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Countrywide Land & New Homes has been appointed by Harcourt to market Tobacco Warehouse, a major redevelopment of the world’s largest...

In today's rapidly evolving property market, the focus on reducing transaction times for individual properties is at an all-time high. Various...

Estate agents working with international individuals can face a significant risk of encountering money laundering activities. The complex nature of cross-border...

Propertymark has issued a reminder to agents about anti-money laundering (AML) compliance as HMRC declared fines of more than £1.6m for...

The smart home movement has been gathering pace for some time and connected living should be top of the agenda for...

An exciting new collaboration between TVPN, EstateApps and Paul Long is set to transform the way you advertise your property listings...

A cross-industry collaboration aims to showcase how working horizontally across key stages of the home-buying and selling journey can positively impact...

Homeowners are becoming more concerned about property fraud, research suggests. A freedom of information request has shown a 26% increase in the number...

A little known family-run agency - Griffin Property Co - says it is finally relaunching as Emoov. The purchase of the Emoov...

A poll of surveyors shows strong support for the idea of pre-sale surveys. When asked whether the new Government should introduce mandatory...

Mandatory housing targets are back, alongside a pledge to build 1.5 million homes in the next five years. But can Prime...

The total value of the UK residential housing market is now worth £8.67 trillion, according to Savills, with the value of...

HMRC and the Treasury have been urged to improve guidance on anti-money laundering (AML). Agency trade body Propertymark has suggested that while...

An anti-money laundering (AML) expert has highlighted an overlooked part of this week’s King’s Speech that could boost the property market. While...

The UK sales and lettings markets are in a state of flux, but an upcoming webinar from Reapit, the leading technology...

A new estate agency dedicated to improving the house moving process has launched in the Gloucestershire and Worcestershire areas. Founded by James...

Estate agents submitted 30% more Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and Defence Against Money Laundering (DAML) SARs last year, research suggests. Analysis by...

Under the strain of a housing crisis, the UK faces a severe shortage of affordable homes. This is further emphasised by...

Proptech firm iamproperty has launched a CRM for estate agents. A dedicated data migration and onboarding team is in place to make...

As we move into the second half of the year, the property market is looking buoyant. Demand and supply are most...

Landmark Information Group has launched a new Common Ground campaign to bring the property industry together. The data company hosted an industry...

Google can be a very costly source for marketing but there are ways to keep a tight lid on your budget...

Pattinson Auction is launching in Northern Ireland.  A statement from the high profile firm says the move is part of its mission...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? I’m Lee O’Brien, Managing Director of iad UK. In your experience,...

Last week, the UK’s leading conveyancing services provider, LMS, announced a five- year strategic partnership with software, data and insight business,...

Pattinson Estate Agency is on the lookout for more acquisitions. The family-owned North East agency said it wants to acquire businesses that...

Estate agents were fined a total of more than £3m in the nine months to September 2023 for failing to register...

A buying agent is marking its first year in business. Otters Home Search, founded by experienced chartered surveyors Abbie Long and Francesca...

More than one in seven (13%) buyers purchasing properties in the UK are using funds from overseas to fund all or...

Rightmove has revealed details of its latest anti-money laundering (AML) webinar. The next event, in partnership with FCS Compliance, is titled 10...

If you’re thinking about becoming an Estate Agency franchise or converting your existing estate agency business to a franchise, here we...

Pattinson Estate Agency has acquired NS Bennett Estate Agents, a well-established estate agency in the North East town of Stanley and...

Estate agents and lettings agents have a legal obligation to protect themselves from money laundering and as such you must recognise...

Wiltshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire-based Jones Robinson has announced the acquisition of Manningford Croft, an agency based in nearby Pewsey.  The company said...

For most of us, estate agents are key when it comes to the biggest sales and purchases of our lives. With the...

The ValPal Network has partnered with agency software provider Street.co .uk. This will facilitate the integration of Street’s CRM with TVPN’s lead...

Self-employed agency brand eXp UK has named a second wave of estate agencies to adopt its new business model. The brand’s ‘brokerage’...

There’s been a significant rise in the number of so-called Suspicious Activity Reports concerning money laundering and the agency industry. Suspicious Activity...

Purplebricks has launched launched a mortgage divison, known formally as Purplebricks Mortgages Limited This will see a team of more than 150...

An expert says a change in Stamp Duty Land Tax, coming into effect on June 1, will alter how investors and...

In this latest article from the team at Iceberg Digital, they discuss how the digital realm is transforming Estate Agency.   The...

You don’t have to simply accept things as they are when it comes to managing your client accounts. If your bank...

The Relocation Agent Network (RAN) has named Smart Compliance as a preferred supplier.  This partnership is a continuation of a collaboration that...

An anti-money laundering (AML) expert has queried why there is a reluctance among estate agents to accept and follow AML responsibilities. It...

Alto has announced a new integration with secure messaging platform Tappter. Existing Alto customers can get seamlessly set up with Tappter to...

In a recent panel discussion at The Guild of Property Professionals' conference I highlighted the pressing challenges faced by estate agents...

Whether we’re selling properties, managing buildings, servicing heavy goods vehicles or flogging widgets, we’re all operating in a digital world. This is...

Property blockchain network Coadjute has secured a £10m investment from Lloyds Banking Group, Nationwide, Natwest, and Rightmove.  This is the first time...

