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2023 was the highest year on record for ‘rental scam’ searches in the UK, with an increase of 11% from 2022...

The world of PR can feel like a crowded marketplace, where shouting your message the loudest doesn't guarantee anyone hears it....

If you saw our recent article, you’ll know that one in five (19.24%) ValPal leads generated via Facebook ads actually went...

Five years ago, Lettings expert, Tim Lawler, wrote an article for Estate Agent Today charting his early experiences of setting up...

After a difficult 2023, the property market has been buoyed by a triple-boost in the early days of 2024.  According to the...

There are now less than 40 days until self-employed property professionals will need to submit their self-assessment tax return, and pay...

When almost all agents and developers use the tried and tested formula of floorplan, professional photography  and a well-crafted description, what can be...

Agency software provider Alto is set to share an update with agents on what it has delivered in 2023 in a...

The role of a residential landlord has changed considerably over the years. What was once a relatively straightforward means of generating...

Adding value to a home can be the difference between a quick, successful sale and waiting months for the right person...

Tangible, tactile, and tested. Those are the three words that Royal Mail used to describe direct mail marketing campaigns. Despite living in...

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

Social media has moved on from being a “nice to have” to a necessity for most businesses, but how do you...

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

Zoopla has scheduled its latest quarterly market update for agents. Taking place on Wednesday 14 June, it will address how agents can...

As an estate or letting agent, you may already know that having a strong online presence is crucial for success in...

From Million Dollar Listing to Selling Sunset, we’re used to seeing real estate reality TV in full force on Netflix. Whilst...

Did you know that 46% of withdrawn properties will return to the market within 24 months? Here are 3 steps showing...

Some top tips for saving for a deposit If you’re a first-time buyer - or even if you’re taking the next step...

The sales progression function is what binds the whole property transaction together and the importance of effective sales progression in the...

Over the last few months, The Letting Partnership has seen an increase in calls from agents who are struggling to open...

Prospecting letters are a key part of an agent’s armoury and now data and prospecting platform Homesearch has partnered up with...

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

Is Facebook giving you a headache? If you’re in the property sector, you’re not alone! From the Cambridge Analytica Scandal to...

The worst cost-of-living crisis in generations is everywhere we look and agents – and the property industry more widely – are...

As inflation passes the 10% mark, it’s no surprise that many landlords are hurriedly reviewing the health of their buy-to-let portfolio. You...

Estate Agent Today's good friend Christopher Watkin recently carried out a video interview with Glynis Frew, the well-known former managing director...

Sellers are always looking for ways to improve the value of their home, and according to new research agents may just...

A compliance expert has warned that even though most agents will have robust anti-money laundering (AML) checks and processes in place,...

During the summer holidays, your home is left susceptible to opportunistic thieves. Despite this rise in threat, data found that only...

As the mass student exodus from rented accommodation begins throughout the UK, Richard Abbots of Inventory Hive offers advice on how...

With Earth Day in April and Environment Day looming in June, all businesses and individuals are becoming more aware of their...

Accountancy terminology can be a turn off to many business owners, understandably so given that the majority aren’t working in lettings...

In this week’s Natter, I carry out a Q&A with Lisa Knight, who has taken the impressive journey from barmaid to...

Alexander Siedes, CEO of Homeppl, reveals the top five ways people try and commit tenancy fraud and how to spot and stop...

One of the country’s leading estate agents has shared his top tips for using PropTech. Simon Bradbury is managing director at Thomas...

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on all aspects of our lives, but undoubtedly one major negative side effect...

As you are no doubt aware, building mutually beneficial relationships with conveyancers in your local area can not only make your...

British homebuyers take an average of 25 seconds to decide whether a house is right for them, according to Purplebricks. As a...

Luke Thirkettle heads up the lettings division at Stratfords, a single-branch lettings and sales agency based in Milton Keynes. Here, he speaks to...

Agents are being contacted by local council officers to check how Covid-safe their operations are.  Paul Offley, compliance officer for The Guild,...

With the competition for new listings between agents as fierce as ever, it can sometimes feel like a race to the...

Good property marketing photos have arguably never been more important in an increasingly visual and tech-led world. We saw just the...

One of the most effervescent figures in the industry has given his five top tips to becoming a great estate agent...

Last month it was reported that up to 500,000 people had been ‘pinged’ by the NHS in a week. While the...

Agent websites have become more crucial than ever in attracting new business. Consumers are more informed and doing more research online...

Kerfuffle founder Simon Whale has given Estate Agent Today readers three top tips for improving their performance. The trio of suggestions -...

