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26 July 2024
From: Breaking News
![JONATHAN ROLANDE: Where Labour should start on housing](/upload/images/shutterstock_1032274147.jpg)
It's more than a week since we saw the removal vans enter Downing St and Labour’s promise to hit the ground...
15 July 2024
From: Breaking News
![Selling Homes Like Selling Broadband, says Purplebricks figure](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/PropTech/HomeInternet-400x310.png)
A new senior figure in Purplebricks claims the agency has much in common with selling broadband. Nick Gunga is the new chief...
14 June 2024
From: Breaking News
![Phil Spencer: A Website is Your Message to Customers](/upload/images/Phil%20Spencer%20NEW%20image(5).png)
I know there’s always been something of a love-hate relationship between agents and the portals. The ‘love’ comes because the portals are...
13 June 2024
From: Breaking News
![ITV invests in Purplebricks – how the deal works](/upload/images/shutterstock_1811192566.jpg)
Agents can expect to see a lot more of Purplebricks on their TV screens after ITV chose the online agent for...
23 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![Purplebricks secures investment from ITV](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/FinanceCalculator-400x310.png)
Purplebricks has received a media-for-equity investment from ITV. The deal is worth up to £4.5m, the online agent said.. It is the first major...
22 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![Mystery surrounds latest Keller Williams market centre](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyNews3-400x310.png)
The future of another Keller Williams (KW) market centre in the UK appears unclear. KW Prime, once the flagship market centre of...
14 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![Purplebricks launches Mortgage division](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyNews-400x310.png)
Purplebricks has launched launched a mortgage divison, known formally as Purplebricks Mortgages Limited This will see a team of more than 150...
30 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
![Industry Views - Purplebricks Is Right - We All Need A BS-Tester](/upload/images/1%20--%20Proofed%20--%20EAT%20-%20IndustryViews%20-%20Purplebricks%20is%20right.png)
Who says irony is dead? That Purplebricks, of all agencies, should promote the idea of a ‘BS-Tester’ to identify false promises by...
06 April 2024
From: Features
![The impact of abolishing Multiple Dwellings Relief on Housing](/upload/images/4%20Proofed%20%20--%20The%20impact%20of%20abolishing%20Multiple%20Dwellings%20by%20Dominic%20Stead%2C%20Property%20Director%2C%20My%20Future%20Living.jpg)
Today, I am reflecting on the Chancellor’s surprise Spring budget decision to abolish multiple dwellings relief for Stamp Duty Land Tax...
16 March 2024
From: Features
![Merry Christmas to all our readers!](/upload/images/shutterstock_2393595747.jpg)
T'was three nights before Christmas, when all through the site, We’ve delivered thousands of stories to bring you delight. We’ve had Strike turn...
22 December 2023
From: Breaking News
![Jonathan Rolande: Five questions everyone is asking about the 2024 property market](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Forecast-400x310.png)
What will happen to house prices? Should I rent or buy? Will a Labour or Tory Government be better for homeowners....
22 December 2023
From: Breaking News
![Upstix hires head of growth to boost expansion](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/BusinessChain-400x310.png)
Quick buy firm Upstix has appointed a head of growth to take charge of boosting acquisitions, enhancing the firm's visibility and...
19 December 2023
From: Breaking News
![Agents warned to prepare for ‘zombie threat’ of Purplebricks](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/AgentsWorking-400x310.png)
Agents have been warned to be wary about the resurgence of Purplebricks. It comes after the online brand was taken over by...
18 December 2023
From: Breaking News
![More ‘commisery?’ Purplebricks appoints media agency to boost brand](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyNews1-400x310.png)
A media agency that has worked with brands such as Toyota and TalkTalk has been appointed to revive Purplebricks' fortunes. Purplebricks has...
14 December 2023
From: Breaking News
![Purplebricks replaces Strike brand](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Acquisition-400x310.png)
Purplebricks has shifted to a free pricing model and will replace the Strike brand. It follows Strike’s acquisition of Purplebricks earlier this...
