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It’s taken eight years but one of London’s highest profile estate agencies says the value of its Under Offer pipeline has...

Winkworth has revealed that it has not renewed franchises on offices “where our standards were not being met and results were...

Connells Group has become the first estate agency brand to be named an accredited supplier by the New Homes Quality Board...

Connells Group has boosted its affordable housing offering after appoint Roy Hind as a director. Hind has been named affordable housing director...

The UK Government should make better use of property taxes to deter foreign buyers, boost property supply and raise tax revenue,...

Savills has claimed most of the property markets It operates in are past “peak uncertainty” after posting lower revenues and profits...

Property market conditions in the new-build sector are likely to remain subdued this year. Persimmon has claimed. An outlook in the house...

In this latest article from the team at Iceberg Digital, they discuss the evolution of  Estate Agency Software. For a long...

House price growth may have slowed last year but homeowners who sold their property still made an average gain of £74,000...

LSL has hailed the benefits of switching to a franchise model for its estate agency brand. A trading update from the company...

Foxtons has recorded a 31% annual increase in the value of its under offer pipeline during the first couple of months...

Analysts have given their backing to Rightmove’s stock market prospects but there are warnings that it can’t “rest on its laurels”...

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

Rightmove has reported a 7% rise in operating profit despite losing agents last year. The portal’s latest annual report released this morning...

Every year the media writes a lot about house price crashes, and often pose the question whether this is the year...

There are several pros to cohabitation, and it’s always a wonderful experience when you’re handed your set of keys as a...

LSL’s estate agency network has performed ahead of its plans since shifting to a franchised model last year. The LSL estate agency...

Foxtons is set to close and consolidate some Ludlow Thompson branches as part of plans to save £3m this year. A trading...

The average household in England and Wales who purchased in the past 20 years and sold last year achieved profits of...

In this latest article from the team at Iceberg Digital, they discuss a beacon of hope for agencies looking to thrive...

Happy New Year and welcome to what’s looking like a busy - perhaps even hectic - 2024! I thought it worth running...

Winkworth's network completed sales for the year fell by some 19% in 2023, the agency franchise brand has revealed but it...

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

Business plans will be key for agents looking to successfully navigate 2024, an industry consultant and trainer has said. Michael Day, a...

This year has seen an ongoing cost-of-living crisis, fluctuating mortgage rates, rising rents, and the threat of falling property prices. Although average...

What will happen to house prices? Should I rent or buy? Will a Labour or Tory Government be better for homeowners....

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

Winkworth has launched a talent drive to find rising stars to build a career and a business within the franchise network.  The...

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

By Kevin Shaw, National Sales, Managing Director, Leaders Romans Group This year has seen an ongoing cost-of-living crisis, fluctuating mortgage rates, rising...

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

Paul Johnson, Head of Corporate Sales at Leaders Romans Group (LRG) Commercial property has historically been viewed as the more profitable asset...

Propertymark has given its backing to commitments from the Housing Minister on the long-awaited next steps of leasehold reform. Timothy Douglas, head...

Most weeks there are stories within the property sector that quietly slip under the radar - but which hold huge significance.  Last...

The final tickets are on sale for next month’s Agency Excellence Summit. The event takes place at the Manchester Piccadilly Hotel on...

Housing supply rather than the private rented sector (PRS) made the headlines during the Conservative and Labour Party conferences this year...

Homeowners are largely unconcerned about cooling house prices, research suggests. Instead, they are more concerned about having their own home than sitting...

The “ticking time bomb” of Help to Buy repayments could be set to explode due to the cost of living crisis,...

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

LSL has described the transfer of its estate agency business to a franchise model as a success and said it expects...

The rate of inflation slowed from 6.8% to 6.7% in August, providing hope for homebuyers when it comes to high mortgage...

The Property Franchise Group (TPFG) has posted record revenues for the first half of the year despite the subdued market. An interim...

As Summer makes way for Autumn, many in the sector are bracing themselves for storm-clouds. But should they be?  Here, in his...

The slower sales market has started hitting high-profile agency and property brands. Agency franchise brand Winkworth’s half year results yesterday showed network...

Former England footballer turned TV pundit and property expert, Dion Dublin, is to headline the South East Property Expo.   The centre...

Property franchise and financial services group, Belvoir plc, has reported increased half-year revenue and pre-tax profits. Revenues grew 3% to £15.9m, management...

An industry marketing expert has questioned the strategies of ‘house of brand’ agencies. Writing exclusively for Estate Agent Today, Simon Leadbetter, former...

Trading conditions in the housing market have worsened during this summer, Crest Nicholson has warned. A trading update from the housebuilder said...

Former Homesearch head of training and development Simon Gates has been appointed as a non executive director of Chris Buckler’s new...

An estate agency with a major new homes department claims new build sales are proving more resilient than the mainstream market. Leaders...

Hamptons is warning landlords disillusioned with buy to let that they may have missed the top of the sales market -...

