Zoopla users can now filter their property search by leasehold and freehold. In a move welcomed by leasehold campaigners, the portal said...
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![OnTheMarket owner reports revenue boost](/upload/images/shutterstock_1823020430.jpg)
OnTheMarket (OTM) owner CoStar has reiterated its aim to help the portal displace Rightmove. Regulatory filings from CoStar Group in the US,...
25 July 2024
From: Breaking News
![PropTech Today: Putting the AI into reAI estate](/upload/images/PropTech%20.jpg)
The total value of the UK residential housing market is now worth £8.67 trillion, according to Savills, with the value of...
24 July 2024
From: Breaking News
![Moverly connects with Reapit to boost material information](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyNews2-400x310.png)
Moverly’s upfront information services have been integrated with technology platform Reapit. Agents using Reapit can now access Moverly's comprehensive material information solution,...
24 July 2024
From: Breaking News
![AI helps Zoopla invest in areas guides to boost estate agency interest](/upload/images/shutterstock_2374617071.jpg)
Zoopla has invested in new online content and personalised emails using artificial intelligence to drive demand for estate agents. The portal said...
23 July 2024
From: Breaking News
![Zoopla named data partner for Channel 4 property show](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyStats-400x310.png)
Zoopla has been named as the official data partner of the latest series of popular Channel 4 programme ‘Worst House on...
19 July 2024
From: Breaking News
![Zoopla: 10m UK homes increased in value by £5,000-plus this year](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/NB%20-%20M%26P%20March%20blog%201%20-%20No%20budget%20boost%20from%20the%20Chancellor%20but%20it's%20not%20all%20doom%20and%20gloom.jpg)
Half of all UK homes (15m) have increased in value in the first half of 2024 by 1% or more, research...
18 July 2024
From: Breaking News
![100+ Businesses have made this their next big thing!](/upload/images/B-hive-BM-Partners-Logo_Final_2022_outlined(1).jpg)
B-hive Block Management Partners Celebrates Major Milestone With Over 100 Businesses Onboard! B-hive Block Management Partners, part of the Vegner Group, who...
16 July 2024
From: Sponsored Content
![Leadgen firm predicts property portal price war](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyNews3-400x310.png)
CoStar’s acquisition of OnTheMarket (OTM) may already be bearing fruit, a proptech firm claims. Lead generation management provider Agent Response, which filters...
16 July 2024
From: Breaking News
![CoStar and Realtor.com clash over number two US portal claim](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/ForeignMoney-400x310.png)
A war of words is escalating between OnTheMarket owner CoStar and its rival Realtor.com in the US. It comes as CoStar was...
15 July 2024
From: Breaking News
![Rightmove: ‘Asking prices hit by election and Euros’](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/House-pounds_400x310.png)
Asking prices dropped at the start of July as estate agents and sellers attempted to attracted buyers who have been distracted...
15 July 2024
From: Breaking News
![Fine & Country increases international marketing focus](/upload/images/shutterstock_375918922.jpg)
Fine & Country is increasing its focus on international growth by launching new marketing initiatives to support its existing international network...
15 July 2024
From: Breaking News
![Scottish homeowners unaware of energy requirements - warning](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Energy%20and%20Green%20Homes/EPC-3-400x310.png)
Homeowners in ESPC’s core territories (Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Borders) are not aware of the full extent of the...
08 July 2024
From: Breaking News
![Northern cities dominate top property sales hotspots - research](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/BuildToRent-400x310.png)
Bradford has maintained its position as the leading hotspot in the country for the second consecutive quarter, according to OnTheMarket data. The...
03 July 2024
From: Breaking News
![Zoopla: UK house prices are 8% overvalued](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/MortgageRatesIncrease_400x310.png)
Average UK house prices are 8% overvalued but this figure could fall once mortgage rates hopefully drop, Zoopla claims. The portal’s latest...
28 June 2024
From: Breaking News
![Rightmove: 'Half of UK homes have poor EPC ratings'](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Energy%20and%20Green%20Homes/Low_EPC-400x310.png)
At least 18m homes have an energy performance certificate (EPC) rating of D or below, pushing up gas and electricity bills...
26 June 2024
From: Breaking News
![Shared ownership portal expands amid increased homebuyer interest](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/BTR%20and%20affordable%20housing%20-%20By%20Andy%20Jones%20Property%20Investor%20Today%20BuildToRent-400x310.png)
Shared ownership and alternative homebuying portal Share to Buy has doubled its team in the past six months, marking significant growth...
