Archive

Pressure is building on the Conservative party to honour its previous commitment to reform stamp duty for British buyers and sellers...

Election time means setting out your stall and getting support - so how about a vote of confidence for those agents,...

An online estate agency which last week claimed it had resolved a dispute over reviews it showed on its website is...

Hello and welcome to the regular Monday Property Jobs Today feature, your chance to catch up with who’s moving where in...

As we know, the world’s moving very fast and how we communicate now is drastically different to even 10 years ago....

The big question for the industry at the moment is the cost and future of portals.  This is especially key for agents...

Well there’s little doubt that after this week’s weather winter is well on the way - the perfect time for fund-raising...

This morning’s new market snapshot from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors confirms the worst - that the market is in...

House prices are forecast to dip as the year ends and stagnate at the start of 2020 according to the latest...

Mark Bentley, the immediate past president of the National Association of Estate Agents, has become the highest profile agent yet to...

Hello, we hope you had a good weekend, and welcome to Monday - as ever, Property Jobs Today time, bringing you...

If you haven’t noticed, it’s November already - a month where it’s increasingly popular for men to grow moustaches for charity....

A stridently anti-Labour estate agent has launched a stinging attack on the Opposition’s policies and has issued a stark warning of...

An online agent claims to have the answer to why fewer people are buying and selling these days. It’s not Brexit, stamp...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card?  Jason Wilson, mio Account Manager What is mio and what does...

The National Association of Estate Agents and the Association of Residential Letting Agents have issued their manifesto for next month’s General...

Hello there and welcome along to the latest PJT, your weekly catch-up on who’s moving where in agency, amongst suppliers and...

This week’s Natter is dedicated to three contrasting agencies doing things differently, from a recently established hybrid to a design-led, Insta-friendly...

There may be lots of agents giving time this weekend to see England at the Rugby World Cup final and Lewis...

We’ve had a particularly scary entry for our Halloween videos and photographs - and our sympathy goes out to the innocent...

The Australian agent is a very different beast to his or her British counterpart - no surprises there. And it’s not...

Hello and welcome to a new week - one with darker evenings and colder days. But there is still plenty of activity...

A few days to go before Halloween and it’s great to see agents getting into the swing of the event. Today’s shout...

Thanks so much for the first pictures that you have sent of your fiendishly decorated offices for Halloween. It’s less than a...

It’s that time again, with the clocks going back an hour to mark the start of slightly brighter mornings and significantly...

It’s only a week to the Big Day when gore-splattered figures wreak havoc on an unsuspecting industry and nation. But enough about...

A London agency has told Estate Agent Today that it makes some of its buyers pay upwards of £5,000 in Reservation...

Hello, welcome to another Monday and the latest PJT. As ever, a brief reminder to please let us know your appointments new...

Since I started working with Zero Deposit for me the market leader in deposit replacement alternatives, the most common question I am...

As the country nears a Brexit deal (maybe… perhaps… possibly) there’s time to reflect on a quite contrasting process - the no-nonsense...

Agents have expressed quiet optimism that the market may be over the worst as it continues to show resilience in the...

News broke last weekend of a further online estate agency casualty as letting agent Upad announced on its website that it...

Hello, welcome to the new working week and the latest PJT. Before we kick off, a reminder to please let us know...

When renting a property out, letting agents and landlords recognise that it is important to take a deposit from the tenant...

Fewer property sales fell through before completion, despite uneasy market conditions, according to Quick Move Now. The home buying company's data shows...

England rugby fans will have been disappointed to find out that Saturday's planned World Cup group stage clash with France in...

The property market in prime central London showed some impressive signs of recovery during the summer months, according to Knight Frank. The...

Halloween is just over three weeks away and while the government prepares for the planned departure from the EU on the...

Welcome back to Property Jobs Today - your Monday roundup of all the latest employment news from the industry. If you have...

It may only be October 4, but temperatures have already started to drop this week as preparations for winter begin. As we...

It’s Monday so that can mean only one thing - a chance to catch up on the key moves in and...

Although property transactions have, unsurprisingly, recently seen a decline which is almost certainly in part due to the ‘B-word’, this doesn’t...

