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

Winkworth is expanding its country house operation to capitalise on demand from UK and international buyers. The operation will work from Winkworth’s...

Welcome to this week’s Agents Do Charity, our chance to salute those who do so much to help others. If your agency...

A third of Jackson-Stops agents are expecting a “modest decrease” in house prices next year with some offices expecting drops of...

The borough of Richmond upon Thames in London has been crowned the happiest place to live in Great Britain, according to...

Swimming pools, both indoor and outdoor, his and her bathrooms, accommodation for staff, and endless tech-powered gadgets are just some of...

In today's fast-paced and ever-evolving property industry, it’s essential that forward-thinking agents strive for innovation through PropTech to improve processes, save...

A new analysis of the housing market has assessed 50 cities in the UK to establish which is best for first...

Who are you, and what does it say on your business card? I'm Ashley Day, the Director of Bristol Property Centre.   What is...

Homeowners are increasingly looking to properties that can either boost income or to offer a better work/life balance – without the...

A lack of stock and emotional attachment are the biggest constraints stopping homeowners from downsizing, research suggests. Analysis by Savills found half...

Agency reviews platform allAgents.co.uk has named Martin Roberts as the host of this year's highly anticipated 2023 Annual Customer Experience Awards...

Twenty-minute neighbourhoods, 15-minute cities, low traffic neighbourhoods, walkable neighbourhoods: these concepts are suddenly everywhere. They boil down to a simple idea:...

In an exclusive interview with Estate Agent Today, Simon Coaker, Sales & Marketing Director of Desert Springs Resort, shared captivating insights into...

The average age of a UK home mover has dropped but the number of actual moves has hit a record low,...

The amount of housing wealth owned by the older generation has reached a record level, new figures show. The data, from agency...

From Google to Uber, convenience is embedded into contemporary culture. As a society, we’re propelled by on-demand living, with instant solutions for...

Property recruitment firm the deverellsmith group has acquired the entire issued share capital of Daisy Chain. The transaction will see Louse Deverell-Smith’s...

From Million Dollar Listing to Selling Sunset, we’re used to seeing real estate reality TV in full force on Netflix. Whilst...

A regional estate agent has outlined how the rise and fall of Purplebricks has actually been a good thing for high...

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

A family business within the Fine & Country network has taken on the master licence for Spain. Chris Hara, managing director of...

There are a few common questions that arise when the issue of mould in rented properties is mentioned: what causes it,...

Some top tips for saving for a deposit If you’re a first-time buyer - or even if you’re taking the next step...

Energy efficiency will become key considerations for buyers next year while those with cash will be preferred purchasers, Jackson-Stops has predicted. The...

‘Needs-based’ buyers will dominate the property market in the early part of 2023 while equity-rich lifestyle buyers will have their moment...

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

Determined first-time buyers are cutting back on going out and energy usage to still be able to save up for a...

South Yorkshire and North Derbyshire estate agency Redbrik has launched a campaign to help the public cope with the rising cost of living. The...

First-time buyers and homeowners seeking to sell alike are worried and confused about the current state of the housing market. With the average...

One of the biggest frustrations people have with the home buying and selling process is the amount of time it takes...

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

Inflation remains a bigger concern to homeowners than house prices but potential vendors may get sensitive if prices drop, research suggests. A...

Conveyancing software provider Smoove is set to rollout a new flagship estate agency product following a successful trial phase. Smoove Start was...

In this Guides & Tips piece, Brian Murphy, Head of Lending at Mortgage Advice Bureau, offers insight into what rate rises...

Reviews website allAgents has revealed the host for its 2022 Customer Experience Awards. The event will be hosted by property and lifestyle...

The Agency UK – which was set up by three ex-employees of Purplebricks – has strengthened its team with the arrival...

Late last week, Leeds Building Society announced that it would no longer lend on second homes to concentrate on first-time buyers...

The number of areas where the average house sale price exceeded £500,000 has surpassed 15% of Great Britain for the first...

Three of the leading industry content specialists are set to gather on stage together for what is believe to be the...

Estate agents are being encouraged to go green this Friday to raise awareness for the upcoming World Earth Day. Jerry Lyons who...

A French billionaire who made his money from estate agency is promising to transform the UK property industry with his unique...

Rightmove has created a league table to identify where new buyer competition is hottest across the UK housing market. Across the country...

A three-branch agency in the south west has launched a franchise model which it says should appeal “to those wanting a...

Kirstie Allsopp says the Sunday Times has amended its report of an interview in which she says first time buyers may...

Outspoken TV property expert Kirstie Allsopp has told first time buyers they may have to sacrifice lattes, Netflix and gym membership...

The total value of all UK homes broke the £8 trillion barrier in 2021 according to Savills - and London is...

Top Scottish agency Galbraith says key parts of the country saw some buyers snapping up properties this year without even visiting...

As the UK housing market faces an ongoing boom, there’s one profession that’s certainly rushed off its feet — estate agents....

New data from Rightmove has analysed millions of supply, demand and pricing data points across the property market, to assess activity...

