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![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
![New report draws roadmap for Britain's town centres](/upload/images/6%20--%20Proofed%20--%20New%20report%20draws%20roadmap%20by%20EAT%20team.png)
A new report sheds light on the future of UK town centres, presenting a roadmap for the revitalisation and repurposing of...
25 May 2024
From: Features
![Industry Views - Do Online Estate Agencies Exist Any More?](/upload/images/1%20--%20Proofed%20--%20Industry%20View%20Do%20online%20estate%20agencies%20exist%20any%20more%20IV.png)
Is there such a thing as an online estate agency any more? A decade ago, about the time I started editing Estate...
18 May 2024
From: Features
![Building societies are boosting first-time buyers – research](/upload/images/shutterstock_444952189.jpg)
Building societies are currently offering the most competitive mortgage deals for first-time buyers compared with high-street lenders, research suggests. Analysis of 90%...
09 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![Self employed brand reveals more agencies signing up](/upload/images/shutterstock_2197519793.jpg)
Self-employed agency brand eXp UK has named a second wave of estate agencies to adopt its new business model. The brand’s ‘brokerage’...
02 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![New high end agency puts emphasis on lifestyle presentation](/upload/images/shutterstock_370390049.jpg)
A new agency has launched, describing itself as being “dedicated to creating extraordinary marketing for extraordinary homes across Hampshire, Surrey and...
25 April 2024
From: Breaking News
![Foxtons could sell to Dexters for £300m - press speculation](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyNews3-400x310.png)
A shareholder of Foxtons believes the agency could be worth £300m if sold today - substantially above its existing market capitalisation...
22 April 2024
From: Breaking News
![Latest Lomond deal boosts East Midlands presence](/upload/images/shutterstock_2249889569.jpg)
Lomond has announced its latest acquisition within the East Midlands, bolstering its John Shepherd brand following two recent acquisitions within the...
11 April 2024
From: Breaking News
From the uptick in house sales in January to a house price rise the first time in over a year in February,...
09 April 2024
From: Sponsored Content
![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
![Best places to live revealed! Is your patch on the list?](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyNews3-400x310.png)
North Berwick in East Lothian, has been named the best place to live in the annual Sunday Times Best Places to Live...
18 March 2024
From: Breaking News
![Major mortgage lender reduces upper age limit](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/2_MortgageCalculated.png)
One of the UK’s largest mortgage lenders has reduced its upper age limit in a blow for home buyers . Halifax is...
14 March 2024
From: Breaking News
![Increasing numbers of sellers are searching for ‘cheap agents’ - warning](/upload/images/shutterstock_2256175877.jpg)
Seller search interest for high street agents has dropped, while there has been a significant spike in searches for cheap fee...
05 March 2024
From: Breaking News
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“I like finance. I find it intellectually interesting – there’s lots of numbers and that’s great.” That sentence coming out of the...
02 March 2024
From: Features
![Rate cut needed ‘sooner rather than later’ as mortgage pricing rises - warning](/upload/images/23%2009%2005%201%20Northern%20Town%20in%20Aggressive%20Campaign%20to%20win%20Property%20Investment.jpg)
Increasing numbers of mortgage lenders are pulling decent deals as swap rates rise. Santander has become the latest high street lender to...
21 February 2024
From: Breaking News
![Jonathan Rolande: What agents can learn from the Post Office Horizon scandal](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyNews1-400x310.png)
Like millions of others, I watched in open-mouthed astonishment as details emerged about the Post Office scandal. I knew a little bit about...
22 January 2024
From: Breaking News
![Two high street agencies among first to join eXp brokerage model](/upload/images/shutterstock_2162718897.jpg)
Two estate agency businesses have already signed up to self-employed agency brand eXp’s new brokerage model just weeks after launch. Mackays, a...
18 January 2024
From: Breaking News
![Agency acquirer boosts Midlands presence](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/3-MortgageRates1.png)
Lomond has strengthened its foothold in the Midlands with its 50th acquisition since launching just three years ago. Through its John Shepherd...
