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Plymouth has been named as the fasted location to sell a home in a new index. OnTheMarket has unveiled a new monthly...

Self-employed agency brand eXp UK has agreed a listings deal with OnTheMarket (OTM), claiming that the CoStar-backed portal will overtake Rightmove...

Bradford has maintained its position as the leading hotspot in the country for the second consecutive quarter, according to OnTheMarket data. The...

A level playing field has emerged between buyers and sellers as purchasers have become less certain of their position, OnTheMarket (OTM)...

The Federation of Independent Agents (FIA) has set a date for its annual conference. It will take place on 12 July 2024...

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

OnTheMarket president Jason Tebb has cautioned buyers against waiting for an interest rate cut and General Election before making a transaction...

OnTheMarket has signed a listings agreement with independent agency brand Seymours. The South East England focused 20-branch estate agency network primarily operates...

OnTheMarket (OTM) has surpassed 15,000 advertisers for the first time in its history. The milestone comes in the first 60 days since...

Annual house price declines slowed in January and values returned to growth on a monthly basis, Land Registry data shows. The latest...

Seller confidence has improved in anticipation of the traditionally busier Spring market and interest rate cuts in the months ahead, research...

OnTheMarket (OTM) has signed a listing agreement with Rettie, one of the UK's largest independent property services firms operating in Scotland...

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

OnTheMarket (OTM) has hailed the progress made since its acquisition by CoStar Group and believes it can displace Rightmove. The US-owned real...

Agents are becoming more confident about a busy Spring market after the Bank of England held interest rates for the fourth...

Buyer confidence remained flat – or consistent depending on your view of the property market in December – while seller sentiment...

OnTheMarket has signed a multiyear listing agreement with Leaders Romans Group (LRG). The CoStar-backed portal has been selected as one of just...

Almost three quarters of buyers are still confident about purchasing a property in the new year, while sellers are a bit...

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

OnTheMarket (OTM) chief executive Jason Tebb has declared “our time is now” after shareholders backed a takeover of the portal by...

Regional differences are emerging when it comes to homebuyer and seller sentiment, research suggests. OnTheMarket’s latest Property Sentiment Index showed 72% of...

The number of mortgage approvals for home purchase hit an eight-month low during September, Bank of England data shows. Mortgage data from...

By Simon Shinerock At the time of writing, Rightmove had a market capitalisation of just under £4 billion, down almost 15% on...

The potential takeover of OnTheMarket (OTM) by US property giant CoStar Group could finally provide a viable challenger for Rightmove, it...

OnTheMarket (OTM) has accepted a takeover offer for the business. A stock market announcement this morning, following its interim results, said Co-Star...

OnTheMarket (OTM) has warned of a “challenging backdrop” for agents which may impact the portal’s annual revenue. It comes amid rumours, reported...

The proportion of listings going under offer within 30 days has dropped from 53% last year to 37% in September 2023,...

The number of homes going under offer within 30 days of listing has dropped from 54% to 38% as buyers become...

St. George in Bristol has been identified as the UK’s strongest sellers’ market. Analysis by Rightmove found eight in ten homes listed...

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

The number of mortgage approvals edged up for a second month in a row during June but remains below 2022’s monthly...

OnTheMarket (OTM) has issued a new round of share options to its senior staff. The challenger portal and property platform announced on...

Sentiment among movers is proving to be remarkably resilient despite the challenging news in recent months on mortgage rates, inflation, and...

OnTheMarket has admitted to shareholders that the cancellation of agent contracts has been “higher than expected”. In results from the company issued...

OnTheMarket has launched a new financial services arm. The portal has unveiled OnTheMarket Money, an umbrella brand providing consumers with access to...

Asking prices have fallen on a monthly basis at this time of year for the first time since June 2017 as...

OnTheMarket has launched a new nurturing service to help estate agents generate fresh revenue from their existing database and win more...

Two sets of housing data have suggested a declining property market, with further price drops on the horizon. Halifax has recorded the...

OnTheMarket has become the first major UK portal to offer a dedicated contact form for Scottish Home Reports. When a property is...

Listings appear to be taking longer to sell but buyer and seller confidence remains, OnTheMarket (OTM) claims. The portal’s latest Property Sentiment...

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

A veteran property photographer has revealed the ‘easy to spot’ signs that shows an agent isn’t using professional photography, warning it...

Buyers and sellers remain confident about getting moving in the property market but homes are taking longer to shift, OnTheMarket data...

Homebuyers should prepare for short-term volatility as mortgage rates are currently being repriced, OnTheMarket chief executive Jason Tebb has warned. Tebb warned...

OnTheMarket (OTM) has launched a range of new tools that aim to boost the user experience for consumer and also make...

The level of property sales in the UK is declining, HMRC has suggested, after it revealed that transactions dipped for the...

OnTheMarket is celebrating retaining its majority agent-owned status amid sell-offs by some of its early shareholders. It comes after 1.9m shares held...

OnTheMarket Software is to launch a new estate agency automation platform that will feature a sales progression tracker and Home Management...

OnTheMarket (OTM) has rebuffed a surprise approach from a non-shareholder in the business to overhaul the brand and let him join...