How can estate and letting agents nurture leads who aren't ready to sell or let a property instantly? It's a question many...

In an increasingly aggressive UK right now, it’s worth remembering that most people just want to get along and do good...

The tech publication WIRED has conducted an in-depth analysis of Purplebricks’ reviews on the Trustpilot site and suggests the agency may...

A north of England estate agency is marking its 160th anniversary with the pledge to announce an acquisition by the end...

Picture this: You have finally pushed that sale or purchase through, which means your client is over the moon and happy...

Shadow defence secretary Nia Griffiths is pledging to improve the quality of housing for serving military personnel if Labour gets into...

A well known regional agent has closed one of its offices saying “the old shop window of an estate agency is...

Hello and welcome to your regular Monday PJT, the essential guide to who’s moving where in our industry. Everyone mentioned here got...

The Bank of England has once again maintained base rate at 0.75 per cent - but it is warning that the...

The first speakers have been announced for the 2020 conference of the National Association of Estate Agents, to be held on...

All eyes are on Japan for the Rugby World Cup beginning this weekend…but there’s still time for our industry to raise...

‘Workers of the world, unite. You have nothing to lose but your chains’. So is written on the tombstone of the father...

Hello: the weekend is over and that means it’s time for another PJT, catching up with who’s moving where in our...

Our first wonderful fund-raising agents this week are walking over hot coals - now that’s a dare for you. But you don’t...

Hello and welcome to the latest PJT, your weekly opportunity to catch up on key moves within the industry. Everyone mentioned here...

It’s been six years since the Help to Buy scheme was launched, with the honourable intentions of helping more people onto...

There’s plenty of action in and around Westminster these days, but while the political temperature rises, the marvellous work of agents,...

One of the country’s largest regional estate and lettings agencies has now fully rejoined Zoopla. Yorkshire-based Dacre, Son & Hartley brings its...

Whinge. Moan. Lead quality. Crap market. Decision procrastination. Fee pressure. Bloody competitors. Especially Purplebricks. Brexit, of course, Brexit... These are just some...

In the old days an agent would procure clients based upon their position in the high street, the size of the...

I suspect that at some time we have all rented an Airbnb (I am sitting on the couch of one as...

Pressure continued to mount on the government to clearly address the issue of stamp duty as a leading business consultancy suggested...

It’s been two weeks since our last PJT, thanks to the Bank Holiday, so there’s plenty of news in today’s edition. If...

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

A veteran estate agent has got hot under the collar about a London firm which has ordered its negotiators and other...

Some may say that we’re almost in the ninth month of the year but for many, August Bank Holiday heralds the...

A new survey claims to have discovered the sights and experiences that most deter would-be buyers when they view homes on...

Technology will drive the lettings and property management industry in the future. There is already a plethora of various software and other...

A well-respected agent who was president of the NAEA just five years ago has written to Prime Minister Boris Johnson asking...

As real estate firms begin to execute their Q3 strategies and think more closely about Q4, there is one major question...

Purplebricks has revealed it is considering changes to its pricing structure to correct “mistakes” of the past. Chief executive Vic Darvey has...

In the run up to his appointment as Prime Minister, Boris Johnson suggested that he might cut Stamp Duty Land Tax...

Recently a number of politicians and charities have been calling for the introduction of rent controls or rent freezes in the...

The former Countrywide chief executive Grenville Turner says it is an option for online estate agency Yopa to go to an...

We daren’t mention it but this is the final Bank Holiday before…well, Christmas.  Let’s hope agents and suppliers have an opportunity to...

Innovate or Die. But What is Innovation? It Isn’t just PropTech A certain Mr Dick Whittington Esquire was once convinced that the...

Online estate agency Housesimple has appointed a company to handle its public relations and social media as it rolls it its...

Some agents have probably already done this, but ties are a thing of the past at London estate agency James Pendleton. Founder...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? Phil Smith - mio Account manager What is mio and what does...

Hello and welcome to the final PJT before September - yes that means summer is almost over.  Yet even during the holiday season...

It’s that time again. Each year I take a look at newspaper readership - not from the angle of journalists, but...

What a credit to the industry so many agents, surveyors and suppliers are: this week’s ADC shows the diverse range of...

