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A new study by Barclays Bank suggests that despite most Brits either owning a home or aspiring to be future homeowners,...

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

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

Complete guidance on Material Information parts A, B and C has been live in the property industry since last November. While...

The Law Society has launched a consultation for conveyancers and legal groups on how its latest TA6 property information form should...

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

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

Proptech firm iamproperty has welcomed Vicky Judson as its new director of people.  She will lead businesses’ people strategy, which supports more than 600...

In a survey with over 150 agents representing 345 branches, an AI-driven software platform has uncovered insights that dispel many common...

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

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

Last weekend a story by The Sunday Times’ Deputy Political Editor indicated that the Government is proposing implementing a £250 cap...

The fast-growing high profile Hat and Home agency has joined the Guild of Property Professionals. Founded in December 2020, Hat and Home...

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...

Artificial Intelligence is now a part of all our lives, but my attention was grabbed recently by an AI critique of...

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

Fraud poses a significant challenge for residential conveyancers, with criminals often attempting to exploit the transaction process for money laundering purposes. The...

Trade and representative bodies representing the legal, surveying, estate agency and property management sectors have launched the fifth iteration of the...

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

Vendors could end up spending hundreds of pounds more when selling their home due to Trading Standards material information rules guidance,...

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

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

OnTheMarket is set to bring back its popular town hall meetings with agents. It will be the first since its acquisition by...

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

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

There are several pros to cohabitation, and it’s always a wonderful experience when you’re handed your set of keys as a...

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

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

In this latest article from the team at Iceberg Digital, they discuss their series of ground-breaking innovations announced at their annual...

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

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

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

Synergies between sport and business have long been compared, particularly in the highly competitive world of property. Athletes and those involved...

The United Kingdom stands on the precipice of a historic overhaul in property ownership. With the King's speech unveiling the anticipated...

CoStar has defended its operations after a third open letter from OnTheMarket critic Brett Stone attempted to derail the US property...

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

Propertymark is preparing for its next regional conference. The next destination is Canterbury Cathedral Lodge in Kent on 9 November 2023. Members have...

Charlotte Jeffrey-Campbell, director of The Able Agent Given our focus is centred around helping to drive long-term professionalism across the industry,...

The Labour Party is being urged to take the lead on estate agency regulation and help driving up standards in the...

In today's world of rising costs and economic uncertainty, estate agents are seeking innovative ways to maximise their resources while delivering...

Propertymark is extending its political engagement and reach by exhibiting at the party conferences this week. The agency trade body will be...

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

Tangible, tactile, and tested. Those are the three words that Royal Mail used to describe direct mail marketing campaigns. Despite living in...

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

Introduced to Parliament in May, the Renters (Reform) Bill seeks to improve the private rental sector for both tenants and landlords....

Spicerhaart’s HR director has been promoted to the company’s Board after being credited with helping to foster a high-performance culture and...

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

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

Agency software and CRM provider Street.co.uk has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) to help users write property descriptions. Street AI uses...

Do you need help to reach your target audience with the right content at the right time? Do you wish there...

At iamproperty we are excited to share the announcement of our future innovation strategy and vision, continuing our commitment to transform...

OnTheMarket is to launch a six-part podcast series aimed at demystifying the home moving process for less experienced property seekers. It comes...

The Government has set out yet another attempt to meet it manifesto commitment to build 1m homes over this Parliament. Prime Minister...

Zoopla has delivered strong vendor lead performance for agents in the first half of 2023 despite the challenging macroeconomic backdrop -...

 In this latest article from the team at Iceberg Digital, they review the dynamics of the property market, and the current...

Everyone at Estate Agent Today is delighted to announce that our Editor, Marc Shoffman, has won the prestigious Headlinemoney freelance journalist...

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

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

Property data in the UK is mined from a labyrinth of sources such as local authorities, various government departments and private...

Fortune favours the brave, as the saying goes. So, when you consider how upfront material information can and does make the...

In the fiercely competitive property industry, staying ahead of the game is essential for thriving and achieving success. That's where the...