15 January 2024
From: Breaking News
![eXp UK launches brokerage model for ‘traditional agents’](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/AgentsWorking-400x310.png)
Self-employed agency brand eXp has launched a brokerage model for the UK market. Such a system is already common in the US...
04 January 2024
From: Breaking News
![Phil Spencer: Good deeds are for all year, not just Christmas!](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Special%20Logo's/Phil%20Spencer.png)
One of the most heart-warming parts of my job is having the privilege to be the patron of Agents Giving, the...
11 December 2023
From: Breaking News
![Foxtons completes flagship office revamp](/upload/images/Foxtons.png)
Foxtons has reopened its doors on the King’s Road, with the launch of its flagship Sloane Square office. It is the first...
17 November 2023
From: Breaking News
![Hat and Home unveils new HQ](/upload/images/shutterstock_375747523.jpg)
Hat and Home has opened its fifth office and a new headquarters in the heart of Sandhurst. The move centralises the agency...
01 November 2023
From: Breaking News
![Ashley Day - Director of Bristol Property Centre](/upload/images/IMG_1246(1).jpg)
Who are you, and what does it say on your business card? I'm Ashley Day, the Director of Bristol Property Centre. What is...
09 October 2023
From: 60 Second Interview
![Michael Gove’s Wasted Opportunity](/upload/images/__thumbs/1%20EAT%20-%20IndustryViews%20(002)%20Michael%20Gove%20wastes%20opportunity%20by%20Graham%20Norwood.jpg/1%20EAT%20-%20IndustryViews%20(002)%20Michael%20Gove%20wastes%20opportunity%20by%20Graham%20Norwood__400x194.jpg)
Talk about a wasted opportunity. The Conservative party conference - just finished, and possibly the last one before a General Election -...
07 October 2023
From: Features
![Join the future of estate agency, today.](/upload/images/adv-2021/sponsored-content/Moveli/360x.png)
Estate agency has changed. No longer is it required to sit in a high street office working the old way. Provide a...
12 September 2023
From: Sponsored Content
![Self-employed agency models to hit 50% market share - prediction](/upload/images/shutterstock_308767478.jpg)
A third of agents are expecting the self-employed model to make up 50% of the market in the next decade but...
12 September 2023
From: Breaking News
![Agents will close if they aren’t more flexible - claim](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/3%20CoupleMakingOffer-400x310.png)
A lack of flexibility is causing recruitment issues in estate agency and could threaten the survival of firms, executives claim. Speaking on...
18 August 2023
From: Breaking News
![Jonathan Rolande: What agents can learn from Wilko collapse](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyNews3-400x310.png)
In his latest column Jonathan Rolande looks at the future of estate agnts on the high street. You only need to walk down...
18 August 2023
From: Breaking News
![Agents ‘unsatisfied’ with three main property portals – research](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/AgentsWorking-400x310.png)
More than one in four estate agents are unsatisfied with the property portals that they use, according to a new survey. An...
01 August 2023
From: Breaking News
![Government unveils latest planning overhaul to boost housing stock](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/1-HousePriceRising.png)
The Government has set out yet another attempt to meet it manifesto commitment to build 1m homes over this Parliament. Prime Minister...
25 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
![Former Keller Williams market centre boss discusses next steps](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyNews3-400x310.png)
After six years at Keller Williams, well-known industry figure, Chris Buckler is on the lookout for pastures new and exploring agency...
12 July 2023
From: Breaking News
![Agency reveals its buyers’ list of ‘must have’ features](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/AgentsWorking-400x310.png)
More than half of prospective homebuyers looking for a new location to move to want to be within a 20-minute walk...
10 July 2023
From: Breaking News
![Much-loved agency closes after amazing 56 years in community](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyNews1-400x310.png)
A popular estate agency is set to close after well over half a century in business. T Patterson Stewart Auctioneers and Estate Agency...
07 July 2023
From: Breaking News
![Former TPFG training lead takes on two branches](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Acquisition-400x310.png)
Martin & Co’s Sheffield and Worksop branches are under new ownership, with former The Property Franchise Group (TPFG) training expert Dean...
