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Lloyds Bank has issued figures showing a 28% profits plunge for the first quarter of the year - but it nonetheless...

Would-be home-buyers are enjoying the highest level of spring-time choice of homes in five years says Zoopla. The portal claims that there...

It’s tempting to think that Michael Gove’s proposed clampdown on Airbnb-style short lets is a uniquely British form of small-mindedness, part...

The new financial year is often an opportunity to get organised for the year ahead. For self-employed property professionals who are...

In the bustling world of social media, success isn't just about posting content; it's about fostering engagement, maintaining consistency, and implementing...

When we talk in general terms about the UK housing market, we tend to draw a picture of generality. Facts and figures...

From the uptick in house sales in January to a house price rise the first time in over a year in February,...

Olympic gold medallist Victoria Pendleton and Dragon’s Den investor Steven Bartlett are the latest speakers scheduled to appear at this summer’s...

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

As most of the regular readers of this column will know (and because I’m not shy about admitting it) – I’ve...

The Spring Budget last Wednesday rounded out to be mostly a disappointment for the property industry, but it was also perhaps...

The Women in Estate Agency (WiEA) committee hosted its highly anticipated second annual conference last week. Held at The IET, Savoy Place...

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

As the Group HR Director of LRG – an organisation of over 3,000 employees – and perhaps more importantly, as a...

The CEO of leading Scottish property portal ESPC, Paul Hilton shares why a discerning pricing strategy can improve the prospects of...

A network uniting ethical estate agents has officially launched today with 25 members. The Ethical Agent Network (EAN) is led by industry...

The CEO of leading Scottish property portal ESPC shares why a discerning pricing strategy can improve the prospects of your property...

There are often very grim snapshots of the current property crisis.  But one of the most shocking I’ve read in a long...

Dave Sayce, Founder and Managing Director of Compare My Move, reflects on the legal changes that will make leasehold purchase more...

In my last Natter, I recounted the story of how Angels media bounced back from the 2008 financial crisis by launching...

With a combined value surpassing £7.4 trillion, the UK’s 29 million residential properties represent a vital national asset, and for homeowners,...

Sir Simon Clarke’s call for Rishi Sunak to be ousted from Downing Street may well express what many of his MP...

The most successful agents are typically those who invest in self-improvement. Whether it's staying abreast of changes in social media, experimenting...

While our own Government continues to tentatively encourage homeowners to carry out energy-efficient measures, they will no doubt be eagerly watching...

"Property is in the blood," my dad frequently reminds me, albeit for two generations—his and mine. During the property boom of...

Like millions of others, I watched in open-mouthed astonishment as details emerged about the Post Office scandal. I knew a little bit about...

Everyone’s a pundit these days, aren’t they? And January is pundit season – when a New Year starts, out come the...

In the competitive and dynamic landscape of the property industry, where every brand vies for attention, it’s vital to distinguish yourself....

More than a third of property sales fell through last year, with buyers to blame in most cases. A survey by QuickMoveNow...

As 2023 trundles towards the buffers and we look forward to our Christmas break, it is something of a seasonal phenomenon...

Kerb appeal is often cited as an important factor if agents and sellers want to impress buyers and now research suggests...

Inflation fell to its lowest level in two years during November, raising hopes that interest rate cuts and lower mortgage pricing...

The Government has published long-awaited reforms to its National Planning Policy Framework, confirming that local housebuilding targets will be advisory rather...

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

As the temperature drops outside, it can be tempting to think activity in the market is likely to freeze out entirely. And,...

It’s not uncommon to see a seasonal slump around December and the Christmas period. Last year, Propertymark reported an average of...

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

The National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team (NTSELAT) has published the long-awaited Parts B and C of material information...

Synergies between sport and business have long been compared, particularly in the highly competitive world of property. Athletes and those involved...

Spicerhaart has been awarded the Ministry of Defence’s Silver Award in its Employer Recognition Scheme. The agency brand has achieved the title...

As domestic battery storage systems become increasingly prevalent in UK homes, enquiries about their usage and functionality are on the rise....

Estate agents are being reminded of their anti-money laundering (AML) responsibilities. It comes after HMRC has seen a rise in new applications...

The Land Registry has recorded the first annual drop in property values for a decade in its house price index. Both the...

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

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

By Alan Siggins, indoor ventilation expert and Managing Director of Airflow. Whilst the UK’s focus on Net Zero and green efforts may...

For almost as long as any of us can remember, we’ve had an unpaid colleague getting sales over the line for...

