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Propertymark is calling in the government for agents to be trained in the use of software operating the Unique Property Reference...

With three months of lockdown behind us, commission income is vital, and sales progression is more important than ever. Emma Vigus, Managing...

The challenger portal scheduled to launch in less than a week’s time on July 1 has secured the support of 10,000...

“Let’s Zoom later”, “are we Zooming in the morning or afternoon?” “Yeah, I zoomed the client earlier” – variations on these...

Most letting agents don’t set up a business to become accountants but losing control of client money poses serious risks for...

A company promoting a Blockchain platform with promises to speed up the buying and selling process claims the pandemic has proved...

Imagine a Zoom call where ten people are discussing the same topic, but everyone speaks a different language and has a...

Tuesday mornings at 6am is usually my time to review all the latest PropTech news. This fires off ideas for my...

There’s no doubt we’re in a less-than-rosy phase of the property cycle. This, however, is not another doom and gloom piece:...

The Covid-19 crisis has forced the UK property industry to rethink the way it operates. With little warning, the pandemic disrupted the...

There’s been a very significant increase in the number of listings carrying virtual viewings, accelerating during the period of the Coronavirus crisis and...

As last Friday was the VE Day Anniversary bank holiday we have a bumper bundle of fund-raising activities to report on...

There’s been a surge in buyers wanting to view properties - but agents must sit on their hands and wait for...

The scandal over Business Interruption Insurance policies is hotting up, with class actions being discussed against insurance firms and the Financial Conduct Authority announcing...

We all know the world has gone digital—nothing new there. Every time you jump online, you’re one of 4.5 billion internet...

Aside from the obvious health crisis, the current pandemic is proving difficult for the business worldwide. However, despite the increasing contact...

Only half of the branches signed up to Zoopla have taken advantage of one or other of the discount offers made...

A PropTech firm is reporting a surge in demand for its remote ID verification software products during the virus lockdown. The software,...

Independent agencies are the backbone of our industry so it’s great to be able to share images from three such experts...

Hello and welcome to Wednesday’s update on what offers and advice are available to agents at this most difficult and challenging...

Much like PropTech, Open Banking has been used as a buzzword in recent years. However, when it comes to the rental...

Welcome to the latest edition of our daily service dedicated to advice and guidance on how agents can best cope with...

We'd hoped it was good news but in fact it's just good-news-yet-to-come. The Savills office in Wuhan, the epicentre of the Coronavirus crisis in...

A video has been launched this morning explaining how agents can get their sellers and landlords to use iPhones to make...

Good morning and welcome to the industry’s daily update on how we cope with the challenge of social distancing and self-isolation...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? Nick Lyons CEO What is No Letting Go and what does it...

By now, most letting agents and landlords will have heard about the draft legislation laid in Parliament concerning a mandatory minimum...

More than 18 months on from the acquisition of ZPG for £2.2 billion by Silver Lake Partners, a US private equity...

The property management industry is evolving at a rapid pace, thanks almost entirely to the rise in PropTech. Hundreds, if not thousands...

The landscape of the estate agency market in the UK is evolving to reflect changes in the way we live our...

The ‘on-demand’ economy is reshaping our world. The way we order food, get around, and even access healthcare has changed irreversibly...

“It appears conveyancers either aren’t too concerned with PropTech right now, or they don’t yet have all the information needed to...

The people behind an online valuation service is warning agents that having a widget on their website is not enough by...

The Hunters franchise group says it’s now the third largest agency in the UK, and it promises to reveal a major...

Quite a few years ago, I spoke at a conference for auctioneers. It was a traditional affair. Rural location. Nice hotel....

'It's a recipe, not a menu' is a mantra championed by a host of Keller Williams' millionaire estate agents. But what are...

Estate Agent Today understands that the fast-growing Federation of Independent Agents’ trade group has announced a new partnership - this time...

Reapit has joined a consortium attempting to make the long-anticipated end-to-end digital home buying process a reality. It’s joined the IPN Consortium,...

Agents are being offered a two week free trial of a service giving mobile telephone signal strength information and broadband connectivity...

First things first, a big happy New Year to everyone. Welcome to 2020! It looks set to be another interesting year...

