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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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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,...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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

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,...

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...

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

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

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...

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

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...

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...

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

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

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

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

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

It’s fair to say that ours is an industry which has a language of its own, and often revels in the...

Smoove has announced the full market rollout of its digital onboarding platform, Smoove Start. The conveyancing software provider’s latest tool provides a...

A recent study conducted by the Technical University of Denmark reported that the attention span of people around the world is...

Over the last two years, the property industry has experienced unprecedented change through shifting market conditions and new regulations around compliance. To...

Street Group is celebrating reaching 100 employees. The agency software and marketing provider said it is still looking to fill 15 more...

In recent years, we’ve witnessed a massive influx of channels for media consumers – two of the biggest of which are...

What do Tilly Ramsay and Kim Kardashian have in common? Other than both having well-known fathers, they’ve both also mastered the art...

In this piece, Nathan Emerson, CEO of Propertymark, discusses how the trade body is working to ensure member agents get the best of...

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

For some time, LinkedIn was seen – fairly or unfairly – as stodgy, dull, corporate and formal. The uncool uncle to...

OnTheMarket chief executive Jason Tebb has set out plans to be “more than just a portal." Tebb provided an update to industry...

Recent statistics published by the government’s Business Insights and Conditions Survey revealed the extent to which many real estate businesses have...

A client called asking for advice on their social media marketing strategy. They’d thrown a lot of budget at it, but...

The interim chairman of the RICS governing council has vowed to get the beleaguered body in a “good position” for reforms...

A high-profile review of the governance and purpose of the RICS has said the need for change at the institution is...

A Birmingham estate agency has credited its social media strategy with record levels of engagement and has predicted it will eventually...

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

WhatsApp is being predicted to become a key messaging tool for estate agents in the coming years. Messaging provider SMS Speedway analysed...

The property industry is fortunate in including many great people, doing great work across a range of businesses – from traditional agency...

The government’s new Levelling Up White Paper, revealed this morning includes a radical reshaping of the private rental sector. Section 21 eviction...

Propertymark has appointed an insider to the key role of policy adviser - effectively the position vacated last month by industry...

The conveyancing technology firm Search Acumen has launched what it calls “an end-to-end solution” in a bid to abolish “antiquated” ways...

Tomorrow sees the Relocation Agent Network’s first in-person conference since 2019.   The event, at the Metropole Hilton in Birmingham, will focus...

We have been speaking with many agents over the past months and the story appears the same with them all. There...

Virtual tours are becoming an increasing necessity for agents when listing properties for sale or let. Covid has of course accelerated this...

Despite increasing public debate and media spotlight on energy efficiency, the issue appears relatively unimportant to seven out of eight buyers according to...

Fledgling portal Boomin says its new SmartVal tool has received over 10,000 requests since launching in early September. SmartVal is powered in part by...

The UK’s biggest property auctioneer is considering whether to bring its sales back into the auction room in the near future. Managing...

The Victorian phrase “as safe as houses” well surmises the security of the housing market as, whether they are buying or...

A TV advertising campaign begins today to promote SmartVal, its real-time valuation tool available on the Boomin portal. The advertisements will start...

Even at the height of summer (or the British wet season, as some call it) there are substantial numbers of job...

Zoopla has issued a data-heavy statement on its services for agents - just days after Boomin criticised it for being over...

Boomin has revealed to Estate Agent Today the latest figures on agency branches signed up to its fledgling portal. It says it...

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

LSL Property Services, which owns YourMove and Reeds Rains amongst other industry brands, has created an employee forum to help increase...

As the high-street sees a dramatic increase in footfall1, a trend that is set to continue, agents are elevating their window...

Independent agents come in all shapes, sizes and looks, many with their own USPs and little quirks. It is this variety...

OnTheMarket has announced new functionality in a direct bid to take on Rightmove and Zoopla. The functionality, to go live within the...

In the previous edition of PropTech Today, Nathan Emerson highlighted the importance of effective implementation, linking poor staff engagement to the...

Sarah Edmundson, the chief executive of the Agents Together charity - set up by the Bruce brothers, Michael and Kenny -...

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

Boomin founder Michael Bruce says his new site has enjoyed a stronger start than any other portal in terms of visits, viewings,...

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

Zoopla has unveiled a subtle rebranding plus new features and functionality - and says it wants to be number one, not...

The last property event I attended in person – and I think the last physical property event held all told –...

We’ve all spent the past nine months adapting to a more digital way of life. Whether that’s been working from home,...

A new survey suggests 53 per cent of buyers never actually visit an estate agent’s office during the course of their...