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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,...

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

Trade and representative bodies representing the legal, surveying, estate agency and property management sectors have launched the fifth iteration of the...

The best news for the property sector to come from Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget statement came not from any fiscal...

OneDome is expanding its flagship product HomeBuyer Service to include surveying.  The property platform said it now provides a full suite of...

Following the disappointment of his Autmn statement, many property professionals were hoping for a kick-start to property sales in Jeremy Hunt’s...

Now the dust has settled on what many described as an ‘underwhelming’ Budget, we take a look at what two business...

Agents are hopeful of support for the property market in today’s Spring Budget. It could be the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s final fiscal...

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

When is a landlord a business, and when is (s)he not a business? I’m not referring to landlords who have gone down...

There are several pros to cohabitation, and it’s always a wonderful experience when you’re handed your set of keys as a...

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

Leaks and water-based issues are more likely in rental properties than any other type of emergency, according to data we gathered...

Prime buying agency Black Brick has seen cash buyers double this year. Data from the buying agent shows 66% of clients have...

There are now less than 40 days until self-employed property professionals will need to submit their self-assessment tax return, and pay...

One of the most heart-warming parts of my job is having the privilege to be the patron of Agents Giving, the...

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

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

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

In this interview, Riccardo Dawson, Chief Operating Officer at Alto and Chris Hutchinson, CEO of Canopy discuss the benefits of their...

Campaigners and commentators have reacted cautiously to leasehold reform proposals put forward in the King’s Speech. The King took part in his...

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

Why professional indemnity claims are on the rise In today's volatile economic landscape, the uncertainty faced by landlords and tenants has reached...

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

Estate agency group My Property Box has launched a financial services arm to provide clients with a one-stop shop. Having gained the...

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

Agency software provider Alto has announced a new partnership with home setup provider Just Move In. Customers of the Zoopla-backed firm will...

It’s no secret that sea levels are rising, leaving millions of homes at risk globally and according to a recent report,...

According to research, the average cost of home insurance was £300 in 2022 – a record low. However, this could increase...

According to the latest English Housing Survey, there were 495,000 second homes in the UK in 2018/19 – a figure said...

Following publication of the Renter’s Reform Bill and the media coverage surrounding it, many agents and their landlords will understandably have...

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

The founders of three-branch Berkshire-based agency Hat and Home has expanded into mortgage broking. Keeping with the hat theme, the brand’s co-founders...

In simple terms, as you are probably aware, ‘lenders’ are the organisations who loan you something, in this case money to...

Letting agents are between a rock and a hard place when it comes to opening a client account and getting Client...

Homebuyers should be warned about climate-related risks of a purchase, new Law Society guidance suggests. The legal membership body has issued guidance...

Check out some of the latest charitable endeavours from agency and property brands this week. Agents Giving: Entries are now open for...

LSL has sold its mortgage, protection, and general insurance brokerage firms Embrace and First2Protect. The brands have been sold to Pivotal Growth,...

Trade and representative bodies representing the legal, surveying, estate agency and property management sectors have launched the fourth iteration of the...

As an estate agent, you know that securing the sale is just step one of a successful journey. But with issues...

Annual staff turnover in the property industry sits at almost 30%, with the most common reason given for leaving a job...

Conveyancing company AVRillo has pledged to further reduce transaction times after scooping a top innovation award. The conveyancer brand picked up the...

  It's not often that I have sympathy for our glorious leaders – those who set the rules by which we all...

I’ve found myself in contemplative mode this week, looking forward to the future and remembering times past. In the immediate future –...

Gallagher has agreed a partnership to offer its products to customers of Knight Frank Finance. The partnership will see Gallagher offering insurance...

Analysis by professional cash buyer and portfolio landlord, Landlord Buyer (part of Open Property Group), has revealed what costs make up...

More than half of homebuyers have become more willing to compromise in the search for their next home, new research reveals. Analysis...

AVRillo is seeking agents to help test a new product that aims to provide upfront material information to buyers at the...

Utility technology platform Muuvo has unveiled a range of new features as it celebrates its second birthday. The proptech firm provides a...

Moving home has been identified as the most stressful life event, with buyers and sellers citing waiting to exchange as the...

OnTheMarket Software is to launch a new estate agency automation platform that will feature a sales progression tracker and Home Management...

As another year ends it is essential to take time and reflect on what you have accomplished over the last 12...

Agency brand LSL has announced the sale of its new build mortgage and protection brokerage firms, Group First, which operates under...

We spent some time with Lucy Noonan, Founder and CEO of Atomic Consultancy, to pick her brains about the many moving...

OnTheMarket Group is set to host a “Meet Our Partners” virtual series of webinars for agents to hear from the commercial...

OnTheMarket has agreed an exclusive partnership with insurance broker Simply Business to introduce four new insurance products to the portal’s agent...

