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Propertymark’s regional conferences are returning in November, promising to help members keep up with the latest legislative changes. As part of the...

The construction and property industry has the second highest tenure in the UK, with employees remaining with a company for 4.4...

The Housing Scotland Bill must be changed to reflect reality. Following a recent report by the Institute for Economic Affairs (IEA) which...

In the current rental market, where legislative changes and tax reforms loom large, many landlords are expressing doubt about the viability...

Software platform Alto Marketplace says it now has no fewer than 16 integrations across 13 categories including anti-money laundering, buyer onboarding...

Industry bodies are seeking agent views on material information rules. Propertymark, together with TDS, The Guild of Property Professionals, Property Redress Scheme,...

By Mike Bilboe, Face For Business Buying or selling a home can be one of the most stressful and uncertain times for...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? I’m Paul Halliwell and my VMC business card says “Executive...

A well-known industry dinner hosted by agency owners and consultants the Baldock brothers has rebranded. Previously known as the EA Directors Club...

The winners of the 2024 allAgents customer experience People Awards have been announced. These awards reflect customer reviews from 1 May 2023...

Letting agents are more confident in technology than ever before and a large majority believe that investing in automation is more...

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

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

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? I’m Lee O’Brien, Managing Director of iad UK. In your experience,...

Win, lose or draw for the political hopefuls standing as candidates in the upcoming general election, it is likely that the...

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

Housing minister Jacob Young recently scotched rumours that the property portal proposed in the Renters (Reform) Bill would remove the need...

High interest rates, slow price growth and more stringent tax rules have eroded Buy-to-Let’s (BTL) charm for a number of landlords,...

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

The founding team behind Yorkshire agent Preston Baker has launched a custom-built AI-powered CRM system for UK estate and letting agents.  Preston...

Managing tenant deposits is a crucial part of any letting agent’s responsibilities. Ensuring compliance with regulations and safeguarding both landlord and...

There was a long-awaited return to the House of Commons this week when the Renters (Reform) Bill finally rose to the...

A veteran PropTech figure with extensive experience of working at leading estate and sales agencies has told the government to act...

You don’t have to simply accept things as they are when it comes to managing your client accounts. If your bank...

2023 was the highest year on record for ‘rental scam’ searches in the UK, with an increase of 11% from 2022...

In his third and final article in this 3-part series, David Beaumont looks at the legal statues of Material Information Guidance. ...

Stress tests are a valuable tool for measuring resilience and the Scottish residential property market was put through a fairly gruelling...

A branch manager who appeared to celebrate the death of Jewish financier and philanthropist Lord Rothschild and call for other Zionists...

Renting a flat or house in the UK has never been more difficult. The market is tight, supply is limited and...

An estate agency based in the heart of one of the UK’s largest Jewish communities has faced backlash after one of its...

The closing bell is ringing for estate and letting agents across the UK to participate in this year's Voice of the...

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

On the 24th of January, Adam Walker wrote a very interesting piece about the consolidation of the lettings industry where he...

Five years ago, Lettings expert, Tim Lawler, wrote an article for Estate Agent Today charting his early experiences of setting up...

The benefits for letting agents to outsource their client accounting is well documented, however with an increasing number of options available,...

Leaks and water-based issues are more likely in rental properties than any other type of emergency, according to data we gathered...

Yulia Barnes is founder and managing partner of Barnes Law   2024 is set to be another significant year for the property...

The property industry is no stranger to shifts in the technology landscape. The past year in particular saw rapid growth in technology...

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

Estate and letting agents are being urged to take data protection rules more seriously. It comes as the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)...

Agents are being invited to respond to a new survey on the state of the industry.  Former Fine & Country boss Simon...

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

Fraud in the lettings industry is reaching unprecedented heights. Now, more than ever, there is a need for a revolution in...

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

It may be a measure of the government’s incompetence in the area of housing that two recent major announcements were sorely...

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

Rightmove has launched a course for estate and letting agents to help them understand and remain compliant with the Consumer Protection...

The role of a residential landlord has changed considerably over the years. What was once a relatively straightforward means of generating...

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

By Neil Cobbold Recent data from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities show that 24,260 households served a valid Section...

