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Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered property search app Jitty has launched a new feature that lets buyers find their dream home by simply...

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...

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

Agents can now access pre-populated material information forms through iamproperty. Users of iamproperty’s movebutler platform can use the feature, helping save time...

A new analysis of buyers’ actions during viewings suggests many effectively ignore the truly important features, and are instead distracted by...

Rightmove is to be the headline sponsor of ITV’s music show The Voice UK, starring veteran crooner Tom Jones. The portal says...

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

Hamptons has announced a new international partnership that will launch the brand ‘in association with Hamptons’. The deal is with Italian agency...

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

A lack of cashflow is stopping agents from adopting technology to boost their business, it has been claimed. Proptech firm iamproperty recently...

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

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

Zoopla has been named as the official data partner of the latest series of popular Channel 4 programme ‘Worst House on...

Property data specialist Sprift Technologies has been listed in the Deloitte 2023 EMEA Fast 500. The Deloitte report recognises the fastest-growing technology...

The UK sales and lettings markets are in a state of flux, but an upcoming webinar from Reapit, the leading technology...

The nation heads to the polls today to help choose the next Government. Housing hasn’t been a main feature and most of...

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

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

Despite a consultation starting back in 2020, the proposed legislation hadn’t progressed through Parliament and no doubt many landlords who faced...

Fine & Country is set to run a live consumer-facing webinar on the potential impact of the upcoming UK General Election...

In this latest article from the team at Iceberg Digital, they discuss the power of Lifesycle’s “Rocks” feature. Introduction to Rocks In December...

Zoopla has announced two new artificial intelligence (AI)-backed features to increase the number of high-intent buyers on its site.  The portal has...

After much anticipation, the Labour Manifesto for ‘Change’ was launched this week. Held in Manchester the launch event included personal reflections...

I know there’s always been something of a love-hate relationship between agents and the portals. The ‘love’ comes because the portals are...

Prime property agency London House, which features in the new Netflix series Buying London, has seen a 30% increase in global...

Harrisons Homes has created a 1940s-themed branch window at its office in Sittingbourne to mark the 80th anniversary of D Day. It...

Vendors could boost the value of their property by around £13,000 on average by improving its energy efficiency, research suggests. Research by...

Agency software provider Alto has rolled out a new artificial intelligence-powered tool to simplify creating property descriptions for agents.  Free for all...

Agency reviews platform allAgents has unveiled details of its Customer Experience Awards.  The much-anticipated black-tie event will take place at the Crowne...

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

Google-backed property search app Jitty has launched a new ‘Collections’ feature – that creates groups of the most interesting and 'trending' properties...

Street.co.uk has added new fields directly into its property records to help agents stay compliant following the new material information guidance. It...

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

Big demand for small properties has helped to drive growth in UK property prices in the early months of this year,...

The latest research by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, has revealed that while a rental property with a...

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

Artificial intelligence-powered property search app Jitty is celebrating reaching the 10 10 ‘House & Home’ apps in the Google Play Store...

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

In the first of a short series of articles, David Beaumont, managing director of Compliance Matters, casts a professional eye over...

Both 'beauty' and ‘gentle density’ are central themes of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).. The notes which accompany the NPPF state...

The architect of the Regulation of Property Agents (ROPA) reforms has expressed frustration that the recommendations have failed to materialise as...

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

As most of the regular readers of this column will know (and because I’m not shy about admitting it) – I’ve...

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

In this latest article from the team at Iceberg Digital, they discuss the evolution of  Estate Agency Software. For a long...

Estate agency software and CRM provider Street.co.uk has unveiled new features on its built-in artificial intelligence (AI) Content Writing Model. Revealed among...

TV presenter and property expert Laura Hamilton is set to host this year’s Guild Awards. The presentation will take place at the...

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

A local estate agent is spreading the love this Valentine’s Day with a video aiming to get people “on board.” Surrey and...

Knight Frank has launched a bespoke customer portal after 18 months of development. Coined ‘My Knight Frank,’ the firm says it is a digital customer experience platform, accessible...

