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The average price of a home in Wales fell to £229,263 in the first quarter of 2024, making this the fifth...

There’s been broad support from within the agency and wider property sectors for Labour’s proposal to build on selected parts of...

The number of new sellers coming to the market is up by 12% compared to this time a year ago, and...

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...

In the bustling world of social media, success isn't just about posting content; it's about fostering engagement, maintaining consistency, and implementing...

The most expensive streets to buy a home in the UK has been revealed. Unsurprisingly, it is in London on Buckingham Gate...

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

When we talk in general terms about the UK housing market, we tend to draw a picture of generality. Facts and figures...

An anti-money laundering (AML) expert has queried why there is a reluctance among estate agents to accept and follow AML responsibilities. It...

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

The majority of buyers and sellers in the prime housing market will not be deterred by the upcoming General Election, according...

In this, the second of a three-part series, David Beaumont continues his critique of the new Material Information Guidance. There are 21...

Spicerhaart's top performers have been honoured at an awards ceremony showcasing the agency brand’s culture. The 2024 Elevate Awards were hosted by...

Epsom and Ewell, Epping Forest and Dartford have been named as the top London leaver hotspots as buyers continue to move...

Global property consultancy Knight Frank has launched its latest UK Build to Rent Market Update, revealing that investment in the UK...

Fine & Country has launched its second radio advert campaign.  The premium estate agent’s latest adverts will focus on its ‘Dare To...

Today, I am reflecting on the Chancellor’s surprise Spring budget decision to abolish multiple dwellings relief for Stamp Duty Land Tax...

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

Following the disappointment of his Autmn statement, many property professionals were hoping for a kick-start to property sales in Jeremy Hunt’s...

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

Self-employed agency brand eXp UK has launched its first ever two-day conference, set to take place in July 2024. It replaces the...

OnTheMarket is set to bring back its popular town hall meetings with agents. It will be the first since its acquisition by...

I was chatting to a genuine city gent the other day (someone who has enjoyed a career in suits, ties, shares...

An estate agency based in the heart of one of the UK’s largest Jewish communities has faced backlash after one of its...

When is a landlord a business, and when is (s)he not a business? I’m not referring to landlords who have gone down...

Fine & Country has partnered with James Edition, a marketplace for international luxury real estate.  This strategic collaboration will help Fine &...

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

Author and broadcaster Katie Piper is set to take to the stage at the Propertymark One Conference at the ExCel London...

Industry training platform The Able Agent has launched in Scotland. First to launch is the ABBE Ofqual regulated Level 3 Certificate in...

Most agents agree that providing upfront information at the very start of the homebuying process would improve the buying and selling...

Martin & Co in South West London’s long-standing franchisee Michael van de Vyver has added a fifth branch to his growing...

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...

Following the release of Material Information Parts B & C, iamproperty’s Product Manager, Tania Bonesi, shares insights on how Estate Agents...

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

There’s no question that trust is the bedrock of any longstanding client relationship. It is built on delivering on your promises...

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

Savills has recruited Cory Askew to head up its newly established South West London Parks region. Askew joins from Chestertons having worked throughout...

Paul Hilton, CEO of leading Scottish property portal ESPC Homeowners who are considering moving on to a new property in 2024 are...

The property industry is no stranger to shifts in the technology landscape. The past year in particular saw rapid growth in technology...

Broadcast personality and presenter Jenni Falconer has been confirmed to return as the host of this year’s Propertymark One conference. She hosted...

Property brand and auctioneer Bond Wolfe has recorded total sales revenues of more than £178 million for 2023. The auctions division raised...

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

House prices are set to fall further next year, two major lenders claim. The house prices indices of Halifax and Nationwide have...

While Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, may have announced a u-turn on Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) plans in September, we continue to...

So Christmas is coming – soon. Traditionally a time for reflection on what’s past and prediction on what’s to come. Last week...

House prices increased for the second consecutive month in November, according to Halifax. The lender’s latest House Price Index recorded monthly growth...

Long-awaited guidance on material information in property listings was revealed yesterday but policing of the rules won’t be any different, it...

Synergies between sport and business have long been compared, particularly in the highly competitive world of property. Athletes and those involved...

The United Kingdom stands on the precipice of a historic overhaul in property ownership. With the King's speech unveiling the anticipated...

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

Foxtons has reopened its doors on the King’s Road, with the launch of its flagship Sloane Square office. It is the first...

The founder of family-run brand Coopers Estate Agents is marking 50 years in the industry. Martin Cooper has recalled his first sale,...

Achieved prime London sale prices fell by their largest levels since May 2021 last month, research suggests. Analysis by property data firm...