12 December 2023
From: Breaking News
![Online market share falls as sellers ‘seek traditional expertise’](/upload/images/shutterstock_81519820.jpg)
The market share of online and hybrid agents for exchanges has fallen again during the third quarter. Figures from property data firm...
20 October 2023
From: Breaking News
![Marketing guru: ‘Why Strike brand must be retired for Purplebricks’](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyNews2-400x310.png)
Marketing expert Simon Leadbetter has recommended that Purplebricks absorb its owner’s brand to consolidate its market position. Leadbetter, former group marketing director...
12 September 2023
From: Breaking News
![Strike staff escape cuts as Purplebricks employees face restructure](/upload/images/shutterstock_1965185752.jpg)
Purplebricks staff are facing job cuts just months after the takeover by Strike. A spokesperson for Purplebricks has confirmed rumours that it...
07 August 2023
From: Breaking News
![Online agency market share dwindles again](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Homeowners%20driving%20Google%20search%20Weekend%20Estate%20agent%20AgentOnline-400x310.png)
The market share of online and hybrid agents reduced further during the second quarter of 2023, new figures show. Analysis from property...
20 July 2023
From: Breaking News
![Yopa boss: 'The online agent label is a misnomer'](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Homeowners%20driving%20Google%20search%20Weekend%20Estate%20agent%20AgentOnline-400x310.png)
The gap between online and traditional high street agents has shrunk, the chief executive of Yopa has claimed. Speaking at the Propertymark...
29 June 2023
From: Breaking News
![Purplebricks set for stock market exit](/upload/images/Stockmarket.jpg)
Purplebricks ended its life on the stock market with a share price of 0.30p. It comes as the controversial online brand officially...
16 June 2023
From: Breaking News
![Purplebricks cuts fees in latest disruption attempt](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Property%20Budget.jpg)
Purplebricks has claimed it is returning to its 'disruptive roots' after unveiling a cheaper pricing model. The online agent, officially acquired by...
06 June 2023
From: Breaking News
![‘Exciting plans’ ahead as Strike completes Purplebricks takeover](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyNews3-400x310.png)
The boss of new Purplebricks owner Strike has said he has “exciting plans” for the brands. It comes as Strike was officially...
05 June 2023
From: Breaking News
![Shareholders back Strike takeover of Purplebricks](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/BusinessChain-400x310.png)
Shareholders have backed the sale of Purplebricks to online rival Strike. A general meeting was held this morning for shareholders to consider...
02 June 2023
From: Breaking News
![Purplebricks finances 'significantly worse than expected' - claim](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyNews1-400x310.png)
The investment group which today withdrew an offer to buy Purplebricks says it did so because "the financial condition of Purplebricks...
31 May 2023
From: Breaking News
![Purplebricks faces new sale woes](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/AgentsWorking-400x310.png)
A case brought by claims firm Contractors for Justice (C4J) against Purplebricks over its agents alleged rights to certain employment benefits...
30 May 2023
From: Breaking News
![Activist shareholder considering rival bid for Purplebricks](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/HouseInspection_400x310.png)
A rival offer could be on the cards for Purplebricks. The online brand has revealed that it has received an indicative proposal...
26 May 2023
From: Breaking News
![Only poor agents lost out to Purplebricks ‘commisery’ campaign - claim](/upload/images/Rental%20Market/BusinessWomen3-695x395-min.jpeg)
No ‘brilliant’ agents will have lost out from Purplebricks’ controversial ‘commisery’ campaign, the beleaguered brand’s former head of customer support has...
26 May 2023
From: Breaking News
![Strike boss: Purplebricks ‘entrepreneurial spirit’ will boost our business](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Acquisition-400x310.png)
Strike chief executive Sam Mitchell has said he is looking forward to building a “new force” in the property industry after...
18 May 2023
From: Breaking News
![Purplebricks agrees sale to Strike for £1](/upload/images/Rental%20Market/UK-Cash-NEW-400x310.jpg)
Purplebricks has agreed a sale of its business to online rival Strike for a consideration of £1. It brings an end to...
17 May 2023
From: Breaking News
![Agency backer slams ‘outdated housing market metrics’](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyStats-400x310.png)
Toscafund Asset Management chief economist Savvas Savouri has slammed the use of ‘outdated metrics’ when measuring the housing market. The investment firm...
