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Hello and welcome to this latest edition of PJT, your Monday catch-up on all the key appointments news in the industry. Please...

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

Sorry about the weather everyone…miserable isn’t it, and the summer is supposed to be well underway? But we’re not allowing our fund-raising...

Instant online valuation service The ValPal Network has revealed a conveyancing partner which it says will help agents boost referral fees.  The...

PropTech start-up BestAgent is to stage a day-long event for suppliers to the agency industry later this month. This follows BestAgent founder...

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...

Homeowners will be able to extend properties more easily instead of moving home. In a surprise announcement this morning - less than...

Earlier this month we celebrated the 16th annual ESTAS Awards, once again hosted by TV property expert Phil Spencer.  The glittering ceremony...

The Property Ombudsman says its members must in future disclose referral fees in a bid to make previously-hidden costs open and...

Whether you love or hate it, Purplebricks has undoubtedly left its mark since arriving on the scene in 2015 – much...

The scores have been counted and the results are in for the 2019 ESTAS Awards, sponsored by Zoopla. On Friday, over 1,000...

Two PropTech suppliers have this week announced new partnerships and products with the aim of helping estate agents.  Firstly, sales progression and...

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

The organisers of next week’s ESTAS Estate & Letting Agent Awards, the biggest and glitziest event on the industry calendar, have...

The soon-to-launch Federation of Independent Agents has announced that its latest supplier partner is to be outsourced viewing service Viewber. Graham Lock,...

It’s London Marathon week, always a great event in the calendar and - we’re sure - an event that attracts a...

With Easter now upon us (happy Easter, by the way, and hope you’re enjoying the long weekend, the Easter eggs and...

Low risk letting is everyone’s aim, but unless legitimate guidelines are followed it’s difficult to know if a tenant will prove...

Two of the PropTech sector's highest profile digital marketing suppliers are integrating in a bid to help agents nurture the leads...

Hello and welcome to Property Jobs Today - your final chance before the Easter break to catch up with the key...

Four high-profile industry figures have sent an open letter urging agents to think about what they call “smarter marketing” in a...

As the clock ticks down and Britain’s future gets ever more difficult to predict, one of the few certainties to cling...

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

The best suppliers to the estate and letting agent sector for customer service have been announced by the ESTAS in the...

The ESTAS has released details of those agents and suppliers to the industry who have been shortlisted for the most prestigious...

Hello and here we go with yet another Agents Do Charity, the weekly opportunity to herald the unsung efforts of our...

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

A new sales portal has launched with a radically different business model, aiming to pay agents to list on it. It’s the brainchild of...

Estate agents and property firms are being invited to take part in the inaugural Property & Construction leg of an event...

A new group called the Federation of Independent Agents has been set up as a network of like-minded independent agents who...

Who are you? I’m the Director of Sales for both the well-known industry leading Today publications and The ValPal Network. Leading publications: Estate...

The end of the snow has given way to warmer weather, and while it’s a little early to speak of spring...

Kit Malthouse has been making headlines this week, but – in keeping with his tenure as Housing Minister so far -...

Alongside hundreds of agents and suppliers, I recently attended the Guild of Property Professionals’ annual conference. As ever, it was a great...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? Beccy Moore. Office Manager for Nicholas Humphreys Tell us more about Nicholas...

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

Recent years have seen tighter regulation and new legislation hit the lettings industry. Combined with the fee ban, there is no...

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

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

Everyone at Estate Agent Today wishes all our readers, agents and suppliers to the industry, a peaceful and loving Christmas. If at...

Today we finally bring the curtain down on our terrific gallery of Christmas photos that agents and suppliers have kindly sent...

In the past year it seems every other story has been about PropTech - the big stuff like Purplebricks and the...

Well here we are, at the last Agents Do Charity of the year. It’s been a record haul of good works, as...

It is something of an understatement to say that we are in challenging times. BREXIT is unresolved and we wait with...

There are only a few days left for agents, brokers and suppliers to enter the ESTAS 2019 - closing date is...

So this is (almost) it. Next week may be a quiet one for business as vendors and landlords alike begin to...

The head of the portal PropertyMutual has accused Rightmove, Zoopla and OnTheMarket of being “corporate dinosaurs” and has called on agents...

The UK renting demographic is diversifying at a rapid pace. While the current market poses many challenges for traditional letting agents,...

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

A diverse cast-list has been announced for this year’s Relocation Agent Network national conference and exhibition to be staged in London...

Perhaps it’s been our pre-occupation with Brexit, or on the other hand maybe we’re bored with politics, but this year’s Budget...

Bored with Brexit? Baffled by the backstop? Troubled by the transition period?  Well here’s a promise - there’s no mention of the...

