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Political and economic stability is encouraging more movement in the housing market, according to new figures released by online valuation specialists...

More than 20 property organisations and professionals have been named as finalists in the upcoming 2024 Variety North West PROPs awards. The...

What’s in a name? Or particularly a label? We all seem to have one these days. If we’re not a first time...

Heidi Shackell, chief executive officer at The Lettings Hub said: “The General Election, called in May, halted progress of the Renters'...

Institutional investors and "for-profit" registered providers are set to play an increasingly vital role in tackling the UK's affordable housing crisis,...

Landmark Information Group has launched a strategic partnership with carbon action specialists Net Zero Now to support businesses across the property. This...

You have to wonder who is advising Rishi Sunak these days. Months ago, Silverstone must have seemed a terrific venue to hold...

You may not have realised, but yesterday, the new government’s housing policy was agreed. No, I’m not talking about the new ‘Freedom...

Winkworth has appointed two mergers and acquisition (M&A) specialists as non-executive directors. The agency franchise brand has named Tom Fyson, managing director...

Stamp Duty reform and more housebuilding top the General Election wish-lists for the property sector. General Election manifestos are yet to be...

The Government’s controversial Renters (Reform) Bill has fallen victim to Rishi Sunak’s election announcement and has been shelved. The legislation – which...

Shortlists for three ESTAS Awards are set to be revealed today. The 21st annual ESTAS Awards ceremony, sponsored for the first time...

County Down estate agency Quinn Estate Agents has officially opened its new Downpatrick office following the devastating floods that impacted the...

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...

Southwark, Barnet, Camden, Croydon and Newham are the top five London boroughs with the highest number of vacant properties amid a...

Artificial intelligence-powered property search app Jitty has gone live across central London as it accelerates its expansion across the UK. The app,...

From the uptick in house sales in January to a house price rise the first time in over a year in February,...

Connells Group has become the first estate agency brand to be named an accredited supplier by the New Homes Quality Board...

In this, the second of a three-part series, David Beaumont continues his critique of the new Material Information Guidance. There are 21...

Olympic gold medallist Victoria Pendleton and Dragon’s Den investor Steven Bartlett are the latest speakers scheduled to appear at this summer’s...

To commemorate PayProp’s 20th year in business, Estate Agent Today’s Lee Dahill took a walk down memory lane with Neil Cobbold,...

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

Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered property portal Jitty has now expanded to Bristol and the surrounding areas. The app said it clocked over 3,000...

Last week the Government published new housing data which has largely gone unreported.  The vacuum was probably linked to the Budget, and...

Now the dust has settled on what many described as an ‘underwhelming’ Budget, we take a look at what two business...

Digital compliance specialist SmartSearch can help estate agents comply quickly and efficiently Around one in five estate agents are not registered for...

Housing Secretary Michael Gove has given the strongest hint yet that housing measures could be included in the Spring Budget. Chancellor Jeremy...

There’s no question that trust is the bedrock of any longstanding client relationship. It is built on delivering on your promises...

A new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered property portal has launched its app with an initial focus on Bath. The brand, called Jitty, aims...

Estate agents remain among the least trusted professions, the latest Ipsos Veracity Index has revealed – but there is a silver...

The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill is falling short of its own objectives, an industry executive has claimed. Linz Darlington, founder of...

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

Propertymark Qualifications has honoured the crème de la crème of its students at the London Stadium. Learners, apprentices, employers, training providers, and...

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

Estate agents are among falling numbers of regulated firms that aren’t checking sanctions and politically exposed persons (PEP) lists, research suggests. A...

A new action group has been formed that is expressing concern about ineffective legal regulation as well as extra responsibilities being...

Residential property auctioneer iamproperty is creating 18 new job opportunities for people to join the fast-growing world of auction, as consumer...

Sometimes I think I should have paid more attention to science lessons at school but back then, I never thought I...

Savills has appointed Mark Redfern to head its Notting Hill sales department. Having worked in the prime central London property market for...

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

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

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

More than 20 property organisations and professionals have been named as finalists in the upcoming Variety North West PROPs awards. The winners...

The Able Agent has added further modules to its Wellbeing in the Workplace course.  The training platform has collaborated with KILN Associates,...

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

Buyers and sellers are still factoring energy efficiency into property valuations despite Prime Minister Rishi Sunak rolling back net-zero reforms. Analysis by...