Zoopla has repelled a cyber attack on its Alto property software - with no breach of customer agents’ personal data. It has...

Zoopla has this afternoon announced a massive growth programme for 2020 with 120 new staff and expansion in most of its...

When we launched Reapit’s Foundations Platform as a Service (PaaS) in November, it may have seemed like a recent development in...

A new tie-up between Coadjute, a network for decentralised workflow and data sharing within the property industry, and banks including NatWest...

PropTech services The ValPal Network and Loop Software have launched an integration which they say will reduce admin and maximise valuation opportunities...

The Australian agent is a very different beast to his or her British counterpart - and it’s not just because we...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? My name is Mark Hinkins and I’m a Sales Consultant...

No one would argue that unfair fees and practices by rogue landlords is a problem that should be ignored, but the...

A new digital ‘members-only club’ is being launched for property professionals around the world.  The Eighth Door is a web and app-based...

Technology forms the backbone of the Relocation Agent Network National Conference and Exhibition in London on November 22.  The event will include...

Reapit has launched a platform, cloud infrastructure and marketplace called Foundations which aims to provide “all the PropTech solutions” for agencies’...

Thanks a lot - or should that be fangs so much? - for sending in photographs of your brilliantly decorated offices...

The Australian agent is a very different beast to his or her British counterpart - no surprises there. And it’s not...

A controversial estate agent and former head of an online agency is urging agents to knock on the doors of vendors...

I have been banging on about partnerships and collaborations for years now. Whether it’s between two real estate firms, two PropTech firms,...

In a revival of the Natter’s day in the life of series, I catch up with Rajeev Nayyar, managing director of...

As an agent, it’s part of your role to protect and advise your clients throughout the buying and selling process. Mortgages are...

One of the first so-called ‘hub’ hybrid estate agencies using self-employed freelances instead of staff says it’s moving to bigger premises...

Picture this: You have finally pushed that sale or purchase through, which means your client is over the moon and happy...

The niche agency Singer Veille has set up its own PropTech consultancy and application development service for the property industry. Singer Veille...

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

Property management service Move with Us has announced a new partnership with chain management service View My Chain. Move with Us, founded...

A new PropTech online platform called BestAgent Property Marketplace is to launch next year following a series of 12 meetings this autumn. It...

Technology will drive the lettings and property management industry in the future. There is already a plethora of various software and other...

Hello and welcome to the final PJT before September - yes that means summer is almost over.  Yet even during the holiday season...

As the founder of Jupix, I worked in the property industry between 2008 - 2014. I had the privilege to lead...

I wrote last week about Keller Williams and how their leader, Gary Keller, is doing an admirable job of driving innovation through...

Hello and welcome to PJT, breaking you in to the working week every Monday with news of the movers and shakers...

A local authority that last week warned that it could not provide any local searches for over six weeks has now...

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

A local authority in the Home Counties says it will not be possible to accept search queries for six weeks starting...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? Eric Woodhams F.N.A.E.A. mio Account Manager What is mio and what...

‘Property ghosting’ is a problem that nearly all estate and letting agencies will face at one time or another. Ghosting, which is...

The introduction of technology to an industry can be daunting, due to changes in executing daily tasks, and also a fear...

In the second part of my exploration of startups, I talk to a number of people with lived experience of creating...

Zoopla has announced an improved app which “enhances the house-hunting journey with a fresh design, improved navigation and an intuitive interface” -...

I want to take the time this week to look at an area of PropTech and real estate which is seeing...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? I’m Mark Worrall the co-founder of love2move What is love2move and...

When employing a new member of staff there are a lot of checks and balances put in place by any business...

It’s easy to understand why people are hesitant towards processes becoming digital. It is the fear that the digital world is...

A recent survey conducted by comparison website GetAgent found that traditional high street agents have been given a firm thumbs up...

The estate agency industry is at a crossroads. A turbulent market, unstable political situation and a chronic lack of public confidence has...

In the first Q&A Natter for a while, I catch up with Angelica Donati - CEO of Donati Immobiliare Group, PropTech...

Hello - it’s that time of the week again when we celebrate the agency industry’s fantastic fund-raising. We were delighted that our...

