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![Agents Do Charity - exceeding expectations](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Special%20Logo's/AgentsDoCharity.png)
Welcome to this week’s Agents Do Charity, our chance to salute those who do so much to help others. If your agency...
05 July 2024
From: Breaking News
![Proptech firm names new head of people](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/BusinessChain-400x310.png)
Proptech firm iamproperty has welcomed Vicky Judson as its new director of people. She will lead businesses’ people strategy, which supports more than 600...
01 July 2024
From: Breaking News
![Landmark launches sustainability partnership](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Compliance-2-400x310.png)
Landmark Information Group has launched a strategic partnership with carbon action specialists Net Zero Now to support businesses across the property. This...
20 June 2024
From: Breaking News
![A conversation with David Newnes, Co-Founder of National Home Move, and Managing Director Matthew McCreath discussing the benefits of being a Your Move Franchise Partner.](/upload/images/adv-2021/sponsored-content/LSL/branch-image(1).jpg)
Tell us a little bit about National Home Move. We are a network of more than 60 Your Move and Reeds Rains...
12 June 2024
From: Sponsored Content
![House prices bounce back but calls remain for interest rate cut](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyNews3-400x310.png)
House prices appear to have benefited from a Spring bounce but sales and mortgage approvals have struggled. It comes after a busy...
03 June 2024
From: Breaking News
![After delays, departures and disruption, Renters (Reform) Bill finally runs out of steam](/upload/images/3%20--%20After%20delays%20departures%20and%20disruption%20RRB%20runs%20out%20of%20steam.jpg)
The Government’s controversial Renters (Reform) Bill has fallen victim to Rishi Sunak’s election announcement and has been shelved. The legislation – which...
25 May 2024
From: Features
![10 reasons to become a Your Move franchise.](/upload/images/adv-2021/sponsored-content/LSL/online.jpg)
If you’re thinking about becoming an Estate Agency franchise or converting your existing estate agency business to a franchise, here we...
16 May 2024
From: Sponsored Content
![Crafting Engaging Property Newsletters: Top Tips for Agents](/upload/images/adv-2021/Guides%20%26%20Tips/VP_May24Blog.png)
In the fast-paced world of property, staying top-of-mind with your clients is crucial. And what better way to do this than...
15 May 2024
From: Marketing & Social Media
![Self employed brand reveals more agencies signing up](/upload/images/shutterstock_2197519793.jpg)
Self-employed agency brand eXp UK has named a second wave of estate agencies to adopt its new business model. The brand’s ‘brokerage’...
02 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![New mortgages target buyers with defaults and County Court Judgements](/upload/images/shutterstock_212158096.jpg)
A specialist lender is reintroducing a suite of mortgage products aimed at what it call “overlooked customers”. It turns out these are...
01 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![Stamp Duty Revolution - call for sellers to pay instead of buyers](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/StampDuty1_400x310.png)
A prominent estate agent has started an online petition to reverse stamp duty so it is paid by the vendor, not...
30 April 2024
From: Breaking News
![Phil Spencer - How To Prove The AI Bots Wrong](/upload/images/Phil%20Spencer%20NEW%20image(4).png)
Artificial Intelligence is now a part of all our lives, but my attention was grabbed recently by an AI critique of...
23 April 2024
From: Breaking News
![Looking for a client account? Five steps to better lettings banking](/upload/images/adv-2021/sponsored-content/PayProp/Letting%20agent%20today_640x460px.jpg)
You don’t have to simply accept things as they are when it comes to managing your client accounts. If your bank...
19 April 2024
From: Sponsored Content
![Property firms see rise in sick leave - research](/upload/images/shutterstock_1081297100.jpg)
Businesses in the real estate sector have seen one of the biggest rises in sick leave over the past year, research...
18 April 2024
From: Breaking News
![Strike secures another year of investor backing after posting 2023 loss](/upload/images/shutterstock_662011453.jpg)
Strike remained in the red in the run up to its acquisition of Purplebricks last year and has new financial backing...
16 April 2024
From: Breaking News
![Key actions conveyancers must take to protect against fraud risk](/upload/images/5%20PROOFED%20Conveyancers%20urged%20to%20increase%20vigilance%2C%20risk%20assessment%20and%20safeguarding%20measures%20to%20protect%20against%20fraud%20By%20Jonathan.jpg)
Fraud poses a significant challenge for residential conveyancers, with criminals often attempting to exploit the transaction process for money laundering purposes. The...