15 May 2023
From: Breaking News
![GetAgent offers Purplebricks vendors ‘£300 lifeline’](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/3%20CoupleMakingOffer-400x310.png)
Estate agent comparison site GetAgent has handed a lifeline to struggling Purplebricks sellers. It has announced that it will give home sellers...
12 May 2023
From: Breaking News
![Strike and Purplebricks enter takeover talks](/upload/images/Stockmarket.jpg)
Online agent Strike has been granted an exclusivity period to negotiate a possible takeover of its rival Purplebricks. A late stock market...
10 May 2023
From: Breaking News
![Strike falls deeper into the red as it eyes Purplebricks](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyStats-400x310.png)
Strike has fallen further into the red, its latest annual accounts show. The online agent’s financial statement for the 12 months to...
24 April 2023
From: Breaking News
![Online agents hit by decline in market share](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/PropTech/PropertySearch-400x310.png)
Online agents have failed to capitalise on the cost of living crisis and have seen their market share for exchanges drop...
21 April 2023
From: Breaking News
![Purplebricks shares hit record low amid offer update](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyStats-400x310%20(1).png)
Purplebricks’ share price hit a new low during trading yesterday amid its latest update on the potential sale of the beleaguered...
13 April 2023
From: Breaking News
![Strike given more time to decide on Purplebricks offer](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Compliance-2-400x310.png)
Purplebricks remains in discussions with “credible bidders” about a sale of its business, a stock market update has revealed. An announcement from...
12 April 2023
From: Breaking News
![Purplebricks shares boosted by takeover rumour](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/ShakingHands-400x310.png)
News of a potential takeover gave Purplebricks’ share price a boost yesterday. Its share price rose 15.5% in a day after Estate...
16 March 2023
From: Breaking News
![Purplebricks confirms interest from Strike](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/shutterstock_474636388.jpg)
Purplebricks has confirmed that it has been in discussions with online agency rival Strike regarding a potential takeover offer. As reported by...
15 March 2023
From: Breaking News
![Strike ‘interested’ in Purplebricks takeover](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/BusinessTeam-400x310.png)
Online agency brand Strike is believed to be considering a bid for beleaguered rival Purplebricks. A source close to the talks has...
15 March 2023
From: Breaking News
![Legal body: Land Registry ‘must get house in order’ after strikes](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/shutterstock_1524802199%20protest(1).jpg)
Conveyancers are warning that this week’s Land Registry strikes could have a knock-on effect on property sales once staff return to...
03 March 2023
From: Breaking News
![Land Registry aims to ‘minimise disruption’ amid new strikes](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/shutterstock_22140319.jpg)
Next week may not be the best time for agents to chase conveyancers waiting for Land Registry information. The Public and Commercial...
22 February 2023
From: Breaking News
![Strike boss: We remain ‘powerful’ despite job cuts](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/PropTech/AgentOnline-400x310.png)
Strike chief executive Sam Mitchell has blamed uncertainty since the September mini-Budget and rising mortgage rates for making the market more...
30 January 2023
From: Breaking News
![Online agents grow market share but ‘fail’ in higher-value markets](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/PropTech/AgentOnline-400x310.png)
Online agents increased their market share in 2022 but are struggling to break into higher value markets, new data has revealed. Data...
26 January 2023
From: Breaking News
![Land Registry staff to strike next month](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/Banned_400x310.png)
Staff at the Land Registry and its Scottish equivalent are among Government departments and civil servants who will take part in...
13 January 2023
From: Breaking News
![Why you need a contingency plan within your marketing strategy](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Misc/contingency%20plan400x310.jpg)
What are you going to do when something unplanned, unexpected, and unpleasant hits your brand and business? There’s no point avoiding it...
14 December 2022
From: Features
![World Cup Agent Match Report: ‘The better team lost’](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Misc/WorldCup-400x310.jpg)
They think it’s all over, it is now as we publish our final World Cup Agent Match report following England’s quarter...