The Innovative Collaboration Group - a collection of high-profile tech suppliers to the agency industry - has unveiled a raft of new...

In recent years click & collect has become a popular way for retailers, supermarkets and online shopping sites such as Amazon...

Zoopla is today unveiling what it calls “a new direction” for its software division and the creation of “market-leading agency CRM...

Hello and welcome to this week’s PJT, the destination where you can catch up with the key moves announced in the...

Hello and welcome to this week’s ADC - yet more examples of stupendous fund-raising by our industry (and a lot of...

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

The Guild of Property Professionals' regional roadshow for existing and potential members, resumes its activities next week with a visit to...

By the time you read this article, I’ll be in Nigeria. My first ever visit to the continent of Africa. Sitting here...

UK estate agents charge the lowest commission out of any nation in the European Union, according to a recent study by...

PropTech players behind a recent trial claim that use of Blockchain can cut a transaction time from a typical three months...

Virtual tours are a compelling way of enhancing a property’s potential through online marketing, increased transparency and efficiency for agents, and...

Thinking about the state of communication across residential property chains is enough to induce a severe migraine. We work in a world...

Many of the industry’s best known and widely respected suppliers have set up a new group which they say offers agents...

This month’s MIPIM conference in Cannes once again played host to the final round of the much coveted MIPIM Startup Competition.  The...

To get the absolute most from your estate or letting agency business, it’s vital that you partner with the right software...

When you recruit a new member of staff, training should be one of your main priorities.  After initial training, ongoing training and...

More details are emerging of the first-ever ESTAS conference for conveyancers - the Bold Legal Conference - taking place on the...

A 36 per cent collapse in sales between November and January has created an “unprecedented” five year low in the number...

Hello and welcome to this half-term week’s PJT, your regular Monday opportunity to catch up with the key personnel changes in...

We all know the three essential things an estate agent must have on their website include the ability to be able...

As an estate agent, you need to be ready to cater for the specific requirements of buyers and sellers, tailoring your...

Outsourcing. Everyone has an opinion on it and there’s a stigma surrounding it in the lettings industry. But get this…letting agents ARE...

ARPM  Who are you and what does it say on your business card? Simon Duce, Managing Director. What is ARPM and what does it...

An estate agent who stole per £300,000 from an estate agency spent the money on designer goods and expensive holidays -...

Even with 2019 well underway, letting agents need to keep refining their long-term goals and business targets. For agencies with a...

Are you a real Doctor? Not in the conventional sense no, sorry to disappoint! I’m Tom Durrant and I’m the Creative Director...

A new portal which had branded itself as “the UK’s first decentralised property listing database” appears to have had a setback...

A new portal called YourMoov and describing itself as “the UK’s first decentralised property listing database” is to launch shortly. In an...

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

Another year is nearly done – and what an eventful year it’s been. We’ve had more than our fair share of breaking...

With a new year nearly upon us, it’s always a good idea to be aware of the major events that are...

Having built over 1900 websites for estate and lettings agents in the last 16 years, we know a thing or two...

It’s that time of year again where we start saying goodbye to 12 months of hard work and start looking forward...

Estate Agent Today has been given details of responses made by administrators to an enquiry about the possible acquisition of some...

The ‘new broom’ owners of Zoopla have revealed that Gary Bramall is to be the firm’s new chief marketing officer charged with...

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

Popular floor plan drawing service Metropix is excited to announce some festive fun to celebrate reaching a significant milestone. #festivefloorplans is being...

To say legendary ZPG founder and CEO Alex Chesterman left big boots to fill when he stepped back from day-to-day operations...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is playing an increasingly important role in our lives – from virtual assistants such as Amazon’s Alexa and...

Given that online property portals, dominated by a handful of websites, are by far the most popular home search method, it...

People now expect a streamlined, digital-first experience from every single service they interact with - and the lettings industry is no...

The high profile financial difficulties faced by Emoov and the recent fall in the share value of Purplebricks do not mean...

Fresh details have emerged about the financial difficulties suffered by Emoov, its search for a buyer and its possible sale price. A...

For any business, regardless of size, age or industry, operating efficiently is fundamental to your success. When faced with challenges like we...