13 April 2024
From: Features
![Agents Do Charity - an 'egg-cellent' week for fundraising](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Special%20Logo's/AgentsDoCharity.png)
A variety of charities have received support from the property industry this week. If there are charitable endeavours you think the rest...
28 March 2024
From: Breaking News
![OnTheMarket launches new town hall tour dates](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/BTR%20and%20affordable%20housing%20-%20By%20Andy%20Jones%20Property%20Investor%20Today%20BuildToRent-400x310.png)
OnTheMarket is set to bring back its popular town hall meetings with agents. It will be the first since its acquisition by...
07 March 2024
From: Breaking News
![Bob Dylan Was Right About Changing Times!](/upload/images/Phil%20Spencer%20NEW%20image(1).png)
The times, they are indeed a-changin’. But what Dylan may not have appreciated, however, was how fast that change would be...
08 February 2024
From: Breaking News
![LSL completes TenetLime acquisition](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Acquisition-400x310.png)
LSL Property Services yesterday announced the completion of its acquisition of TenetLime The property brand announced in August that it had acquired the mortgage...
06 February 2024
From: Breaking News
![Auction brand approved as Propertymark supplier](/upload/images/23%2010%2024%2003.jpg)
Pattinson Auction has been approved as an industry supplier for Propertymark. As an industry supplier, the auction brand will provide resources, support...
29 January 2024
From: Breaking News
![Tax deadline looms for self-employed property professionals](/upload/images/4%20Tax%20deadline%20looms%20-%20HMRC.jpg)
Calling all self-employed property professionals! With only one week to go until the 31 January self assessment deadline, the 3.8 million people...
27 January 2024
From: Features
![Who have been the winners and losers in housing for 2023?](/upload/images/5%20--%20Proofed%20-%20Weekend%20features%20-%20winners%20and%20losers%20in%202023%20By%20Kevin%20Shaw.jpg)
This year has seen an ongoing cost-of-living crisis, fluctuating mortgage rates, rising rents, and the threat of falling property prices. Although average...
23 December 2023
From: Features
![Government publishes new housing policy but will it get Britain building?](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Developments/Construction-400x310.png)
The Government has published long-awaited reforms to its National Planning Policy Framework, confirming that local housebuilding targets will be advisory rather...
20 December 2023
From: Breaking News
![Are industry awards worth winning?](/upload/images/4%20--from%20Cameron%20--%20Peter%20to%20proof%20--%20shutterstock_576245266.jpg)
TV presenter Phil Spencer announced the winners at the 20th ESTAS Awards in October As most of you will know The ESTAS...
09 December 2023
From: Features
![The Guild unveils learning platform to boost industry standards](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/AgentsWorking-400x310.png)
The Guild of Property Professionals has launched a new learning platform to help boost agent knowledge and skills. It includes the Guild's...
06 December 2023
From: Breaking News
![Material information rules: Rightmove and The Guild launch agency webinars](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/PropTech/Webinar-400x310.png)
A series of webinars have been unveiled to help agents prepare for new material information rules. Rightmove said it is providing a...
01 December 2023
From: Breaking News
![Property Natter - I feel the need. The need for speed-ier house purchases](/upload/images/Property%20Natter.jpg)
It was actor Charlies Sheen who said: ‘I have one speed. I have one gear. Go!’ The same might not be said...
25 November 2023
From: Features
![Builders back Stamp Duty exemption for greener homes](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Energy%20and%20Green%20Homes/_EcoHome-400x310.png)
Builders are calling for Stamp Duty exemptions on more energy efficient properties to help tackle the housing crisis. A new 10-point plan...
21 November 2023
From: Breaking News
![Top tips to promote the real value of your letting agency](/upload/images/3%20---%20From%20Cameron%20Peterr%20to%20proof%2018%20Nov%20IMAGE%20-%20Promoting%20the%20real%20value%20of%20your%20agency.jpg)
The role of a residential landlord has changed considerably over the years. What was once a relatively straightforward means of generating...
18 November 2023
From: Features
![Who have been the winners and losers for housing in 2023?](/upload/images/__thumbs/4%20shutterstock_1892344393.jpg/4%20shutterstock_1892344393__400x197.jpg)
By Kevin Shaw, National Sales, Managing Director, Leaders Romans Group This year has seen an ongoing cost-of-living crisis, fluctuating mortgage rates, rising...
18 November 2023
From: Features
![CMA seeks feedback on landbanking and planning analysis](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyStats-400x310.png)
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is seeking feedback on two ‘working papers’ that detail its assessment on the use of...