04 July 2023
From: Breaking News
![Yopa boss: 'The online agent label is a misnomer'](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Homeowners%20driving%20Google%20search%20Weekend%20Estate%20agent%20AgentOnline-400x310.png)
The gap between online and traditional high street agents has shrunk, the chief executive of Yopa has claimed. Speaking at the Propertymark...
29 June 2023
From: Breaking News
![Independent agent expands with two new offices](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Compliance-2-400x310.png)
Independent estate agency Hat and Home has continued its expansion with two new branches announced. Three-branch Hat and Home is growing its...
15 June 2023
From: Breaking News
![Agents on the acquisition trail](/upload/images/shutterstock_377287183.jpg)
Two major agents have been on the acquisition trail this week. Chestertons, London’s oldest estate agency, has continued its expansion plans with...
09 June 2023
From: Breaking News
![Adam Day: ‘I’m to blame for low agency fees’](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Property%20Budget.jpg)
Self-employed agency network eXp UK’s Adam Day has admitted he shoulders some blame for low fees in the sector. Speaking on the...
02 June 2023
From: Breaking News
![Zero-fee agency franchise network plans US launch](/upload/images/PropTech%20%26%20Online/AgentWebsiteMock-400x310.jpg)
A new mobile-based agency franchise network has attracted 50 agents during the first quarter of the year and is already planning...
16 May 2023
From: Breaking News
![GetAgent offers Purplebricks vendors ‘£300 lifeline’](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/3%20CoupleMakingOffer-400x310.png)
Estate agent comparison site GetAgent has handed a lifeline to struggling Purplebricks sellers. It has announced that it will give home sellers...
12 May 2023
From: Breaking News
![LRG expands Nottingham presence with new acquisition](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Acquisition-400x310.png)
Leaders Romans Group (LRG) has acquired Liberty Gate, a Nottingham-based residential lettings and sales business which operates one branch in Nottingham...
03 May 2023
From: Breaking News
![Poor photos make agents less competitive - claim](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/PropTech/VideoTours-400x310.jpg)
A veteran property photographer has revealed the ‘easy to spot’ signs that shows an agent isn’t using professional photography, warning it...
27 April 2023
From: Breaking News
![EweMove awards top franchisees](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Franchise-400x310.png)
EweMove has announced its Franchise of the Year as part of the brand’s10th anniversary celebrations More than 250 people flocked to the...
12 April 2023
From: Breaking News
![Leaders Romans Group snaps up South London estate agency](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Compliance-2-400x310.png)
The acquisition will boost the group’s presence in South London, and both branches will be re-branded to Portico. John Chase, director at...
05 April 2023
From: Breaking News
![High street agents set for ‘fairer bills’ under business rates overhaul](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/HousePriceDrop-400x310.png)
Agency trade body Propertymark has welcomed reforms to the business rates system, meaning high street agents, and other businesses, could finally...
31 March 2023
From: Breaking News
![Bank of England ‘unnecessarily battering’ economy with rate rises](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/BankofEngland_2-400x310.png)
A financial adviser has hit out at the Bank of England, claiming homeowners and business should be furious about its interest...
28 March 2023
From: Breaking News
![Agent explains why he is thankful for Purplebricks](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/Happy_EstateAgent-400x310.png)
A regional estate agent has outlined how the rise and fall of Purplebricks has actually been a good thing for high...
21 March 2023
From: Breaking News
![Rightmove market position boosted by ‘estate agent reliance’](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Statistics-400x310.png)
Agents may have been slightly put out by Rightmove reporting a boom in user fees despite a drop in members, but...
06 March 2023
From: Breaking News
![Martin & Co franchise acquired by new family owners](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/BusinessTeam-400x310.png)
A father and his two sons have joined forces to become the new owners of Martin & Co’s St Albans branch. Kevin...
21 February 2023
From: Breaking News
![Agents Do Charity - positive partnerships](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Special%20Logo's/AgentsDoCharity.png)
There are plenty of inspiring examples of charity partnerships with property brands this week, from foodbanks to hospitals. If there are charitable endeavours...
