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

Agents working for themselves, supported by a ‘broker’ organisation are on the increase in the UK after becoming almost the norm...

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

Another week and more good news for Rightmove. The company which  estate agents love to hate has just announced it has...

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

Homesearch is launching a new product designed to help agents convert past contacts into future instructions.  The PropTech company says its Re:Contact...

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

Agency acquirer Lomond has recruited Tony Haran as its new head of residential development. He brings experience from both Knight Frank and...

“I like finance. I find it intellectually interesting – there’s lots of numbers and that’s great.” That sentence coming out of the...

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into the UK’s largest housebuilders as it warns of “fundamental concerns”...

Nat Daniels, chief executive of Estate Agent Today publisher Angels Media is among guests to appear on a new industry podcast...

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

Fine & Country is gearing up to host its International Annual Conference and Awards Gala titled ‘Dare to be Iconic’.  The event...

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

In the competitive and dynamic landscape of the property industry, where every brand vies for attention, it’s vital to distinguish yourself....

We’re now just 2 days away from the end of 2023 and what a year it’s been for the property industry....

OnTheMarket (OTM) can still pursue its original aims of challenging the duopoly in the property portal market, its chief executive Jason...

More than half of agents have cited 2023 as a difficult financial year, research has revealed. Analysis by data firm Landmark Estate...

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

It’s not uncommon to see a seasonal slump around December and the Christmas period. Last year, Propertymark reported an average of...

TwentyEA has added new features to its Insight tool for agents. Users can now access up to five years of market data...

Who are you, and what does it say on your business card? I'm Ashley Day, the Director of Bristol Property Centre.   What is...

In his latest column Jonathan Rolande explains why estate agents need to ditch selling techniques and brush up on persuasion to...

In his latest column, Jonathan Rolande, founder of House Buy Fast, explains how those working in the sector can beat the...

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

Well as week’s come and go, this one’s been a bit of a downer but it is always worth remembering that...

Whether you know them as sold-in-your-area campaigns, sold-on-your-road postcards or 20:20s, the practice of prospecting 20 doors up and 20 doors...

One of the most valuable, most successful and most recognisable brands worldwide is Coca-Cola. And we have all wondered, at least...

Around one in five people who request an online valuation go on to sell, according to data from The ValPal Network...

Did you know that 46% of withdrawn properties will return to the market within 24 months? Here are 3 steps showing...

In recent weeks, the big buzzword across all industries has been AI, as it has the real potential to transform the...

Being owned by Google, YouTube is the world’s 2nd largest search engine, you can find all the logical reasons online, just...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? On my card it says: Vincent Anthony, Managing Director of Propertynest.  ...

As we’ve mentioned in other blogs, even though we’re going through uncertain times, this is the right time not only to...

By David Boughtflower Business Analyst at Reapit, 14 years in Residential Sales and Lettings Having entered estate agency in the eye of the...

There was plenty of upset off the pitch after the Football Association’s last-minute u-turn – in fear of FIFA sanctions -...

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

The Federation of Independent Agents (FIA) has partnered with industry data specialist TwentyEA to offer a new tool for the membership...

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

Dye & Durham says it could potentially appeal the decision by the Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) to effectively disallow its acquistion...

For years now estate agents have been on a journey from digital infancy to digital maturity. But what does the future...

As uncertainty continues to prevail across the industry, aided by a government in crisis, the challenges in the months ahead feel...

Customer insight provider KnowYourMarket has partnered with sales conversion strategist, Tony Morris International to develop a product that promises to boost...

The digital transformation of the property industry is not a new chapter, but an ongoing journey in which the winners are...

The new owner of Century 21 UK, the British arm of the US-based franchising agency, has set his sights on rivalling...

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has warned that it may block the merger of two property search firms as it...

Agents are being offered a free video that could help persuade homeowners who are unsure about listing their property. Industry trainer and...

In June, the biggest pilot scheme of a four-day working week anywhere in the world will begin in Britain, with more...

Technology developed for the estate agency industry has advanced and expanded seismically over the past decade as software vendors develop their...

When was the time you actively learned something new from your clients or competitors? If it’s a difficult question to answer quickly,...

An estate agent who has now become a PropTech entrepreneur says fees are absolutely not what makes a vendor choose who...

The founder of an estate agency which began life operating from a kitchen table has now won two prestigious awards.  Deborah Richards,...

The international reviews service Trustpilot has batted away criticism from a property website that it ignores breaches of its guidelines. Last week,...