16 November 2023
From: Breaking News
![Foxtons: We are a lettings-focused business](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/ToLetBoard-400x310.png)
Foxtons has described itself as a “lettings-focused” business after announcing the acquisition of rival London agency Ludlow Thompson. The deal is worth...
08 November 2023
From: Breaking News
![How trading down can help save you money and live a little](/upload/images/__thumbs/3%20shutterstock_2049557726.jpg/3%20shutterstock_2049557726__400x267.jpg)
By Kevin Shaw, National Sales Managing Director, Leaders Romans Group As the cost-of-living crisis continues to impact the UK, many of us...
28 October 2023
From: Features
![Will OTM replace Rightmove?](/upload/images/__thumbs/Will%20OTM%20replace%20Rightmove%20-%20weekend%20features.jpg/Will%20OTM%20replace%20Rightmove%20-%20weekend%20features__400x267.jpg)
By Simon Shinerock At the time of writing, Rightmove had a market capitalisation of just under £4 billion, down almost 15% on...
21 October 2023
From: Features
![Thriving in tight times: cost-efficient marketing strategies for estate agents](/upload/images/__thumbs/4%20Features%20-%20Thriving%20in%20tight%20times%20cost%20effective%20strategies%20by%20Danielle%20Wilson.jpg/4%20Features%20-%20Thriving%20in%20tight%20times%20cost%20effective%20strategies%20by%20Danielle%20Wilson__400x267.jpg)
In today's world of rising costs and economic uncertainty, estate agents are seeking innovative ways to maximise their resources while delivering...
07 October 2023
From: Features
![Agency boss: Government must stop fighting and fix the property market](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/HouseMarketConfusion-400x310.png)
Winkworth is calling for the Government to take immediate action to fix the property market. On the eve of the Tory party...
29 September 2023
From: Breaking News
![The only way is ethics! New ethical agent network launches](/upload/images/shutterstock_2160072433.jpg)
Industry partner Jerry Lyons is launching a new network to support independent ethical estate agencies. The Ethical Agent Network (EAN) aims to...
11 September 2023
From: Breaking News
![What should agents be doing to stay compliant with AML regulations?](/upload/images/3%20EAT%20Weekend%20Feature%209-9-23%20mio%20%20What%20should%20agents%20be%20doing%20to%20stay%20compliant%20with%20AML%20regulations%20by%20Nick%20Ball%2C%20Sales%20Director%20mio.png)
As money laundering compliance marks its twentieth year, more and more estate agents are being fined for breaches of HMRC’s ID...
09 September 2023
From: Features
![Spicerhaart's HR Director lands board role](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Recruitment-400x310.png)
Spicerhaart’s HR director has been promoted to the company’s Board after being credited with helping to foster a high-performance culture and...
05 September 2023
From: Breaking News
![Why do agents outsource their calls](/upload/images/adv-2021/sponsored-content/Orca/Sponsored%20Content%20360x280.png)
As estate agents, it is important to make sure that your business is efficient and cost-effective. One of the ways to...
01 September 2023
From: Sponsored Content
![Marketing expert: House of agency brands strategy is ‘inefficient’](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/BTR%20and%20affordable%20housing%20-%20By%20Andy%20Jones%20Property%20Investor%20Today%20BuildToRent-400x310.png)
An industry marketing expert has questioned the strategies of ‘house of brand’ agencies. Writing exclusively for Estate Agent Today, Simon Leadbetter, former...
01 September 2023
From: Breaking News
![LSL boosts financial services business with mortgage acquisition](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Acquisition-2-400x310.png)
LSL has grown its mortgage business with another acquisition. The property brand announced yesterday that it has acquired the Tenet Mortgage network,...
22 August 2023
From: Breaking News
29 July 2023
From: Features
![Government unveils latest planning overhaul to boost housing stock](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/1-HousePriceRising.png)
The Government has set out yet another attempt to meet it manifesto commitment to build 1m homes over this Parliament. Prime Minister...
25 July 2023
From: Breaking News
![Agents urged to back employee safety pledges](/upload/images/shutterstock_2188295709.jpg)
Agents and other businesses are being encouraged back a new joint initiative from employee protection firm Peoplesafe and the Crimestoppers charity. The...
25 July 2023
From: Breaking News
![No evidence that scrapping housing targets will boost housebuilding, MPs warn](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Developments/Construction-400x310.png)
MPs have cast doubt on the Government’s ability to achieve its target of 300,000 new homes per year by the mid-2020s...
