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A recent appeal decision which allowed housing development on the Hertfordshire Green Belt highlights the need for greater flexibility on locational...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? I’m Paul Halliwell and my VMC business card says “Executive...

The Chancellor’s plans to ‘get Britain building again’ are very significant for the property sector and property investment, specifically.  The plans...

Winkworth agents Shilpa and Ajay Bathija have extended their presence in North London – taking over the network’s Hendon office.  Ajay, who...

Asking prices dropped at the start of July as estate agents and sellers attempted to attracted buyers who have been distracted...

West Sussex agent Hawkins & Smith has joined the region’s leading estate agency group, Henry Adams. Directors of Hawkins & Smith, Chris...

The Single-Family Rental (SFR) sector is experiencing rapid growth in the UK, presenting a unique opportunity for local lettings and estate...

New research reveals nearly half a million homes could be built across London on land that currently lies derelict amid a...

A political party is pledging that if elected it will make every home in the UK have an EPC rating of...

THE news that an NHS trust was hit by a cyber-attack earlier this month naturally attracted a lot of headlines. Even though...

Agency software provider Alto has rolled out a new artificial intelligence-powered tool to simplify creating property descriptions for agents.  Free for all...

This year the 'Do It For Dom' charity event is returning as an adventure challenge. Dominic Subbiani is a joint owner of...

Barratt London is extending its deposit contribution scheme to thousands more key workers.   The Key Worker Deposit Contribution Scheme has been extended...

An influential consumer body is demanding a complete overhaul of Energy Performance Certificates. Which? says that with millions of households across the...

Alto is rolling out free Property Valuation Reports for agents.  The tool can be accessed directly from individual property record pages, and...

Propertymark, the leading membership body for property agents has written to London Mayor candidates highlighting proposals to tackle the unique housing...

Thousands of people will be invited to take part in new research to help provide information on why one particularly badly...

Inflation has eased to 3.2% down from 3.4%, official figures from the Office for National Statistics show, the lowest level since...

Propertymark has urged the UK Government to consider other ways of boosting the supply of homes for purchase.  The Government has two...

Olympic gold medallist Victoria Pendleton and Dragon’s Den investor Steven Bartlett are the latest speakers scheduled to appear at this summer’s...

Everyone seems to be talking about artificial intelligence (AI) right now. It is an issue which has been bubbling under since Covid -...

North Berwick in East Lothian, has been named the best place to live in the annual Sunday Times Best Places to Live...

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

Land is our greatest resource: one that has considerable potential to address society’s challenges. So, determining how land is used is...

HOP (the Home Owner’s Passport) has released its upgraded material information report to support agents with Trading Standards compliance. The list of...

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

The news in September that Birmingham City Council (‘Europe’s largest local authority’) had been forced to issue a Section 114 notice...

The Government has published long-awaited reforms to its National Planning Policy Framework, confirming that local housebuilding targets will be advisory rather...

One of the most heart-warming parts of my job is having the privilege to be the patron of Agents Giving, the...

The borough of Richmond upon Thames in London has been crowned the happiest place to live in Great Britain, according to...

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

The majority of agents back parts B and C of material information rules but more guidance is needed on where to...

By Jashoda Pindoria, Head of Self Assessment Operations, HMRC Self Assessment need not be daunting with HMRC’s simple steps on getting started....

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

OnTheMarket Software has announced an integration with digital ID and source of funds provider Thirdfort. The digital ID, anti-money laundering and source...

Twenty-minute neighbourhoods, 15-minute cities, low traffic neighbourhoods, walkable neighbourhoods: these concepts are suddenly everywhere. They boil down to a simple idea:...

OnTheMarket has extended its sponsorship deal with radio station talkSPORT It will see the portal continue its Premier League airtime partnership with...

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

The roll out of ULEZ has been one of the big stories of the week. The new zones will have implications...

For most people, buying a house or flat is the largest financial commitment they will ever make. Which is why many...

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

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

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

Slow conveyancers could drive estate agents out of business, it has been warned. National law firm Dutton Gregory has issued a warning...

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

More than half of prospective homebuyers looking for a new location to move to want to be within a 20-minute walk...

Two all-party groups of MPs and Peers have called on the government to act to turn empty buildings into good quality,...

In an exclusive interview with Estate Agent Today, Simon Coaker, Sales & Marketing Director of Desert Springs Resort, shared captivating insights into...

Leaders has launched its latest sustainable branch. Following the opening of its first sustainable branch in Aylesbury earlier this year, Leaders has...

British athletics legends Steve Backley and Roger Black have been named as brand ambassadors for self-employed agency brand eXp UK. They will...

Prestige and Village, the premium property agency firm, are continuing their drive to recruit more estate agents as part of their...

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

The race for space is reversing as more employers are calling staff back into the office. Research by agency brand Jackson-Stops has...