A recent 'red flag alert' report from an insolvency firm warned that the number of real estate businesses defined as being...

Fewer than 15 per cent of owners go on to sell their home with the same agency they bought it through,...

When Professor Andrew Baum’s PropTech 3.0 report was first published, a small event was held to celebrate the very first academic...

Having delivered over 1,800 websites for estate agents over the last 15 years, I have come to recognise one major common...

Today’s long-awaited debate staged by fledgling PropTech platform Best Agent will address the issue of how the agency industry can most...

With the news that Hunters and Fisher German are the latest agencies to offer online auctions to sellers, is this something...

A new ‘robo-adviser’ mortgage service which is backed by LSL Property Services has won another £3.8m in funding from investors.  Robo-advisers provide...

The team behind a new ‘open platform’ targetting smaller agencies in need of Proptech support have revealed a heavyweight line up...

In the past decade or so there has been a movement towards the use of digital signage screens within a number...

Why do we choose to engage with one application more than another, or find ourselves returning to the same piece of...

The buy-to-let sector, which has been under sustained pressure for a number of years now thanks to tax changes designed to...

My eye was caught yesterday morning by news that PropTech company, Agent Software, is claiming that ‘some agencies deliberately over-value properties...

A PropTech firm has adopted the unusual position of claiming some agencies deliberately over-value properties in a bid to win instructions. Agent...

When Oakland A’s, a small-market team, stunned the baseball world 16 years ago by transforming itself into world-beaters on a shoestring-budget,...

Running an effective property business in today’s market relies on the clever use of technology.  The right technology will make your agency...

In a world increasingly obsessed with all things digital, it's no surprise that many estate agents are choosing to experiment with...

‘Up’ is the key word in Rightmove’s figures for the first half of 2018, released to the City and to shareholders...

The emerging Proptech platform BestAgent has announced its latest partnership - this one is with sales progression company ViewMyChain. BestAgent, run by...

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - which replaces the Data Protection Act 1998 - has now become effective and is...

With the shelf life of recent housing ministers being on a par with football managers, it's perhaps little surprise that we're...

A new digital product claims to help agents estimate which of their past customers are statistically most likely to move again...

A property software guru says he wants PropTech firms to join with him in an ‘open platform’ which would allow smaller...

The dream goes on, and as England eases into the World Cup semi-finals, our agents’ reviews of their games continue -...

Reapit has announced that its head of sales, the well-respected and popular industry figure Simon Whale, is leaving the company.  He is...

Hello and welcome to Property Jobs Today, the regular Monday round-up of moves and changes in our industry. Do please let us...

Summer is traditionally the time of the year when the property market slows down, with people going away on their holidays...

ARLA and the NAEA have appointed their new presidents - and as usual they are the presidents-elect, named a year ago. Mark...

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - which replaces the Data Protection Act 1998 - has now become effective and is...

Clients of software provider Reapit can now integrate with leading sharing and online valuation service The ValPal Network. The objective is to help Reapit...

Having recently attended FUTURE: PropTech in London, it struck me just how far the integration of property and technology has progressed...

The head of eProp Services, parent company of easyProperty, says growth in the online sector is slower than expected - but that...

Many agents are missing out on significant time saving opportunities when it comes to their floor plans say Landmark, parent of the Metropix...

How can you use data to benefit and better your business? It’s something you’ll no doubt have asked yourself down the...

Reapit has announced the acquisition of Resource Techniques in a bid to strengthen its position in the agency software market. Resource Techniques,...

There is a common misconception that the private rented sector (PRS) is entirely made up of young professionals and students. While...

OnTheMarket has announced that industry software company Reapit is introducing a real time data feed for its clients to upload their properties...

Floor plan software provider Metropix celebrated their win at The ESTAS on Friday by announcing an upcoming landmark. Having scooped the “Best...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? Ben Robinson, Director of Agency Services at Landmark What is Landmark...

I have sold hundreds of lettings businesses over the last twenty-five years. Based on this experience, these are the mistakes that you...

A BBC Radio 5 Live analysis of online reviews has reignited the argument about the glut of positive reviews for Purplebricks...

