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A vote of no-confidence in the Law Society over material information rules has failed. The Property Lawyers Action Group (PLAG), had arranged...

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

The Single-Family Rental (SFR) sector is experiencing rapid growth in the UK, presenting a unique opportunity for local lettings and estate...

In the bustling world of social media, success isn't just about posting content; it's about fostering engagement, maintaining consistency, and implementing...

My Auction has merged with Bamboo Auctions to form one of the largest online auction providers in the UK. Rocket Auctions, a newly...

Lloyds Banking Group (LBG) has become the latest member of the Open Property Data Association (OPDA), committing to help speed up...

High-end estate agent Tryon Ash is looking to share the secrets of his success with other agents and property professionals. The agent,...

Leaks and water-based issues are more likely in rental properties than any other type of emergency, according to data we gathered...

The Conveyancing Association (CA) - the leading trade body for the conveyancing industry – has announced an update to its Estate...

A group of senior estate agency and property executives have combined to launch a free monthly marketing resource for upmarket agents. Former...

The Guild of Property Professionals has launched a second virtual event this Autumn following its inaugural streamed event earlier this year. Scheduled...

Propertymark has doubled its regional conference programme for 2023. Working in partnership with Rightmove, the agency trade body will now host 10...

Parts B and C of Material Information guidance are on the horizon and expected to come into play this autumn. I caught...

The Home Buying and Selling Group (HBSG) has formed an independent industry body, the Open Property Data Association (OPDA), for companies...

Zoopla has scheduled its latest quarterly market update for agents. Taking place on Wednesday 14 June, it will address how agents can...

At the recent Home Buying & Selling Group UFI Roadshow in London, it was gratifying to note that panel members and...

Taking a proactive approach with viewing generation can increase foot flow through properties and generate more offers, and ultimately close more...

With no ease up on the cost of living crisis, understandably many agents’ primary concern is whether or not their tenants...

Agents and property professionals have kicked off the year by supporting a range of causes. Whatever the cause you are working for,...

Conservative MPs are continuing to question when new estate agency regulations will come in as the Government sticks to its stock...

Why is it that some agents report seeing little impact/improvement from adopting a PropTech solution when another (similar) agent reports transformational...

As economic signs increasingly point to a contraction in the property market, competition for new business will inevitably heat up. But...

Keller Williams UK (KWUK) has launched a new training platform for its network. The digital platform, described as KW University, provides tools...

Estate agency software provider and platform Reapit has recruited its first graduate as a result of a recent partnership with the...

Are landlords following the law? To answer this question, the Government grouped answers from its English Private Landlords Survey 2022 according...

In the current challenging economic environment, agencies need to ensure more than ever that they’re getting the most out of every...

The property jobs market hasn't taken a summer holiday this month. Here are some of the latest moves that took place during...

With the government releasing details on the Fairer Private Rented Sector, landlords and letting agents are looking for ways to maintain...

High profile agents and industry executives are due to appear in a new video series to share best practice ideas online. The...

Industry supplier Kerfuffle has teamed up with the Relocation Agent Network (RAN) to provide its online training platform to members. RAN members...

Next month will see new rules around upfront Material Information for property sales and lettings come into force in the UK...

Three of the leading industry content specialists are set to gather on stage together for what is believe to be the...

An extensive online training programme has been devised to help properly professionals identify and treat Japanese Knotweed. A programme of 15 videos...

RICS has appointed Lord Michael Bichard to lead a wide-ranging independent review into the governance and purpose of the institution. The review...

I am often guilty of this myself, where I think I am the bees’ knees in all walks of life; whether I...

Relocation Agent Network, the network of primarily independent agencies, says it’s looking at global options for growth thanks to its relationship...

The Relocation Agent Network has unveiled its speakers for its national conference and exhibition early next month. Called RAN Live! 2021 it...

The bid by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors to re-establish itself as a trusted body continues with the naming of...

The Modern Method of Auction (MMoA), also known as Conditional auction, can sometimes get a bad rap. However, much of the...

Agents are being advised to go above and beyond the legal requirements for anti-money laundering requirements.  Paul Offley, compliance officer for The...

No fewer than seven estate and lettings agencies have been expelled from The Property Ombudsman scheme today. Most of them are now...

We know the industry-wide statistic that more than 50% of all vendors end up selling with the second (or sometimes third)...

Estate agents are being invited to a webinar to end their apparent “misconceptions” about the controversial Modern Method of Auction. MMA has...

We have more regulations controlling the sector than ever before and we have more ‘regulators’ involved in controlling the sector than...

You could make about 65 more cold calls, or hold 13 more viewings, or you could take a power-nap every day...

The TDS annual review 2020 indicates that deposit disputes have remained low over the last year, at around 1%. This is...

The Property Franchise Group, which earlier this year completed a buy out of franchise rival Hunters, has expanded its senior management...

Licensing of the short-term lets sector in Scotland was due to be introduced next month. However, it was recently announced that...

The property sector is in the middle of a boom and demand is high. Last week’s announcement that the stamp duty...

In this week’s In Conversation Today, I speak with Anthony Payne, Managing Director and co-founder of LonRes, a data and network...

We know the industry-wide statistic that more than 50% of all vendors end up selling with the second (or sometimes third)...