Borrowers are currently rolling off relatively favourable two-year fixed-rate deals agreed at the start of 2022, but the pain from higher...

The world of PR can feel like a crowded marketplace, where shouting your message the loudest doesn't guarantee anyone hears it....

Regulated firms, particularly estate agents, who take on new business clients are leaving themselves exposed to serious red flags by not...

The property market is awash with data. A quick Google search and any prospective buyer can find property prices, listing history,...

In this latest article from the team at Iceberg Digital, they discuss the evolution of  Estate Agency Software. For a long...

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

Agents would be happy to pay for regulation but the sector should be wary of costs, a Propertymark executive has told...

Renting a flat or house in the UK has never been more difficult. The market is tight, supply is limited and...

Property professionals have called for the Government to allocate its promised £3m towards improving the home buying and selling process to...

TV presenter and property expert Laura Hamilton is set to host this year’s Guild Awards. The presentation will take place at the...

OneDome is offering free digital know-your-customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) checks for estate agents using its various home buying services.  The...

Just one estate agency has signed up to become a UK-regulated agent to verify overseas entities for property ownership. The Register of...

Digital compliance specialist SmartSearch can help estate agents comply quickly and efficiently Around one in five estate agents are not registered for...

Pattinson Estate Agency has announced its second acquisition in as many months. The North East brand has acquired Browns Estate Agents.  The news...

Reading the news on Estate & Letting Agent Today every day (as I’m sure you all do, too), there appears to...

Eddisons has signed a partnership deal with proptech firm Valos in a collaboration which is designed to streamline the property consultancy’s...

After years of saving, hard work, and market watching, being able to view and make an offer on a property is...

Following the release of Material Information Parts B & C, iamproperty’s Product Manager, Tania Bonesi, shares insights on how Estate Agents...

In this latest article from the team at Iceberg Digital, they discuss Uzair, an industry-specific artificial intelligence (AI). Iceberg Digital, the creators...

Client compliance platform Thirdfort has launched its updated Secure share product to help estate agents boost referrals through the secure sharing...

A digital divide has emerged when it comes to moving home.  Research by anti-money laundering (AML) platform Thirdfort has found that 46%)...

The benefits for letting agents to outsource their client accounting is well documented, however with an increasing number of options available,...

The emergence of the Digital property market represents the most profound shift for the industry itself since the advent of the...

Two brothers who previously worked as estate agents have launched a new networking platform for property professionals in the UK. Chris Tremlett,...

Rightmove and FCS Compliance have launched the latest in their series of anti-money laundering (AML) webinars. The events are free for Rightmove...

In this latest article from the team at Iceberg Digital, they discuss a beacon of hope for agencies looking to thrive...

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

The Government recently consulted upon a revised approach to local plans. Throughout the consultation document, frequent use is made of the...

Homeowners in the East Midlands, North East, North West and Scotland may be at higher risk of property fraud, research suggests. Anti-money...

Agency media brand PropertyBox has launched an all-in-one artificial intelligence (AI) property marketing assistant for estate agents. The proptech company is now...

In this latest article from the team at Iceberg Digital, they discuss their series of ground-breaking innovations announced at their annual...

Heat pumps are become more prevalent across the UK to power our homes’ heating requirements and they are only likely to...

The private rental landscape has been undergoing a profound transformation, with technology playing a pivotal role in shaping the way tenancies...

Go back a hundred years and property transactions were a much simpler affair. A group of people could get together in...

A former director of Southampton-based property brand White & Guard has launched his own estate agency in Hampshire. Rob Rowe has unveiled Rowe...

Consumer willingness to pay to speed up transaction timeframes is on the rise, research suggests. A survey by iamproperty has found 88%...

Anti-money laundering platform (AML) Credas Technologies has launched a material information function, helping estate agents to get ahead of the latest...

TV presenter Phil Spencer announced the winners at the 20th ESTAS Awards in October As most of you will know The ESTAS...

Agency software provider Alto is set to share an update with agents on what it has delivered in 2023 in a...

Reservation agreement provider Gazeal has partnered with Optimus, Landmark’s panel of conveyancers to offer its services as an option for home...

Alto has unveiled a new integration with Bridge AI – a system designed to streamline communication with applicants through their preferred...

Pattinson Estate Agency has acquired a rival brand. The independent agency has announced the takeover of Ryedales Estate Agents, a well-established agency...

There has been much barn conversion activity in recent years perhaps as a result of the change in farming methods making...

Estate agents spend almost half their working day chasing or being chased for issues as a new report highlights concerns about...

Estate agents are among falling numbers of regulated firms that aren’t checking sanctions and politically exposed persons (PEP) lists, research suggests. A...

Estate agents are being reminded of their anti-money laundering (AML) responsibilities. It comes after HMRC has seen a rise in new applications...

Digital transformation is now happening at a monumental pace, and dependence on technology is growing to new heights. In fact, the...

It was US disability rights advocate, Helen Keller, who said: ‘alone, we can do so little, together we can do so...

In this interview, Riccardo Dawson, Chief Operating Officer at Alto and Chris Hutchinson, CEO of Canopy discuss the benefits of their...

The conveyancing process has been highlighted as a key pain point among buyers in the property transaction process. Research by anti-money laundering...

Iamproperty has launched what it calls “a new solution” to help agents deal with new Material Information rules. The supplier’s new Enhanced...

A client account is essential to your lettings business, but the rules and regulations you need to follow to keep this...