24 June 2024
From: Breaking News
![Rightmove: UK asking prices hit by summer slump](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/House-pounds_400x310.png)
Average asking prices had their usual seasonal dip this month, dropping by just £21 to £375,110, according to Rightmove data. The portal’s...
17 June 2024
From: Breaking News
![Zoopla unveils AI features to boost buyer interest](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/PropTech/PropTech3-400x310.png)
Zoopla has announced two new artificial intelligence (AI)-backed features to increase the number of high-intent buyers on its site. The portal has...
17 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
![PropTech service expansion promises new opportunities for agents](/upload/images/shutterstock_583270897.jpg)
Online digital valuation service The ValPal Network (TVPN*) is expanding after creating a reservoir of what it calls “sufficient quality data.” It’s...
13 June 2024
From: Breaking News
![Will housing finally get a mention in first General Election debate?](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyNews1-400x310.png)
Political parties have been pretty quiet on housing policy during the General Election campaign and industry groups are hopeful that tonight’s...
04 June 2024
From: Breaking News
![Regional agent returns to Zoopla](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyNews3-400x310.png)
North East estate agent Dowen has returned to Zoopla in a bid to ramp up its plans for growth in 2024...
04 June 2024
From: Breaking News
![UK fund manager: Why I’m backing Rightmove](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyNews3-400x310.png)
A respected UK fund manager has hailed Rightmove as a key part of his investments to help turnaround the portfolio’s fortunes. Nick...
31 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![PropTech Today - Jackson-Stops builds auction house with Bamboo](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Special%20Logo's/PropTech%20.jpg)
National estate agency, Jackson Stops, has appointed Bamboo Auctions to provide the white-labelled technology behind its new J-S Auctions service. Bamboo Auctions...
30 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![Rightmove: Home movers undeterred by General Election](/upload/images/shutterstock_1556904062.jpg)
The majority of buyers planning to move home say the election will not affect their plans, research suggests. A survey by Rightmove...
29 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![Zoopla boosts consumer marketing efforts ahead of summer months](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Acquisition-2-400x310.png)
Zoopla is ramping up its local marketing efforts to support agents across the year as part of its 41% increase in marketing spend...
28 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![After delays, departures and disruption, Renters (Reform) Bill finally runs out of steam](/upload/images/3%20--%20After%20delays%20departures%20and%20disruption%20RRB%20runs%20out%20of%20steam.jpg)
The Government’s controversial Renters (Reform) Bill has fallen victim to Rishi Sunak’s election announcement and has been shelved. The legislation – which...
25 May 2024
From: Features
![Northern Ireland property portal names new leadership team](/upload/images/shutterstock_1507735199.jpg)
PropertyPal has named a new chief executive and wider leadership team. The Northern Ireland-focused property portal has promoted former chief operating officer...
23 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![OnTheMarket: Buyer’s market has shifted to level playing field](/upload/images/shutterstock_1439852297.jpg)
A level playing field has emerged between buyers and sellers as purchasers have become less certain of their position, OnTheMarket (OTM)...
20 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![Growing financial risk for 'go-it-alone' landlords](/upload/images/2%20--%20Prooded%20--%20Reapit%20May%20PR%20-%20Growing%20financial%20risk%20by%20Neil%20Cobbold%2C%20Commerical%20Director%2C%20Reapit%20UKI.jpg)
Housing minister Jacob Young recently scotched rumours that the property portal proposed in the Renters (Reform) Bill would remove the need...
18 May 2024
From: Features
![Rightmove: It's difficult for agents to provide material information](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/PropTech/AgentOnline-400x310.png)
The task of obtaining material information is more difficult than it appears for estate agents, Rightmove has warned. The portal revealed in...
17 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![Zoopla: First-time buyers are better off buying than renting](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/BuyRent-400x310.png)
It is now 8% cheaper to buy a property than to rent in the same area even despite higher mortgage rates,...
17 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![JONATHAN ROLANDE: It’s not all good news for Rightmove](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyNews2-400x310.png)
Another week and more good news for Rightmove. The company which estate agents love to hate has just announced it has...