In this interview, Riccardo Dawson, Chief Operating Officer at Alto and Chris Hutchinson, CEO of Canopy discuss the benefits of their...

Hat and Home has opened its fifth office and a new headquarters in the heart of Sandhurst. The move centralises the agency...

After achieving sell-out success and exceptional feedback in Hertfordshire, London, and Leeds, Simon Leadbetter’s 30 Years of Marketing in a Day...

Zoopla is warning that there will be further house price falls in 2024 on top of the 4.5 per cent drop...

By Alan Siggins, indoor ventilation expert and Managing Director of Airflow. Whilst the UK’s focus on Net Zero and green efforts may...

Utility management platform Muuvo has announced a new partnership and technical integration with online agency Yopa. A dashboard has been created exclusively...

A new self-employed estate agency says it’s signed-up 30 new recruits in four months. iad - which had 20 recruits until recently...

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

Savills has expanded its residential sales teams in south west London with the appointment of two associate directors. Oliver Morley joins as...

Home ownership has become a “luxury for the few rather than a privilege for the many”, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer...

The Home Buying and Selling Group (HBSG) is seeking feedback from agents on proposals that it feels will “revolutionise moving home...

As electric vehicles increasingly populate our roads and the necessity for accessible charging grows, enquiries about electric vehicle chargepoints when buying...

Prime estate agent John D Wood & Co has named a new Head of Sales and claims this marks “a new...

Keller Williams UK (KWUK) is set to hold its largest ever UK event.  The KWUK Megacamp will take place at the VUE cinema in...

Welcome back to the second instalment of our blog series on social media marketing tips for estate agents! In part one,...

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

Estate agency has changed. No longer is it required to sit in a high street office working the old way. Provide a...

Marketing expert Simon Leadbetter has recommended that Purplebricks absorb its owner’s brand to consolidate its market position.  Leadbetter, former group marketing director...

When moving abroad, many people weigh up the pros and cons of renting or purchasing their own property.  In its new survey,...

House prices fell at their fastest rate since July 2009 last month, according to Nationwide.  The lender’s latest House Price Index shows...

If, like me, you’re an ardent England rugby fan or indeed a fan of rugby in general, you’ll be counting down...

Buyers are facing higher costs when moving home, research shows. Analysis by Barrows & Forrester found the costs associated with moving home,...

The term mixed-tenure development usually refers to residential developments where different residential tenures are provided on the same site. Typically, tenure was...

New self-employed estate agency iad UK hosted its first UK business opportunity presentation (BOP) in Moorgate, London last week at a...

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

Higher mortgage rates have replaced the 'race for space' as the primary reason for buying outside of London this year, research...

House prices dipped at their fastest rate since 2009 last month, new data shows. The latest Nationwide House Price Index revealed average...

Like most parts of the UK, the one I live in has a bit of a beef about parking. More precisely,...

Agents and other businesses are being reminded of a deadline to upgrade their technology systems for voice and broadband connections else...

As the Governor, Andrew Bailey, announces his plans to install heat pumps at the Bank of England, we are increasingly hearing...

Success with your chosen CRM solution should not be a one-and-done package. Once you team up with a stellar CRM provider,...

Now more than ever, property professionals across the sector need to pull together and collaborate more closely to make business gains,...

An agency brand has partnered with Sticklepath Parish Council to promote safer driving and lower speed limits. Stevens Estate Agents in Okehampton...

Tackling economic crime is part of the day job for estate agents. But how can the latest digital ID tools help...

LonRes has declared the prime London sales market to be “subdued” entering the second half of 2023. The data consultancy says that...

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

A competition to track down as many golden estate agent boards placed around Leeds as possible has been won by Grace...

Annual house price growth remained negative in June as mortgage rates hit buyer budgets but there is still a chance of...

Higher interest rates have already softened UK prime regional markets but cities are proving resilient, Savills claims. Research by the agent shows...

Whether at home or abroad, here are some top tips to prevent homeowners from breaking common garden laws and rules this...

Self-employed agency brand eXp has unveiled a new approach to attract recruits. Speaking at the end of the eXp UK roadshow last...

Flat owners have seen their service charges rise by 8% over the past year, research suggests. A new service charge index launched...

It’s a brave business owner who actually invites criticism.  I speak from the personal experience of asking the opinions of the...

Former Fine & Country global chief executive Simon Leadbetter is set to embark on his first national tour with his own...

Winkworth has expanded further in the South East of England with a new office opening in Wokingham – its fourth office...

Agency acquirer Lomond has launched a new benefits and wellbeing platform for its 1,100 staff and pledged to raise £25,000 across...