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

Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities are constantly developing, helping to improve efficiencies across all sectors and disciplines. Recent data* highlights that the...

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

Proptech – it’s a people thing. It might seem like a strange thing to say but the best of tech is a...

Adding value to a home can be the difference between a quick, successful sale and waiting months for the right person...

The old adage that estate agency is a people business is rarely more relevant than right now, when the market is...

Clive Humby of Dunn Humby (the Mega Minds behind the Tesco Clubcard) declared that "Data is the new oil" in 2006....

Stamp Duty changes and planning reform should be high on the party conference season agenda, agency executives have suggested. Leaders Roman Group...

Tangible, tactile, and tested. Those are the three words that Royal Mail used to describe direct mail marketing campaigns. Despite living in...

Funny how time flies faster as you get older and I’m reminded that next week, (23rd September, to be precise) it...

Estate agency has changed. No longer is it required to sit in a high street office working the old way. Provide a...

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

I sometimes wonder just how far our national obsession with buying our own homes will stretch. First-time buyers are prepared to save...

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

By Dawson Scott, CTO of Reapit. As the Chief Technology Officer of Reapit, I have always held the view that the privacy,...

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

Industry regulator the National Trading Standards & Letting Agency Team (NTSELAT) has issued a reminder to agents about their responsibilities when it...

In his latest column Jonathan Rolande explains why estate agents need to ditch selling techniques and brush up on persuasion to...

Rightmove has launched a new tool to help agencies manage their training with the portal. The new tool ‘Teams View’ is available...

Agents are being urged to take extra care when dealing with sales on behalf of someone who lacks mental capacity. Kate Stockdale,...

It is no secret that our climate is getting warmer. 2022 was one of the six warmest years on record globally,...

Housing Minister Rachel Maclean MP is probably looking forward to her summer break this year. But wherever she's going and whatever she's...

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

Homeowners selling in Scotland without an estate agent are being reminded that they still need a Home Report. Scottish surveying firm DM...

Agents and other businesses are being reminded of a deadline to upgrade their technology systems for voice and broadband connections else...

The Government has set out yet another attempt to meet it manifesto commitment to build 1m homes over this Parliament. Prime Minister...

Agents and other businesses are being encouraged back a new joint initiative from employee protection firm Peoplesafe and the Crimestoppers charity. The...

Can you start by telling us a bit about yourself and how you got into the property industry? My name is Andrea...

A recent poll of 11,000 private renters by SpareRooom reveals that 81% spend more than 30% of their take-home pay on...

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

Success with your chosen CRM solution should not be a one-and-done package. Once you team up with a stellar CRM provider,...

Agents are facing challenges of rising price reductions but fewer listings are being withdrawn and the level of fall-throughs is dropping,...

CRMs can be superheroes for your business, but not all of them possess the necessary powers to save the day. As...

It’s the start of what promises - perhaps ‘threatens’ is a better word - to be a challenging second half of...

Interesting news from Leaders Romans Group (LRG) this week when they revealed sales figures across the group for June. Nationally, sales figures...

Fortune favours the brave, as the saying goes. So, when you consider how upfront material information can and does make the...

CRM provider Street.co.uk has partnered with Smart Compliance to give agents access to its tools. With the integration of Smart Compliance into...

It’s a brave business owner who actually invites criticism.  I speak from the personal experience of asking the opinions of the...

OnTheMarket has launched a new nurturing service to help estate agents generate fresh revenue from their existing database and win more...

When it comes to the usage, and benefits of, providing upfront material information to all those involved in the home buying...

As we move into a more challenging market this summer with interest rates still on the rise, house prices relaxing and...

Mortgage brokers are trying to get lenders to sign up to a 24-hour Product Withdrawal Pledge in efforts to keep the...

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

It’s no secret – 2023 is a difficult year for the property industry. While rising rents should lead to increased income...

British athletics legends Steve Backley and Roger Black have been named as brand ambassadors for self-employed agency brand eXp UK. They will...

Sustainability has become a watch word for businesses the world over but there’s one element of this equation that is too...

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

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

In this latest article from the team at Iceberg Digital, they review how Estate Agents can increase their revenue. If you're...

It has certainly been a very busy week for news in the housing sector.  Here, the first of a new series of...

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

Estate agents and others in the industry are being invited to a free “Tech Talk” on the power of motivation to...

Despite most businesses across industry now adopting some form of digital alternative to traditional work methods, many in the private rental...