...

Average house prices fell on a monthly basis for the first time since September 2023 during March as higher mortgage rates...

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

A well-known Surrey estate agent has rebranded. Burns & Webber is rebranding to adopt its parent company’s name Curchods. The four Burns &...

The Guild of Property Professionals honoured its top agents last week. The network held its annual conference and awards at the QEII...

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

TV presenter and property expert Laura Hamilton is set to host this year’s Guild Awards. The presentation will take place at the...

The Guild of Property Professionals has launched a referral arrangement for its members with The Land & New Homes Network.  New home...

Average house prices fell 1.4% during 2023, Land Registry data has revealed. The latest Land Registry House Price Index for December 2023...

The Guild of Property Professionals has set a date for its Annual Conference and Awards Ceremony on 22 March 2024. It will...

A housing market analyst has admitted he is “happy being wrong” after predicting house prices would fall between 8% and 10%...

House prices fell at their fastest rate since 2011 during November 2023, the Land Registry has revealed. The latest Land Registry House...

House prices ended 2023 up 1.7%, Halifax has claimed. The lender’s latest House Price Index for December 2023 suggests the price of...

Webbers Estate Agents is marking its 100th anniversary this year. The South West-based agent, an exclusive Guild of Property Professionals member in...

Average house prices ended 2023 down 1.8%, according to Nationwide. The lender’s December House Price Index, based on its own mortgage lending...

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

The property market is heading for around 23% fewer sales this year and some agents may need better training to deal...

The Guild of Property Professionals has launched a new learning platform to help boost agent knowledge and skills.  It includes the Guild's...

HMRC recorded the slowest October for property sales since 2021 last month. The latest property transaction figures from the taxman estimates that...

A series of webinars have been unveiled to help agents prepare for new material information rules. Rightmove said it is providing a...

The Guild of Property Professionals is urging estate agents across the UK to be on high alert as cyberattacks targeting the...

The Guild of Property Professionals successfully hosted its annual Autumn Tour virtually last week, allowing member agents from across the UK...

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

Residential property auctioneer iamproperty is creating 18 new job opportunities for people to join the fast-growing world of auction, as consumer...

The number of property sales recorded by HMRC is at its lowest level for almost a decade. New HMRC property transactions data...

The Guild of Property Professionals has announced eight new members to its network of independent agents. One is George F White in...

The property market’s 18-month “white-knuckle ride” is coming to an end, Tom Bill claims. Speaking on the Guild of Property Professionals’ The...

The Guild of Property Professionals is celebrating reaching 13,000 ESTAS reviews. This has given the network an average customer service rating of 96.6%.  Based on...

The Guild of Property Professionals has launched a second virtual event this Autumn following its inaugural streamed event earlier this year. Scheduled...

The Women in Estate Agency (WiEA) group is launching a webinar series. The first will go live on Friday 13 October at...

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

Property sales and mortgage approvals both fell annually in August, official data shows. Figures from HMRC show UK residential transactions were down...

Annual house price growth has returned to its lowest level since the pandemic, Land Registry data shows. The latest figures from the...

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

House prices have fallen at the steepest rate since 2009, Halifax data shows. The latest Halifax House Price Index for August suggests...

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

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

Rightmove and Propertymark have unveiled a two-year partnership to provide agents with the latest local market data and easier access to...

Agents are being urged to increase their efforts when it comes to checking documents to avoid potential claims. Paul Offley, compliance officer...

Homebuyers should get used to interest rates of 6% to 7% being the norm, a senior industry executive claims. Peter Brodnicki, chief...

Forget sales skills or an ability to keep track of countless numbers of keys and alarm codes, a senior industry trainer...

Annual house price growth remained negative in June as mortgage rates hit buyer budgets but there is still a chance of...

Agents have been showing there is more to being charitable than just donating money. This weeks charitable exploits have a big focus...

The Guild of Property Professionals has recognised the achievements of its members during its 30th anniversary celebration and awards ceremony. The awards,...

Industry charity Agents Giving is asking the property industry to rally together for local food banks this week and beyond. Agents Giving...

The Guild of Property Professionals is launching a tiered membership offer which it says will allow agents to choose according to...

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

Agency technology company the nurtur.group has launched the first phase its Automated Referral System, to help agents in the Fine &...

The Building Safety Act will cause further delays to the home moving process, a senior industry executive has warned. Rob Hailstone, chief...

Toscafund Asset Management chief economist Savvas Savouri has slammed the use of ‘outdated metrics’ when measuring the housing market. The investment firm...

The Guild of Property Professionals has revealed plans to hold a summer celebration event and awards function as it marks its...