17 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![10 reasons to become a Your Move franchise.](/upload/images/adv-2021/sponsored-content/LSL/online.jpg)
If you’re thinking about becoming an Estate Agency franchise or converting your existing estate agency business to a franchise, here we...
16 May 2024
From: Sponsored Content
![Rightmove raises expectations but do the markets believe it?](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Forecast-400x310.png)
Rightmove posted a bullish trading update and raised performance expectations for the year ahead on Friday but the markets seemed less...
13 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![Property Natter - On manoeuvres with OnTheMarket](/upload/images/1%20--%20Proofed%20--%20On%20manoeuvres%20with%20OnTheMarket%20-%20Natter.jpg)
It’s more than 100 days since global real estate tech giants CoStar Group acquired struggling property portal, OnTheMarket. If you cast your...
11 May 2024
From: Features
![Rightmove reveals most sought-after period property styles](/upload/images/shutterstock_321244976.jpg)
The allure of Victorian architecture continues to captivate homebuyers, Rightmove suggests. Analysis by the portal shows Victorian homes are the most searched...
10 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![OnTheMarket aims to cement top position for new-build stock](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/NewBuild-3-400x310.png)
OnTheMarket is starting to rival Rightmove when it comes to new-build stock, the portal has claimed. The CoStar-backed brand said it has...
08 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![Zoopla battles OnTheMarket with huge new marketing campaign](/upload/images/shutterstock_367760624.jpg)
Zoopla has kicked off an eight week marketing campaign to fend off the threat of OnTheMarket and to capitalise on the...
07 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![Portal claims 40 new agency sign-ups since start of 2024](/upload/images/shutterstock_2115850256.jpg)
A locally-owned property portal called Propertynews says it’s signed up over 40 more agents to list properties since New Year. More than...
01 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![Startling figures show mortgage costs holding back house prices](/upload/images/shutterstock_2300256545.jpg)
Higher mortgage rates are a drag on house price growth says Zoopla - and it’s produced startling figures to prove it. The...
29 April 2024
From: Breaking News
![Sales volumes boom despite interest rates soaring - new Zoopla figures](/upload/images/shutterstock_39136828.jpg)
UK house prices may be broadly static but sales volumes are up 12% year on year according to Zoopla data out...
29 April 2024
From: Breaking News
![Stock supply soars - Zoopla and Rightmove data under the spotlight](/upload/images/shutterstock_1074715964(1).jpg)
An analysis of Rightmove data shows that sale stock levels were up 9.2% across England during the first quarter of 2024,...
26 April 2024
From: Breaking News
![Mortgage rates hit six month high after recent bank hikes](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Property-Value_400x310.png)
An analysis by Rightmove reveals that the average interest rate for a two year fixed mortgage at 95% loan to value...
25 April 2024
From: Breaking News
![Phil Spencer - How To Prove The AI Bots Wrong](/upload/images/Phil%20Spencer%20NEW%20image(4).png)
Artificial Intelligence is now a part of all our lives, but my attention was grabbed recently by an AI critique of...
23 April 2024
From: Breaking News
![Five year record high for number of homes listed for sale - Zoopla](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/HouseForSale_400x310.png)
Would-be home-buyers are enjoying the highest level of spring-time choice of homes in five years says Zoopla. The portal claims that there...
23 April 2024
From: Breaking News
![Looking for a client account? Five steps to better lettings banking](/upload/images/adv-2021/sponsored-content/PayProp/Letting%20agent%20today_640x460px.jpg)
You don’t have to simply accept things as they are when it comes to managing your client accounts. If your bank...
19 April 2024
From: Sponsored Content
![Jargon and Complexity put people off moving home - Zoopla](/upload/images/shutterstock_2225734503.jpg)
The jargon and complicated house moving process is deterring as many as 2.2m owners from entering the market, claims Zoopla. The portal...
18 April 2024
From: Breaking News
![Seymours signs up to OnTheMarket](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/BTR%20and%20affordable%20housing%20-%20By%20Andy%20Jones%20Property%20Investor%20Today%20BuildToRent-400x310.png)
OnTheMarket has signed a listings agreement with independent agency brand Seymours. The South East England focused 20-branch estate agency network primarily operates...
09 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
![Speeding Up Conveyancing: Insights at The Guild Conference](/upload/images/5%20--%20Proofed%20--%20Weekend%20features%20-%20Speeding%20up%20conveyancing%20By%20James%20Du%20Pavey%2C%20Managing%20Director%2C%20Independent%20Estate%20Ag.jpg)
In a recent panel discussion at The Guild of Property Professionals' conference I highlighted the pressing challenges faced by estate agents...