The government’s plan to put Energy Performance Certificates at the heart of its bid to reach Net Zero has hit a stumbling...

Let’s begin with total transparency from this author: I believe there’s a place for Build To Rent in the wider portfolio...

Rightmove claims to have found the happiest place in the UK - and it’s in Northumberland. The market town of Hexham has...

I’ve never written the three letters ‘EPC’ more often than I have in the past week. Law changes for the private rental...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? David Ruddock – Partner and Head of Residential Sales Operations...

Strutt & Parker has revealed where it believes the housing market will see the largest demand in 2022, outside of London. The...

A leading agency predicts that prime central London house prices, so long in the doldrums throughout the pandemic, will bounce back...

If there is one thing that modern consumers have come to expect, it’s convenience. As a nation, we’re driven by on-demand...

A business once called “the UK’s poshest estate agent” has revealed that it’s under new management. Bective - formerly called Bective Leslie...

An estate agent who has now gone self-employed after working on the staff of Connells and Spicerhaart says her move is...

Many agents working in the industry, whether for large corporates or smaller independents, might one day have ambitions to branch out...

The property industry and its many stakeholders are key participants in a global digital transformation that has been underway for quite...

House prices rose by the most in almost 15 years in September ahead of the end of the stamp duty holiday.  The...

I recently took part in a webinar hosted by ICG (The Innovation Collaboration Group) – titled ‘New estate agency revenue streams...

The stamp duty holiday concluded at midnight, marking the end of the busiest period for the industry - all parts of...

A leading agency says the new normal likely to establish itself in the housing market after the end of the stamp...

Photography has become an increasingly important weapon in an agent’s armoury in recent years as listings compete for space on portals,...

2020 gave rise to an exodus from the city as work from home became the mandated norm for large swaths of...

The lifestyle changes triggered by the pandemic are likely to have a lasting effect on the housing market, pushing property prices permanently...

Estate agents have gone on the record to say the flow of purchasers from London to country and market town locations...

If you were hoping for a summer lull during August, think again. That’s the messages from Nicky Stevenson, managing director of Fine...

Zoopla data has confirmed that buyer demand started to moderate in the months prior to the initial stamp duty holiday tapering...

The first stamp duty holiday deadline has now passed, and we can all sigh a slight relief after the sheer numbers...

A leading industry personnel expert says agencies must do more to attract new staff, including adapting how they work to compete...

Our long-awaited ‘Freedom Day’ approaches. From Monday all of the restrictions, introduced since the Covid-19 pandemic made an impact across the...

Back in April, leading portal Zoopla launched a new multi-million-pound marketing campaign, its biggest ever, to help agents capitalise on the...

There are just three working days until the end of the stamp duty holiday for most buyers. That’s not even enough time...

One in 10 buyers say they will seek to renegotiate on the price of their chosen home if they miss the...

Right now it seems that another day means another house price record, an all-time high for transactions, and a conveyancing log-jam...

There are an estimated 2.7 million landlords in the private rented sector (PRS) providing rental accommodation to multiple generations of tenant,...

The pandemic and lockdowns have made over a third of those aged 18 to 34 want to move house according to...

Boomin founder Michael Bruce says his new site has enjoyed a stronger start than any other portal in terms of visits, viewings,...

Zoopla says house builders “are at the heart of everything we do” and it is revamping its New Homes marketing offer...

The so-called race for space as the pandemic drives buyers to reconsider their lifestyle options has led to prices for prime...

The last 12 months have heralded significant change across the property market and indeed we could argue across all markets in...

One housing market index suggests that average house prices in England and Wales have risen by 9.8 per cent in the...

While lengthy lockdowns have caused many to re-evaluate their homes, the apartment lifestyle remains an ambition for many. That’s the view of...

A high flying agent with experience at a string of top end companies has set up an online business with his...

A business that calls itself the UK’s first 24/7 home-based estate agency has announced a new franchisee.  Dorset-based Meyers Estate Agents was...

The events of the last 12 months have potentially shaped the future of our sector for years to come. There has been...

Savills has upgraded its house price and transaction forecasts following the Budget - and prime London, especially the centre, is tipped to...

Much of the agency industry has reacted with delight at the extension of the stamp duty holiday deadline until June. Rightmove estimates...

In this week's Natter, I focus on the inspiring story of Clare Hughes, who has bounced back in the last 12 months...

As we move towards the one-year anniversary of the beginning of the first lockdown, it is a good time to reflect...

As the official advice over holidays descends into farce - can we go this year? if so at home or away?...

Let’s address the elephant in the room first - the property sector and how we market properties is changing. Gone are the...

A leading agency chief suggests there will have to be substantial bargaining between buyers and sellers as the stamp duty holiday cliff...

New government figures show that stamp duty transactions in the final quarter of last year were 43 per cent higher than in...

The UK outlet of Warren Buffett's estate agency empire is launching its first TV advert in this country.  Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Kay &...

A young estate agent - who by the age of 20 has already had a year working with Purplebricks - has...