Agents are being reminded to conduct health and safety checks on their listings as well as in the office. This is according...

The long-awaited Regulation of Property Agents (ROPA) rules will still be introduced but most probably in a different form, it has...

Average UK house prices were hit by the largest annual decline since July 2009 last month. Nationwide’s latest House Price Index suggests...

It has been a busy first quarter of the year for property industry job moves. If you want your jobs or appointments news...

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

Lower mortgage rates than the end of last year and slowing inflation should sustain the housing market as it enters the...

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

Female estate agents have shared the highs and lows of working in the property industry to mark International Women’s Day (IWD). The...

The Guild of Property Professionals has achieved the milestone of more than 11,000 ESTAS reviews. The network has revealed it has reached...

The Guild of Property Professionals has issued a reminder to agents about the importance of their websites remaining compliant. The property network...

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

Estate agency leaders have partnered to raise vital funds to support those affected by the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and...

The way to sell a property has changed and agents shouldn’t rely on just listing on Rightmove, senior property leaders have...

Industry leaders have hit out at the media for “stifling sentiment” as they urge agents to help vendors make an informed...

Agents are being urged to keep an eye on their HMRC Government Gateway Account to ensure they don’t miss messages and...

New year, old worries: what’s happening in the housing market? We’ve asked experts and collated forecasts, 15 in total. On the one...

Agents will need to articulate their worth in the new challenging property market but shouldn’t rush to drop fees, industry trainer...

Agents within The Guild of Property Professionals are the only grouping in the top five positions that has seen new instruction...

The property market is ‘recalibrating’ but should be seen in context of economic events, agents are being urged. Kris Mclean, managing director...

Increased conveyancing fees would speed-up transaction times, it has been claimed. Iain McKenzie, chief executive of The Guild of Property Professionals suggests...

High transaction volumes are likely to lead to more complaints about agents, a compliance expert claims. Paul Offley, compliance officer at The Guild...

Agents should be getting buyers to focus on what they can afford now and in the future rather than worrying about...

With the Treasury and the Bank of England stepping in to try and calm the markets, talk of an emergency interest...

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

The Guild of Property Professionals is set to embark on a roadshow next month to meet agents and share insights and...

Foxtons had become ‘flabby’ and lost its sense of business, its interim chief executive Peter Rollings claims. Speaking on The Guild of...

We’re undergoing another heatwave at the moment, with the mercury rising above 30 degrees for five successive days before it breaks...

As the great sporting summer continues – with the Lionesses triumphant against Germany last Sunday, the ongoing Commonwealth Games, and the...

A compliance expert has warned that even though most agents will have robust anti-money laundering (AML) checks and processes in place,...

A leading agent has claimed that the economic plans of Liz Truss, the frontrunner to be the country’s next Prime Minister,...

Propertymark Qualifications has added two industry veterans to its board. Jan Hytch, residential and operations partner for Arnold Keys and Katie Griffin,...

If there’s one thing that received a boost as a result of Covid and lockdowns, it’s podcasts – which reached whole...

Agents and property professionals haven't let the mini-heatwave stop them sweating and stepping up for charity. Here are some of the sector's...

The head of the National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team (NTSELAT) has suggested the material listings rules should be...

Property professionals and MPs were left wanting more after Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s much-anticipated housing announcements yesterday. Johnson yesterday promised a review...

A record 600 firms and individuals have been shortlisted for the 2022 ESTAS Customer Service Awards. Sponsored by blockchain property network Coadjute,...

PropTech supplier nurtur.group has appointed Damon Bullimore BriefYourMarket co-founder Damon Bullimore as chief technology officer (CTO). It follows nurtur.group’s acquisition of the...

Hybrid agent eXp UK is embarking on a national roadshow this month to showcase its US-inspired business model. It will visit London,...

Agency trade bodies have backed the “clarity” provided by Trading Standards after it deemed “price on application” listings unlawful. It comes as...

House price growth is expected to hit single digits by the end of the year as the cost of living crisis...

The property industry is fortunate in including many great people, doing great work across a range of businesses – from traditional agency...

Property blockchain network Coadjute has launched a research project to identify ways estate agents and conveyancers can improve their working relationship. It...

Agents are preparing their businesses for the cost of living crunch, with considerations on fuel use, heating and window display lighting. Much...

Estate agents and conveyancers have agreed on better working relationships at the first collaborative event between the two professions. There has been...

The sponsor of an industry forum for agents and conveyancers to be held next week says the collaborative event hails the...

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

As regular readers will know, I like to use this column to shout out about the independent agents who are the...