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The fast-growing high profile Hat and Home agency has joined the Guild of Property Professionals. Founded in December 2020, Hat and Home...

The Able Agent - the online property training service which recently launched in Scotland - has now expanded to Wales as...

Regional agency Mundys has snapped up a sales business, taking its branch total to five. It currently has two offices in Lincoln...

The Property Franchise Group (TPFG) has been trialling property blockchain network Coadjute’s digital property data pack and smart forms and has...

Lomond has announced its latest acquisition within the East Midlands, bolstering its John Shepherd brand following two recent acquisitions within the...

East Sussex brand Oakfield Estate Agents has acquired independent local operator Rowland Gorringe. It will be taking over the company’s offices in...

Property and finance professional Alan Lai has been confirmed as the new owner of Martin & Co’s branches in Caterham and...

Zoopla has sealed a new long-term contract with London estate agent Dexters, which encompasses 156 offices across the capital.  The the agency...

Two of national sales and lettings agency Martin & Co’s Oxfordshire branches are under new ownership. Experienced international property professional David Rebe...

Hunters franchisee Lester Hurst has bolstered his branch’s managed portfolio with a maiden independent acquisition. Lester, who has owned the Otley and...

LSL has hailed the benefits of switching to a franchise model for its estate agency brand. A trading update from the company...

Rightmove has reported a 7% rise in operating profit despite losing agents last year. The portal’s latest annual report released this morning...

TwentyEA has unveiled a suite of new marketing solutions combining its data tools, giving estate agents greater flexibility over their prospecting...

Martin & Co in South West London’s long-standing franchisee Michael van de Vyver has added a fifth branch to his growing...

Estate agents in Liverpool and Portsmouth have had the busiest start to the year, new analysis suggests. Self-employed agency brand eXp UK...

Connells-owned brand Sharman Quinney has acquired Quentin Marks Estate Agents in Lincolnshire. Under the deal, Quentin Marks will retain its brand in...

Foxtons is set to close and consolidate some Ludlow Thompson branches as part of plans to save £3m this year. A trading...

Estate agency recruitment expert and mentor Ian Dobrin has joined property data firm Addland. He will initially focus on further building the...

Branches may be closing but the number of estate agency businesses has increased by 2% across the UK over the past...

Beauchamp Estates has opened two new offices in the south of France. The prime luxury agent is now located in the luxury...

Leaders Romans Group (LRG) has acquired Stirling Ackroyd, Alexander & Co and Peter Ball in the latest high profile industry acquisition. All...

A shift towards self-employed estate agency models has contributed to a decline in estate agency branches, research suggests. Analysis by property data...

Lomond has strengthened its foothold in the Midlands with its 50th acquisition since launching just three years ago. Through its John Shepherd...

As 2024 progresses, I expect to see an increase in the role that estate agents play in local communities. Once perceived...

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

Agency Express has won the Franchisor of the Year – Gold award at the 2023 British Franchise Association (BFA) HSBC British...

Foxtons has described itself as a “lettings-focused” business after announcing the acquisition of rival London agency Ludlow Thompson. The deal is worth...

Finders Keepers has acquired Flowers Estate Agents in Woodstock bringing the brand’s total number of branches to nine.  The lettings team at...

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

OnTheMarket (OTM) has warned of a “challenging backdrop” for agents which may impact the portal’s annual revenue. It comes amid rumours, reported...

David Plumtree, group chief executive, estate agency at Connells Group is marking 35 years with the business this week. He joined the...

In this latest article from the team at Iceberg Digital, they discuss the evolving world of Estate Agency and Estate Agents. 2020...

Agents are securing sales closer to asking price but properties are taking longer to sell, new data suggests. Analysis by Hamptons, using...

Jamie Lester is set to revive the HAUS Properties brand that he previously founded and quit. Lester, a former contestant on The...

As much of the country battened down the hatches for the first storm of the season, there may have been a...

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

LSL has described the transfer of its estate agency business to a franchise model as a success and said it expects...

Alto has boosted its training offering for estate and letting agents.  Agency users can now access an overview of Alto training via...

Compliancy expert Legal Eye has launched a new product to help agents ensure they are properly following all rules and regulations. Its...

2023 was coined as the ‘year of AI adoption’ and, after trickling into almost every industry, AI has taken centre stage...

Savills has launched a new multi-media advertising campaign focusing on the role of emotion in moving home whatever the life stage. The...

Arun Estates has unveiled plans to close six Douglas Allen branches as it moves agents in the East London region to...

As Summer makes way for Autumn, many in the sector are bracing themselves for storm-clouds. But should they be?  Here, in his...

Spicerhaart’s shift to a hybrid model and investment in the business and staff has contributed to a £5m loss for 2022,...

I recently wrote that the long-gestating Renters Reform Bill, finally introduced in Parliament back in May, could be poorly timed, both...

Agents have backed shining a light on pressure selling tactics within the industry. Speaking on the latest Agents MVMT Pass The Syrup...

In his latest column Jonathan Rolande looks at the future of estate agnts on the high street.   You only need to walk down...

Over 20,000 UK agency branches have now registered with HMRC for anti-money laundering supervision. A new analysis from risk management platform Thirdfort...

At iamproperty we are excited to share the announcement of our future innovation strategy and vision, continuing our commitment to transform...