14 July 2023
From: Breaking News
![Upfront information – help us bring down the barriers](/upload/images/PropTech1-400x310.png)
Barriers to entry are a big concern for any sector, particularly those who need a greater number of technology innovations to...
06 July 2023
From: Breaking News
![Education changes mindsets to the power of upfront material information](/upload/images/1%20PropTech2-400x310.png)
Fortune favours the brave, as the saying goes. So, when you consider how upfront material information can and does make the...
01 July 2023
From: Features
![National agency expands Essex presence](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyNews3-400x310.png)
Jackson-Stops has announced the opening of its newest branch in Colchester, Essex. This follows the launch of the national agency brand’s virtual office...
28 June 2023
From: Breaking News
![Property Natter - ValPal AI launches revolutionary tool for property professionals](/upload/images/Property%20Natter.jpg)
ValPal has announced an advanced AI technology tool designed to help agents generate property profiles in a snap. With ValPal AI, property...
10 June 2023
From: Features
![PropTech Today - Are 20:20s outdated or effective?](/upload/images/PropTech%20.jpg)
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...
08 June 2023
From: Breaking News
![Why estate agents need to instantly respond to every new enquiry 24/7](/upload/images/Why%20estate%20agents%20need%20to%20respond%20to%20every%20enquiry%2024%207.png)
With rising mortgage rates and the cost of living expected to be the biggest cause of a slowdown in the housing...
06 May 2023
From: Features
![It's time to turn fear of change into fuel for material information success](/upload/images/PropTech2.png)
Upfront material information is now firmly on the property industry’s radar, with Trading Standards CPR regulations expected to move towards disclosing...
03 May 2023
From: Features
![Keller Williams ‘realigning market centre leadership’](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyNews-400x310.png)
Keller Williams (KW) UK has shifted around responsibility for its market centres amid speculation of closures. The self-employed agency brand’s Aspire market...
20 April 2023
From: Breaking News
![How to attract landlords to your letting agency](/upload/images/adv-2021/Guides%20%26%20Tips/ValPal-400x310.png)
As the unending attack on landlords continues, many are succumbing to the pressures of increased taxes, interest rates rising, regulations becoming...
18 April 2023
From: Marketing & Social Media
![PriceHubble acquires Dataloft to accelerate UK growth](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Franchise-400x310.png)
UK residential property market intelligence brand Dataloft has signalled plans to expand internationally after it was acquired by PriceHubble. As part of...
22 March 2023
From: Breaking News
![Condensation mould – a black mark for property](/upload/images/adv-2021/sponsored-content/Sava/360x280%20heading%20image%20-%20black%20mould.png)
Black mould associated with condensation is becoming an increasing problem for homes in the UK and following the tragic death of...
24 February 2023
From: Sponsored Content
![Estate agents are worst paid of all property professionals - claim](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/LearningAgents2-400x310.png)
Residential estate agents are the lowest-paid professionals in the real estate industry, new research claims. Analysis of real estate salary data from...
22 February 2023
From: Breaking News
![2023 – and the year of the digital?](/upload/images/Site%20logos/2023%20and%20the%20year%20of%20the%20digital%20by%20Beth%20Rudolph%20PropTech2-400x310.png)
We are now well into 2023 and, while there have been a huge number of steps taken towards a digital future...
04 February 2023
From: Features
![Agents Do Charity - feeling the love](/upload/images/AgentsDoCharity(1).png)
Agents and property professionals are spreading plenty of charitable love ahead of Valentine's Day. See some of the inspirational examples below. Whatever the...
27 January 2023
From: Breaking News
![Outbound vs inbound marketing - where should I spend my money?](/upload/images/Site%20logos/__thumbs/Nov%20Blog-15.png/Nov%20Blog-15__400x267.png)
Outbound and inbound marketing have many elements in common, but they’re still very different approaches within your marketing strategy to achieve...
25 January 2023
From: Features
![Major agency brands unveil new branches](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Misc/DTZInvestors-Communal-2-695x395.jpg)
It’s been a busy week for agency branch openings. Dexters is the latest to unveil new offices in London, opening nine across Blackheath,...
18 January 2023
From: Breaking News
![Vincent Anthony, Managing Director of Propertynest](/upload/images/adv-2021/60-second-interview/Vincent%20head%20%26%20shoulders%20-%20400x310.png)
Who are you and what does it say on your business card? On my card it says: Vincent Anthony, Managing Director of Propertynest. ...