A free-to-list property portal says that contrary to opinion within parts of the agency industry, the more portals there are the...

iamproperty, parent company of IAMsold, says it now works with 2,500 estate agency branches nationwide and has sold over 16,500 properties...

A London council admits that it typically takes 50 working days for a search - which means a Local Land Charge...

Carl Hemming, Director from Ginger in Balsall Common explains how mio has quickly proven to be a cost-effective way to simplify...

Yes it’s Monday, so it’s another edition of PJT, your guide to the key moves and changes in the agency and...

With the often negative portrayal of agents in the media and popular culture, you might ask yourself why anyone would want...

One of the most experienced and high profile figures in the industry says individual agents working for online companies are typically...

A distinctly autumnal storm seems to be gripping the UK for the early part of the weekend but as ever, nothing...

It is now over two months since the introduction of the ban on fees charged to tenants, leaving letting agents with...

Zoopla is mining data from users of its website to target sellers on Facebook and Instagram, producing leads and making it unnecessary for agencies to...

I wrote last week about Keller Williams and how their leader, Gary Keller, is doing an admirable job of driving innovation through...

An agent working at the buying arm of Knight Frank, The Buying Solution, is striking out to set up her own...

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

Have you asked yourself why technology is so important in letting agency today? Just look around and you will know why. Almost...

Former Countrywide employees who take to social media or the mainstream press to criticise the company are betraying those who remained...

The Bank of England’s monetary policy committee - which meets monthly to set the base rate on which the costs of...

It’s another Friday so it’s another Agents Do Charity - of course! It’s August and the height of the holidays but as...

A note sent out by OnTheMarket chief executive Ian Springett has suggested that the way estate agents work may directly lead...

Housing experts have expressed their concerns that speculation about a radical stamp duty reduction to be introduced by Boris Johnson’s government...

Hello and welcome to the start of a new week and a new Property Jobs Today column, bringing you the industry’s...

Rightmove’s half year figures this morning continue to show strong growth in profits and revenue - but there are the first...

Welcome to this week’s ADC…and what a week it’s been. Politics? No, hot air of a different kind - the weather.  Yet...

Sometimes having prior knowledge of a stressful event can be more stressful than the event itself, just look at Brexit for...

One of the country’s most respected agents has advised the agency industry to treat Boris Johnson’s pledges with real caution. Black Brick buying...

I feel I am in a fortunate position. I have been central to the PropTech movement for a number of years,...

Property pundit Henry Pryor says he is invited on TV and radio in order to provide “balance” against estate agents who...

An estate agent who ruthlessly used his position as a prominent figure in the community to win the trust of vulnerable...

Hello and welcome to this latest edition of PJT, your regular weekly column giving all the key appointments news in the...

The industry press has given substantial space to recommendations from the Regulation of Property Agents, the government’s working party which has...

In a marketplace as competitive as the property industry, you may think that generating leads is the most important focus for...

The trade headlines may be dominated by a revolution proposed for how agents are regulated, licensed and trained but one thing...

The recent announcement of a clicktopurchase partnership demonstrates some much-needed progression from Rightmove. In doing so, however, it could be said it...

Conservative Party leadership contender Boris Johnson has expressed an interest in switching the stamp duty burden from buyers to sellers. Until now Johnson’s comments on...

Some of the most radical reforms ever proposed for estate and letting agents are expected to be signed off today by...

Hello and welcome to this latest edition of PJT, your Monday catch-up on all the key appointments news in the industry. Please...

Once a year you might be perfectly justified in putting your feet up for a weekend and enjoying some great sport...

The next key date to measure the progress of Countrywide’s controversial Back To Basics programme is at the end of this...

The PropTech era is changing the way in which employees decide where they are going to work. As CBRE has discovered in...

Welcome to the latest edition of Property Jobs Today. It's the time of the week when you can catch up with...

Theresa May arrived in Downing Street some three years ago - but her premiership has not been a smooth ride. As she...

With somewhere in the region of 1.2 million property sales transactions being completed each year, and 16,500 estate agents actively vying...

Friday is Agents Do Charity day and as the country enjoys the delights of Wimbledon and rues the Lionesses' departure from...