Retail queen Stacey Cartwright will succeed Nicholas Ferguson as chair of Savills from December 31 - but she inherits a company...

London estate agency Chestertons has made another senior appointment for its growing New Homes division. Henry O’Neill, former New Homes Director at...

The size of the UK property auction house market hit the highest point in a decade in 2022, approaching half a...

The share price of LSL Property Services dropped around 16 per cent at one point yesterday following a profits warning given...

Propertymark says that sellers who strive to find a “middle ground” in today’s difficult market can still turn a healthy profit...

Over recent years, as successive governments have tightened lettings legislation and increased the tax burden on landlords, some with investment properties...

Rightmove’s half-year results were backed by analysts last week and even prompted speculation that it could be on the acquisition trail. Its...

 In this latest article from the team at Iceberg Digital, they review the dynamics of the property market, and the current...

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

OnTheMarket has admitted to shareholders that the cancellation of agent contracts has been “higher than expected”. In results from the company issued...

By adopting a top-notch Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solution, you're not only opening doors to acquiring new customers and nurturing existing...

An estate agency has been named among the fastest growing firms in the UK. The North Property Group was named in the...

Foxtons has got its mojo back under its new chief executive Guy Gittins, senior executives at the agency brand have proclaimed. Gittins...

Dexters has hinted at more acquisitions, particularly around greater London. Andy Shepherd, chief executive of the London agent, suggested the brand is...

From valuations to viewings, conveyancing to completions, technology has transformed our sector dramatically and permanently. After comparatively slow beginnings, PropTech really took...

Zoopla has sealed a new long-term contract with estate agent Andrews, which encompasses 44 branches across southern England.  Andrews has signed up...

Another Keller Williams UK (KWUK) market centre is set to close its doors but it is unclear who made the decision...

Mortgage brokers have expressed concern about products being removed with little or no notice. Hundreds of mortgages have been withdrawn from the...

Whether you know them as sold-in-your-area campaigns, sold-on-your-road postcards or 20:20s, the practice of prospecting 20 doors up and 20 doors...

By Michele Gettins, Chief Marketing Officer at iamproperty Data is a powerful tool and understanding how to successfully identify and utilise reliable...

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

The team behind the Best Estate Agent Guide is set to host an inaugural series of roadshows. The EA Masters team is...

Purplebricks has warned its cash reserves are under threat if its strategic review and sales process isn’t completed soon. A trading update...

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

Strike has fallen further into the red, its latest annual accounts show. The online agent’s financial statement for the 12 months to...

An award-winning charity will cut the cost of homeownership in Wigan by up to £10,000, by offering buyers the chance to...

Check out some of the latest charitable endeavours from agency and property brands this week. Hamptons: Agency brand Hamptons has announced it...

Shares in Winkworth rose close to their recent highs yesterday despite the agency franchise brand reporting a drop in revenues and...

As the unending attack on landlords continues, many are succumbing to the pressures of increased taxes, interest rates rising, regulations becoming...

The Property Franchise Group (TPFG) has described its sales business as ‘operationally challenging’ for last year despite posting a record financial...

Self-employed agency network eXp UK has passed the 400 agent mark and beyond. The brand has announced that it now has 401...

LSL Property Services’ share price dipped yesterday after posting an operating loss in its 2022 annual accounts. Its results showed a group...

An extraordinary increase in estate agencies has been recorded over the past year. A total of 10.6% more estate agencies existed in...

Check out some of the latest charitable endeavours from agency and property brands this week. Agents Giving: Entries are now open for...

According to the recent industry research report ‘Back to the Future’ from tmgroup, mio and CDS 40% of property transaction delays...

Considering the cost it takes to get a lead – from advertising to PR to relationship building – could you be...

Higher utility and staffing costs pushed profits down in Savills’ UK residential business last year. The property and agency brand revealed in...

A property group is the latest to call for a Stamp Duty overhaul in today's Budget. The National Association of Property Buyers’ (NAPB)...

You don’t need me to tell you that buy to let has had a torrid time of it lately. For agents trying...

Move with Us and Moving Made Easy have been awarded the New Homes Quality Board (NHQB) accreditation for their part-exchange and...

Analysis by professional cash buyer and portfolio landlord, Landlord Buyer (part of Open Property Group), has revealed what costs make up...

Agents may have been slightly put out by Rightmove reporting a boom in user fees despite a drop in members, but...

According to Women Count 2022, an Insights report from The Pipeline, women still face entrenched systemic barriers on their route to...

AVRillo is seeking agents to help test a new product that aims to provide upfront material information to buyers at the...

The Connells Group has said it remains optimistic about the year ahead after reporting falling profits and a decline in exchanges...

The property industry's self-destructive, point-scoring way of working just doesn’t cut it. When low stock means low cash flow low, agents and...

Chartered psychologist, neuroscientist and award-winning science communicator Dr Sabina Brennan has been announced as the latest speaker at this year’s Propertymark...

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

OnTheMarket chief executive Jason Tebb has said he is “pleased with the progress” of getting agents to renew contracts as the...