12 January 2023
From: 60 Second Interview
![Top 5 marketing trends in the property industry for 2023](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Social%20Media/WomanViewingSocialMedia-400x310.png)
As we’ve mentioned in other blogs, even though we’re going through uncertain times, this is the right time not only to...
11 January 2023
From: Features
![Humberts unveils tenth franchise office amid UK expansion plans](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/LandlordNews-400x310.png)
Historic estate agency brand Humberts has expanded into the Oxford area with a tenth franchised office. It is led by experienced local...
11 January 2023
From: Breaking News
![Land Registry: Conveyancers are making 'basic errors' on documents](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyNews-400x310.png)
Conveyancers are being urged to conduct better “quality control” on documents filed to the Land Registry after the body revealed ‘basic...
10 January 2023
From: Breaking News
![PropTech Today: 5 things you must do in 2023 to get the most from your tech](/upload/images/Site%20logos/ProptechToday-1-400x310.png)
Why is it that some agents report seeing little impact/improvement from adopting a PropTech solution when another (similar) agent reports transformational...
15 December 2022
From: Breaking News
![Autumn Statement - is it the start of a new chapter?](/upload/images/Politics%20(MPs%2C%20party%20logos%2C%20etc)/JeremyHunt%20_400x310.png)
The latest measures for property the Chancellor included in his Autumn Statement may not have been dramatic, but has it given...
10 December 2022
From: Features
![The 4 Most Common Mistakes Estate Agents Make Running Google Ads](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Social%20Media/Google-400x310.png)
Inside this short article, my goal is to simply highlight the four most common mistakes l see from reviewing agents' Google Ad...
26 November 2022
From: Features
![The Agency UK plans industry exhibition](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/BusinessTeam-400x310.png)
Self-employed estate partnership brand The Agency UK (TAUK) is to host its first industry exhibition. Titled Grow your Agency in 23, the...
21 November 2022
From: Breaking News
![Are new EPC regulations viable for landlords in the current climate?](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Energy%20and%20Green%20Homes/EPC-2-400x310.png)
In this feature, Jonathan Daines looks at how landlords can do their bit to make the rental market greener. Global leaders have...
19 November 2022
From: Features
![PropTech Today – predictions for the market in 2023](/upload/images/Site%20logos/ProptechToday-1-400x310.png)
Making predictions for the year ahead is notoriously difficult and leaves me open to having egg on my face, but I’m...
16 November 2022
From: Breaking News
![Agents urged to support apprentices of all ages](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Acquisition-2-400x310.png)
Agents are being urged to consider apprenticeships for both younger and older recruits as a way of tackling staff attrition problems...
07 November 2022
From: Breaking News
![The importance of recognising sales progression talent](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Compliance-1-400x310.png)
The sales progression function is what binds the whole property transaction together and the importance of effective sales progression in the...
05 November 2022
From: Features
![Q&A with HBSG's Maria Harris - are digital mortgages the future?](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/MortgageApplyNow_400x310.png)
With reform of the home buying and selling process as crucial as it's ever been, and disrupters like Coadjute and PEXA...
22 October 2022
From: Features
![Agents Do Charity - winter coats and support for schools](/upload/images/Site%20logos/AgentsDoCharity-NewLogo2-400x310.jpg)
We are dedicating today's round-up to two important cause that agents are being called on to get behind. Agents are being urged...
21 October 2022
From: Breaking News
![The value of property marketing in a changing market](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Developments/drphoto400x310.jpg)
It’s the oddest thing. Surely, the most fundamental requirement of an estate agent having won an instruction, is to get it...
19 October 2022
From: Features
![If You Think Truss Is Bad, Look At The System...](/upload/images/Politics%20(MPs%2C%20party%20logos%2C%20etc)/Parliament-Night-400x310.jpg)
How did the housing market transform from incredibly strong - almost too strong - early in the year, to a situation...
15 October 2022
From: Features
![Not clowning around! Regional agent honours top-performing agents](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Misc/Beresfords_400x310.png)
Beresfords recently hosted its annual summer party and awards ceremony to recognise and celebrate outstanding levels of achievement and dedication shown...
07 October 2022
From: Breaking News
![Introducing Agency Edition](/upload/images/adv-2021/sponsored-content/ReapIT/reapit%20360x280px.png)
In the current challenging economic environment, agencies need to ensure more than ever that they’re getting the most out of every...
27 September 2022
From: Sponsored Content
![Why a zero tolerance policy to abuse is vital in this challenging market](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/BusinessResults-400x310-.jpg)
As the summer draws to a close, and we begin to move towards the final few months of the year, I’m...
