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

The 90-minute commute continues to flourish for family homes, it has been claimed. Speaking on the Winkworth’s latest Property Exchange podcast, the...

More homeowners are preparing to put their property on the market in the autumn, Chestertons claims. The estate agency said it registered...

With Labour’s election victory, a new EPC target has been announced. In mid-July, the new Secretary of State for Energy Security and...

In the current rental market, where legislative changes and tax reforms loom large, many landlords are expressing doubt about the viability...

Spicerhaart has appointed former Countrywide sales manager Victoria Kelly to lead its Land and New Homes division in the Midlands.  She has...

Average asking prices for new property listings had their usual summer drop this month but Rightmove is predicting a busy Autumn. The...

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

The latest prime London market snapshot from Knight Frank suggests muted activity so far this summer and warns of possible hesitancy...

Google estimates that 70% of a customer’s buying decision is made online before they contact you for the first time. And who...

The three months of May-July provide welcome news for both active buyers and sellers, and those thinking of buying or selling...

A prominent westcountry agent has joined Moveli, which operates the self-employed broker model. Jonathan Mowday, previously of Stags in Devon, has joined...

Six out of the UK’s top 10 conveyancers are now aboard a new transactions platform that aims to speed up property...

A building society is calling for stamp duty reforms to incentivise downsizing. A statement from the Suffolk Building Society says it believes...

Hamptons has announced a new international partnership that will launch the brand ‘in association with Hamptons’. The deal is with Italian agency...

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

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? I’m Paul Halliwell and my VMC business card says “Executive...

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

LSL Estate Agency Franchising is home to one of the UK’s best-known estate agent brands - Your Move. There are several...

Zoopla has invested in new online content and personalised emails using artificial intelligence to drive demand for estate agents. The portal said...

In this latest article from the team at Iceberg Digital, they uncover the common challenges faced by Estate Agency owners at...

The Government will need the financial markets to play ball if its housebuilding plans are to be successful, a property expert...

Lead instruction generation tool Spectre has added social media marketing capabilities to its platform. It is being delivered through an exclusive partnership...

We all know what defines a successful community: not just a range of homes to address a range of requirements, but...

Competition from Dubai and concerns about taxation under the new Labour Government have led the world’s super-rich to spend less and...

West Sussex agent Hawkins & Smith has joined the region’s leading estate agency group, Henry Adams. Directors of Hawkins & Smith, Chris...

Commercial property has historically been viewed as the more profitable asset class but more recently, residential property values have taken over....

An industry expert has called on agents to actively lobby new MPs to influence housing policy – whoever wins the election. Neil...

A variety of charities have received support from the property industry this week. If there are charitable endeavours you think the rest...

Affordability concerns are prompting many first-time buyers to consider moving more than 30 miles on average from their preferred location to...

In the first quarter of the year, the UK real estate investment market demonstrated resilience and active participation. Despite ongoing uncertainties,...

Arun Estates has signed a new long-term deal with Zoopla. The independent agent’s 100 high-street branches in the South East of England...

In this latest article from the team at Iceberg Digital, they discuss the power of Lifesycle’s “Rocks” feature. Introduction to Rocks In December...

Online digital valuation service The ValPal Network (TVPN*) is expanding after creating a reservoir of what it calls “sufficient quality data.” It’s...

Henry Adams is on the acquisition trail. The southern region-focused agency brand has said it is actively seeking acquisitions, joint ventures, and...

HAVING spent decades closely following the UK and American property markets, I’ve seen and read many reports comparing the two.  But...

So we’ve been sent the ‘Save The Date’ card - it’s July 4. Now all we need is the invitation to the...

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

A level playing field has emerged between buyers and sellers as purchasers have become less certain of their position, OnTheMarket (OTM)...

In the fast-paced world of property, staying top-of-mind with your clients is crucial. And what better way to do this than...

Auction is gearing up for further growth with a traditional strong spring market anticipated off the back of a record-breaking quarter...

There’s a very important first step that needs to be taken in resolving the housing crisis: we need a greater understanding...

Britain's housebuilders are seeing a recovery in buyer interest and land purchasing activity in early 2024, according to the latest Knight...

Managing tenant deposits is a crucial part of any letting agent’s responsibilities. Ensuring compliance with regulations and safeguarding both landlord and...

Choosing the right prospecting software can be the difference between finishing the year on a high or finishing it below target. Although...

A locally-owned property portal called Propertynews says it’s signed up over 40 more agents to list properties since New Year. More than...

A coalition of organisations representing consumers, financial institutions and energy suppliers has written to the Department for Energy Security and Net...

New statistics from the Financial Conduct Authority, analysed by a legal firm, show the clear disadvantage and worsening picture for single...

