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Industry veteran Harry Hill has become the latest to warn of a drastic decline in house prices. The Rightmove founder and former...

Estate agents are receiving a deluge of cold sales calls – more than pre-pandemic levels - according to new figures from...

England progressed to the quarter finals of the World Cup last night but there was an extra achievement that slipped under...

The Land Registry has taken what it describes as a major step to fulfilling its automation ambitions. Applications submitted to HM Land...

Collapsed challenger portal Boomin has officially named its liquidator as company documents this morning outlined a deficiency of almost £10m in...

The major property portals have ruled out cuts and discounts to agency fees amid the cost of living crunch. Estate agents, like...

House price growth slowed annually and fell for the third month in a row during November, Nationwide data shows. The latest Nationwide House...

There have been plenty of heart-warming examples of agents supporting their local communities and charities this week, from sleep-outs to donations. Whatever...

Automated rental payment specialists PayProp recently held a high-profile event in London - PayProp Connect - which included a number of...

England may have beaten Wales in the football but it is a different story when it comes to which country is...

OnTheMarket Group is set to host a “Meet Our Partners” virtual series of webinars for agents to hear from the commercial...

The Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB) has written off its investment in collapsed challenger portal Boomin. The broker entered a strategic relationship with,...

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak yesterday repeated previously debunked claims that the Government is building record numbers of homes. Housebuilding have returned to...

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

The Government has unveiled a pilot scheme aimed to help more flat owners whose homes have become unsafe and, in some...

England beat Wales at the World Cup in Qatar this week, confirming the team’s progression to the next round while their...

Connells Group estate agency operations director Simon Arnes is set to step down next year after marking 50 years with the...

Estate Agent Today publisher Angels Media and Facebook expert Paul Long have teamed up to launch a new social media lead...

In this latest article from the team at Iceberg Digital, they discuss the arrival of Lifesycle 3. The continual development of Lifesycle...

New mortgage lending data from the Bank of England has indicated a slowdown in property market activity during October but agents...

Agents have been warned against “panic selling” when seeking an exit amid the tougher economic conditions. Lucy Noonan, founder of property sector...

It has been another busy month for job moves in the estate agency sector. Here are some of the latest moves that...

Estate agency comparison website GetAgent has been ranked amongst the UK’s 50 fastest growing technology companies in the 2022 Deloitte UK...

Property consultancy Walker Singleton has acquired Brighouse-based estate agency Daniel & Hirst as the firm further expands its residential property operations...

Fine & Country has elected new representatives to its National Advisory Council (NAC). The NAC is responsible for providing advice, suggestions and...

The Government is being urged to exclude spray foam insulation from its new Eco+ scheme aimed at improving the energy efficiency...

Things can only get better from both an English and Welsh perspective in the final game of Group B this evening...

Rightmove has launched a new product that enables an agent’s brand to be seen by more prospective local sellers who are...

The number of anti-money laundering (AML) checks by agents declined in the third quarter but looks se to be up by...

The Conveyancing Association has set a date for its 2023 Annual Conference. It will take place in London on 7 February 2023...

One in 15 homes formerly sold by agents are returning to the market after the original sale collapsed, new data shows. Analysis...

The Wales versus England match has been lined up as a crunch game this week after disappoint results in the second...

Online and Americanised models of self-employed agency have deterred new agents from entering the sector amid a wider decline of professionals...

Northern Ireland has been named as a potential hotspot for money laundering. New data from anti-money laundering software provider SmartSearch has identified...

OnTheMarket Group has launched its own proprietary customer relationship management (CRM) platform for estate agents following a successful trial period.   TecCRM, which...

Angels Media-owned brand ValPal has been named among sponsors of the allAgents Customer Experience awards. It comes as this year’s awards will...

LSL has warned of a slowdown in sales and a rise in fall-throughs at the agency as it issued a “cautious...

Purplebricks has got itself into a bind due to its addiction to brand awareness over addressing the customer experience of paying...

Would-be buyers are looking to the rental market as they pause their property purchase plans until there is clarity on mortgage...

It’s beginning to feel a lot like… ok we will stop there but if you are already getting into the Christmas...

From singing and dancing to charitable support and sponsorships, agents have shown that there are plenty of ways to raise money...

LonRes has launched a new mobile app for its subscribers to access listings while on the move and support agents while...

More than two-thirds of Europeans are willing to compromise on certain features of their future home for the sake of the...

Purplebricks has written to shareholders urging them to reject “disruptive” resolutions calling for chairman Paul Pindar to be sacked and replaced...

Consumer trust in estate agents has declined over the past year, new research claims. The latest Veracity Index from Ipsos Mori, which...

The level of homes being snapped up within two weeks of being listed has fallen to 6.8% across the UK market...

A former Housing Secretary has outlined why the Conservative Party mustn’t abandon its commitment to housebuilding. It comes as some 47 Conservative...

Mortgage lenders are warming to green mortgages, new research from Mortgage Advice Bureau suggests. Analysis by the broker has found that more...

Auction House UK has reported a 10% annual rise in sales under the hammer despite the challenging market. The brand said its...

Two Foxtons directors have vowed to stand down from the agent’s board following opposition to their re-election at the company’s annual...

Purplebricks has set a date for a crunch vote over the future of its chairman. It comes after shareholder Lecram Holdings used...