The Metropolitan Police have confirmed that an excavation that took place yesterday was part of its ongoing investigation into the disappearance...

Hello and welcome to both this week’s PJT and welcome to July. It may be summer and Wimbledon time, but there’s no...

In the second part of my exploration of startups, I talk to a number of people with lived experience of creating...

Increasing legislation and regulation has arguably been the biggest talking point in the private rented sector (PRS) over the last few...

Purplebricks’ former chief executive Lee Wainwright has made a stout defence of the controversial agency’s sales progression process and its local...

Purplebricks’ founder Kenny Bruce has promised that his departure from the firm does not mean he won’t be heard of again. Kenny - whose brother...

Hello there - if it’s Friday it’s Agents Do Charity, and as we prepare for a hot weekend for Glastonbury revellers...

Purplebricks has released figures which appear to show it is one of the most successful agencies - or perhaps THE most...

A former Territory Owner at Purplebricks, who at one time managed 11 Local Property Experts, has spoken out in support of...

The weekend is over all-too-quickly but at least if it’s Monday, it’s Property Jobs Today - your weekly catch up with...

An estate agent has been fined after racially abusing a police officer in an incident outside a nightclub. Sarah Loasby, from Kettering,...

Britain lives in fundamentalist black-and-white times - all the more surprising when the country's most divisive point of contention sits on...

Recent figures from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) have revealed a rather worrying landscape for small business owners across the...

If it’s Friday it’s Agents Do Charity day - and we’ve got another bundle of good work for you this week,...

When employing a new member of staff there are a lot of checks and balances put in place by any business...

Hello and welcome to the latest edition of Property Jobs Today - the Monday slot where you can catch up with...

Property developing is an incredibly diverse and exciting career choice, and something that many people aspire to do in the UK.  I...

Sorry about the weather everyone…miserable isn’t it, and the summer is supposed to be well underway? But we’re not allowing our fund-raising...

It’s easy to understand why people are hesitant towards processes becoming digital. It is the fear that the digital world is...

Zoopla has taken a swipe at OnTheMarket by conducting a poll of sellers’ views about having properties listed exclusively on just...

South west regional agency Luscombe Maye has amended an advertisement for a new housing development following a complaint to a watchdog. A...

A PropTech firm has repeated claims it first made in March about allegedly inaccurate floorpan measurement and says a new initiative...

An analysis of transactions agreed this spring suggests there will be a surge in prices which will ultimately be reflected later...

Hello and here’s another PJT to start the week: we hope it’s your first port of call when you want to...

Emoov and Countrywide: what a pair, observers might say. They present a tale of two failures - although, in the case of...

Four years ago, as we approached the general election, Andrews Property Group held a roundtable debateon the impact the election might have...

Theresa May’s ‘hostile environment’ policy that was implemented in 2012 was designed to make staying and residing in the UK as...

A veteran of three online estate agencies has been named as the first UK head of a US real estate operation...

With summer in full swing (will someone tell the weather?) we’re having bumper editions of Agents Do Charity, and this weekend’s is...

Purplebricks has announced that it is to give a trading update and the result of its review of its US activities on...

Properties sold off market by a London agency found buyers more quickly, and for nearer the asking price, than those on the...

Welcome to the latest Property Jobs Today - because last week there was a Bank Holiday, we have a bumper edition...

A volume house builder is launching a TV advertising campaign claiming its properties are a “premium alternative” to second hand homes...

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

While media attention has been on Theresa May, Brexit and the Tories, chatter in the agency industry has been about what...

Earlier this month we celebrated the 16th annual ESTAS Awards, once again hosted by TV property expert Phil Spencer.  The glittering ceremony...

Hello there and we’re at the start of another Bank Holiday weekend - but no rest for you lot, working hard...

Estate Agent Today has been named Property Trade Magazine of the Year 2019 at the annual Property Press Awards. It fought off...

As we move closer to the halfway point of 2019, property market conditions for agents and their clients remain challenging. Brexit may...

A homeowner in London has won a legal case against a chartered surveyor who failed to identify Japanese knotweed during a...

We’ve reached the final instalment of my market transformation do’s and don’ts.  In previous articles, we’ve looked at: Do encourage, don’t deter;...