06 April 2024
From: Features
![Rightmove reveals pre-Easter surge in listings](/upload/images/shutterstock_2252122305.jpg)
New data suggests Thursday 28 March was the biggest day for the number of new sellers coming to market so far...
05 April 2024
From: Breaking News
![Moverly integrates with Alto on material information tools](/upload/images/shutterstock_2089628710.jpg)
Proptech firm Moverly has partnered with Zoopla-backed Alto to intergrate its material information tools into the CRM. Upfront information platform Moverly said...
05 April 2024
From: Breaking News
![Material Information Guidance - Is it Actually Material?](/upload/images/5%20Part%202%20Material%20Information%20Guidance%20%20Is%20it%20Actually%20Material%20by%20David%20Beaumont.jpg)
In this, the second of a three-part series, David Beaumont continues his critique of the new Material Information Guidance. There are 21...
30 March 2024
From: Features
![Zoopla: Asking price discounts narrow as market mood improves](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyStats-400x310.png)
Asking price discounts have hit their lowest levels since last summer as market activity improves across the board, Zoopla claims. The portal’s...
28 March 2024
From: Breaking News
![Rightmove: Time on the market hits five-year high](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/HousePriceRising_400x310.png)
Time on the market for property listings has hit a five-year high, according to Rightmove. Data from the portal shows it is...
28 March 2024
From: Breaking News
![Zoopla secures new long-term deal with Dexters](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Acquisition-400x310.png)
Zoopla has sealed a new long-term contract with London estate agent Dexters, which encompasses 156 offices across the capital. The the agency...
27 March 2024
From: Breaking News
![OnTheMarket surpasses 15,000 advertisers](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyStats-400x310.png)
OnTheMarket (OTM) has surpassed 15,000 advertisers for the first time in its history. The milestone comes in the first 60 days since...
25 March 2024
From: Breaking News
![Rightmove: Detached properties are leading rise in home sales](/upload/images/shutterstock_262859615.jpg)
The number of sales agreed is on the rise and the Somerset town of Chard has become a new hotspot, Rightmove...
21 March 2024
From: Breaking News
![Property portal unveils AI assistant to help homebuyers](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/PropTech/PropTech3-400x310.png)
Northern Ireland property portal Propertynews.com has launched a bespoke artificial intelligence assistant to improve the homebuying process for both buyers and...
21 March 2024
From: Breaking News
![Rightmove: Asking prices hit 10-month high but market remains sensitive](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Property-Value_400x310.png)
Average asking prices have increased at their highest rate for 10 months during March but the property market remains sensitive, Rightmove...
18 March 2024
From: Breaking News
![AI-powered portal continues UK rollout](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/PropTech/PropTech3-400x310.png)
Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered property portal Jitty has now expanded to Bristol and the surrounding areas. The app said it clocked over 3,000...
15 March 2024
From: Breaking News
![The importance of open data for building a fully digital property market](/upload/images/shutterstock_1388905949.jpg)
The property market is awash with data. A quick Google search and any prospective buyer can find property prices, listing history,...
13 March 2024
From: Features
![Landlord Licensing - Time to stop the councils](/upload/images/1%20EAT%20-%20IndustryViews%20%20Landlord%20licensing.png)
It’s time to abolish what is colloquially called Landlord Licensing. If you’re a casual reader and perhaps not in our industry, a...
09 March 2024
From: Features
![Why being over-ambitious with your asking price can net you less overall](/upload/images/6%20proofed%20-%20Why%20being%20over-ambitious%20with%20your%20asking%20price%20can%20net%20you%20less%20overall%20by%20Paul%20Hilton%2C%20CEO%2C%20ESPC.jpg)
The CEO of leading Scottish property portal ESPC, Paul Hilton shares why a discerning pricing strategy can improve the prospects of...
09 March 2024
From: Features
![Only one in 10 homes sold at a loss last year - Zoopla](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/3-MortgageRates1.png)
House price growth may have slowed last year but homeowners who sold their property still made an average gain of £74,000...