10 February 2023
From: Breaking News
![Connells Group brands to celebrate major milestones in 2023](/upload/images/Rental%20Market/BTR-400x310.jpg)
Connells Group is marking milestone anniversaries for four of its estate agency brands this year. Four of its brands are celebrating a...
20 January 2023
From: Breaking News
![Agency boss: How I manage to charge 2% fees](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/House_pound-400x310.png)
A Keller Williams agent has revealed how he gets clients to happily pay 2% and he is calling on others to...
11 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
![Purplebricks markets itself as ‘more affordable’ agency option](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/HousePrices_balancing-400x310.png)
Purplebricks is marketing itself as a way for homeowners to save money while selling their home amid the cost of living...
14 December 2022
From: Breaking News
![Agency boss: Why HSBC branch closures are good for the high street](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Misc/HSBC-Branch-400x310.jpg)
HSBC has announced a new round of branch closures but an estate agent suggests there may be a positive side for...
06 December 2022
From: Breaking News
![Phil Spencer: Get A Bigger Slice of a Smaller Transaction Cake](/upload/images/Site%20logos/PhilSpencer-EAT-LAT-2020-400x310.jpg)
Estate agents are perhaps unlikely to be modest by nature, but I’m always surprised at how much many agents know, yet...
09 November 2022
From: Breaking News
![Agents Do Charity - supporting local communities](/upload/images/Site%20logos/AgentsDoCharityNewLogo-400x310.jpg)
It has been a busy week for food bank collections as the temperature drops. Here are some of the ways property professionals...
04 November 2022
From: Breaking News
![Opinion: Boards ARE still relevant!](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/HousingMarket_400x310.png)
The For Sale board is one of the oldest marketing tools available to agents, but it is still considered one of...
29 October 2022
From: Features
![Rishi Sunak confirmed as new UK Prime Minister](/upload/images/Politics%20(MPs%2C%20party%20logos%2C%20etc)/Rishi%20Sunak%2003_400x310.png)
Rishi Sunak has been confirmed as the new Conservative Party leader and will become the next UK Prime Minister. He will replace...
24 October 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
!['Non-standard' mortgage borrowers warned of tougher times ahead](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/mortgage-400x310.png)
Hundreds of thousands of mortgage applications could fail in the coming decade as lending criteria tightens amid the cost of living...
21 October 2022
From: Breaking News
![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
![Purplebricks reboots ‘commisery’ campaign](/upload/images/Logos/PurplebricksLogo2020-400x310.jpg)
Purplebricks has launched a new advertising campaign that brings back its controversial “save yourself from commisery” slogan. The new radio and TV...
30 September 2022
From: Breaking News
![Property Natter - how can agents combat the cost-of-living crisis?](/upload/images/Site%20logos/PropertyNatter-2019-400x310.png)
The worst cost-of-living crisis in generations is everywhere we look and agents – and the property industry more widely – are...
24 September 2022
From: Features
![Propertymark queries if business energy support package goes far enough](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/TenantStressed-400x310.jpg)
The Government yesterday unveiled its long-awaited package of energy bill support for businesses. It will help firms including high street estate agents...
22 September 2022
From: Breaking News
![New housing minister named amid rumours of a Stamp Duty cut](/upload/images/Back-link-images/Man%20with%20a%20speaker.jpg)
The latest housing minister has been revealed as the prospect of Stamp Duty reform returns to the property market. New ministerial appointments...
21 September 2022
From: Breaking News
![High street agents await business energy bill support package](/upload/images/Energy%20and%20Green%20Homes/green-deal400x310.png)
High street agents are eagerly anticipating a government announcement on support for business energy bills today. As with many businesses, estate agents...
21 September 2022
From: Breaking News
![The Property Franchise Group: ‘Completion times are improving’](/upload/images/Logos/PropertyFranch-2018-Logo-400x310.jpg)
The sales process is starting to speed up, The Property Franchise Group (TPFG) has claimed. Gareth Samples, chief executive of TPFG, which...