The share price of LSL Property Services dropped around 16 per cent at one point yesterday following a profits warning given...

OnTheMarket critic Brett Stone has issued a second open letter to shareholders of the portal, accusing it of “irresponsibly diluting shareholders”...

Rightmove has posted its highest half-year revenue growth for five-years, helped by increased agency investment in the portal’s tools. A half-year update...

In his latest column, Jonathan Rolande, founder of House Buy Fast, explains how those working in the sector can beat the...

Chestertons has announced its second acquisition in six weeks and third of the year. The London agent has acquired boutique Chelsea agency...

Martin & Co’s Sheffield and Worksop branches are under new ownership, with former The Property Franchise Group (TPFG) training expert Dean...

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

Supply and demand is rising but there is still a shortage of larger properties for buyers, Chestertons claims. An update from the...

Independent estate agency Hat and Home has continued its expansion with two new branches announced. Three-branch Hat and Home is growing its...

Zoopla has sealed a new long-term contract with estate agent Andrews, which encompasses 44 branches across southern England.  Andrews has signed up...

Proptech firm iamproperty has reported 40% growth in its partner agent network over the past 12 months. It now works with more...

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

Connells, which acquired Countrywide just over two years ago, is now celebrating the bringing together of the combined 16,000 staff through...

The housing market hasn’t yet tipped in favour of buyers, new agency data suggests. Figures from 550 estate agency branches across Great...

Around 30 people will lose their jobs as a result of LSL’s switch to a fully franchised model, the brand has...

LSL Property Services’ share price hit a six-month high during trading yesterday after it announced its entire estate agency network would...

Check out some of the latest charitable endeavours from agency and property brands this week. Hamptons: Agency brand Hamptons has announced it...

An extraordinary increase in estate agencies has been recorded over the past year. A total of 10.6% more estate agencies existed in...

LSL has sold its mortgage, protection, and general insurance brokerage firms Embrace and First2Protect. The brands have been sold to Pivotal Growth,...

The acquisition will boost the group’s presence in South London, and both branches will be re-branded to Portico. John Chase, director at...

Mersea Island estate agent Blackwater Estates has been acquired by Essex brand Oakheart Property. The family-owned property has had a long-standing presence...

Check out some of the latest charitable endeavours from agency and property brands this week. Thomas Morris Sales & Lettings: Last week...

Taking a proactive approach with viewing generation can increase foot flow through properties and generate more offers, and ultimately close more...

Considering the cost it takes to get a lead – from advertising to PR to relationship building – could you be...

Belvoir is seeking more acquisitions this year, the agency franchise brand has revealed. The company revealed in its annual results yesterday that...

Zoopla has sealed a new long-term contract with Northern Estate Agencies Group. The deal encompasses the 46 branches of Manning Stainton, Mortimers...

Agents may have been slightly put out by Rightmove reporting a boom in user fees despite a drop in members, but...

Rightmove has reported its second highest year for average revenue per advertiser (ARPA) despite agency branch membership dipping slightly. The portal revealed...

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

Premium property agency Prestige & Village is expanding beyond its home base in the South East of England. It has launched the...

Properties need to be listed for at least nine to 14 days to achieve their optimum selling price, new research claims. The...

Proptech firm iamproperty is hoping for more acquisitions this year as it plans to create a central ‘eco-system’ where agents can...

London agent Chestertons has signed a deal with Forbes Global Properties, giving it access to its worldwide reach and audience of...

Zoopla has launched a six week promotion aimed at helping agents meet business objectives - and there’s a special Valentine’s deal...

There are plenty of inspiring examples of charity partnerships with property brands this week, from foodbanks to hospitals. If there are charitable endeavours...

Newly-independent estate agency North Residential has opened a second branch in Pocklington, East Riding of Yorkshire.  It comes just three months after...

Lead consolidation platform Callwell has signed a new long-term agreement that sees functionality extended throughout the enlarged Connells Group network including...

Foxtons is expecting a “more challenging” year as it nears completion of an operational review of its business. The London-focused agency brand...

Mary Beeton, head of residential sales and residential development at Hamptons is celebrating her twentieth year at Hamptons. She is part of the...

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

New research has uncovered the most densely populated areas for estate agency branches. Agency comparison website GetAgent’s internal data tracks the number...

It’s been a busy week for agency branch openings. Dexters is the latest to unveil new offices in London, opening nine across Blackheath,...

Historic estate agency brand Humberts has expanded into the Oxford area with a tenth franchised office. It is led by experienced local...

Plenty of inspirational examples of fundraising activities by agents and property professionals have been coming in from the end of 2022. Whatever...

Getting a property on the market has become more efficient but agents still require the same people and sales skills that...

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

Agents haven't let the festive season get in the way of supporting good causes, and there is a big focus on...

By David Boughtflower Business Analyst at Reapit, 14 years in Residential Sales and Lettings Having entered estate agency in the eye of the...

One of hybrid agent EweMove’s first franchisees has expanded his North West territory by rebranding as Property Franchise Group stablemate Whitegates. Chris...

HSBC has announced a new round of branch closures but an estate agent suggests there may be a positive side for...

Estate agency branches are bracing themselves for “a very difficult few months,” the National Association of Property Buyers (NAPB) claims. The NAPB...