The estate agency group Humberts, which narrowly avoided collapse early this year, now claims to have turned around its fortunes thanks...

The last couple of weeks’ articles were penned very much for a specific agent readership, something I am trying to be...

Hello and welcome to another weekly update on the industry’s good work - and a chance for us to show that...

Last week, the first of a new kind of industry event took place; an open debate between agents and PropTech suppliers. Strong...

Hello and welcome to our weekly catch-up on the major moves within our industry. Remember, you can let the rest of the...

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...

Reapit’s popular former sales manager Peter Fenwick is today formally launching as an independent PropTech consultant. Fenwick, whose departure from Reapit was...

A well-known London estate agency says it signing up to a US-based real estate franchise network run by billionaire Warren Buffett. From...

This week may have marked the landmark moment of Facebook entering the UK property market but as the industry prepares for...

An upcoming event will see a panel of well-known agents and suppliers appeal for better collaboration between industry stakeholders, particularly CRM...

Some 175,000 pieces of data relating to service in the conveyancing sector have been provided by 7,000 consumers for the second annual Conveyancer Awards...

One of the industry's best-known suppliers for displays has undergone a complete rebrand, showcasing a new logo and website. Mid West Displays...

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

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,...

The heatwave is gone and summer is in its closing stages (sorry!) so it comes as no surprise that there’s already...

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

Purplebricks has told the Press Association it wants to secure over 10 per cent of the agency market share in the...

We are currently engaged in consultations with our members to help to find a practical solution to the concern of the...

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

Boy it‘s hot out there, with little end in sight yet. That’s the good news. Now the even better news -...

If World Cup 2018 appeared to be low profile at the start, it didn’t last long. Following this week’s Harry Kane goals...

Letting agents are being advised to think seriously about how they can recoup costs to help compensate for the introduction of...

The entrepreneur behind a free-to-list property portal claiming support from 17 estate agencies has defended the description of them as ‘partners’ -...

Hello and welcome to this week’s Agents Do Charity - and just because it’s half term, don’t think the industry has...

A leading agent has urged major portals Rightmove, Zoopla and OnTheMarket to feature virtual viewings content more prominently on their platforms. Writing...

Firstly, my sincere apologies - it has now been over a month since my last PropTech blog, doesn’t time fly!  In the...

As we move towards another Bank Holiday Weekend, there is no shortage of phenomenal fundraising efforts from those in our industry.  If...

Our industry does great work for good causes not just in this country but around the world, as this week’s Agents...

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors is consulting members on the creation of a personal statement which they must sign to...

The London Marathon may have been and gone but there are plenty of agents and others in our industry still prepared...

In recent months, there’s been a notable move in the rental market towards deposit replacement products in place of traditional security...

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

It’s under two weeks to The ESTAS 2018 held in London on Friday April 20. It’s the biggest and best bash in...

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

Welcome to another edition of Agents Do Charity, the weekly round-up of fund-raising from across our industry. With spring looking like it’s...

Industry suppliers Landmark Information and The ValPal Network have entered what they call “a strategic relationship” to provide the firms’ respective...

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

So here’s another week’s great work being done by colleagues in our industry - and we’re very pleased to salute them. Everybody...

Welcome once again to Property Jobs Today, the notice-board for agents, suppliers and other property professionals moving within, out or in...

Welcome once again to Property Jobs Today, the notice-board for agents, suppliers and other property professionals moving within, out or in...

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

Collars up, gloves on, scarves pulled tight...it’s so cold you can hardly concentrate on work let alone anything else. But the...

The ESTAS Group has revealed the agencies, suppliers and other property companies shortlisted for its 2018 Estate & Letting Agent Awards. The...

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

A new PropTech platform is providing a service to help agents market their new listings instantly across portals and social media. BestAgent...

A new property portal called Linktosale aims to launch in the UK at the start of March following what appears to...

Well, I don’t know about you but after the holidays I've got an imprint just below my navel where my belt...

A new portal called Housemap has launched and says it is free to agents. It’s a clean, attractive looking portal which already...

The countdown to Christmas has now officially begun and what better way to celebrate than with an online advent calendar from...

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

Another new year is nearly upon us and, once we’ve got the season of mince pies, mulled wine, pigs in blankets,...

Christmas is just around the corner and we’re all looking forward to a break - but before then we know many...

Earlier this week, Chancellor Philip Hammond delivered the Autumn Budget with a strong focus on housing.  The decision to cut stamp duty...

Training for Agents Giving’s Strictly Come Dancing event is now entering its final two weeks - and Estate Agent Today readers...