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

OnTheMarket Software has announced an integration with digital ID and source of funds provider Thirdfort. The digital ID, anti-money laundering and source...

The ESTAS team and I are now on the final countdown to Friday 20th October.  Having run the event for twenty...

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

In his latest column, Jonathan Rolande, founder of House Buy Fast, explains how those working in the sector can beat the...

Homeowners who sell a property with Japanese knotweed and fail to declare it to the buyer are likely to face legal...

Success with your chosen CRM solution should not be a one-and-done package. Once you team up with a stellar CRM provider,...

Now more than ever, property professionals across the sector need to pull together and collaborate more closely to make business gains,...

An agency brand has partnered with Sticklepath Parish Council to promote safer driving and lower speed limits. Stevens Estate Agents in Okehampton...

Anti-money laundering (AML) specialist FCS Compliance has unveiled the latest in its series of collaborative webinars with Rightmove. The next session on...

Well as week’s come and go, this one’s been a bit of a downer but it is always worth remembering that...

The founder of an online agency that switched to the for sale-by-owner model has turned his attention to property portals. Kae Travis...

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

Smoove has entered into a strategic agreement with Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB) to provide conveyancing comparison and related home-buying support services. The...

Savills and OnTheMarket are among property brands set to deliver a webinar next week aimed at helping buyers to understand what...

In simple terms, as you are probably aware, ‘lenders’ are the organisations who loan you something, in this case money to...

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

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

Property industry customer review platform ESTAS is preparing to reveal its regional and national shortlists for their 2023 awards. The nominees for...

Family-run estate agency Hannells is celebrating after reaching the final of a prestigious local business awards. Launched back in 2009, the Midlands Family...

Propertymark has released details of a panel featuring several industry heavyweights at its much anticipated conference in June. Founder of emoov-turned-property-pundit and...

Considering the cost it takes to get a lead – from advertising to PR to relationship building – could you be...

The Residential Logbook Association (RLBA) has launched the first iteration of its register, which aims to speed-up transactions and stop property...

Estate agents could be putting their clients’ personal details at risk by taking information such as addresses, bank account or passport details...

A home linked to Douglas & Gordon chief executive James Evans is currently listed for sale at £3.5m. The property has been...

New software has been launched to help estate agents collect feedback on viewings. Feedback Enterprise, from the Cumbrian communications specialists SMS Speedway,...

The property industry may be going to great effort to digitise and improve the process of buying and selling a home...

Rightmove has reported its second highest year for average revenue per advertiser (ARPA) despite agency branch membership dipping slightly. The portal revealed...

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

A new instant messaging platform has been launched that aims to change the way estate agents manage communications with customers and...

There are plenty of inspiring examples of charity partnerships with property brands this week, from foodbanks to hospitals. If there are charitable endeavours...

Estate agency should be about more than just earning a commission, senior property leaders have said. The issue of commission was discussed...

The way to sell a property has changed and agents shouldn’t rely on just listing on Rightmove, senior property leaders have...

If journalists believed everything they received in their inboxes, you’d be forgiven for thinking the private rental sector was a shiny,...

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

The mailing list will return as a key tool for agents next year, an industry trainer has predicted. Agents have benefited from...

The Federation of Independent Agents (FIA) has launched criminal record bureau and directorship checks for all new and existing members. Graham Lock,...

Proptech firm iamproperty is planning a recruitment drive in 2023 for its auction business. It has created 20 opportunities for auction specialists,...

I wasn’t completely surprised to read here on Estate Agent Today that our industry remains near the bottom of the league...

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

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

In this latest article from the team at Iceberg Digital, they discuss the arrival of Lifesycle 3. The continual development of Lifesycle...

Consumer trust in estate agents has declined over the past year, new research claims. The latest Veracity Index from Ipsos Mori, which...

The property sector braced itself for the chill wind of Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement this week. His pre-Budget comment that he...

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

Remote working is contributing to transaction delays, a conveyancing veteran has warned. Peter Ambrose, managing director of conveyancing specialists The Partnership, has...

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...

The For Sale board is one of the oldest marketing tools available to agents, but it is still considered one of...

Lloyds Bank has said it is focusing lending on “slightly better off customers” as it warns that house prices could fall...

OnTheMarket has partnered with The Able Agent to provide agents with access to online training courses at discounted rates. As part of...

The Government’s mini budget on September 23 was anything but ‘mini’ with several major announcements one of the most significant of...

New Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has been described as a safe pair of hands who could limit the extent of a housing...