Might the central London market gloom be broken by just a sliver of light? London Central Portfolio, an investment consultancy, has recently...

Hello and welcome to this week’s PJT, the destination where you can catch up with the key moves announced in the...

Whether you love or hate it, Purplebricks has undoubtedly left its mark since arriving on the scene in 2015 – much...

A survey undertaken by the respected Economist Intelligence Unit and a risk solutions company suggests that estate agency may be one...

The National Association of Estate Agents has welcomed the commitment by the Competition and Markets Authority to investigate the mis-selling of...

The founder of franchise giant Belvoir, Mike Goddard, has now stepped down as chair of the company, two years after quitting...

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

Consumer habits have changed massively over the past few years, and regardless of which market you operate in, being able to...

Welcome back to the latest edition of Property Jobs Today (PJT) after a Bank Holiday break. Each week, we round up...

With a mere matter of weeks until the Tenant Fees Act comes in to effect, I can’t help but wonder just...

For the industry's football lovers, the notable achievements and never-say-die attitude of both Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur on the European stage...

A set of historic property details unearthed by a local resident have created a buzz on social media and in the...

I hope you had another wonderful Bank Holiday weekend; only three weeks to hold on until the next one. Personally, it...

OnTheMarket has revealed several agents have signed up to the portal on long-term contracts and stopped listing properties on Rightmove. The agencies...

An estate agency has contacted the police after 26 of its boards disappeared since September 2018.  Manor Estate Agents, an all-female agency...

During our school days, most of us did that task where we imagined and drew the homes of the future, but...

Another bank has slashed its forecast for Purplebricks, citing concerns over its the long-term viability of its international activities in particular. As...

Hello and welcome to another one of those great long weekends that come along often at this time of year -...

In recent weeks our campaign to replace leasehold with commonhold has continued to gather momentum both in the press and across...

There’s a silver lining to another set of stodgy housing market figures - at least one sector, for those buying their...

With the UK population spending longer in rental accommodation, due to the upfront expense of buying a home, their time and...

My article last week has sparked some really great engagement, which I’m delighted about!  Thank you to everyone who commented or dropped...

Hello and welcome to Property Jobs Today - because of the flurry of Bank Holidays at this time of year, it’s...

It’s clear that some agents are not fans of Trading Standards officers, described in the comments sections of the trade press...

The London Marathon may be just one of literally thousands of fund-raising events but we know it’s a favourite with many...

House prices in 20 UK cities analysed by Zoopla show an average 1.7 per cent increase over the 12 months to...

It’s a new index but it tells an old story - how prime central London prices have dropped significantly since their...

A PropTech analyst insists that the tumbling share price of Purplebricks on the London Stock Exchange does not indicate that the...

It’s London Marathon week, always a great event in the calendar and - we’re sure - an event that attracts a...

With Easter now upon us (happy Easter, by the way, and hope you’re enjoying the long weekend, the Easter eggs and...

The Deposit Protection Service (The DPS) keeps deposit money safe for letting agents, landlords and renters during the course a tenancy....

A quick buy company that describes itself as an “express estate agency” is making a pitch for vendors who may be...

Low risk letting is everyone’s aim, but unless legitimate guidelines are followed it’s difficult to know if a tenant will prove...

A millionaire who has not previously invested in the property industry has taken the plunge by funding an online agency network. The...

Hello and welcome to Property Jobs Today - your final chance before the Easter break to catch up with the key...

The first hour of a property’s listing on a portal is the most crucial for sellers or landlords according to research...

With next Friday being Easter, this is the last ADC for a fortnight - so it’s our chance to honour those...

Experienced sales trainer Boyd Mayover, co-founder of Sales Doctors, explains how agents can overcome price objectives, impress prospective clients and offer...

The owner of a home for sale has complained to the Advertising Standards Authority after seeing it marketed on Zoopla -...

UK estate agents charge the lowest commission out of any nation in the European Union, according to a recent study by...

At the end of a week consisting of largely depressing market reports, new data from Knight Frank suggests that the bad...

As many as one transaction in three is now undertaken by a so-called Last Time Buyer - twice as many as...

Of the hundreds of headaches that come with agent territory, worrying about what’s happening to your calls shouldn’t be one of...