One of the industry’s best-known software suppliers Reapit has announced that it’s acquired Pocket Size Media - a firm that provides...

Coming into force on May 25, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - which replaces the Data Protection Act 1998 -...

Floor plans are an essential marketing tool, which play an important part in helping an estate agent sell a home.  A floor...

Just like that, the Easter Bank Holiday has come and gone and I find myself now looking ahead to the Summer.  The...

A technology company says that despite government attempts to eradicate money laundering in property transactions, agents and other industry professionals have been left...

It’s all very easy, talking and evangelising about the use of technology in the property market, but, now that I’m selling...

Three weeks has flown by (I missed an early deadline last week - apologies) and I find myself writing the next...

Coming into force on May 25, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - which replaces the Data Protection Act 1998 -...

For many estate agents seeking to become entrepreneurs, the idea of starting their own business is undoubtedly daunting, especially when going...

Greetings from Cannes, where the sun is finally shining over MIPIM. I’m sure many of you are out here, too, and...

A PropTech firm claims its new tool gives people the option of running an entire agency...from a phone.  BestAgent, which has built...

A compliance specialist company is warning that as it believes relatively few estate agents fully understand their anti-money laundering obligations, firms...

Firstly, a huge thanks to everyone who shared and commented on my first blog and for all those that emailed me...

A mergers and acquisitions specialist says traditional agencies have been pushed into becoming more innovative by the rise of portals and...

Whether you’re an estate agent, letting agent or property manager, having the right software in place – to enhance, upgrade and...

In a show of changing consumer behaviour in the property market, new research has revealed that digital-savvy movers are favouring specialist...

Hello and welcome to this week’s Property Jobs Today. If you haven’t caught this feature before, it’s a regular Monday opportunity...

The managing director of property data consultancy Hometrack, Charlie Bryant, is to lead a reorganised property marketing, software and data division...

Having built over 1,800 websites for estate and lettings agents in the last 20 years, it will come as no surprise...

Home movers are opting to use specialist conveyancers over local solicitors, according to new research. Conveyancing software firm InfoTrack says 43% of...

Hello and welcome to the latest Property Jobs Today, our round-up each Monday of key job moves within estate and letting...

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

A range of factors - including fierce competition under the supplied housing market, rising property prices and political uncertainty – have...

I had an interesting meeting last week with a VR company called Garou. Based in New York, they claim to have...

ZPG says it anticipates a strong 2018 according to a trading statement ahead of the company’s annual general meeting today. The firm...

There was an excellent article, published last week, based around an interview with Chandra Dhandapani, CBRE’s chief digital and technology officer.  The...

ZPG, which operates Zoopla and PrimeLocation as well as owning the Property Software Group, has signed more long-term marketing deals with a...

For a while now, property and technology have been combining seamlessly to offer the industry innovative solutions to often complex problems....

Virtual Staging is about presenting a property in the most appealing way to potential buyers. Many consider virtual staging is deceiving...

The Charter for Independent Estate and Letting Agents has told Estate Agent Today that it WILL formally launch after all, in...

The former managing director of Countrywide’s estate agency division has joined the board of a PropTech firm wanting to introduce facial...

The short let management company Lavanda - backed by Harry Hill, former chief of Rightmove and Countrywide - has launched software...

James Hillier and Rob Bearsby, who have operated Apex Residential at Bexleyheath in London for the past 14 years, have switched...

ZPG has revealed its 2017 annual report this morning with a stream of records - 648 million visits to portals, revenue...

A new software tool claims to be able to verify leads by checking on buyers via social media.  Using Facebook, LinkedIn and...

A firm which offers a white-labelled online estate agency platform which can be used by otherwise-traditional agencies to provide a Purplebricks-style...

News agency Reuters says a top five shareholder in price comparison service GoCompare says the firm should respond “positively” if ZPG...

A firm that sells homes but also creates operating platforms for other agencies to break into the industry is seeking £450,000 through...

The government's call for evidence from agents and others in a bid to improve the house buying process has pushed some...

We recently witnessed the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) increase the base interest rate for the first time since...

A roadshow is being launched to help the industry tackle what is being described as “the biggest change to affect estate...

