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Good morning and welcome to the industry’s daily update on how we cope with the challenge of social distancing and self-isolation...

The people behind an online valuation service is warning agents that having a widget on their website is not enough by...

Estate Agent Today understands that the fast-growing Federation of Independent Agents’ trade group has announced a new partnership - this time...

Six common ‘crimes of modern-day call handling’ are blighting UK estate and letting agencies and hampering their growth, reputation and profitability. These...

A senior regional estate agent says the appliance of PropTech has helped his company streamline communications, reduce sales times, and generate...

PropTech services The ValPal Network and Loop Software have launched an integration which they say will reduce admin and maximise valuation opportunities...

Technology forms the backbone of the Relocation Agent Network National Conference and Exhibition in London on November 22.  The event will include...

A 10 point manifesto to drive forward leasehold reform has been published by prominent campaigner Louie Burns, of The Leasehold Solutions Group. The 10...

In a previous Natter, I promised to talk more about CRMs – and here I stick to that promise. Following on from...

If you thought - perhaps hoped - that five weeks of prorogued Parliament meant a break from politics, think again: the...

It’s been quite a week for news so you might have missed this story - there is yet another boost for...

The Housing Secretary says he wants to make home ownership more affordable for first time buyers - which could mean discounts...

As the founder of Jupix, I worked in the property industry between 2008 - 2014. I had the privilege to lead...

Hello and welcome to PJT, breaking you in to the working week every Monday with news of the movers and shakers...

A leasehold reform campaigner says government proposals risk creating a two-tier market and do nothing to assist leaseholders already hit by...

Hello - it’s that time of the week again when we celebrate the agency industry’s fantastic fund-raising. We were delighted that our...

Hello and welcome to this week’s ADC - yet more examples of stupendous fund-raising by our industry (and a lot of...

More than 800 property transactions fall through daily, which can have repercussions both practically and financially, as agents fail to get...

The easyProperty online agency has abandoned an across-the-board fee structure, allowing its licensee agents to charge what they like. “Each local market is unique...

We all make mistakes, and when it comes to typos Estate Agent Today is as guilty as anyone. But there’s a...

With the speed of property sales continuing to slow and no end to the sluggishness in sight, it’s time to take...

Every other advert on the TV is featuring Santa Claus, snowmen or reindeer, the tinsel, trees and decorations are out in...

In the past decade or so there has been a movement towards the use of digital signage screens within a number...

The pace of change is extraordinary. As we reach the middle of one conversation, rumblings of the next already begin. I think...

Last time out I looked at the growing importance of content, social media and design – but these should only form...

Bitcoin has smashed into the headlines again recently with major news outlets describing the ever increasing worth of this wildly volatile...

There has been general support from the industry for the government’s apparent intention to ban new homes in England being sold...

The popularity of property auctions in the UK has increased enormously in recent years, supported by popular TV shows such as...

Not in vain the distance beacons. Forward, forward let us range, Let the great world spin forever down the ringing grooves of...

Working relationships between estate agents and conveyancers can be mutually beneficial with the referral of work between parties. However, they are missing...

The key lies in improving your customer experience through technology For Agents, the tremendous growth in online estate agents highlights a strong...

This website recently published a piece ahead of the nationwide launch of our new property platform, Be Street Smart.  It explained how...

Unlikely as it seems, the Treasury has tipped-off the 909 individuals and organisations that responded to formal consultation over the stamp...

To those working within the conveyancing sector, the recent statistics from the Legal Ombudsman regarding complaints are perhaps not surprising.  In our...

Let Mid West Displays get your window in shape! Never underestimate the power of high street presence. Image is everything, and what...

Over the past six months I’ve noticed a number of key themes emerge from the conversations I’ve had with agents –...

An estate agent has hit the headlines for marketing a central London home where the buyer can avoid paying almost £1m...

Tips on using digital signage in your window 1. Why digital signage is an asset to your business - Raise the profile of...