08 March 2024
From: Breaking News
![OnTheMarket launches new town hall tour dates](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/BTR%20and%20affordable%20housing%20-%20By%20Andy%20Jones%20Property%20Investor%20Today%20BuildToRent-400x310.png)
OnTheMarket is set to bring back its popular town hall meetings with agents. It will be the first since its acquisition by...
07 March 2024
From: Breaking News
![Rightmove can’t “rest on its laurels” to attract agents - warning](/upload/images/shutterstock_605497610(1).jpg)
Analysts have given their backing to Rightmove’s stock market prospects but there are warnings that it can’t “rest on its laurels”...
04 March 2024
From: Breaking News
![Why being over-ambitious with your asking price can net you less overall](/upload/images/3%20proofed%20-%20Why%20being%20over-ambitious%20with%20pricing%20weekend%20feature.jpg)
The CEO of leading Scottish property portal ESPC shares why a discerning pricing strategy can improve the prospects of your property...
02 March 2024
From: Features
![Rightmove results: Revenues rise but agency numbers drop](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/HousePrices_balancing-400x310.png)
Rightmove has reported a 7% rise in operating profit despite losing agents last year. The portal’s latest annual report released this morning...
01 March 2024
From: Breaking News
![OnTheMarket: 'We can still become the number one portal'](/upload/images/shutterstock_302793251.jpg)
OnTheMarket (OTM) has hailed the progress made since its acquisition by CoStar Group and believes it can displace Rightmove. The US-owned real...
01 March 2024
From: Breaking News
![Revealed! The areas where new-builds are cheaper than second-hand homes](/upload/images/shutterstock_2145128675(2).jpg)
New-build homes may typically command a premium compared with the second-hand market but new research has revealed areas where this isn’t...
01 March 2024
From: Breaking News
![Zoopla: Property market is improving but buyers remain price-sensitive](/upload/images/shutterstock_1906337941.jpg)
Lower mortgage rates gave the housing market a boost in February with supply and sales all moving higher, Zoopla claims. The portal’s...
29 February 2024
From: Breaking News
![Rightmove calls for regional Stamp Duty thresholds](/upload/images/shutterstock_2199764593(1).jpg)
Rightmove has joined growing calls for Stamp Duty reform ahead of the Spring Budget next week. The property portal has outlined three...
28 February 2024
From: Breaking News
![Searches soar for Tuscany after popular renovation TV show](/upload/images/shutterstock_264759209.jpg)
Searches on Rightmove for the region of Tuscany and the city of Lucca have soared recently, the portal suggests. It coincides with...
27 February 2024
From: Breaking News
![Zoopla marks record month for vendor leads](/upload/images/shutterstock_1089163913(1).jpg)
Zoopla is rolling out more branded taxis as it recorded a record January for unique vendor leads, the portal claims. The property...
23 February 2024
From: Breaking News
![Rightmove: Asking prices rise but sellers are waiting 16 days longer to find a buyer](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/BTR%20and%20affordable%20housing%20-%20By%20Andy%20Jones%20Property%20Investor%20Today%20BuildToRent-400x310.png)
Average asking prices have grown on an annual basis for the first time in six months but properties are taking longer...
19 February 2024
From: Breaking News
![Property Natter - When Angels rose from the ashes (part ll)](/upload/images/Property%20Natter.jpg)
In my last Natter, I recounted the story of how Angels media bounced back from the 2008 financial crisis by launching...
17 February 2024
From: Features
![Zoopla: New estate agency sale stock has hit a four-year high](/upload/images/shutterstock_119999488.jpg)
New Year momentum in the property market has carried into February and new listings are at a four-year high, Zoopla claims. The...
16 February 2024
From: Breaking News
![Zoopla: Southern England will be worst hit by house price decline](/upload/images/shutterstock_1204548853.jpg)
Zoopla is holding onto its predictions of a 2% average house price drop this year and said high- value regions in...
13 February 2024
From: Breaking News
![What's Happening With OnTheMarket and Zoopla? (Again)](/upload/images/1%20Proofed%20--%20EAT%20-%20IndustryViewsv2%20-%20February%207.png)
Back in 2013 the posh head of PR of a posh estate agency took me to a London restaurant (yes, posh)...
10 February 2024
From: Features
![Knight Frank unveils customer portal to improve buyer and seller journey](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Homeowners%20driving%20Google%20search%20Weekend%20Estate%20agent%20AgentOnline-400x310.png)
Knight Frank has launched a bespoke customer portal after 18 months of development. Coined ‘My Knight Frank,’ the firm says it is a digital customer experience platform, accessible...