14 December 2022
From: Breaking News
![World Cup Agent Match Report: Wales see red](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Misc/WorldCup-400x310.jpg)
The Wales versus England match has been lined up as a crunch game this week after disappoint results in the second...
28 November 2022
From: Breaking News
![Online Estate Agents - the new dinosaurs of house selling](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/PropTech/WiFiMobile-400x310.png)
I’ve just read an article saying that this is the time of the online estate agency. The time in question is, of...
26 November 2022
From: Features
![Property Natter – is this the end for fixed-fee online estate agency?](/upload/images/Site%20logos/PropertyNatter-2019-400x310.png)
Aside from all the news surrounding the Autumn Statement this week, which will have a significant bearing on the property market...
19 November 2022
From: Features
![Land Registry expects ‘minimal disruption’ if strike goes ahead](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Compliance-2-400x310.png)
The Land Registry has said it anticipates ‘minimal disruption’ if a civil service strike goes ahead. Civil servants across 126 public sector...
16 November 2022
From: Breaking News
![Agents facing sales delays amid possible Land Registry strikes](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Misc/strike400x310.jpg)
Estate agents could face new transaction delays after the Land Registry and its Scottish equivalent were among Government departments and civil...
15 November 2022
From: Breaking News
![All change! Agency network rearranges conference due to train strikes](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Misc/strike400x310.jpg)
Relocation Agent Network (RAN) has announced a change in date for its annual RANCON conference. Taking into account the national rail and...
31 October 2022
From: Breaking News
![Online agents 'slightly' increase market share](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/Estate-Agent-400x310.png)
The market share of hybrid and online agents increased slightly during the third quarter of 2022 but firms are still struggling...
20 October 2022
From: Breaking News
![Online agents ‘struggling to break into higher value markets’](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/london-property400x310.png)
The market share of hybrid and online agents has increased slightly but they are still struggling to break into the higher...
21 July 2022
From: Breaking News
![How to get the best return on investment from Facebook ads](/upload/images/Today%20Site%20Images/TheValPal%20Network%20July%20Feature-400x310.png)
Facebook has been a platform which has opened the door to those looking to advertise their services in exceptional ways. Digital...
09 July 2022
From: Features
![Slowdown or house price cliff edge? It's too early to tell](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/PropertyMarket-1-400x310.jpg)
Right now, one topic seems to be dominating talk in the industry. Everywhere I go people tend to quiz me about...
25 June 2022
From: Features
![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
![Property Natter – will the challenger banks ever become major lenders?](/upload/images/Site%20logos/PropertyNatter-2019-400x310.png)
Many people in recent years will have become familiar with challenger banks such as Monzo, Starling and Atom. Many will have...
14 May 2022
From: Features
![Purplebricks dominates as online agents grow market share](/upload/images/Logos/Purplebricks-2019Logo-400x310.jpg)
Online and hybrid agents have rapidly increased their market share over the past year, research claims. Analysis of new Zoopla, Rightmove and...
09 May 2022
From: Breaking News
![Hundreds of sellers enter ‘agency fee refund’ competition](/upload/images/library/Strike-Logo-400x310.jpg)
Online agent Strike is preparing to name a home seller who will be reimbursed the equivalent of an estate agent fee...
19 April 2022
From: Breaking News
![More leaseholders freed from doubling ground rents](/upload/images/Politics%20(MPs%2C%20party%20logos%2C%20etc)/MichaelGove2-400x310.png)
Fifteen businesses which had bought freeholds from housing developer Countryside have now given formal undertakings to remove terms that cause ground...
21 March 2022
From: Breaking News
![Another online agency aims to take 10% market share](/upload/images/Logos/Strike-Logo-400x310.jpg)
Strike, formerly known as Housesimple, is the latest online agency to claim it’s going to secure a 10 per cent market...
14 February 2022
From: Breaking News
![Purplebricks wins praise for dropping prejudiced sellers](/upload/images/Logos/Purplebricks-2019Logo-400x310.jpg)
Purplebricks’ decision to de-list a property after the Christian vendors made anti-gay comments has won widespread support from industry figures, including...