Four weeks today almost the entire industry will be finishing work for Christmas after another year - and ready to start...

It’s that time of the year again - when the race begins to find out who will win The ESTAS Supplier...

In the UK, there are over 3.9 million homes situated in off-grid areas with no access to mains gas, so it’s...

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

In just 10 days time on Friday week the inaugural ESTAS Conveyancer Awards take place.   The organisers have issued a ‘what...

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

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

The Guild of Property Professionals has launched a partnership with the ESTAS Group, which runs the customer feedback platform and customer...

Parliament is sitting again and the entire lettings industry is waiting with bated breath for more detail on the government’s proposal...

When a tenant failed to pay any rent after the first month his tenancy last year, the landlord did not expect...

Let’s face it - summer seems to be on holiday itself, if the weather in the UK is anything to go...

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

Living next to inconsiderate neighbours can be a nightmare, but letting to bad tenants can prove costly, especially when issues, which...

The group seeking to represent independent agents says a recruitment meeting scheduled for tomorrow is carrying on despite growing doubts about...

The fledgling and highly vocal CIELA group says it is possible it may not launch this autumn after all despite months of...

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

We take a break from the relentless election coverage to look at the great fundraising work being carried out by our industry. Once...

Estate Agent Today understands that the fledgling trade group CIELA - the Charter for Independent Estate and Letting Agents - has...

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

Over 1,000 guests celebrated the success of the industry at the 14th annual ESTAS awards on Friday. The event, which is sponsored...

There are only a few days to go before The ESTAS - the biggest event in the awards calendar for agents,...

Odds are that you use TripAdvisor when you book a restaurant or hotel; perhaps you scroll down Amazon before clicking ‘buy...

One of the biggest days of the year for agents takes place just two weeks tomorrow when The ESTAS take place...

It’s been another busy week of fund-raising for agents across the industry, sparing time to do good works despite the market...

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

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

Thomas Morris Sales & Lettings didn’t entirely shut down for the Christmas period - instead, one of its staff helped the...

There’s been a bumper mailbag sent to press@estateagenttoday.co.uk this week to mark what must be the height of the fund-raising season...

It’s been a difficult week for agents, with a ban on some fees and gloomy market forecasts abounding, so it’s a...

The industry has reacted angrily to the Chancellor declining to change stamp duty despite pleas from agents and suppliers ahead of the Autumn...

It’s perhaps appropriate that we kick off this week’s Agents Do Charity with an appeal for winter clothing for the homeless...

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

The Property Redress Scheme, one of three official redress schemes for the sales and lettings sector, has now signed its 5,000th...

With a number of agent partner programmes available nationwide, estate agents can often increase business by offering sales by auction, especially...

Despite each day bringing remarkable headlines - not necessarily good news for a market wanting stability - estate agents are nonetheless...

The Zoopla Property Group have been confirmed as headline partner once again for The ESTAS next year.     The ESTAS is a...

One estate agency leader - you’d all recognise his name - described the victory of the Leave camp in the referendum...

No Letting Go have won Bronze at the Lettings Agency of the Year 2016 Awards.   They have been accredited with the Bronze...

Here are the top letting agents in Britain who go above and beyond to help their customers, as voted for by...

Winners’ reactions and views from a fantastic day of celebration! The Kings Group scooped the gold award for Best Estate Agent in...

The days are getting longer, the sun is starting to appear on a more regular basis, Easter is just around the...

Software. You might not give it much thought a lot of the time, but it’s an absolutely crucial part of how...

A record 30,000 surveys have been submitted to the organisers of The ESTAS awards on the performance of estate and letting...

Estate agents with a difference, a twist, a unique selling point, whatever you want to call it, seem to be becoming...

Who are you? Chris Coates What does it say on your business card? Chris Coates As a small team we don’t have a hang up...

New partners have been announced for The ESTAS Group's annual awards event taking place in London in April.  The headline sponsor remains...

PropSpace, an international cloud-based property software firm that has recently launched in the UK, is one of the new sponsors of...

It’s mid-summer and distinctly cooler than it should be - but agents’ enthusiasm for helping those in need appears hotter than...

The ESTAS, the longest and largest awards ceremony in the residential agency industry, has outgrown its old venue and is moving...

Agent Tracker has been recognised for its outstanding customer service to its clients by the largest and longest running award scheme...

The ESTAS are more than the biggest and most prestigious awards in the industry. They are a management information service, marketing...

Thanks to everyone for keeping our readers updated on what’s happening in the world of estate agency charity fund-raising. This week’s updates...

The 800 lettings and estate agents and industry suppliers who packed the ballroom at London’s Park Lane Hilton on Friday witnessed...