By Jashoda Pindoria, Head of Self Assessment Operations, HMRC Self Assessment need not be daunting with HMRC’s simple steps on getting started....

Why professional indemnity claims are on the rise In today's volatile economic landscape, the uncertainty faced by landlords and tenants has reached...

A client account is essential to your lettings business, but the rules and regulations you need to follow to keep this...

The Property Energy Professionals Association (PEPA) has opened its annual conference in Derby to estate agents and conveyancers for the first...

Housing supply rather than the private rented sector (PRS) made the headlines during the Conservative and Labour Party conferences this year...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? My name is Jake Gann and my business card says...

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

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

Alto has boosted its training offering for estate and letting agents.  Agency users can now access an overview of Alto training via...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? Graham Paterson. If I had a business card it would probably...

As money laundering compliance marks its twentieth year, more and more estate agents are being fined for breaches of HMRC’s ID...

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

Agency software provider Alto has launched a new Partner Hub for proptech firms. The Zoopla-backed brand said proptech firms will be able...

In recent years, the UK private rented sector has witnessed a significant increase in government regulation aimed at raising standards for...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? Adam Pigott, CEO of OpenBrix What is ‘company name’ and what...

Rightmove and Propertymark have unveiled a two-year partnership to provide agents with the latest local market data and easier access to...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already being used by the property industry and its impact is only set to grow. But while...

Housing Minister Rachel Maclean MP is probably looking forward to her summer break this year. But wherever she's going and whatever she's...

Like most parts of the UK, the one I live in has a bit of a beef about parking. More precisely,...

Rightmove has launched its latest Best Price Guide for agents. The portal said the guide is its most popular report with agents...

Just because you don’t live in London - and of course the vast majority of people don’t - doesn’t mean you’ve...

An estate agency in Backwell, North Somerset has celebrated the re-opening of its offices following a major water leak six months...

As we move into a more challenging market this summer with interest rates still on the rise, house prices relaxing and...

It’s no secret – 2023 is a difficult year for the property industry. While rising rents should lead to increased income...

Following publication of the Renter’s Reform Bill and the media coverage surrounding it, many agents and their landlords will understandably have...

The Able Agent has launched a white label training platform for firms to provide more branded and personalised content. The product, In-House...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? I’m Heather Staff and it says Co-Founder of Street Group...

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

Rightmove’s Level 3 Certificate for Estate and Lettings Agents (CELA) has been officially recognised by trade body Propertymark, alongside Propertymark Qualifications. The...

Letting agents are between a rock and a hard place when it comes to opening a client account and getting Client...

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

Landlords are exiting the market in droves. According to an accountancy firm who analysed HMRC data, 70,000 buy-to-let landlords left the sector...

The majority of estate agents are in the dark about the Government’s Economic Crime Levy (ECL), when it was implemented or...

As the unending attack on landlords continues, many are succumbing to the pressures of increased taxes, interest rates rising, regulations becoming...

Agents and consumers have given their backing to minimum industry standards but there are differences when it comes to the level...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? Matt Dixon - Founder, Prestige & Village Group International What is...

As the first signs of spring begin to appear, we look at how letting agents and landlords can start the season...

As the first signs of spring begin to appear, we look at how letting agents and landlords can start the season...

One of the main advantages of a PropTech solution is being able to automate the time-intensive and repetitive jobs that employees...

I’ve found myself in contemplative mode this week, looking forward to the future and remembering times past. In the immediate future –...

Listings are down, mortgage rates are high, regulations are becoming even more complex and already stretched tenants are feeling the effects...

Agents will be able to book their exams next week for the new Level 3 Certificate for Estate and Letting Agents...

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

Check out some of the latest charitable endeavours from agency and property brands this week. If you have a charitable event or...

We’re only in February and it’s already clear that this year will set the future direction of the private rented sector...

As another year ends it is essential to take time and reflect on what you have accomplished over the last 12...

Most letting agents are already carrying out inspections for check-in and check-out reports (hopefully). Some are going further and conducting interim...

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...

Automated rental payment specialists PayProp recently held a high-profile event in London - PayProp Connect - which included a number of...