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The National Leasehold Campaign’s (NLC) heroic journey to get reform of the controversial tenure type on the statute book has hit...

Estate agency CRM Alto has been given a mobile upgrade. Alto on mobile already lets agents view their calendar, manage their diary...

Estate agents have more work to do when it comes to customer service and securing leads, a mystery shopping exercise has...

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

At last! Well, they say small is beautiful and, if you’re in the property sector right now, you’d better believe it! The...

The first councils are finally being signed up to a new logbook partnership between the Residential Logbook Association (RLBA) and the...

By Mike Bilboe, Face For Business Buying or selling a home can be one of the most stressful and uncertain times for...

With more than 25 years’ experience as an estate agent, Liza Daniels heads up our outsourced call service, Managed MovePal. She...

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

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

Fintech firm CLSQ has launched a tool to give mortgage lenders access to real-time Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) data. The product, called...

Lomond has expanded further into the East Midlands with its 58th acquisition. The brand has acquired Acquire Sales and Lettings, an agent...

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer will have the removal vans booked this morning after the General Election result. Sir Keir is set...

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

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

Gary Hersham, the founder of high-end London-focussed agency Beauchamp Estates, has been given a Lifetime Achievement Award by the property data...

Energy performance certificates (EPCs) can be riddled with inaccuracies and unhelpful advice that could cost homeowners when they come to sell...

You may not have realised, but yesterday, the new government’s housing policy was agreed. No, I’m not talking about the new ‘Freedom...

The Conveyancing Association (CA) - the leading trade body for the conveyancing industry – has launched a new guide for conveyancing...

Fine & Country agent Terry Robinson is set to share the secrets of his success and how he attracts a high...

Home staging expert Elaine Penhaul has used her expertise to pen a new book on how to present a home for...

Kerfuffle has launched a new e-book focusing on artificial intelligence (AI). Titled, The Ultimate Guide to AI in Estate Agency, the industry...

Property consultancy Walker Singleton has acquired the book of business of Wilkinson Woodward Solicitors-owned Halifax estate agents Boococks as part of...

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

Liz Morrell meets Women in Estate Agency’s co-founder Liana Loporto-Browne Liana Loporto-Browne, managing director of LB Residential, fell in love with the...

An influential consumer body is demanding a complete overhaul of Energy Performance Certificates. Which? says that with millions of households across the...

The Conveyancing Association (CA) has launched a new guide to help conveyancers understand and utilise digital signatures, electronic signatures and e-signature...

There was a long-awaited return to the House of Commons this week when the Renters (Reform) Bill finally rose to the...

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

TV property guru, Move iQ founder and Estate Agent Today columnist Phil Spencer to be a keynote speakers at Propertymark One...

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

The Home Buying and Selling Group (HBSG) has arranged a new pilot scheme for a group of lawyers and conveyancers to...

Lomond has announced its latest acquisition within the East Midlands, bolstering its John Shepherd brand following two recent acquisitions within the...

2023 was the highest year on record for ‘rental scam’ searches in the UK, with an increase of 11% from 2022...

Agency staff owed money from the collapse of Douglas & Gordon last year will be repaid, the brand’s administrator has said,...

Last year was not one for the faint hearted. Now, at last, the market appears to be experiencing a gradual uptick. Recent...

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

Estate agency stock has hit the highest level since February 2021, new figures from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)...

One of the UK’s largest mortgage lenders has reduced its upper age limit in a blow for home buyers . Halifax is...

The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has almost halved its house price forecasts after another relatively quiet fiscal update for the...

If you saw our recent article, you’ll know that one in five (19.24%) ValPal leads generated via Facebook ads actually went...

The administration of collapsed agency brand Douglas & Gordon has been extended by a year. Douglas & Gordon called in Grant Thornton...

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

Rumours of the launch of a 1% mortgage deposit scheme have re-emerged with just weeks to go until the Spring Budget  Chancellor...

Zoopla is rolling out more branded taxis as it recorded a record January for unique vendor leads, the portal claims. The property...

Almost one if five leads generated by Facebook ads go on to instruct an agent, research suggests, but many are missing...

Let's be honest – landlords are the lifeblood of any letting agency. Winning and keeping their business keeps the wheels turning...

The most successful agents are typically those who invest in self-improvement. Whether it's staying abreast of changes in social media, experimenting...

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

Foxtons has recorded a jump in sales applicants and booked viewings. The London agent claims that over the 30 days to 4...

