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

Kerb appeal is often cited as an important factor if agents and sellers want to impress buyers and now research suggests...

Over a hundred years before the climate emergency became a global concern, it was recognised that, ‘He who plants a tree,...

UK estate agents are paid one of the lowest commission rates in the world, according to a spokesperson for a leading...

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

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

Agency brands including Hamptons and Savills as well as property developer London Square have sponsored gardens at this week’s Chelsea Flower...

Leaders Romans Group (LRG) has extended its sustainability partnership with conservation company Green the UK.  In July 2021, LRG announced a partnership...

As an estate agent, you know that securing the sale is just step one of a successful journey. But with issues...

As the first signs of spring begin to appear, we look at how letting agents and landlords can start the season...

Recent tragic deaths of women walking home alone, notably Sarah Everard, have highlighted the need to address gender inequality in the...

As the first signs of spring begin to appear, we look at how letting agents and landlords can start the season...

Agents may like to market properties as “unique” and “exclusive” but an agency and auction brand may have a decent excuse...

Hamptons’ branches have been getting into the Christmas spirit with some lovely festive window displays that include plenty of tasting-looking properties. Staff...

The COP27 UN Climate Conference may be over but environmental challenges remain and one agent is urging others in the sector...

It was a relatively quiet week for fundraising by agents and property professionals but no less important and inspirational. If there are...

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

Agents were busy marking the Platinum Jubilee over the past week but there was still time for fundraising exploits including tree-planting...

The Federation of Independent Agents (FIA) is aiming to become the first carbon neutral estate agency network. It has teamed up with...

Estate agent HOP is offering eagle eyed Leeds residents the chance to win a £2,000 holiday if they spot one of...

Property searches are not showing up some new road schemes because they are classified by local councils as planning consent for...

Property checks can be the bane of a letting agent’s life if left unchecked. Throw in the winter weather, and you’ve...

An agency that operates across and around Bristol is the latest to declare its commitment to go carbon neutral. The associate director...

Leeds estate agency Adair Paxton is enhancing its sustainability credentials and helping to tackle climate change by planting two trees for...

Picky buyers are walking away from property deals after realising the internet connection at a property is poor, research claims. A poll...

London’s housing market may be distinctly lacklustre compared to much of the rest of the UK right now but one development...

As you’ll know by now, I like to use the Natter to shine a light on independent agents doing things a...

Newspapers are pushed through the door, whereas websites have to pull in visitors - it’s a simple but fundamental difference with vast implications...

We are all operating in peculiar times. Times of great upheaval. Our lives are both in a complete state of flux...

The coronavirus outbreak has highlighted once again how fragile and interconnected our societies have become. We don’t know yet how dangerous Covid-19...

  Who are you and what does it say on your business card? Catherine Shinerock - ARO Account Manager What is your ‘company name’...

It’s polling day, and not just to decide whether Boris Johnson or Jeremy Corbyn will become Prime Minister. Our latest estate agency...

I want to take the time this week to talk about PropTech startups and how they can often be seen to...

Whinge. Moan. Lead quality. Crap market. Decision procrastination. Fee pressure. Bloody competitors. Especially Purplebricks. Brexit, of course, Brexit... These are just some...

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

Another property raffle - this time with what appeared to be a castle as its main prize - has hit trouble...

Campaigning groups like Generation Rent and Shelter like to think they are simultaneously edgy and radical; likewise some think tanks believe...

Hello and welcome to another batch of your agency office Christmas pictures…it’s certainly been a bumper year for them and today...

Hello and welcome to a new week - the last before Christmas. We’ve got more of your wonderful office pictures and videos...

With only 10 days to go before Christmas, surely everyone’s decorations are up by now? It seems that way in the agency...

Your terrific festive photographs keep on rolling in and we’re delighted to share them with the industry - and we’d like...

It’s the start of a new week and many agents may well be having their office parties this week - if...

Hello again and welcome to the latest display of agents’ Christmas decorations. We’d love to share your windows, trees, lights and even...

Every other advert on the TV is featuring Santa Claus, snowmen or reindeer, the tinsel, trees and decorations are out in...

When was the last time you looked at your business and really thought about what you could do to improve? Yesterday? Last...

Japanese Knotweed remains a major problem for a property sale - and that’s despite a recent study suggesting that the growth...

In recent years January has become the month of detoxes, fad diets, health kicks such as Dry January and Veganuary, and...

Agents look like they’re getting into their decorative strive - here are two more terrific-looking offices sent in by our readers. If...

It’s never more obvious how important good communication is for letting agents than in times of bad weather. Havoc caused by...

Finally! Spring has arrived so your property photos should look brighter and more cheerful shouldn’t they? I say, ‘should’ advisedly, because...

As the Christmas break begins to loom larger, there’s no let-up with pics from your offices - and those amazing Christmas...

It may have been a challenging year for parts of the industry but there’s no lack of motivation when it comes...

Surely people will start moving again soon. The employment rate for the last quarter of 2015 is likely to be the...

We’re nearing the end of what has been a remarkable display of trees, decorations, jumpers and festive fun from offices across...

We’re receiving more photographs from agencies showing just how much you’re getting into the Christmas spirit - and making your offices...

A big thanks to the Property Franchise Group for being quick off the mark, sending us images of their agents’ festive...

The agency marketing expert Doctor Photo has launched what he calls a ‘digital surgery’ to provide agents and developers with images...

A house is pretty much the largest investment a person will make in their lifetime, and it’s natural to want the...

Some companies pride themselves on being able to accommodate customers of all kinds. “No job too big or too small,” they...