14 September 2022
From: Breaking News
![The big question on everyone’s lips right now…are we actually heading for a crash?](/upload/images/adv-2021/sponsored-content/Intouch_displays/inventory%20hive%20Lawrence%20Rand_360px%20width.jpg)
As uncertainty continues to prevail across the industry, aided by a government in crisis, the challenges in the months ahead feel...
29 July 2022
From: Sponsored Content
![Knight Frank launches branded debit card that helps agents donate to charity](/upload/images/Rental%20Market/Millennial-PayingCard-400x310.jpg)
Knight Frank agents can now donate to charity as they spend with a new company benefit. The agency brand has partnered with...
06 July 2022
From: Breaking News
![Property Jobs Today - the movers, shakers and people in the news](/upload/images/Site%20logos/PropertyJobsToday-400x310.png)
There has been plenty of movement in the property jobs market this month. Here are some of the latest moves that took...
30 June 2022
From: Breaking News
![Agents Do Charity - doing it for the kids](/upload/images/Site%20logos/AgentsDoCharity-1-18-400x310.png)
There are some inspiring examples of agents and property professionals raising money for all-important children's charities this week. Remember, if you have...
17 June 2022
From: Breaking News
![New software allows agent to work on any device anywhere in the world](/upload/images/PropTech%20%26%20Online/PropTech-Innovation-400x310.jpg)
In this article, the team at Iceberg Digital highlight how one agent has benefitted from using software that has enabled him...
15 June 2022
From: Breaking News
![MPs set to quiz Housing Secretary on property market proposals](/upload/images/Politics%20(MPs%2C%20party%20logos%2C%20etc)/MichaelGove-400x310.jpg)
Housing Secretary Michael Gove and minister Stuart Andrew are set to be grilled by MPs on their property market plans today. The...
13 June 2022
From: Breaking News
![Reviews site reveals worst-rated agencies - and it's not just Purplebricks](/upload/images/Miscellaneous/ReviewsFeedback-400x310.jpg)
AllAgents has revealed the 10 worst rated agency brands on its customer review platform, with Purplebricks leading the worst performers. The reviews...
31 May 2022
From: Breaking News
![Window dressings! How agents are adding a royal touch to their branches](/upload/images/Miscellaneous/QueenElizabeth-400x310.png)
Agency branch windows are being transformed this week to mark the Queen’s 70 years on the throne. High streets across the country...
31 May 2022
From: Breaking News
![Fit for a Queen: Agent adds royal touch to window display](/upload/images/Miscellaneous/NBEstateAgents-PlatinumJubilee-400x310.jpg)
NB Estate Agents has added a royal touch to its branch window display. The Loughborough-based independent agent, which covers Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire,...
30 May 2022
From: Breaking News
![By Royal Appointment: How are you marking the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee?](/upload/images/Miscellaneous/QueenElizabeth-400x310.png)
Excitement is building for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. A four-day Bank Holiday to mark the occasion will kick off on 2...
20 May 2022
From: Breaking News
![Google is the battleground for vendor instructions - claim](/upload/images/Social%20Media/Google-400x310.jpg)
Google rather than the portals is the starting point for sellers finding an estate agent, a survey claims. A survey among 2,000...
19 May 2022
From: Breaking News
![Regional agent goes musical for its latest move](/upload/images/Miscellaneous/Miles%26Barr-400x310.png)
Independent Kent agent Miles & Barr took a musical approach to an office relocation last weekend. Miles & Barr, which has 12...
17 May 2022
From: Breaking News
![Government unveils new levelling up law - what it means for estate agents](/upload/images/Politics%20(MPs%2C%20party%20logos%2C%20etc)/Parliament-Summer-400x310.jpg)
The government last night revealed more details on its flagship Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill including letting local authorities double council...
12 May 2022
From: Breaking News
![Queen’s Speech: How proposed laws may help or hinder estate agents](/upload/images/Politics%20(MPs%2C%20party%20logos%2C%20etc)/house%20of%20lords_jpg%20400%20x%20310.png)
The Queen’s Speech has unveiled proposed overhauls on planning, consumer and economic crime laws that could all have an effect on...