The Good Estate Agent has attracted 16 franchisees to its new travel brand, with almost half even combining it with their existing...

Broadcast personality and presenter Jenni Falconer has been confirmed to return as the host of this year’s Propertymark One conference. She hosted...

Propertymark is hosting two important webinars this week to keep agents informed of important industry regulations. The agency trade body is hosting...

Buyer demand and new sales at the start of 2024 are already ahead of equivalent 2023 levels, Zoopla. Figures from the portal...

As the world marches relentlessly forward to 2024, the government’s flagship legislation for the private rented sector (PRS) remains in limbo. This...

When almost all agents and developers use the tried and tested formula of floorplan, professional photography  and a well-crafted description, what can be...

Property industry veteran Mal McCallion has helped launch a new artificial intelligence (AI) property search tool that agents can embed in...

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

Next year’s Properymark One conference will be held at Excel London. It comes after the first landmark event from the agency trade...

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

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

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

A team from The ValPal Network joined industry Facebook ads expert Paul Long on a webinar designed to equip every agent...

The Women in Estate Agency support group has unveiled details of its latest conference. The event will take place at The IET...

Three members of the Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners take a brief look at some of the trials and tribulations awaiting...

Three major agency brands have unveiled high-profile appointments this week. If you want your jobs or appointments news to feature here, email...

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

OnTheMarket has partnered with an automated social media service to help agents promote listings on Instagram, X, Facebook and more. Following a...

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has published an updated UK supplement of its ‘Red Book’ – its master document...

Former NAEA Propertymark President Stephen McCarron has questioned if agents should be held responsible for clients losing out from overvalued properties. Speaking...

The final tickets are on sale for next month’s Agency Excellence Summit. The event takes place at the Manchester Piccadilly Hotel on...

Property professionals remain negative about the prospects for the housing market over the coming months amid low buyer demand and fewer...

The Able Agent has added further modules to its Wellbeing in the Workplace course.  The training platform has collaborated with KILN Associates,...

Secured creditors of collapsed agency brand Douglas & Gordon are likely to receive most money owed to them but there is...

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

Welcome back to the second instalment of our blog series on social media marketing tips for estate agents! In part one,...

Alto has boosted its training offering for estate and letting agents.  Agency users can now access an overview of Alto training via...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? Graham Paterson. If I had a business card it would probably...

Estate agency has changed. No longer is it required to sit in a high street office working the old way. Provide a...

The Government’s First Homes Scheme is set to be the first state-backed initiative to use digital property logbooks. It comes after a...

As Summer makes way for Autumn, many in the sector are bracing themselves for storm-clouds. But should they be?  Here, in his...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? My name is Mark Bevan and I am the Sales...

The term mixed-tenure development usually refers to residential developments where different residential tenures are provided on the same site. Typically, tenure was...

Two new companies have joined the Residential Logbook Association’s (RLBA)integration programme. Home move tracking platform adoor has integrated with the RLBA register...

Changes to consumer behaviour usually arrive in waves. Most of the time these waves are small. They drive minimal impact, with...

A lack of flexibility is causing recruitment issues in estate agency and could threaten the survival of firms, executives claim. Speaking on...

Kendal’s Arnold Greenwood Estate Agents has expanded with the launch of a new south Cumbria branch. Estate agency services at the new...

St. George in Bristol has been identified as the UK’s strongest sellers’ market. Analysis by Rightmove found eight in ten homes listed...

Alarm bells are ringing in the new build sales sector after figures have been released by a major house builder. Bellway says...

The chairman of the Residential Logbook Association (RLBA) has queried the relevance of a new Government-backed property group focused on digital...

A QR code on a sales board can land agents multiple leads at around £1 each, says Agency Express managing director,...

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

PM Property Lawyers has launched a service to offer all its conveyancing clients a digital property logbook for their new homes.  Working...

The Residential Logbook Association (RLBA) has produced a first specification for a ‘Digital Deed Pack’ that can be used for any...

A new estate agency has now announced that its co-founder is a Savills head of office who has jumped ship. Sebastian Hipwood,...

Success with your chosen CRM solution should not be a one-and-done package. Once you team up with a stellar CRM provider,...

According to the latest English Housing Survey, there were 495,000 second homes in the UK in 2018/19 – a figure said...

Social media has moved on from being a “nice to have” to a necessity for most businesses, but how do you...

CRMs can be superheroes for your business, but not all of them possess the necessary powers to save the day. As...

By adopting a top-notch Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solution, you're not only opening doors to acquiring new customers and nurturing existing...