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

Rightmove is launching a new national marketing campaign to coincide with what is hoped to be a busy autumn selling season. The...

Propertymark’s regional conferences are returning in November, promising to help members keep up with the latest legislative changes. As part of the...

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

The expected dip in mortgage rates following the Bank of England’s base rate cut continued this week with NatWest’s lowest price...

One key point of difference in the parties’ housing policies during the recent general election campaign was that the Conservative Party...

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

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

Now that a new government has been elected and interest rates appear to be on their way down, many buyers who...

New figures from Connells suggest the company remains Britain’s biggest estate agent, handling one in 10 transactions. And in its latest report...

SINCE the new Labour government was elected in early July, one phrase has been circulating more than any – grey belt....

Throughout the general election campaign, the Green Belt was central to the debate about the housing crisis. The new Labour government...

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

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

Views are sought from all heritage destinations with listed buildings across the UK to find out how much they pay on...

Zoopla users can now filter their property search by leasehold and freehold. In a move welcomed by leasehold campaigners, the portal said...

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

We’ve probably all had enough of people campaigning in recent weeks but I have to admit to one disappointment with the...

Propertymark has called for an end to instability over Wales’ housing policy. It comes after Welsh Labour leader and First Minister Vaughan...

A war of words is escalating between OnTheMarket owner CoStar and its rival Realtor.com in the US. It comes as CoStar was...

It's more than a week since we saw the removal vans enter Downing St and Labour’s promise to hit the ground...

Propertymark is holding a webinar today covering the likely impact of the General Election on the housing market. Timothy Douglas, head of...

With a historic majority for Keir Starmer and the Labour Party, there can be no doubt over which party will be...

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

It’s all over bar the voting, so let’s cut to the chase. Labour will win on July 4, big time. Even a...

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

The manifestos of all major parties tell us little about their true tax and public service plans, a respected financial think...

This week I reached the point of maximum political saturation. We’re now four weeks into the campaign with less than a...

In the later stages of an election when the Conservatives’ best chance of success is forcing an own goal by Labour,...

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

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

A Labour frontbencher has failed to explain why the party has no plans to reform council tax based, in most cases,...

In a week when the election campaign descended into claim and counterclaim of lies over tax plans and Nigel Farage was...

Housing has finally made it onto the General Election campaign, albeit with a familiar policy. Labour has unveiled plans for a Freedom...

Political parties have been pretty quiet on housing policy during the General Election campaign and industry groups are hopeful that tonight’s...

To put it simply – letting agents are our business. When they overwhelmingly voice a concern about something, we take that...

In what are some of the biggest changes to the residential leasehold sector in the last 21 years since the Commonhold...

The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill was the final piece of legislation to pass before Parliament closed ahead of the General...

Zoopla is ramping up its local marketing efforts to support agents across the year as part of its 41% increase in marketing spend...

The Government’s controversial Renters (Reform) Bill has fallen victim to Rishi Sunak’s election announcement and has been shelved. The legislation – which...

Even the most junior of estate agents will tell you that if you are going to bet the house on pulling...

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

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak yesterday confirmed a date for the General Election. Voters will go the polls on 4 July, meaning the...

Agents can expect to see a lot more of Purplebricks on their TV screens after ITV chose the online agent for...

In this latest article from the team at Iceberg Digital, they discuss advanced technology and innovative business models.  In today's UK...

Fine & Country has expanded its latest advertising campaign titled ‘Dare to be Iconic.’  The upmarket agency network said the campaign will...

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

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

Estate agency regulation is needed to help improve the homebuying and selling process, MPs have been told. The first hearing of the...

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

It’s more than 100 days since global real estate tech giants CoStar Group acquired struggling property portal, OnTheMarket. If you cast your...

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

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

Zoopla has kicked off an eight week marketing campaign to fend off the threat of OnTheMarket and to capitalise on the...

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

Industry partner the Estate Agent Content Club (EACC) has announced a new chief executive, replacing high profile founder Jerry Lyons. Amanda Bower...

Propertymark, the leading membership body for property agents has written to London Mayor candidates highlighting proposals to tackle the unique housing...

A new agency has launched, describing itself as being “dedicated to creating extraordinary marketing for extraordinary homes across Hampshire, Surrey and...

Agents Giving says its Fundraising Champions of the Year Awards 2024 are now open for entries. You can enter the awards yourself...

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

The Guild of Property Professionals has launched a new Ezine system to boost member marketing. Agents will be able to create digital...

Former global chief executive of Fine & Country Simon Leadbetter has joined home staging firm Lemon and Lime Interiors as fractional...

Interesting report this week in Estate Agent Today on an analysis by the Resolution Foundation thinktank which suggests that the UK’s...

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

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

OneDome has launched a new advertising campaign along the theme of  '#PaperbagorOneDome'.  The campaign will feature mini campaigns that aim to humorously...

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

Plans to set ground rents at a ‘peppercorn rate’ are reported to have been dropped amid opposition from freehold campaigners and...

Happy birthday to us….and all members of the The ValPal Network! We are celebrating a decade in business and in those 10...

Fine & Country has launched its second radio advert campaign.  The premium estate agent’s latest adverts will focus on its ‘Dare To...

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

A network uniting ethical estate agents has officially launched today with 25 members. The Ethical Agent Network (EAN) is led by industry...

Representatives from Propertymark, Trading Standards and The Property Ombudsman (TPO) are set to discuss estate agency regulation in the House of...

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

Almost 2m aspiring homeowners do not think they will be able to follow in the footsteps of their parents by owning...

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

Proptech platform iamproperty has launched a recruitment campaign to boost its 575-strong team. There are more than 10 tech roles currently live, from senior...

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

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

OnTheMarket has a “puncher’s chance” of displacing Rightmove after the challenger portal was taken over by CoStar but needs to persuade...

Parliamentary news may have been dominated by the fallout from the Rwanda Bill yesterday but another important piece of legislation also...

More than 5.4m UK consumers were reached by the Best Estate Agent Guide’s Boxing Day social media campaign, it has been...

After months of negative messaging and anti-development sentiment, espoused both nationally by the Government, and locally during May’s local election campaigning,...

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

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

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

The Best Estate Agent Guide is hoping to take advantage of the Boxing Day bounce by launching a marketing campaign promoting...

The Government has published long-awaited reforms to its National Planning Policy Framework, confirming that local housebuilding targets will be advisory rather...

Rightmove has unveiled plans for the next phase of its marketing campaign, aiming to take advantage of the so-called Boxing Day...

Agents are hoping for further support for the housing market north of the border as the Scottish Government prepares to set...

Forget the King’s Speech, Zoopla is hoping for a Christmas Day boost with the launch of its new marketing campaign. The portal...

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

A media agency that has worked with brands such as Toyota and TalkTalk has been appointed to revive Purplebricks' fortunes. Purplebricks has...

Purplebricks has shifted to a free pricing model and will replace the Strike brand. It follows Strike’s acquisition of Purplebricks earlier this...

One of the most heart-warming parts of my job is having the privilege to be the patron of Agents Giving, the...

I think we can all agree that the National Trading Standards Material Information reforms are a good thing for the property...

Leasehold campaigners are urging anyone responding to the Government’s consultation on ground rents reform to boycott all options but capping them...

Forget John Lewis or Marks & Spencer, the latest Hat and Home Christmas advert has been released. (Well it was released last...

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

Propertymark has expressed its opposition to Scottish Government plans to increase council tax premiums on second homes. Speaking to the Scottish Parliament’s...