24 January 2022
From: Breaking News
![Falling market share for online agencies - are they doomed to fail?](/upload/images/PropTech%20%26%20Online/PropertyOnline-400x310.jpg)
The market share of hybrid and online agents has fallen again, this time to 6.7 per cent. That figure - taken at...
24 January 2022
From: Breaking News
![Agents Do Charity - and we’re fund-raising like mad already…](/upload/images/Site%20logos/AgentsDoCharity-18-400x310.png)
Barely three weeks into the new year and we’re already talking about plans to raise tens, perhaps hundreds, of thousands of...
21 January 2022
From: Breaking News
![PropTech Today - open APIs, not the plug and go that you may think](/upload/images/Site%20logos/ProptechToday-1-400x310.png)
Do you have an 'open API'? We use 'X' who have an 'open API' so we would need you to integrate with...
14 January 2022
From: Breaking News
![Property Wealth Tax proposed by former agency boss](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/Tax-400x310.png)
A wealth tax on overseas owners of UK homes could raise £5 billion a year to help local people buy their...
13 January 2022
From: Breaking News
![Hybrid agency rolls out nationwide - but with only 70 agents](/upload/images/Logos/Strike-Logo-400x310.jpg)
A hybrid agency that charges no fees to vendors but instead relies on referral fees for income has officially rolled out...
07 January 2022
From: Breaking News
![Agency selling homes for free rolls out nationwide](/upload/images/Logos/Strike-Logo-400x310.jpg)
The online agency Strike - which has a business model selling homes for free and relying on referral fees for revenue...
29 December 2021
From: Breaking News
![A 9 to 5 estate agent…dream on!](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/MillennialAgent-Tech-400x310.jpg)
There’s lots of talk of people moving over within estate agency to be self-employed so they can chase the dream of...
18 December 2021
From: Features
![Purplebricks apologises over conveyancing problem for customers](/upload/images/Logos/Purplebricks-TeamGB-Board-400x310.jpg)
With the conveyancing crisis at the Simplify Group now approaching two weeks old, it appears Purplebricks has been the worst affected...
19 November 2021
From: Breaking News
![Purplebricks share price now under 7% of its all-time high](/upload/images/Logos/Purplebricks-2019Logo-400x310.jpg)
A torrid period for Purplebricks' share value means it opens stock market trading today with a price of just 33p. This is less...
08 November 2021
From: Breaking News
![How to promote fruitful relationships with your local conveyancers](/upload/images/library/Millennials-Handshake-400x310.jpg)
As you are no doubt aware, building mutually beneficial relationships with conveyancers in your local area can not only make your...
27 October 2021
From: Features
![Online agents’ market share rises - but only three brands really matter](/upload/images/library/RevenueStreams-1-400x310.jpg)
A new survey by property consultancy TwentyCi shows that the market share of online and hybrid agents in the third quarter...
26 October 2021
From: Breaking News
![Agent group says talented women lost to industry due to menopause](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/MillennialAgents-Meeting-400x310.jpg)
The Women In Property group claims talented females are being lost to the industry due to the menopause. It says panic attacks,...
13 October 2021
From: Breaking News
![Revealed: what to consider before setting up your own agency](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/MillennialAgent-Tech-400x310.jpg)
Many agents working in the industry, whether for large corporates or smaller independents, might one day have ambitions to branch out...
09 October 2021
From: Features
![Big PropTech deal announced, funded by online agency investor](/upload/images/PropTech%20%26%20Online/OnlineAgents-1-400x310.jpg)
PropTech industry giant epropservices has acquired Property Technology Ltd, better known to agents as marketing platform LeadPro. epropservices is the parent company of...
07 October 2021
From: Breaking News
![Striking the right note - online agent joins Tech Nation Future Fifty](/upload/images/PropTech%20%26%20Online/PropTech-Innovation-400x310.jpg)
Strike, the digital-first estate agent previously known as Housesimple, has been selected to join Tech Nation’s Future Fifty programme. The online agent, which...
23 September 2021
From: Breaking News
![No-fee agent strikes £5 billion sales landmark](/upload/images/Logos/Strike-Logo-400x310.jpg)
Strike chief executive Sam Mitchell has hailed the online agent’s no-fee model after reaching £5 billion worth of sales. The agency, previously...