Recent research estimated that up to £100 billion is being stolen in the UK each year, with much of it due...

Homebuyers should be warned about climate-related risks of a purchase, new Law Society guidance suggests. The legal membership body has issued guidance...

The issue of conditional selling in estate agency has hit Westminster. There have been several reports in recent months about agents requiring...

Agents are being warned that they risk financial and reputational costs by continuing to rely on manual methods of identity verification. It...

Estate agents could be putting their clients’ personal details at risk by taking information such as addresses, bank account or passport details...

SmartSearch, the UK’s leading provider of digital compliance, has published an agenda-setting whitepaper to highlight the anti-money laundering shortcomings and sanctions...

Newcastle-based lettings agency Seekers has begun replacing its fleet of cars with electric vehicles. It comes as a clean air zone is...

The flat market in prime central London (PCL) is undergoing a resurgence, a buying agent claims. Residential and investment buying agency London...

Lucy Frazer has been promoted from Housing Minister to Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport in Rishi Sunak’s latest...

The number of property businesses in the UK has increased over the past five years despite economic challenges. Business owners have had...

It has been a busy start to the year for job moves. If you want your jobs or appointments news to feature...

Agents and property professionals have kicked off the year by supporting a range of causes. Whatever the cause you are working for,...

From singing to dressing as superheroes, there are plenty of inspirational examples of agents raising money for good causes this week. Whatever...

The major property portals have ruled out cuts and discounts to agency fees amid the cost of living crunch. Estate agents, like...

From singing and dancing to charitable support and sponsorships, agents have shown that there are plenty of ways to raise money...

The World Cup is set to kick off in Qatar this weekend and Estate Agent Today has compiled a team of...

With the reported increase in agency staff turnover we thought it would be a good idea to look at how you...

As a signage company we know we have a serious responsibility to the environment to ensure our industry’s future and we...

If recent headlines are anything to go by, estate agents and the wider property industry are not just feeling the heavy...

You've finally found the perfect house. It's within your budget, has the desired number of bedrooms and bathrooms, and even comes...

A variety of charities have received support from the property industry over the past week, from on land to under the...

Despite the nation feeling the pinch of living costs, the number of home moves are actually rising as TwentyCi reports a...

Agents have been putting their hands in their pockets and getting active for plenty of good causes over the past week. If...

Leaders Romans Group (LRG) has opened its first sustainable branch in Kemptown, Brighton City Centre. The Leaders-branded office has been completely refurbished...

Empty nesters may be considering downsizing their home this September as their children set off to university, whilst other downsizers are...

Tenants are becoming more discerning – not just about the properties they choose to rent but who they rent from too. With...

Agents are ‘wrongly’ relying on hard copies of identity documents to verify people’s identities in anti-money laundering (AML) checks, new research...

The property jobs market hasn't taken a summer holiday this month. Here are some of the latest moves that took place during...

Almost a quarter of buyers have claimed they were not asked to verify their identity when purchasing a property, a survey...

It's been a busy period of fundraising and volunteering for agents and property professionals. Support has included getting one charity back on...

MPs have criticised the lack of detail in the government’s flagship Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill when it comes to housebuilding...

An independent estate agency has announced that it will extend its role as Bolton Wanderers Associate Partner into the 2022/23 season. Joining...

A major new scheme worth half a million pounds is now underway in an effort to promote sustainable investment into housing,...

A few weeks ago, we saw widespread disruption due to record breaking 40°C heat in the UK. The extreme temperatures caused...

As the great sporting summer continues – with the Lionesses triumphant against Germany last Sunday, the ongoing Commonwealth Games, and the...

Knight Frank is entering the sixth year in the lineup of the Premier Sports Network’s (PSN) suppliers to provide services and...

If there’s one thing that received a boost as a result of Covid and lockdowns, it’s podcasts – which reached whole...

Anti-money laundering (AML) software provider SmartSearch is warning of a rise in financial crime, particularly targeting smaller property firms. A survey of...

The last week has been dramatic even by the standards of UK politics, with a Cabinet and junior minister rebellion bringing...

Agents and property professionals have been in boats, on bikes and even used football stars to help raise funds for charity...

I look back on when my dad helped me buy my first car and shared his pearls of wisdom on what...

From golf days to white collar boxing, agents and property professionals have been swinging into action for charitable causes recently. Remember, if...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? I am Tom Cummuskey, I am the Sales & Marketing...

Up to 70% of property firms have not changed their approach to onboarding new customers since sanctions were imposed on Russia...

There have been many articles about ‘digitising upfront information’, following the publication of DLUHC’s Levelling-Up white paper and National Trading Standards...

Agents and property professionals haven't let the mini-heatwave stop them sweating and stepping up for charity. Here are some of the sector's...

OneDome has launched a new product to let pre-qualified buyers register their interest for properties with local estate agents. The Buyer Passport...