09 February 2024
From: Breaking News
![Agent appraisal requests hit record levels in January - Rightmove](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyStats-400x310.png)
Record numbers of future vendors sent a request for an estate agent to come and provide a market appraisal of their...
08 February 2024
From: Breaking News
![Independent agent signs listings deal with OnTheMarket](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyNews3-400x310.png)
An independent agency brand has become the latest firm to sign a listings agreement with CoStar-backed OnTheMarket. Edward Mellor, one of the...
07 February 2024
From: Breaking News
![ESPC: Homebuyers picked up bargains at the end of 2023](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/House_pound-400x310.png)
Buyers in Scotland took advantage of the high levels of competition in the market between November January, research suggests. Analysis by Scottish...
06 February 2024
From: Breaking News
![Reapit trials chatbot as it shows its artificial intelligence](/upload/images/shutterstock_2292500265.jpg)
Reapit has unveiled a range of artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives to support agents. The agency software provider has launched an AI-powered property...
06 February 2024
From: Breaking News
![‘Uneventful’ interest rate update could boost property market – claim](/upload/images/shutterstock_1749204629(1).jpg)
Rightmove has recorded its busiest month since launching its mortgage in principle service in 2022 and predicts an interest rate hold...
01 February 2024
From: Breaking News
![Zoopla: ‘The best first-time buyer policy is to build more homes’](/upload/images/789228328.png)
Building more homes is a better solution than mortgage schemes to support first-time buyers, a Zoopla executive has claimed. Richard Donnell, executive...
30 January 2024
From: Breaking News
![AI-powered property portal launches in Bath](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/PropTech/PropTech3-400x310.png)
A new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered property portal has launched its app with an initial focus on Bath. The brand, called Jitty, aims...
25 January 2024
From: Breaking News
![Rightmove reveals best time to list a home for quick sale](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/House_pound-400x310.png)
Most agents may argue that every month is the best time to list but Rightmove has identified February as the optimum...
25 January 2024
From: Breaking News
![OnTheMarket has ‘puncher’s chance” of overtaking Rightmove](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/BusinessTeam-400x310.png)
OnTheMarket has a “puncher’s chance” of displacing Rightmove after the challenger portal was taken over by CoStar but needs to persuade...
22 January 2024
From: Breaking News
![OnTheMarket: Seller confidence dipped in December](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/HouseForSale_400x310.png)
Buyer confidence remained flat – or consistent depending on your view of the property market in December – while seller sentiment...
22 January 2024
From: Breaking News
![Jonathan Rolande: What agents can learn from the Post Office Horizon scandal](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyNews1-400x310.png)
Like millions of others, I watched in open-mouthed astonishment as details emerged about the Post Office scandal. I knew a little bit about...
22 January 2024
From: Breaking News
![Sellers shouldn't wait for Spring to list their homes](/upload/images/2%20Sellers%20shouldn't%20wait%20for%20Spring%20to%20sell%20their%20homes%20-%20weekend%20feature%20by%20Paul%20Hilton.jpg)
Paul Hilton, CEO of leading Scottish property portal ESPC Homeowners who are considering moving on to a new property in 2024 are...
20 January 2024
From: Features
![AI's thrills and cyber-security's chills](/upload/images/4%20Thrills%20of%20AI%20-%20Reapit%20weekend%20feature%20January%202024.png)
The property industry is no stranger to shifts in the technology landscape. The past year in particular saw rapid growth in technology...
20 January 2024
From: Features
![OnTheMarket seals high-profile agency listing agreement](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyNews3-400x310.png)
OnTheMarket has signed a multiyear listing agreement with Leaders Romans Group (LRG). The CoStar-backed portal has been selected as one of just...
16 January 2024
From: Breaking News
![Zoopla: Buyer demand already ahead of early 2023](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/3-MortgageRates1.png)
Buyer demand and new sales at the start of 2024 are already ahead of equivalent 2023 levels, Zoopla. Figures from the portal...
12 January 2024
From: Breaking News
![Boomin liquidation: ‘Insufficient funds to repay creditors’](/upload/images/shutterstock_2153891527.jpg)
The liquidator of collapsed portal Boomin is investigating a sale of the portal's intellectual property to My Bespoke Room as its...