OnTheMarket chief executive Jason Tebb has said he is “pleased with the progress” of getting agents to renew contracts as the...

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

Agents should be using social media and their own US-style personal brand to promote listings regardless of the value of the...

As we get ever closer to 2023, this final Natter of the year is dedicated to the five biggest property moments of...

Confidence among sellers has dropped sharply amid a slowdown in the housing market, data suggests. OnTheMarket’s (OTM) latest Property Sentiment Index shows...

OnTheMarket has written to agents who backed the portal at its 2018 initial public offering to provide a “better outcome” if...

New mortgage lending data from the Bank of England has indicated a slowdown in property market activity during October but agents...

OnTheMarket Group has launched its own proprietary customer relationship management (CRM) platform for estate agents following a successful trial period.   TecCRM, which...

A rush to secure low-rate mortgage offers helped properties sell faster last month, OnTheMarket (OTM) claims. Data from the portal shows 60%...

Making predictions for the year ahead is notoriously difficult and leaves me open to having egg on my face, but I’m...

John Ennis has officially started as chief executive of Chestertons today, expressing excitement about leading the historic estate agency brand into...

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

An exclusive partnership has been agreed between OnTheMarket and MIL Outsource to provide the property website’s agents with a revenue protection...

OnTheMarket (OTM) chief executive Jason Tebb has hailed securing new contracts with major agencies and revealed discussions are ongoing with more...

OnTheMarket has secured contract renewals from several major agency brands as it reports a revenue boost for the first six months...

Property seekers can now search for a home through OnTheMarket based on “accessible features.” The portal has introduced a new “accessible features”...

OnTheMarket (OTM) is not currently aiming to overtake Rightmove or Zoopla but has succeeded in reducing listing fees for agents across...

The level of agency stock for sale is at a 15-month high but buyer and seller sentiment is now varying on...

First off, my own quick tribute to the Queen, who died on Thursday afternoon aged 96. Despite her age and declining...

Industry figure Iain White has admitted he has overcome ‘original scepticism’ about the launch of OnTheMarket after the portal was added...

Potential buyers will be able to search for eco-friendly homes and message an agent through WhatsApp as part of a range...

OnTheMarket is launching a new three-part television series on Channel 4 as part of its plans to boost consumer awareness of...

Agency stock has reached its highest level for 12 months, OnTheMarket claims. The portal’s latest Property Sentiment Index revealed that there has...

Interest rates made their biggest leap in 27 years yesterday, rising by 0.5% from 1.25% to 1.75%. It was the biggest...

Leading portal OnTheMarket has announced this morning that Clive Beattie has resigned as Chief Financial Officer 'to pursue another opportunity'. According to a...

OnTheMarket has issued new shares for agents who have signed new long-term listings agreements. The listed portal said in a stock market...

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

Foxtons has agreed to start listings its sales and lettings properties with OnTheMarket. The portal revealed in a stockmarket update this morning...

More properties went under offer in June 2022 than during the same month of the stamp duty holiday rush of last year,...

OnTheMarket has partnered with flexible workspace platform Instant Offices to boost commercial listings. The deal will increase the flexible office space listings being...

The remaining amount of agency stock still for sale remains at the same level as last year, TwentyCi claims. The property data...

The Bank of England raised interest rates for the fifth consecutive month yesterday. The cost of borrowing is now at a 13-year...

OnTheMarket has been having “positive discussions” with founding shareholder agents about renewing their contracts once they expire next year. Agents who invested...

OnTheMarket has reported an increase in agency branches listing on the portal but posted an operating loss after a busy year...

There are signs that properties are starting to take longer to sell. A lack of stock in recent months has meant agents...

OnTheMarket has expanded its partnership with agency coaching brand Property Academy. The exclusive commercial relationship was agreed last year, giving full-fee paying...

The property market is bracing for the start of the slowdown in the rate of house price growth.  The Halifax House Price...

OnTheMarket is seeking shareholder approval for a proposed cancellation of capital.  The portal said in a stockmarket update this morning that this...

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

Property portals are preparing to support agents in complying with a new era of upfront material information. From the end of May,...

A leading figure in the Say No To Rightmove (STNR) campaign says the attempts to get agents to ditch Rightmove have...

OnTheMarket has revealed it is expanding the scope and scale of its successful Town Hall initiative in response to growing demand...

Agency stock is shifting faster and buyers who hesitated last year are now finding it harder to afford similar priced properties,...

For the record, this isn’t my last Industry Views for Estate Agent Today, although by the time you read this I'll be...

House sales in February were around a fifth lower than the same month in 2021, according to HM Revenue and Customs...

OnTheMarket’s transformation into a “tech-enables property business across the broader property eco-system” is gathering pace according to the portal’s chief executive. In...

OnTheMarket has inked a deal with Kremer Signs to supply agents with Smartboards to be added to For Sale signs -...

Industry figures have come out in favour of the long-term programme of new compulsory information to be contained on property listings. From...

OnTheMarket says buyer and seller confidence has not been adversely affected by the first base rate rise in more than three...

OnTheMarket has signed a deal with Brickflow, a new comparison site for development finance.   The portal says the partnership will provide member...

A former chief executive of OnTheMarket is now able to cash in shares worth some £92,000 in the latest part of...