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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 a beacon of hope for agencies looking to thrive...

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...

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

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

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

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

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 Hundreds of mortgages have been withdrawn from the...

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

We spent some time with Lucy Noonan, Founder and CEO of Atomic Consultancy, to pick her brains about the many moving...

Automated rental payment specialists PayProp recently held a high-profile event in London - PayProp Connect - which included a number of...

Purplebricks has written to shareholders urging them to reject “disruptive” resolutions calling for chairman Paul Pindar to be sacked and replaced...

For the third year running, mio, tmgroup and Conveyancing Data Services (CDS) are inviting property professionals to share their successes and...

Spicerhaart has appointed a former Connells area director to lead some of its most high-profile brands. Daniel Ansell has been appointed as...

LSL has reported a 16% drop in estate agency residential exchange income but says it is sales pipeline is at record...

Boomin is launching a new ad campaign from Boxing Day, December 26 - the date previously associated with record visits to...

In this article, the team at The Lettings Hub - which aims to offer tech-driven solutions for the rental market - outline...

The Property Franchise Group (TPFG) – the umbrella property brand which incorporates well-known names such as EweMove, Ellis & Co, Martin...

A new team of managers at one of the country’s best known franchise brands hopes to promote the concept amongst agents. Hunters...

OnTheMarket’s new chief executive has posted his first full year’s trading figures - and they suggest the portal is making progress...

In this week’s In Conversation Today, I chat with Fine & Country UK’s managing director Nicky Stevenson, one of the most...

This time out, I speak to one of the industry’s biggest-hitters. Adrian Gill may have retired from frontline agency, having had...

Have you found yourself asking the question: “what is the difference between an API and an App?” No doubt we are all...

Last year saw a monumental shift in almost every aspect of our lives: not least the way we work, socialise and...

Foxtons says it's set for radical new investment and further takeovers following the acquisition of rival London agency Douglas and Gordon. In...

An online petition has been started by an independent estate agent seeking a radical overhaul of how homes are sold in...

To kick off 2021, we have a Q&A with one of the most high-profile – and, it has to be said,...

Many independents will be based in the capital, but given its size and breadth they may get drowned out even more...

Estate Agent Today can reveal that a string of Countrywide offices across the country have been closed in recent weeks - but...

The troubled Countrywide group has announced a £90m investment by Alchemy Partners, a private equity company that specialises in investing in...

“Many hands make light work” – Does John Heywood’s old English proverb from the 1300s apply to modern approaches on how...

The Say No To Rightmove campaign says the portal has merely kicked the fees can down the road, deferring a long-term...

I was asked a question by a German journalist yesterday. What is the biggest lesson German and European PropTech founders can...

A specialist legal advisory service is urging conveyancers to use the reopening of the housing market as an opportunity to increase...

Countrywide says it is pursuing the businessman who failed to complete on the purchase of the troubled agency’s commercial arm, Lambert...

Countrywide’s share price has dived over 50 per cent during the course of the day, following news of LSL pulling out...

Your business may be growing quicker than you could ever imagine which is great when it comes to raising brand awareness....

Foxtons's trading statement this morning reveals another huge slump in sales - but no new announcement about future branch closures after a spate...

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

Here’s the final part of our questioning of the three portals based on comments and queries from our readers - thanks...

Here at sales progression and communication tool mio, we recently caught up with Sarah Edmundson, co-director of The AllStars Group, the...

Rightmove has announced that Robyn Perris is to step down as finance director next year after 12 years at the company. During...

OnTheMarket’s share price slumped to an all-time low just before the end of trading last week. The price fell to 69.0p during trading on...

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

I remember the day well; the day we all fell foul of addiction, the day our website was launched. Until then, at...

The parent company of franchised hybrid estate agency EweMove says that experienced estate agents outperform inexperienced franchisees - but only for...

Countrywide’s branch closure programme, shrouded in secrecy even to shareholders, may have involved shutting 250 offices according to an insider. The individual...

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

Connells Group has this morning announced a profits dip for the first six months of the year.  Its pre-tax profits were £26.2m...

Online estate agency Yopa is warning of price falls ahead in London and south east England - although price rises elsewhere...

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

 – use technology to build a trusted brand as a people-focused custodian of client money Non-stop regulatory changes in the industry are...

An interesting analysis of Rightmove’s performance on the stock market has led to questions about the long-term profitability and viability of...

Figures released from OnTheMarket this morning suggest that its conversion programme for agents shifting from free deals to paid membership is...