Zoopla says it has so far delivered almost £80,000 in agent fees through its access to the Modern Method of Auction. MMA...

Countrywide shareholders have overwhelmingly backed the offer by Connells to buy the company. At a special virtual AGM today 99.58 per cent...

We are now over four weeks in to our third national lockdown in the UK. Although the property market remains open,...

A new working group on mental health in the agency industry is being set up following a poll revealing 62 per cent...

Propertymark, the overarching body aiming to bring five different associations (ARLA, NAEA, NAVA, ICBA and APIP) into a single brand, was...

Connells has revealed that it’s to keep the existing Countrywide branch structure and staff headcount when the acquisition process is completed...

A survey conducted by charity Agents Together suggests a large majority of industry people would like to see more focus on...

Deposit disputes can be time-consuming and difficult for all parties involved whether it be a letting agent, landlord, or tenant. Although at...

Back in September, Westminster Council launched a new strategy to help 'protect tenants' and 'ensure they live in good-quality and well-managed...

Searches that are bound by the Search Code, protecting the seller, buyer and lender, are property and not client specific. As...

Newspapers are pushed through the door, whereas websites have to pull in visitors - it’s a simple but fundamental difference with vast implications...

It’s no secret that the recent pandemic has forced more businesses to operate remotely, but the shift for estate agents has...

Housing Minister Christopher Pincher announced that the introduction of the Renters' Reform Bill will be delayed for an indefinite period due...

Here is a quick read focusing on 5 things you can check your business is doing while on your tea break....

We all know that people can’t move to a new house without going through the Conveyancing process. However, with that said,...

Propertymark has teamed up with an employment and health and safety specialist to establish a service for member agents with Coronavirus-related...

Hello and at the start of another working week, welcome to our regular jobs slot announcing who’s moving where within the...

The Property Franchise Group has named high-profile industry veteran Eric Walker as managing director of Martin & Co (South and Scotland).  Walker...

Agents are being advised to operate an appointments-only system if they have offices with only one person on duty during the...

New guidance on face coverings for agents working in branches, and for those dealing directly with visitors, was issued last evening. A statement...

Zoopla has entered into a partnership with an online platform to promote the so-called Modern Method of Auction option to estate...

An estate agency is warning that the likely rush of transactions when the new stamp duty holiday ends next spring will...

Government guidelines regarding future Leicester-style local lockdowns suggest that branches can remain open and viewings can continue. However auction houses must shut. So...

They are the names we hear about often, pushing for this or seeking clarifications on that. They are the representatives of...

The housing market in Northern Ireland is resuming on Monday after its lockdown because of the Coronavirus crisis. Arlene Foster, first minister...

The Covid-19 crisis hasn’t caused the revolution it has been reported to have. Despite the challenges it has brought, fundamentally, the...

** This Bank Holiday Monday both Estate Agent Today and Letting Agent Today look at how agencies have modified offices and protocols...

For the coming Bank Holiday on Monday, we’d like to show images of how agency offices have adapted to cope with...

It’s been revealed that the home moving advice service set up by Phil Spencer is entering a collaboration with awards and...

The Property Ombudsman is advising agents to use virtual viewings only as a filtering process with offers being agreed only ‘subject...

Hello and here’s the next batch of guidance and advice from different sectors of the industry, many from influential trade groups. It’s...

Hello and welcome to today’s Conquering Corona, a service we’re running to share official guidance and agents’ advice in a bid...

Property expert Phil Spencer will soon be sharing his unique insight into Move iQ’s engaged consumer audience alongside advice from other...

There is no doubt that the BBC News article in early February caused something of a stir within the Deposit Free...

Training operator The Able Agent is to include a module on the Modern Method of Auction in its future programme.  Charlotte Jeffry-Campbell,...

More than 18 months on from the acquisition of ZPG for £2.2 billion by Silver Lake Partners, a US private equity...

Estate agency Chestertons has named the new chief operating officer for the roll out of its UK and Europe franchising operation. Some...

As residential sales and lettings professionals we are conditioned to adapt to change, it’s the nature of the profession. However, developments...

As part of its commitment to promoting and enforcing high standards, RICS has launched its Home Survey Standard, which will become...

The election is over and there’s nothing on the agenda except the run-up to Christmas - although there’s still time for...

Here’s the final part of our questioning of the three portals based on comments and queries from our readers - thanks...

The Australian agent is a very different beast to his or her British counterpart - and it’s not just because we...

Here at sales progression and communication tool mio, we recently caught up with Sarah Edmundson, co-director of The AllStars Group, the...

It’s beginning to look a lot like…we’re running a very popular service for agents, as we’ve been inundated with more fund-raising...

The Australian agent is a very different beast to his or her British counterpart - no surprises there. And it’s not...

Three key industry organisations have endorsed a best practice guide for the controversial Modern Method of Auction. The iamsold guide is aimed at...

London-focussed business-to-business deal data service LonRes has acquired an anti-money laundering compliance consultancy specialising in residential and commercial property. Financial Crime Services,...

The tech publication WIRED has conducted an in-depth analysis of Purplebricks’ reviews on the Trustpilot site and suggests the agency may...

Former Purplebricks chief executive Lee Wainwright says the problem for estate agents maintaining a strong level of fees isn’t competition from...