20 September 2021
From: Breaking News
![Online market share rises with Purplebricks the big winner](/upload/images/Logos/Purplebricks-2019Logo-400x310.jpg)
A new survey of online and hybrid agents claims that they are now taking a 13 per cent share of the...
24 August 2021
From: Breaking News
![Over 18% house price rise in one part of UK - government data](/upload/images/library/HousingMarket-7-400x310.jpg)
Average house prices increased by 13.2 per cent over the year to June - the highest annual growth rate since November...
19 August 2021
From: Breaking News
![Can landlords and agents take photographs during property inspections?](/upload/images/library/VirtualViewing-Tablet-400x310.jpg)
Taking photographs or video footage during a routine property inspection can be a contentious subject. While landlords have every right to...
07 August 2021
From: Features
![PropTech Today: stock shortage - how can agents prospect effectively?](/img/default/eat.png)
The biggest challenge facing many agents in the current climate is the general shortage of stock, both for sales & lettings. Let’s...
21 July 2021
From: Breaking News
![Online agencies’ market share creeps up thanks to richer sellers](/img/default/eat.png)
The market share of the online and hybrid agencies combined has risen to 8.1 per cent in the second quarter of...
15 July 2021
From: Breaking News
![Strike names ex-Foxtons chief in senior role, as new TV ad debuts](/img/default/eat.png)
Strike - which over the weekend announced a new £11m investment package - has now revealed it has a new chief...
12 July 2021
From: Breaking News
![Channel 4 and finance chief sink millions into online agency](/img/default/eat.png)
Channel 4 Ventures is one of a number of investors who have collectively put the equivalent of £11m into the online...
09 July 2021
From: Breaking News
![A third of sellers consider using Purplebricks, claims agency](/img/default/eat.png)
The chief executive of Purplebricks says research into pricing strategies has suggested around a third of sellers at least consider using...
07 July 2021
From: Breaking News
![Online agency to recruit 80 as it expands ‘free sale’ offer](/img/default/eat.png)
Online estate agency Strike - which used to be HouseSimple - is expanding its sell-for-free service out across the Midlands and...
02 July 2021
From: Breaking News
![EUROS: Agent Match Report - is football really finally coming home?](/img/default/eat.png)
So, who would have thought it? England finally beat Germany in a knockout game at a major competition - and it...
30 June 2021
From: Breaking News
![Dramatic slump in instructions for Purplebricks, according to data](/img/default/eat.png)
There’s been a dramatic slump in instructions for online agencies, particularly Purplebricks, according to data produced by one online firm itself. 99Home...
24 June 2021
From: Breaking News
![Ground rent refunds after watchdog strikes leasehold deal](/img/default/eat.png)
The Competition and Markets Authority has struck a deal with house builders over leasehold abuses. Aviva has committed to remove certain terms...
23 June 2021
From: Breaking News
![EUROS: Joy and heartbreak- our Agent Match Reports](/img/default/eat.png)
It was never going to be easy for Scotland - and there was no sense of jeopardy for an already-through England. Yet...
23 June 2021
From: Breaking News
![EUROS: Agents’ take on Steely Scotland, Exasperating England](/img/default/eat.png)
For a match between two great rivals, the England-Scotland 0-0 draw on Friday may have brought both nations together. After all it’s...
21 June 2021
From: Breaking News
![Sell Purplebricks! Stock market advisers tell investors to quit agency](/img/default/eat.png)
Swiss investment bank UBS has advised investors to sell their Purplebricks shares as the market share for the controversial agency appears...
16 June 2021
From: Breaking News
![The 5 best questions to ask your competitors' vendors (and when to do it)](/img/default/eat.png)
We know the industry-wide statistic that more than 50% of all vendors end up selling with the second (or sometimes third)...
13 May 2021
From: PropTech & Innovation
![New Property Tax - consultation begins on 'cladding' tax proposal](/img/default/eat.png)
The government has launched a formal consultation process on a new residential property developer tax which is to contribute towards cladding...