There’s anger in the industry over an article in The Times which accused agents of overvaluing properties - although why this was happening...

Hello, it’s that time of the week again when we look at the latest recruitment and appointment news in the industry. Just...

The leasehold scandal has received plenty of press coverage, with horror stories of people living in homes that are impossible to...

When you think of the best ad campaigns – from moustachioed opera singers and talking meerkats to millions of bouncing balls...

Some branches of one of London’s largest agencies, Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward, have returned to Zoopla after dropping it just over four...

Welcome to another ADC, the weekly round-up each Friday of agents’ great fund-raising work.  This week we show the diversity of charitable...

Saturdays aren’t going to be the same for Petty Estate Agents in Burnley any more - and they’re going to be a...

A statement this morning from the government says that property details must use Imperial Measurements after Britain leaves the EU. The Imperial...

Hello, welcome to a new week and to PJT, your regular Monday round-up of jobs news in the industry. Do please let...

Campaigning groups like Generation Rent and Shelter like to think they are simultaneously edgy and radical; likewise some think tanks believe...

It’s no secret that the UK’s housing sector is in crisis. Headlines scream about the shortage of new-build homes. TV pundits...

When they first came onto the scene, online-only estate and lettings agents were predicted to swiftly spell the end for traditional...

Foxtons has revealed that its six branch closures announced towards the end of last year will save the company £3m in...

One thing’s clear in the ongoing mess surrounding Brexit - a lot of people are simply putting their head down and...

Many estate and letting agents are receiving more leads through OnTheMarket than through Rightmove, the challenger portal claims - and it...

Zoopla’s Hometrack index of 20 major UK cities shows that London property prices are starting to stabilise after a three year...

Hello and welcome to the regular Monday edition of Property Jobs Today. Everyone here contacted us on press@estateagenttoday.co.uk to espresso the word;...

This article was originally written for City AM in response to an article it published attacking letting agents. See more here.  A...

As the clock ticks down and Britain’s future gets ever more difficult to predict, one of the few certainties to cling...

This month’s MIPIM conference in Cannes once again played host to the final round of the much coveted MIPIM Startup Competition.  The...

Hello - here we are once again with the weekly round-up of key moves in the agency and related industries. We’re letting...

For many years, the majority of agents have stuck to the tried-and-tested 9am-6pm opening hours framework. But is this now changing,...

I don’t believe it’s unfair to state that our government, indeed, the entire political establishment is in some turmoil at the...

The topic of introducing rent controls in London crops up time and time again in our industry. But it’s been hitting...

You can tell it’s the onset of spring by the fact that this weekend sees the start of the Formula 1...

An interesting debate has been sparked in PropTech this week. It started with an interview, published on YouTube, in which Kristjan Byfield...

Agency Express says that following a strong start to the year there’s a been a slowdown in the number of properties...

Hello and welcome to this week’s PJT, your weekly chance to catch up on major moves in our industry. Everyone here has...

A slew of allegations have been made against agents and sometimes even by agents, over alleged misdemeanours over property listings as...

Hello and here we go with yet another Agents Do Charity, the weekly opportunity to herald the unsung efforts of our...

Rightmove is undertaking an investigation into a PropTech app that has tried to list private sales on the portal. The perhaps-ironically named...

Savills has declined to comment on whether it will follow in the footsteps of LSL Property Services and write down its...

Here’s an unusual story, describing the work of one of Purplebricks’ Local Property Experts who was with the company for around...

Hello and welcome to this week’s Property Jobs Today - the every-Monday round-up of key moves within the industry. Let us know...

When you recruit a new member of staff, training should be one of your main priorities.  After initial training, ongoing training and...

The Met Office says today, March 1, is the first official day of spring - perfect timing to coincide with the...

Chancellors says it has over 10,000 reviews on Trustpilot, making it the most reviewed High Street agency on the platform.  In a statement...

An estate and lettings agency that has been trading in the centre of Exeter for 12 years has ceased trading and...

Connells Group says investment in PropTech will be the way to safeguard its almost-600 High Street branches - and it’s repeated...

The vast majority of people want homes built as standard for all age groups - a contrary view to those in...