Countrywide is declining to comment on speculation that it is making 36 of its sales progression staff redundant. Estate Agent Today, which...

Purplebricks’ most influential investor says there is “opportunity aplenty” for the company but says it would back the closure of the US...

It appears that at least three Countrywide brands are undergoing branch closures as the company’s cuts continue to bite. Estate Agent Today...

Rumours continue to circulate about possible large-scale branch closures at Countrywide; its share price ended trading today at its lowest ever...

London agency Chestertons is launching a franchise offering which will allow businesses outside of the capital to operate under the Chestertons...

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

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

It’s a testing time for the property industry, amid Brexit fears, a slowing market and the looming tenant fees ban.  There’s no...

A portal powered by Artificial Intelligence claims it is offering investors a much-needed and superior alternative to Rightmove and Zoopla. One &...

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

The Property Franchise Group says its online/hybrid agency EweMove traded profitably throughout  last year and will show “a significant improvement” over...

Strutt & Parker says the housing crisis - in the shape of too few homes and their stubbornly high prices -...

Chestertons says its profitability in 2018 doubled compared to the previous year, but appears to have relied heavily on lettings for...

Recent years have seen tighter regulation and new legislation hit the lettings industry. Combined with the fee ban, there is no...

It’s safe to say that the majority of agents will be glad to see the end of the past two years....

There’s nothing new about identifying 10 figures who have helped shape an industry over the past year, but that doesn’t mean...

Whatever one thinks about online estate agencies, it’s a cause of genuine sadness when people lose their jobs - close proximity...

PropTech has been mainstream for a few years now, and as more agents are familiar with the range of products and...

The Swiss investment bank Credit Suisse has slashed its target share price for the company from 77p to only 17.2p.  The reason...

There have been two stories dominating the PropTech headlines over this past week. As WeWork places a gentle arm around the...

We are currently engaged in consultations with our members to help to find a practical solution to the concern of the...

As you probably know, I have been no fan of OnTheMarket (OTM) over the years. You may see this admission as...

One of the top PropTech analysts in the world, Mike DelPrete, says Purplebricks deserves more credit for its performance in the...

The rivalry between online and traditional property auction companies continues apace with one high profile player from each camp claiming major...

A leading property industry analysts says Rightmove may be amongst the top portals in the industry worldwide, but it is facing...

Russell Quirk, chief executive of Emoov, says his agency is now one of the top seven in the UK following its...

Hybrid agency Emoov is now offering a tailored sales package aimed at attracting developers listing and selling new homes. Rather than paying...

The troubled Countrywide group has this morning revealed its recovery plan to get - in its words - ‘back to basics’...

PropTech has been the industry soundbite for the last couple of years. For many of my fellow agents, I think it’s one...

City broker Jefferies is warning that Countrywide’s earnings as calculated through the EBITDA measure could drop to as little as £50m -...

LSL Property Services is beefing up the mortgage arm of its activities.  It has acquired the mortgage adviser network Personal Touch in...

What do you need to know if you are considering selling your sales or lettings business?  Here’s ten top tips to think...

The Motley Fool, the financial services company that provides investor advice, has published an article raising doubts about Purplebricks’ long-term profitability. Investment writer...

The spread and sophistication of financial crime in the UK in recent years has been unprecedented.  Figures from UK Finance show that...

A long-standing traditional agent says the real success of online agencies is not their share of the market but that they...

Investment website The Motley Fool says comparisons between forecast and actual profits reported by Purplebricks suggest the company’s position isn’t -...

Countrywide has revealed a massive plunge in its profits for the first six months of 2017.   Pre-tax profit for the six months...

Our recent roundtable on the proposed ban on tenant fees generated ten tips for growing a lettings business. We’re exploring each tip in more...

The Property Franchise Group says it has seen 13 consecutive years of growth for the five High Street brands within its...

Our recent roundtable on the government’s proposed ban on tenant fees generated ten top tips for growing your business.  We plan to...

For my latest Property Natter I have sought the opinions of two well-known property consultants - Michael Day, managing director of...

The ESTAS awards have a new main category sponsor - PropTech company OneDome. The OneDome service, launched last month, provides free-to-use information...

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

A leading PropTech analyst has compared the finances of many of the world's leading property portals and says Rightmove is earning...

MP Bernard Jenkin, the chairman of the public administration committee, is the latest to raise concerns at the possible privatisation of...