In this latest article from the team at Iceberg Digital, they discuss Uzair, an industry-specific artificial intelligence (AI). Iceberg Digital, the creators...

CRM provider Street.co.uk is inviting agents to a virtual showcase event this month to unveil its latest features. Scheduled for 28 February...

High-end estate agent Tryon Ash is looking to share the secrets of his success with other agents and property professionals. The agent,...

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

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

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

As property listings go, this one may be more barking than beautiful. Zoopla has revealed an interesting listing that has appeared on...

Keller Williams has expanded its content and insights partnership with Dataloft after a successful trial period. The brand said 20 agents have...

As 2023 trundles towards the buffers and we look forward to our Christmas break, it is something of a seasonal phenomenon...

New homes – we need more in ‘24 2023 was a year which saw the 'need to moves' active in the housing...

Kerb appeal is often cited as an important factor if agents and sellers want to impress buyers and now research suggests...

Agency media brand PropertyBox has launched an all-in-one artificial intelligence (AI) property marketing assistant for estate agents. The proptech company is now...

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...

The private rental landscape has been undergoing a profound transformation, with technology playing a pivotal role in shaping the way tenancies...

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

The winners of the AllAgents Customer Experience Awards have been revealed. A ceremony was held at the Crowne Plaza, Glasgow last week...

Property visits remain one of the greatest time intensive activities for the letting agent. From prospecting visits, show rounds, inventories and...

Swimming pools, both indoor and outdoor, his and her bathrooms, accommodation for staff, and endless tech-powered gadgets are just some of...

A lawyer has called for Help to Buy to be resurrected in the Autumn Statement. Paul Sams, head of property at Dutton...

Alto has made a range of improvements to its cloud-based agency software based on user feedback. The Houseful-backed brand formed a Software...

As domestic battery storage systems become increasingly prevalent in UK homes, enquiries about their usage and functionality are on the rise....

Digital transformation is now happening at a monumental pace, and dependence on technology is growing to new heights. In fact, the...

In this interview, Riccardo Dawson, Chief Operating Officer at Alto and Chris Hutchinson, CEO of Canopy discuss the benefits of their...

It’s that time of year already: Halloween’s happened, Bonfire Night’s blown itself out, and there’s now a feast of festivities leading...

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

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

Fine & Country is embarking on its Autumn Regional Tour this month. This events across the UK bring together industry professionals, business...

A London agent is looking to make Halloween unforgettable with a captivating window display that's sending shivers down spines. Location Location has...

By Alan Siggins, indoor ventilation expert and Managing Director of Airflow. Whilst the UK’s focus on Net Zero and green efforts may...

In today's fast-paced and ever-evolving property industry, it’s essential that forward-thinking agents strive for innovation through PropTech to improve processes, save...

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

A group of senior estate agency and property executives have combined to launch a free monthly marketing resource for upmarket agents. Former...

Zoopla has added a new ‘Back to Market’ tag to listings that have fallen through. It will show listings that have had...

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

Proptech – it’s a people thing. It might seem like a strange thing to say but the best of tech is a...

Alto has rolled out a range of new features to its software for agents. It takes the number of improvements to the...

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

As electric vehicles increasingly populate our roads and the necessity for accessible charging grows, enquiries about electric vehicle chargepoints when buying...

Leading digital compliance firm SmartSearch has launched an innovative new solution to help professionals working within the UK property sector to...

Fixer-upper homes have become the most in-demand properties, Rightmove claims. The portal has analysed the home features that are driving the most...

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...

Rightmove has unveiled its Autumnal marketing campaign, with a new advert aiming to convince potential buyers that they should have ‘belief’...

A new estate agency has launched in West Sussex with a focus on sustainability. Pear Properties has been launched by Marcus Farrell,...

Sprift has launched a new competitor analysis tool for agents using its services. A new market insights dashboard will provide users with...

And suddenly it’s autumn. It’s just six weeks before the clocks change, days are getting shorter and - the real sign...

Increasing numbers of customer service issues have been resolved since Zoopla outsourced its support department, the portal claims. Zoopla outsourced its customer...

The roll out of ULEZ has been one of the big stories of the week. The new zones will have implications...