The long-standing commitment of London-focussed agency Dexters to expand through acquisitions is continuing apace. Over the weekend it was announced that the...

A popular myth suggesting 50 per cent of homes sell with a second agent, is simply untrue. That’s the claim from property...

No matter how dark the news, there’s light in our industry thanks to so many agents and suppliers doing good deeds....

A PropTech platform claims its “unique” features will help its subscribers get a 1,500 per cent return on investment by the...

The past two years have been a whirlwind of change, challenges and chance. The main catalyst has clearly been the pandemic...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? I can’t remember the last time I had a business...

Guy Leaning, a former high street agent who has now moved into working in the hybrid model of agency, outlines why...

As we all know, the sector is constantly evolving and as we start to get to grips with the changes, another...

PropTech has seen a surge in uptake over the last few years for several reasons – be it the Covid-19 pandemic...

If there is one thing that modern consumers have come to expect, it’s convenience. As a nation, we’re driven by on-demand...

An analysis of estate agencies in 21 major cities suggests a big rise in competing companies, prompting risks of fee wars between...

Estate agents who differentiate themselves from competitors should not be afraid of charging more - and should have confidence when doing...

The existence of online agencies means some consumers believe real life estate agents are unnecessary in a deal - but the rest of...

I recently took part in a webinar hosted by ICG (The Innovation Collaboration Group) – titled ‘New estate agency revenue streams...

An online operator called Nested is to spend £5m to promote the self-employed estate agency concept in 100 parts of the...

With the competition for new listings between agents as fierce as ever, it can sometimes feel like a race to the...

Business intelligence is paramount to companies looking to gain a competitive edge, particularly in saturated markets like estate agency. Each client...

Purplebricks says its aim to move 650 staff from self-employed status to employed has had a 95 per cent success rate. It...

Since the announcement of the Regulation of Property Agents (RoPA), an increasing amount of Principle, Partners and Directors (PPD) from the...

Things can change. For those who remember, it’s no secret that I became one of the industry's strongest critics of OnTheMarket (OTM). My reasons...

A bank which a year ago told investors to sell Rightmove shares has now changed its tune - radically. In August 2020...

The biggest challenge facing many agents in the current climate is the general shortage of stock, both for sales & lettings. Let’s...

Have you recovered yet?  We don’t mean the hangover, but the shock from the fact that England never gave their fans cause...

It doesn’t seem that long ago that 2D floorplans were considered cutting edge – but it’s safe to say they’re now...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card?  Thom Hudson, photographer at Meyers Estate Agents What is Meyers...

Around 18 months ago, just a few months before the pandemic hit, I did a Natter with the team at software...

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

In the first of our revamped PropTech Today series - which will see six industry experts discussing a range of issues...

Later this year, on October 22, the ESTAS 2021 will take place in London. The glittering ceremony will welcome property professionals...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card?  Jake Field - Area Sales Manager What is lets bid Property...

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

On March 23rd 2021, Dezrez and its partners are hosting EAvolution21 the event that showcases the latest in PropTech using an...

Since the outbreak of the pandemic, we have all seen a dramatic change in that way that we live and work,...

This time out, I’m in conversation with one of the big three established portals. Since it was founded in 2007, Zoopla...

Property portals remain an essential marketing tool for estate agents and their value is clearly appreciated by consumers. However, with a...

Countrywide’s former management seriously damaged the company’s share value and status by adopting a flawed business plan - and then executing...

Firstly, Happy New Year – here’s to 2021 being less chaotic than the last! In the final part of our series on...

Who are you? Hi, I’m Richard Price, Managing Director at Dezrez. Who are Dezrez and what EACRM do you provide? At Dezrez we’re on...

Welcome to part three of our ongoing series on local independent agents, as we seek to give this all-important part of...

If this year has taught us anything, it's that estate agents need their software provider and specifically their CRM, to help...

Leadhub, a prospecting tool created by estate agency trainer Richard Rawlings, has been acquired in what he calls “a classic case...

After you. No, after you. That is often how innovation seems amongst the real estate elite. And this week I see it...

Rezi’s integration with Zapier has transformed the way in which estate agents can now save time, money and resource. Agents are...

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

The advertising watchdog has told the agency industry to clean up its act on four issues, with clarity over fees being...

The Competitions and Markets Authority is to probe the proposed merger of two crowdfunding sites used by numerous property industry companies. Crowdcube...

Firstly, let’s get the obvious out of the way. Lockdown 2, as it’s being known, is now with us, but fortunately...