More details are emerging of the first-ever ESTAS conference for conveyancers - the Bold Legal Conference - taking place on the...

Welcome to this week’s PJT, your chance to catch up with the latest key job moves. Keep in touch with us on...

It’s been a theatrical week in Westminster with talk of defections and duplicity worthy of Shakespeare. Yet the estate agency world has...

Few can deny that with announcements from MPs and an announcement from Purplebricks, that it’s been an extraordinary week.  While it may...

Labour’s housing spokesman, John Healey, has spoken out against the split in the party which has so far seen eight MPs...

Estate agents and property firms are being invited to take part in the inaugural Property & Construction leg of an event...

The radically-restructured Humberts estate agency claims the risks it took last year in scrapping branches and moving to ‘hubs’ has paid...

Hello and welcome to this half-term week’s PJT, your regular Monday opportunity to catch up with the key personnel changes in...

With the home buying and selling process firmly on the news agenda of late – everything from a possible ban on...

Hello and welcome to yet another Agents Do Charity - our tribute to the great work done by our industry in...

It’s Valentine’s Day (have you remembered?) and at least one agency has decided that it’s pretty in pink to celebrate the...

We all know the three essential things an estate agent must have on their website include the ability to be able...

A new free-to-list property portal is launching in the UK, and has a pledge to serve over 20 counties by the...

The UK’s second-largest online estate agency, Yopa, is this month launching a new advertising campaign under the title ‘Smooth Move’. The agency...

An estate agent says he’s “bruised” by recent mysterious negative online reviews he has received - shortly after he posted positive...

Hello and welcome to this week’s PJT, your regular catch-up on key appointments news in our industry. It’s been a difficult seven...

There are many misconceptions about the franchising world but, whether we’re talking about estate agency franchises or fast food franchises, it’s...

The end of the snow has given way to warmer weather, and while it’s a little early to speak of spring...

BAD PHOTOS – 6 BIG MISTAKES YOU MIGHT BE MAKING! In our last article, we highlighted some really important and shocking stats...

The review website Trustpilot is to make it easier for the public to see whether companies have tried to stop complaints...

Customer experience (CX) will largely determine the future of estate agency in the UK. This is now a key battleground for...

Hello and welcome to this week’s PJT.  Everyone here let us know about their jobs news by emailing press@estateagenttoday.co.uk - please do...

Kit Malthouse has been making headlines this week, but – in keeping with his tenure as Housing Minister so far -...

The head of a For Sale By Owner website claims that some agents are making “vast amounts” of up to £7,000...

There’s a distinctly northern flavour to some of the great fund-raising this week - and in particular Yorkshire. This isn’t the only...

There’s no end to the PropTech and photography solutions available to estate agents these days to help them sell good, old-fashioned...

An estate agent in the north of England has been confronted by vigilantes who duped him into thinking they were underage girls.  The...

Property industry commentator and former online agency chief executive Russell Quirk has defended Rightmove’s charges to agents, saying that compared to...

Hello and welcome to this week’s PJT, your Monday update on jobs and key moves across the industry. Everyone mentioned here has...

Alongside hundreds of agents and suppliers, I recently attended the Guild of Property Professionals’ annual conference. As ever, it was a great...

The industry is back to full-strength on its fund-raising judging from our virtual postbag this week with many new reports of...

Every day thousands of estate agency boards are erected across the UK. Even in the digital age the board remains one...

There’s been another raft of movers and shakers in the industry in recent days, so this is a busy Property Jobs...

I don’t think I can add anything more to the excellent 2019 pieces we’ve seen on EAT in recent weeks –...

When it comes to building online reputation, Google is king. It is estimated that over 90% of consumers Google a business before...

The weather suggests that at long last winter has truly kicked in - so what better time to celebrate, amongst other...

Our latest case study come from a recent news item to have hit the industry and national press. A disgruntled tenant is claiming...

“Estate Agents must be suffering from supplier fatigue. Where do you even begin? Most agents haven’t got the time.” So started the...

Kenny Bruce, one of the founders of sector-leading online agency Purplebricks, has sent his good wishes to Russell Quirk, who founded...

Hello and welcome to another PJT, your regular Monday update on who’s moving where within our industry. Please keep us informed of...