Agency acquirer Lomond has launched a new benefits and wellbeing platform for its 1,100 staff and pledged to raise £25,000 across...

A property data firm claims to have evidence showing agents who fail to provide upfront information are more likely to suffer...

In this latest article from the team at Iceberg Digital, they review the feature of the Lifesycle CRM, and its importance...

Connells, which acquired Countrywide just over two years ago, is now celebrating the bringing together of the combined 16,000 staff through...

Independent agency brand Pat Robson & Co is celebrating 25 years of residential sales, lettings and property management. Tim Nixon launched the...

OnTheMarket Group has been named among the top places to work in the UK. The property website was included in last weekend’s...

Facebook ads are one of the most cost-effective forms of online advertising. A little budget goes a long way on Facebook,...

As an estate or letting agent, you may already know that having a strong online presence is crucial for success in...

Despite most businesses across industry now adopting some form of digital alternative to traditional work methods, many in the private rental...

The UK is on its rear - fact. Whilst many were breathing a sigh of relief after surviving a global pandemic,...

Property recruitment firm the deverellsmith group has acquired the entire issued share capital of Daisy Chain. The transaction will see Louse Deverell-Smith’s...

Agents could be giving up a “prospecting goldmine” if they effectively shut-up shop on their marketing in the run up to...

Industry charity Agents Together is celebrating reaching new mentorship and volunteering milestone. It has revealed that 800 free mentorships have now been...

In this latest article from the team at Iceberg Digital, they review the recent Estate Agency X 8, 2023 On 23rd March, the...

From Million Dollar Listing to Selling Sunset, we’re used to seeing real estate reality TV in full force on Netflix. Whilst...

Recent tragic deaths of women walking home alone, notably Sarah Everard, have highlighted the need to address gender inequality in the...

The property industry's self-destructive, point-scoring way of working just doesn’t cut it. When low stock means low cash flow low, agents and...

Rightmove is set to launch a new property estimate tool for homeowners who are not actively looking to sell right now. The...

Chartered psychologist, neuroscientist and award-winning science communicator Dr Sabina Brennan has been announced as the latest speaker at this year’s Propertymark...

Agency website designer and marketing provider is starting to use artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT in the products it provides agents. ChatGPT AI...

Vaboo is a Customer Engagement and Reward Platform enabling Tenants and Landlords to give their insights into the relationships that matter...

The property market is still active for ‘realistic’ sellers and serious buyers, OnTheMarket (OTM’s) claims. Jason Tebb, chief executive of the portal,...

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

Estate agents have the challenging job of creating relationships and trust with their customers, who will make crucial life decisions such...

Purplebricks’ share price hit a new low of 9.02p yesterday despite its chairman Paul Pindar surviving a crunch vote to oust him. Lecram...

As we move closer to the end of the year, we invariably begin to think of what 2023 will bring, how...

You are aware of the business benefits of digital transformation. You understand the need for your estate agency to leverage technology to...

The only certainty at the moment is that we are living in a period of uncertainty. The challenges facing the property...

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

OnTheMarket Group is set to host a “Meet Our Partners” virtual series of webinars for agents to hear from the commercial...

HMRC has fined estate agents over £500,000 for anti-money laundering (AML) breaches in the past two months. Yet despite property managers...

Two Foxtons directors have vowed to stand down from the agent’s board following opposition to their re-election at the company’s annual...

Regional agent Redbrik is celebrating a string of successes as it approaches its 10-year anniversary in January. The South Yorkshire and North...

Representatives from homebuilder Barratt and Rightmove are to share tips on how first-time buyers can get on the property ladder in...

Given their leading role in the recent upfront information revolution, interest in the work of the National Trading Standards Estate &...

Video and virtual tours have an important place in property marketing but should be used on the most appropriate platforms, FocalAgent...

Mortgage rate hikes have already halved landlord profits according to latest research, and a base rate rise to 2.5% will see...

OnTheMarket has won a high-profile award for its customer service due to its agent town hall sessions. The portal has won the...