CRM backs Rightmove data feed changes

Street.co.uk has added new fields directly into its property records to help agents stay compliant following the new material information guidance.

It comes after the agency CRM said Rightmove has added new fields into its Real Time Data Feed (RTDF), following Trading Standards issuing its final guidance on parts B and C of material information regulations.

Rightmove has added a range of new fields to online listings in line with Trading Standards’ guidance, including:
● Parking facilities
● Accessibility features
● Utility supplies
● Rights and restrictions
● Listed property status
● Flood risks

Street’s field changes are to help agents remain compliant and provide home-movers with more detailed and accurate material information on property listings.

Agents can complete information in line with Rightmove, and each field includes a marker so users can instantly see which part of Material Information (parts A, B or C) it relates to. Data fields on the property pages can also be automatically pre-populated from Street.co.uk’s data tool, Street Insights, meaning agents can easily publish accurate and compliant listings to Rightmove.

Rightmove’s general counsel David Cox said: “Since the final guidance for Material Information parts B and C was published by Trading Standards, we’ve been working to make sure agents can remain compliant and share this new information with us as easily as possible. 

“We know this is a really big change for agents, and we hope this final guidance gives agents the clarity they need over the information which is required, and we expect more home-movers will start to look out for this information as they become aware of the new terms.”

Heather Staff, co-founder of Street.co.uk, said: “One of the key missions at Street.co.uk is keeping our customers ahead of the curve of evolving technologies and industry changes, just like the new material information requirements. That’s why we’re constantly updating and enhancing our CRM to support our agents in creating accurate and compliant listings.

“Once the new Rightmove fields were announced, we acted quickly to ensure the new fields were built into our platform to align with Rightmove’s new fields, making it easier to meet the new guidance.”