There’s been broad support from within the agency and wider property sectors for Labour’s proposal to build on selected parts of...

ESPC has relaunched its SPC Property Practice certification, a unique accreditation course for solicitor estate agents. Developed with The Law Society of...

Southwark, Barnet, Camden, Croydon and Newham are the top five London boroughs with the highest number of vacant properties amid a...

Estate agents are hopeful for a busy spring market after official data showed a small rise in property sales in recent...

Stress tests are a valuable tool for measuring resilience and the Scottish residential property market was put through a fairly gruelling...

Many agents may perceive that the need to negotiate only comes into play at the point of offer if a property...

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

Propertymark has welcomed the reappointment of Julie James as the new Welsh Housing Minister. Timothy Douglas, head of policy and campaigns at...

The ripple effect of a property sale that falls through is, without exception, one of the most frustrating and disappointing events...

Seller confidence has improved in anticipation of the traditionally busier Spring market and interest rate cuts in the months ahead, research...

Any estate agency will have noticed the rise of the “personal agent” in the industry, with interesting propositions from eXp, The...

A variety of charities have received support from the property industry this week. If there are charitable endeavours you think the rest...

The Residential Property Surveyors Association (RPSA) has announced an investigation to uncover the tensions between developers and surveyors on snagging. The trade...

The landmark deal between The Property Franchise Group (TPFG) and Belvoir was ‘inevitable’ and more acquisitions could be on the card,...

As the Group HR Director of LRG – an organisation of over 3,000 employees – and perhaps more importantly, as a...

Fine & Country agent Luke Hammond is looking to make his mark on Mayfair after 13 years covering central London. Hammond established...

Dave Sayce, Founder and Managing Director of Compare My Move, reflects on the legal changes that will make leasehold purchase more...

Every year the media writes a lot about house price crashes, and often pose the question whether this is the year...

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

Britain is in the midst of a senior living housing crisis – according to CBRE, an undersupply of 614,000 mid-market senior...

A variety of charities have received support from the property industry over the past week. If there are charitable endeavours you think...

Mortgage lenders are “treading a fine line” between offering attractive rates for homebuyers and getting caught out by rising swap rates,...

Homebuyers are snubbing period properties, new analysis suggests. Research by Shawbrook suggests UK buyers are now prioritising sustainability and efficiency over style,...

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

A joint venture between Sheldon Bosley Knight (SBK) and conveyancing firm Jephson Legal (JL) that aimed to rationalise the residential sales...

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

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

The Register of Overseas Entities has hit the 30,000 registration milestone. The register, which is administered by Companies House, came into force...

New homes – we need more in ‘24 2023 was a year which saw the 'need to moves' active in the housing...

In assessing the outlook for property auctions in 2024, it's crucial to look beyond interest rates. The real driving force behind...

The factor most likely to influence the housing market next year is entirely outside the industry’s control: the General Election. Knight Frank...

As the temperature drops outside, it can be tempting to think activity in the market is likely to freeze out entirely. And,...

SmartSearch looks at the importance of incorporating Source of Funds checks into KYC processes It is no secret that the UK property...

Spicerhaart has been awarded the Ministry of Defence’s Silver Award in its Employer Recognition Scheme. The agency brand has achieved the title...

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will deliver his Autumn Statement this afternoon amid rumours of Stamp Duty reforms and support for first-time buyers. The...

Agents are being urged to keep marketing throughout the festive season. The ValPal Network (TVPN) suggests the market is set for a...

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

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

Paul Johnson, Head of Corporate Sales at Leaders Romans Group (LRG) Commercial property has historically been viewed as the more profitable asset...

Fine & Country is embarking on its Autumn Regional Tour this month. This events across the UK bring together industry professionals, business...

Savills has appointed Mark Redfern to head its Notting Hill sales department. Having worked in the prime central London property market for...

By Alan Siggins, indoor ventilation expert and Managing Director of Airflow. Whilst the UK’s focus on Net Zero and green efforts may...

For almost as long as any of us can remember, we’ve had an unpaid colleague getting sales over the line for...

A new analysis of the housing market has assessed 50 cities in the UK to establish which is best for first...

The proportion of listings going under offer within 30 days has dropped from 53% last year to 37% in September 2023,...

Average asking prices have increased as usual between September and October but at the slowest rate since 2008, Rightmove has revealed. The...

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

Adding value to a home can be the difference between a quick, successful sale and waiting months for the right person...

Industry figure Sean Newman has named seven additional speakers for the Estate Agent Success Summit, with 50% of tickets already sold. The...

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

Leading digital compliance firm SmartSearch has launched an innovative new solution to help professionals working within the UK property sector to...

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities (DLUHC)  was this week due to conclude its consultation on proposed changes to...