The man seeking to establish the Charter for Independent Estate and Letting Agents says he is hopeful that the fledgling trade...

The fact is that most house hunters simply do not have the time, let alone the inclination, to trawl around properties...

Crowdfunding is nothing new. As I pointed out in a previous Natter, it dates back centuries, playing a part in the...

The death throes of the Charter for Independent Estate and Letting Agents are continuing. A statement by software entrepreneur Charlie Wright, who...

The Advertising Standards Authority has ruled that two TV advertisements for Purplebricks cannot be shown again in their current form because...

There’s much said in the mainstream press about estate agency fees and how costly they can be for consumers. But one point...

After some months of speculation within the industry, high-profile supplier Reapit has confirmed today that it is the subject of a...

The long-running saga of whether independent agents’ group CIELA is ever going to launch appears to be nearing its end game...

As those of us in the industry know, there is a fine balance to strike between disruptive technology – and the...

Having launched 13 years ago, PayProp, part of Humanstate Group, an international private technology services group, has grown into a leading...

Hunters says it will not be following other traditional-style estate agencies by offering online-only services to sellers - but it will...

One of the most thorough analyses of property portals ever undertaken shows that Rightmove is the world’s most profitable portal company...

A PropTech start-up says its booking, valuation and communication tools will be available free of charge to any agency with fewer...

Online review organisation Trustpilot has issued an open letter regarding its Purplebricks reviews. In it, the review company - which is often...

Let’s be honest - few people saw this coming. The 89 to 11 per cent majority amongst Agents’ Mutual members for...

It’s been quite a week, much of it concerning the technology that increasingly underpins our industry.  A glut of fund-raising and relaunching...

ZPG has acquired Ravensworth, a major provider of print and creative marketing services to estate and letting agents.  Ravensworth, based in Northumberland, specialises in...

Before we go any further, assuming you are an Agents’ Mutual member, let me ask you a question. If you had...

As someone who spends his days peering into the PropTech world, one thing I’ve observed is the way in which certain tech prompts...

An insurance provider says small estate agencies are peculiarly vulnerable to cyber attack yet are amongst the least prepared amongst their...

If you’re a busy estate or letting agent, you’ll find that it can be quite difficult and time-consuming locating the right...

Facebook appears to be interested in entering the sales and lettings world with its first advertising product geared solely towards industry professionals. The...

Mortgage broker The Mortgage Hut has signed distribution deals with Century 21, Taylor Hill & Bond, Aspire Estate Agents and Wayne...

The Competition and Markets Authority has released the full wording on its decision to give the go-ahead to ZPG’s acquisition of Expert...

Reapit has launched a new digital product following agents’ demands to handle an increasing volume of out of hours dealings with...

Industry software company KeyAGENT is giving 200 agents access to a new package allowing them to upload photos and floor plan sketches...

The on-off-on saga of the fledgling trade group for independent agents has taken another twist. The founder of the organisation suggests that...

Foxtons is reported to have teamed up with Oracle to improve its targeted digital marketing and lead generation. Oracle’s Marketing Cloud product...

Our recent roundtable on the government’s proposed ban on letting agent fees charged to tenants generated ten tips for growing your...

The fees charged by estate agents receive a lot of coverage in the press - and rarely for positive reasons. Negative...

The managing director of ZPG Property Services says his firm will never ‘go around’ an agent in order to directly work...

The Guild of Property Professionals and Fine & Country have launched a new referral system app which allows its members to...

Mark Goddard was the founder and CEO of The Property Software Group (PSG), a property software solutions firm established in 2007,...

Expert Agent says it is pleased the uncertainty surrounding its takeover had ended but suggests the Competition and Markets Authority’s announcement...

ZPG, owner of digital platforms including Zoopla, uSwitch, PrimeLocation, Hometrack and Property Software Group, has been cleared by the Competition and...

The popularity of property auctions in the UK has increased enormously in recent years, supported by popular TV shows such as...

High profile estate agency Cluttons has returned to marketing with Zoopla Property Group (ZPG).  The firm rejoined the portal at the end...

To give you a nice distraction from the post-election madness, here’s an interview with Charlie Wright, founder of CIELA (or The...