03 September 2022
From: Features
![Agents still positive as Nationwide warns housing market has lost momentum](/upload/images/library/Nationwide-logo400x310.png)
House price growth slowed in August but remains in double digits, Nationwide figures have revealed. The lender’s August House Price Index shows...
02 September 2022
From: Breaking News
![Green Hub launched by Legal & General to support advisers](/upload/images/Energy%20and%20Green%20Homes/EcoHomes-400x310.png)
As the UK works towards its net zero goal by 2050, Legal & General Mortgage Club has launched a Green Hub to support...
12 August 2022
From: Breaking News
![Five of the best tips and tricks for running a successful lettings business](/upload/images/adv-2021/Guides%20%26%20Tips/ReapIT/400x310%20Andrew-Tyler%20(002).jpg)
Have you ever noticed that it is much easier to fix other people's problems than your own? Whether it is resolving a friend's...
09 August 2022
From: Recruitment & Business Matters
![Exclusive Q&A with PEXA - what is its role in the UK?](/upload/images/PropTech%20%26%20Online/PropertyTechnology-1-400x310.jpg)
It was announced back in February this year that PEXA, the Australian FinTech/PropTech that enabled the world’s first fully digitised property settlement...
06 August 2022
From: Features
![Purplebricks fallout – CEO bemoans ‘series of missteps’ after annual results](/upload/images/Logos/Purplebricks2019Logo-1-400x310.jpg)
Yesterday’s publication of Purplebricks’ annual results – which made for very difficult reading for the troubled brand – came as part...
03 August 2022
From: Breaking News
![Eco properties – time running out to grab tickets for first-ever Green Home Festival](/upload/images/Energy%20and%20Green%20Homes/GreenEnvironment-400x310.png)
With green issues on the agenda more than ever, homeowners wanting to learn more about making their homes more eco-friendly have...
03 August 2022
From: Breaking News
![Plans for 50-year intergenerational mortgages get cautious welcome](/upload/images/Politics%20(MPs%2C%20party%20logos%2C%20etc)/BorisJohnson-3-400x310.png)
Long-term 50-year mortgages that can be passed on by parents to their children appear to be the latest idea from the...
04 July 2022
From: Breaking News
![Are we ready for the PropTech metaverse?](/upload/images/PropTech%20%26%20Online/AI-PropTech-400x310.jpg)
In this article, Kristian Stott, Head of New Business at iamproperty, analyses the digital revolution in our lives and in property and why...
08 June 2022
From: Features
![Why fraud becomes a major problem in rentals during a UK recession](/upload/images/Rental%20Market/Tenancy-fraud400x310.png)
We are all acutely aware of the surge in demand for rental properties in and around the capital in the months...
01 June 2022
From: Features
![Agents reveal most common culprit when it comes to fall-throughs](/upload/images/Rental%20Market/LandlordStressed-400x310.png)
Buyer issues have been cited as the main cause of fall-throughs, according to new research. A survey of more than 940 agents,...
31 May 2022
From: Breaking News
![Tech can help agents expand and improve their bottom line – here’s how](/upload/images/PropTech%20%26%20Online/PropertyTechnology-1-400x310.jpg)
Technology can be utilised to grow and advance a company's income. That’s not a new or controversial statement, but here I...
21 May 2022
From: Features
![Would fewer emails and more lunches boost agent and conveyancer relations?](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/Millennials-Handshake-400x310.jpg)
Referral fees, lack of trust and too much email have been identified as barriers to greater collaboration between conveyancers and estate...
18 May 2022
From: Breaking News
![Why speedy transactions could be leaving the door wide open to fraudsters](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/EvictionNotice-400x310-min.jpeg)
In this guest piece, Colum Smith, a property expert at law firm Taylor Rose MW, sets out why speedier transactions could...
07 May 2022
From: Features
![Agents Do Charity - time to nominate your top fundraisers](/upload/images/Site%20logos/AgentsDoCharity-18-400x310.png)
Fundraising frolics by agents and property professionals this week include bike rides and triathlon challenges, plus the charity award season returns. Remember,...
06 May 2022
From: Breaking News
![Why Rental Reform Is Becoming More Important By The Day](/upload/images/Rental%20Market/UKHouses2-400x310.png)
It’s easy to overestimate the importance of something in one’s own industry or work, but there seems good reason for believing...
23 April 2022
From: Features
![Q&A: What do new material information rules mean for estate agents?](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/HousingMarket2020-400x310.jpg)
From the beginning of April, long-awaited rules from the National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team (NTSELAT) came into effect....