10 May 2022
From: Breaking News
![Agents owed more than half a million from withdrawn sales last year - claim](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/MillennialAgents-Meeting-400x310.jpg)
Agents lost out on £600,000 worth of owed commission from withdrawn listings last year, industry data suggests. Withdrawn sales are an occupational hazard...
03 May 2022
From: Breaking News
![Property Natter – the who’s who of the industry](/upload/images/Site%20logos/PropertyNatter-2019-400x310.png)
The property industry is fortunate in including many great people, doing great work across a range of businesses – from traditional agency...
30 April 2022
From: Features
![‘Non-vanilla’ customers turned down for mortgages, claims study](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/FemaleInvestor4-400x310-min.jpeg)
New research from Bluestone Mortgages has shown that 'non-vanilla' customers are being turned down for financial products and services. More than two...
20 April 2022
From: Breaking News
![Warning - new checks on mortgage applications could hit house hunters](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/HomeInHands-400x310.jpg)
A property expert has predicted that mortgage applicants are likely to find it 'much harder' to be approved for loans as...
19 April 2022
From: Breaking News
![Property Natter – from barmaid to branch manager to Countrywide’s top negotiator](/upload/images/Site%20logos/PropertyNatter-2019-400x310.png)
In this week’s Natter, I carry out a Q&A with Lisa Knight, who has taken the impressive journey from barmaid to...
09 April 2022
From: Features
![Should agents restrict repeat viewings to combat rising petrol prices?](/upload/images/library/Viewing-Family-400x310.jpg)
Agents are preparing their businesses for the cost of living crunch, with considerations on fuel use, heating and window display lighting. Much...
07 April 2022
From: Breaking News
![Business Rates - government slammed for lack of clarity](/upload/images/library/House-Percentage-MortgageRates-400x310.jpg)
The government has failed to take the opportunity of the Spring Statement to provide clarity on its business rates reform agenda,...
24 March 2022
From: Breaking News
![Countrywide brands and branches critical to success of new owners](/upload/images/Logos/SkiptonBuildingsociety-logo400x310.png)
The Skipton Building Society, which owns Connells estate agency, says the house-selling arm helped it reach a record profit pre-tax profit...
21 March 2022
From: Breaking News
![Agency accuses rivals of copying Hybrid Property Centre model](/upload/images/library/LoudSpeaker-1-400x310.jpg)
haart, part of the Spicerhaart estate agency group, has accused rival agencies of copying its hybrid working model. Spicerhaart group managing director...
18 March 2022
From: Breaking News
![Property Natter: agency with a new concept and terrific fundraising](/upload/images/Site%20logos/PropertyNatter-2019-400x310.png)
As regular readers will know, I like to use this column to shout out about the independent agents who are the...
12 March 2022
From: Features
![Insight - how do you solve a problem like conveyancing?](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/EvictionNotice-400x310-min.jpeg)
Those aficionados of the Sound of Music will recognise the tag line above. It came to my mind when thinking about...
12 March 2022
From: Features
![Agency reveals PropTech breakthrough after year-long research project](/upload/images/library/PropTech-Agent-Hands-400x310.jpg)
Hybrid agency EweMove has this morning announced that it’s moving all of its 170 branches to a new fully-automated cloud-based system...
03 March 2022
From: Breaking News
![Agency to move from High Street to ‘digital first’ operation](/upload/images/library/OnlineAgents-1-400x310.jpg)
An agency which in 2020 moved from traditional branches to a hub-based business model, says it’s to become a ‘digital first’...
18 February 2022
From: Breaking News
![New branch office will “redefine estate agency experience”](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/Interiors/53.jpg)
A company that sold a record 465 homes in 2021 has invested in a new office which it claims will “redefine...
18 February 2022
From: Breaking News
![It’s tough going for High Street agents says online boss](/upload/images/library/UKHighStreet-400x310.jpg)
The shortage of stock in the current market is making it tough for High Street agents according to one of the...