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TV property guru, Move iQ founder and Estate Agent Today columnist Phil Spencer to be a keynote speakers at Propertymark One...

Leaders Romans Group (LRG) has appointed its first chief technology officer. Sophia Swain has been recruited to the board-level role. She comes from...

Gender-based discrimination remains an issue with the estate agency sector and many female victims are choosing not to report issues, an...

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

Material information requirements should be seen by agents as a positive change, a Trading Standards investigator has claimed. Speaking to The Guild...

Savills has appointed industry specialist Victoria Garrett to the role of director of its global residential business, based in the firm’s...

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

Average house prices fell on a monthly basis for the first time since September 2023 during March as higher mortgage rates...

Landmark Information Group has been named as a principal partner for this year’s ESTAS Awards held in October. As part of this...

Property and finance professional Alan Lai has been confirmed as the new owner of Martin & Co’s branches in Caterham and...

2023 was the highest year on record for ‘rental scam’ searches in the UK, with an increase of 11% from 2022...

In a recent panel discussion at The Guild of Property Professionals' conference I highlighted the pressing challenges faced by estate agents...

The Law Society is facing backlash from conveyancers after issuing new property information reforms that take account of Trading Standards’ material...

The latest Voice of the Agent industry survey is set for release on 15 April. Marketing firm We Are Unchained surveyed 841...

Propertymark is hosting a webinar titled ‘Navigating Everyday Decisions for Better Outcomes’, designed to help agents improve their decision-making. The webinar will...

Stress tests are a valuable tool for measuring resilience and the Scottish residential property market was put through a fairly gruelling...

MPs have launched an inquiry on improving the home buying and selling process in England. The Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (LUHC)...

The world of PR can feel like a crowded marketplace, where shouting your message the loudest doesn't guarantee anyone hears it....

The Guild of Property Professionals honoured its top agents last week. The network held its annual conference and awards at the QEII...

In the first of a short series of articles, David Beaumont, managing director of Compliance Matters, casts a professional eye over...

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

Two of national sales and lettings agency Martin & Co’s Oxfordshire branches are under new ownership. Experienced international property professional David Rebe...

The increased focus on upfront material information could push up estate agency professional indemnity (PI) requirements, an industry trainer has warned. Michael...

The Spring Budget missed the mark when it comes to boosting current market conditions, agents have claimed. A survey of 833 UK...

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

Last year was not one for the faint hearted. Now, at last, the market appears to be experiencing a gradual uptick. Recent...

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

My Auction has merged with Bamboo Auctions to form one of the largest online auction providers in the UK. Rocket Auctions, a newly...

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...

In celebration of International Women's Day, Tunbridge Wells property services company Presence & Co. proudly spotlights the exceptional achievements of our...

Female agents have shared their view on representation and opportunities in the sector to mark International Women’s Day. Industry data shows while...

Much of the focus may have been on the Spring Budget this week but a variety of charities have received support from...

The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has almost halved its house price forecasts after another relatively quiet fiscal update for the...

Renting a flat or house in the UK has never been more difficult. The market is tight, supply is limited and...

Property professionals have called for the Government to allocate its promised £3m towards improving the home buying and selling process to...

TV presenter and property expert Laura Hamilton is set to host this year’s Guild Awards. The presentation will take place at the...

A quarter of homebuyers have attempted to bribe sellers with everything from cash to kindness when trying to secure a property,...

The closing bell is ringing for estate and letting agents across the UK to participate in this year's Voice of the...

Down-valuations appear to be on the rise and it is shocking agents and mortgage brokers. Property professionals have seen an uptick in...

Pattinson Estate Agency has announced its second acquisition in as many months. The North East brand has acquired Browns Estate Agents.  The news...

Industry leaders in both real estate and PropTech view AI/Automation and Big Data as the two major gamechangers in the next...

Fine & Country is gearing up to host its International Annual Conference and Awards Gala titled ‘Dare to be Iconic’.  The event...

An estate agency founder and industry coach has launched a new artificial intelligence-powered prospecting tool. John Paul, who built an 11-branch agency...

More than a third of property professionals view the Spring Budget as an opportunity to boost new build and the first-time...

Propertymark has launched a new working relationship with the Belvoir Group to help further improve standards and enhance financial protection for...

The Guild of Property Professionals has launched a referral arrangement for its members with The Land & New Homes Network.  New home...

Conveyancers shouldn’t give buyers and sellers assurances about building safety remediations unless they are confident doing so, the Law Society has...

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

TwentyEA has unveiled a suite of new marketing solutions combining its data tools, giving estate agents greater flexibility over their prospecting...

Average house prices fell 1.4% during 2023, Land Registry data has revealed. The latest Land Registry House Price Index for December 2023...