Property transactions dipped in October but remain above pre-pandemic levels, HMRC data shows. The latest property transactions report from the taxman -...

Mortgage borrowers who paused home purchasing plans may be getting a respite from rising rates after new data shows average pricing...

Wales fans waited more than 60 years to see their team play in the World Cup and the players at least...

Axel Springer’s investment in beleaguered online agent Purplebricks is now worth half its original value, it has been claimed. An article by...

Winkworth has predicted a sales demand rebound before the Christmas slowdown. A trading update from the agency franchise brand revealed that new...

The Federation of Independent Agents (FIA) has launched a new mobile app for members. It is described as the first of its...

Housing Secretary Michael Gove has committed to look into issues with the Building Safety Act after MPs claimed leaseholders and Help to...

There was plenty of upset off the pitch after the Football Association’s last-minute u-turn – in fear of FIFA sanctions -...

Increased conveyancing fees would speed-up transaction times, it has been claimed. Iain McKenzie, chief executive of The Guild of Property Professionals suggests...

The EWS1 bottleneck familiar to the new-build market has started spilling into the secondhand homes market, an agent claims. New-build homeowners have...

The boundaries of prime central London are expanding, new research claims. The PCL market is generally described as the exclusive districts of...

Agents will be able to take Propertymark Qualifications’ exams remotely from the new year following the launch of a new invigilation...

Propertymark has called for Stamp Duty incentives and wider funding to make homes more energy efficient. It comes as Chancellor Jeremy Hunt...

It hurts! I have loved the ups (and inevitable downs) of supporting England in the Euros and World Cup every two...

A West Midlands estate agent has backed Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s plans to reverse cuts to Stamp Duty, claiming they should never...

Property professionals, including agents, are being urged to make use of a dedicated small business banking dispute scheme before it closes...

The Property Franchise Group brand Parkers has launched its latest Berkshire branch in the town of Newbury in Berkshire. Parkers Newbury is...

Self-employed estate partnership brand The Agency UK (TAUK) is to host its first industry exhibition. Titled Grow your Agency in 23, the...

Measures to deliver new homes, regenerate left-behind communities and clean up rivers have been added to the Government’s flagship Levelling Up...

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt warned tough times were coming ahead of his Autumn Statement yesterday and agents were left with plenty to...

The World Cup is set to kick off in Qatar this weekend and Estate Agent Today has compiled a team of...

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

Agents have been getting into the Christmas spirit and recognising the colder weather when it comes to charity this week. Whatever the...

High transaction volumes are likely to lead to more complaints about agents, a compliance expert claims. Paul Offley, compliance officer at The Guild...

The Mortgage Advice Bureau has partnered with property sales progression software provider ViewMyChain to give brokers more transparency during the transaction...

House prices are set to fall by 9% over the next two years, the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) claims. The OBR,...

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has outlined plans to reduce Stamp Duty cuts outlined in his predecessor’s mini-Budget. In September, former Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng...

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will have a go at balancing the nation’s books today and the main thing agents seem to want...

Agents are acknowledging that ‘change is coming’ to the housing market after the latest Land Registry House Price Index showed prices...

Properties are taking longer to sell but this is encouraging other previously hesitant vendors to put their home on the market,...

Determined first-time buyers are cutting back on going out and energy usage to still be able to save up for a...

A rush to secure low-rate mortgage offers helped properties sell faster last month, OnTheMarket (OTM) claims. Data from the portal shows 60%...

Demand for prime London property from Americans doubled between September and October due to favourable dollar exchange rates and increased investor...

Collapsed online agent Doorsteps owes more than half a million pounds to company creditors including Rightmove, HMRC and the Treasury, documents...

Fall-throughs are up and the number of properties under-offer in prime London areas has fallen below the pre-pandemic average for the...

Downsizers could help drive the sales market as owners look to cut energy and maintenance costs, Winkworth claims. Dominic Agace, chief executive...

The Land Registry has said it anticipates ‘minimal disruption’ if a civil service strike goes ahead. Civil servants across 126 public sector...

Making predictions for the year ahead is notoriously difficult and leaves me open to having egg on my face, but I’m...

Hamptons is returning to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in 2023 following last year’s Gold win. The agency brand is sponsoring a...

Hybrid self-employed agency brand eXp UK has revealed the first three recipients of its new ICON Awards programme. The ICON scheme offers...

Estate agents could face new transaction delays after the Land Registry and its Scottish equivalent were among Government departments and civil...

Estate Agent Today was named Trade Publication of the Year at the Property Press Awards last night. The title beat tough competition...

Almost a fifth of home-movers would choose a different conveyancing firm or estate agent for their next property purchase, research claims. The latest...

Property sales are being put at risk by failure to tackle infestations of bamboo, according to new warnings. Invasive plant removal firm...

Remote working is contributing to transaction delays, a conveyancing veteran has warned. Peter Ambrose, managing director of conveyancing specialists The Partnership, has...

Barclays is piloting a new reward scheme for homeowners who are keen to make green improvements to their home but are...

Regional agent Redbrik is celebrating a string of successes as it approaches its 10-year anniversary in January. The South Yorkshire and North...

The housing market is becoming more price sensitive as listing values drop and cuts rise, Rightmove claims. The portal’s latest data shows...

Fall-throughs doubled in the first two weeks of October compared with a month before, analysis claims. Chain-breaking service UPSTIX, which conducted the...