ZPG has published its half-year figures this morning showing a six per cent rise in the number of agents and a...

The best estate and letting agents in the UK were recognised at the prestigious ESTAS luncheon and ceremony, which was held...

Given that around 95% of property searches now start online, it is more important than ever that an agent has an...

What does it say on your business card? Peter Mansfield, Group Chairman, The World Property Network, www.twpn.com  and TheWorldPropertyNetwork.com                                  What is The World Property Network...

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

A controversial new search engine claiming to be in the later stages of development is seeking investment from estate agents, corporates...

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

The Competitions and Markets Authority is reviewing the acquisition of Expert Agent by ZPG, parent company of Zoopla and PrimeLocation. A statement...

A software platform offering a hybrid conveyancing and compliance service to agents has been launched following 12 months of testing with...

The ESTAS has announced its final - and to some its most prestigious - shortlist for this year’s awards.     The People...

This week I’m lucky enough to be out here in Cannes as a PropTech Ambassador for MIPIM, the international real estate...

Some big news in the agency world last week won’t have escaped the attention of many in the industry. Last Thursday news...

One thing that can be guaranteed in the property world each year is a range of conferences and awards dinners. Very...

Zoopla has acquired Expert Agent - the latest of a string of acquisitons by the portal. This follows the portal company's...

Organisers of the Future:PropTech2017 conference on May 4 have revealed new sponsors involved with the event - including Angels Media, publisher...

So, Property Week has announced its Property Awards shortlist for 2017. Looking at the entries for PropTech Company of the Year, I'm surprised...

Estate Agent Today has been told that a deal between the Property Franchise Group and ZPG - the new name for...

It’s over. Done. The only ones interested are those with too much time on their hands. For God’s sake - behind...

Reapit, the provider of CRM software to much of the estate agency industry, has become one of the partners for the...

Legal firm Kirwans have released shocking statistics which state that 70% of eviction notices issued by landlords to tenants may be...

The property marketing company Pelican Media is preparing to launch what it claims is the industry’s first voice control software across...

The story of the week has been the first steps of a trade body to represent independent estate agents - as...

When I read about the possible formation of yet another ‘mutual’ with the aim of furthering and protecting the interests of...

2016 was quite a year – eventful, dramatic, shocking and impossible to predict. In no particular order, we saw Leicester winning...

Online estate agents have been accused to “the callous exploitation of naive sellers” by the software executive behind the idea to...

New software has been devised which can allow users to identify individual properties that have been ‘portal juggled’ - de-listed and...

Zoopla Property Group's estate agency membership grew five per cent and its property listing inventory was up 10 per cent in...

In the world of property and estate agency, competition is always fierce. It’s the same when it comes to your website....

What does it say on your business card? Rajeev Nayyar, Managing Director of Fixflo We’re here to talk about your new product,...

Rightmove has employed jClarity, a ‘performance tuning specialist’, to improve the search facility on its applications. A statement from jClarity on the...

When a tenant paid his initial one month’s rent in addition to a tenancy deposit in exchange for the keys to...

All estate and letting agents now have a website – but just how effective is yours? Your 'virtual shop window' is now...

Hunters has developed a formally recognised estate agency qualification for its own network of branches.  The qualification - which Hunters claims is...

It’s all been kicking off in recent weeks, hasn’t it? Marmite wars, the endless Trump v Clinton debate, Samsung phones blowing...

Rightmove has a new board member from the end of this year - Jacqueline de Rojas, the winner of the 2015...

Connells Group is to continue with its experimental ‘live chat’ facility on its website after seeing a significant rise in valuation bookings...

The Jeffries Group, an eight-branch Hampshire-based independent agency, says it is going to leave OnTheMarket.  Although the group’s website and email branding...

One of the great events of the agency year is the Agents Giving Ball, hosted a few days ago at The Lancaster...

This week we have the Head Shepherd of EweMove, Glenn Ackroyd, in the hotseat. He’s been co-owner of EweMove Sales and Lettings,...

Estate agents are to be given access to PropertyBOX – a free floor plan and photo enhancing app. The app comes from...

When marketing a property for sale, there are a number of attributes that buyers and sellers today expect ‘as standard’, but...