Over the last few months, The Letting Partnership has seen an increase in calls from agents who are struggling to open...

Agency-backed risk management platform Thirdfort has partnered with insurance brokers Mint to provide policyholders with access to anti-money laundering (AML) and...

The new Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, has reversed almost all of the tax cuts set out in Kwasi Kwarteng's disastrous mini-Budget three...

Rising stars in the property world gathered with seasoned professionals at the British Museum this week for the Propertymark Qualifications’ annual...

Over the last five years, the Government has introduced a range of measures to regulate the property market, particularly in the...

Gallagher, the insurance brokerage and risk management firm, has announced a £5,000 fund to help two businesses further their learning at...

Is Facebook giving you a headache? If you’re in the property sector, you’re not alone! From the Cambridge Analytica Scandal to...

OnTheMarket (OTM) is not currently aiming to overtake Rightmove or Zoopla but has succeeded in reducing listing fees for agents across...

One of the particular characteristics of the property market is how it brings contrasting professions together. From estate agents to conveyancers,...

There has been an understandable focus on things other than Government since the death of Queen Elizabeth was announced, but Prime...

New Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng is expected to unveil the Government’s so-called “plan for growth” today during a mini-Budget. The property market is...

Property buyers should be warned of the climate risks when purchasing a home, a leading lawyer has claimed. Stephen Tromans QC, the...

As inflation passes the 10% mark, it’s no surprise that many landlords are hurriedly reviewing the health of their buy-to-let portfolio. You...

It's been a busy period of fundraising and volunteering for agents and property professionals. Support has included getting one charity back on...

I am somewhat disappointed, yet not surprised, when I see the headlines ‘blaming’ various fractions of a property transaction as the...

A new lender is preparing to enter the mortgage market with long-dated fixed rate mortgages in a move seen by some...

Smart conveyancers are making themselves indispensable to estate agents by doing their due diligence for them. Until now, estate agents and conveyancers...

A wide range of upcoming legislative changes will affect the private rented sector. From new carbon monoxide alarm regulations to renters...

People in prominent positions in the housing industry aren’t always perfect role models. After all, Chris Pincher was housing minister for...

Agents and property professionals have been in boats, on bikes and even used football stars to help raise funds for charity...

Unless you have been living under a rock since the end of last year, you won’t need to be told about...

The Bank of England’s continued rise in interest rates – the latest being a shift up to 1.25% - is, in...

There are some inspiring examples of agents and property professionals raising money for all-important children's charities this week. Remember, if you have...

A EweMove franchisee has revealed how her first sale was so successful that it convinced the vendor to become an estate...

The government is being urged to expand and make the Treasury’s mortgage guarantee scheme permanent and compulsory on home loans above...

In this latest video interview, exclusively for EAT and LAT readers, Estate Agent Today's Lee Dahill chats with Mike Dawson from...

Many people in recent years will have become familiar with challenger banks such as Monzo, Starling and Atom. Many will have...

New research has revealed the regional hotspots where Japanese knotweed has been identified. The data could be of interest to estate agents...

Fundraising frolics by agents and property professionals this week include bike rides and triathlon challenges, plus the charity award season returns. Remember,...

Our inbox is regularly stuffed with exciting new industry developments and tools to help agents work better.  Here are some of the...

Rising house prices boosted HMRC’s coffers during the previous tax year. Analysts suggest the booming housing market has meant HMRC has attracted...

Although Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak’s Spring Statement did not include many announcements regarding housing, it did provide a good...

PayProp’s recent Rental Confidence Index survey polled property professionals about their biggest concerns for 2022. Unsurprisingly, new regulations were a top...

You’re probably up to your neck at the start of a busy spring market but I’d hope there’s one thing most...

Agents and conveyancers have signed up to a new buyers’s and seller’s property information form that is described as having been...

In July 2020, two leading lettings technology disruptors - Vouch and Goodlord - announced that they were going into partnership. Now,...

Buyers are focusing increasingly on green fixtures and fittings according to a new study. Insurance firm Aviva says the most in-demand features...

It’s not an easy time for many renters (and homeowners). The cost of living is going up across the board for...

The industry has reacted to the Spring Statement by breathing a sigh of relief that nothing was likely to cause damage...

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a dramatic future income tax cut, changes to National Insurance thresholds and scrapping VAT on more...

Figures just released by HM Revenue & Customs show the Treasury enjoying a bumper year for stamp duty, with record receipts...

If you want to sex-up the Chancellor’s financial statement scheduled for lunchtime on Wednesday, you’d call it a Budget or a...

In this guest feature, Chris Mason, Operations Director at The Letting Partnership, outlines why agents might want to consider outsourcing client accounting. The...

Too many leaseholders will fall through the cracks of the government’s “piecemeal measures” to combat the cladding crisis.  That’s the view of...