In a video interview for Estate Agent Today, Dominic Murphy, Managing Director of DM & Co. in the Midlands, speaks to...

In the first of our revamped PropTech Today series - which will see six industry experts discussing a range of issues...

In a video interview for Estate Agent Today, property professional Chris Buckler speaks to Ed Mead,  all-round property guru and founder...

We’re now in Lockdown 3.0 and most of us have become used to juggling home-working, home schooling and a million and...

So, we’re back to where we were in the spring, more or less. England is in a national lockdown again to...

Tenancy deposit disputes are messy and often frustrating for all involved. While the number of formal disputes remains low, the pandemic...

Clear communication and common-sense actions by landlords, letting agents and students at the start of a tenancy can drastically improve the...

There’s no denying it, job hunting can be hard work – even more so at the moment, with all that’s going...

Agents spend their whole careers telling vendors and landlords why they will be able to achieve a better sale price or...

The property market, and therefore, estate agents have been accused of being the 'weak link' in the UK’s money laundering defences. This...

Here is a quick read focusing on 5 things you can check your business is doing while on your tea break....

Independent agent uses innovative ‘feet up’ campaign to win business. An independent letting agency has invited landlords to put their ‘feet up’...

I was asked recently, how can an agent generate more landlord leads? Well that got me thinking, firstly, we have to...

Putting fingers to keyboard to create blogs and articles isn’t always the easiest job for agents, particularly when meetings, viewings and...

It’s a given these days that your business needs to be on social media. Consumers spend a large portion of their...

Generating leads is a crucial and age-old part of estate agency. Before the internet, lead generation was just as important to...

Here at The ValPal Network, we know that there are other options available when considering to use a valuation tool, so...

The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted the way every industry operates and the property sector is no exception. Following an enforced seven-week...

The only certainty at the moment is ongoing uncertainty. It’s something we’ve got used to in 2020, but it’s still not...

Seller and landlord leads are what makes estate agency tick. Without them, new business is nowhere to be seen and you...

As you know, having professional images of your properties is the best (only?) way to get people wanting to step through...

A Fine & Country agent has just sold a home based on a video viewing, and is now sharing tips with...

You wouldn’t expect anything other than very upscale home offices from an esteemed agency with a wonderful history - and that’s...

You know the old saying - a dog is an agent’s best friend?  Well that’s clearly true for this trio of agencies...

Working from home is something of a leveller right now, applying to people in the capital and in the sticks, but...

You wouldn’t expect the good folk at Strutt & Parker to have anything less than a superlative set of home offices...

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

For many this coming Easter weekend will be the strangest ever - for agents and industry suppliers it will not be...

In response to the current coronavirus pandemic, which is having such an impact on all parts of life, including the property...

Property voyeurism and the festive season have long been bedfellows for many Brits. The heady combination of over-indulgence and regret, close proximity...

This week’s Natter is dedicated to three contrasting agencies doing things differently, from a recently established hybrid to a design-led, Insta-friendly...

When you think of the best ad campaigns – from moustachioed opera singers and talking meerkats to millions of bouncing balls...

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

What are the magic ingredients for building a strong brand, attracting new customers and building trust with your target market? Gareth Helm,...

As any agent will know, the task of ordering, erecting and maintaining boards can be time- consuming and cumbersome. While ultimately working...

As promised a few weeks ago, this week’s Natter concentrates on the importance of content, design and social media, three easily...

One of the most important aspects of running a successful estate or letting agency is being able to generate new business...

What do you need to know if you are considering selling your sales or lettings business?  Here’s ten top tips to think...

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

A Countrywide agency is launching a publicity campaign involving well-known social media bloggers and YouTube ‘stars’ known as vloggers.  The publicity campaign,...

Our recent roundtable on the government’s proposed ban on tenant fees generated 10 tips for growing your business. Since then, we’ve been...

Our recent roundtable on the proposed ban on tenant fees generated ten tips for growing a lettings business. We’re exploring each tip in more...

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

When we meet clients, we go out of our way to make a good impression. There’s no reason why we shouldn’t...

Who are you? Sarah Neate, Design and Marketing Manager     Who Are Mid West Displays? We make, supply and install window and interior display panels. ...

We have some exciting news for all estate and lettings agents and property enthusiasts. We've produced our first Industry Insights Report...

Training or as I prefer to call it team development is something every managing director or owner I meet says is...

At 29, I'm Romans’ youngest senior manager. Last year I was promoted to a regional management position and I now oversee...

With a raft of new legislation introduced recently now will be the ideal time to think about whether staff are up...