Estate agency services provider Agent and Homes has appointed a professional investor and former asset manager as a non-executive director. Guy Bowles...

A first-of-its-kind degree has launched that focuses on residential estate agency. The Swindon campus of the Royal Agricultural University (RAU) has launched...

A drop in house prices remains likely for 2024 despite recent rises and improving sentiment. The latest Halifax house price index showed...

Let's be honest – landlords are the lifeblood of any letting agency. Winning and keeping their business keeps the wheels turning...

A team of seasoned industry professionals with a combined experience of more than 140 years is set to launch a new...

UK property professionals should look to Norway when assessing how to improve the home buying process, a housing minister has claimed. Speaking...

The ESTAS Group has scheduled a Big Postcode Reveal event in April to detail winners of its latest award category. The Best...

Irish estate agent Sherry FitzGerald Group has acquired Simon Brien Residential (SBR), described as of Northern Ireland’s leading estate agents. SBR will...

The Guild of Property Professionals has set a date for its Annual Conference and Awards Ceremony on 22 March 2024. It will...

Agents are becoming more confident about a busy Spring market after the Bank of England held interest rates for the fourth...

A new service has launched to provide buyers of prime and super-prime residential properties with an appraisal of the property’s suitability,...

A digital divide has emerged when it comes to moving home.  Research by anti-money laundering (AML) platform Thirdfort has found that 46%)...

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

It usually takes a scandal or a reshuffle to remove a Government minister so it came as a bit of a...

Two brothers who previously worked as estate agents have launched a new networking platform for property professionals in the UK. Chris Tremlett,...

Mortgage rates may be falling but tougher lending criteria is stifling many borrowers, including high earners. Research by Investec has found the...

High-end estate agent Tryon Ash is looking to share the secrets of his success with other agents and property professionals. The agent,...

Calling all self-employed property professionals! With only one week to go until the 31 January self assessment deadline, the 3.8 million people...

Former agency founder and property marketing veteran John Durrant has challenged Propertymark and RICS to take a leadership on the contentious...

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

More than 60,000 property and real estate businesses have started the year in ‘financial distress,’ a professional services and insolvency firm...

The Government’s latest attempt to bolster the property appears to be 1% deposit mortgages. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is reported to be considering...

The Conveyancing Association (CA) - the leading trade body for the conveyancing industry – has announced an update to its Estate...

A housing market analyst has admitted he is “happy being wrong” after predicting house prices would fall between 8% and 10%...

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

House prices fell at their fastest rate since 2011 during November 2023, the Land Registry has revealed. The latest Land Registry House...

Negative outlooks appear to be reducing amid property professionals as falling mortgage rates filter through to the housing market, according to...

The Able Agent has launched the first ever general course about the structure of property – aimed at all types of...

As Conveyancers we operate in such a volatile market, where government economic policy can and has repeatedly made our professional lives...

Extra tax and rising costs drove agency acquisitions last year and more are expected in 2024. Agency broker Atomic Consultancy has said...

House prices ended 2023 up 1.7%, Halifax has claimed. The lender’s latest House Price Index for December 2023 suggests the price of...

Webbers Estate Agents is marking its 100th anniversary this year. The South West-based agent, an exclusive Guild of Property Professionals member in...

Agents should be more picky about their listings during 2024 and focus on sellers that will help speed up sales by...

Average house prices ended 2023 down 1.8%, according to Nationwide. The lender’s December House Price Index, based on its own mortgage lending...

Agents are being invited to respond to a new survey on the state of the industry.  Former Fine & Country boss Simon...

As the landscape of the property industry changes, as it has done in line with all new technologies over the decades,...

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...

Average house prices fell annually for the second consecutive month during October, Land Registry figures show. The data may only reflect activity...

The property market is heading for around 23% fewer sales this year and some agents may need better training to deal...

The Best Estate Agent Guide is hoping to take advantage of the Boxing Day bounce by launching a marketing campaign promoting...

The 2023 Autumn Budget, amongst its considerable 110 growth measures, contained an important announcement for the property sphere, with £3 million...

Agents and surveyors are at their most positive about the housing market for the first time since January 2022. The November 2023...

Heat pumps are become more prevalent across the UK to power our homes’ heating requirements and they are only likely to...

When almost all agents and developers use the tried and tested formula of floorplan, professional photography  and a well-crafted description, what can be...

More than half of agents have cited 2023 as a difficult financial year, research has revealed. Analysis by data firm Landmark Estate...

Go back a hundred years and property transactions were a much simpler affair. A group of people could get together in...

Purplebricks has shifted to a free pricing model and will replace the Strike brand. It follows Strike’s acquisition of Purplebricks earlier this...

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