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Average house prices and mortgage approvals hit new highs during the summer months, in a positive sign for the property market. Nationwide...

The UK’s largest multi-brand property franchise business, TPFG, says a brace of acquisitions in the past six months have been “transformational”. Since...

We welcome the thrust of the Deputy Prime Minister’s announcement this week on planning reform.  In particular, we support the return of...

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

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

Under the strain of a housing crisis, the UK faces a severe shortage of affordable homes. This is further emphasised by...

So it’s a Labour landslide but it’s not like 1997. I remember the last time as if it were yesterday. May 1st, 1997....

In the first quarter of the year, the UK real estate investment market demonstrated resilience and active participation. Despite ongoing uncertainties,...

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

And so we wait. The election, still only a week old and with almost five left to go, has served up main...

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

A new report sheds light on the future of UK town centres, presenting a roadmap for the revitalisation and repurposing of...

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

Purplebricks has launched launched a mortgage divison, known formally as Purplebricks Mortgages Limited This will see a team of more than 150...

A new agency has launched, describing itself as being “dedicated to creating extraordinary marketing for extraordinary homes across Hampshire, Surrey and...

Propertymark has urged the UK Government to consider other ways of boosting the supply of homes for purchase.  The Government has two...

Borrowers are currently rolling off relatively favourable two-year fixed-rate deals agreed at the start of 2022, but the pain from higher...

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...

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

In celebration of International Women's Day, Tunbridge Wells property services company Presence & Co. proudly spotlights the exceptional achievements of our...

A team of seasoned industry professionals with a combined experience of more than 140 years is set to launch a new...

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

Landowners seeking to sell their land for development will have to adjust their expectations as the market, the planning system and...

The Government recently consulted upon a revised approach to local plans. Throughout the consultation document, frequent use is made of the...

The 2023 Autumn Budget, amongst its considerable 110 growth measures, contained an important announcement for the property sphere, with £3 million...

In this latest article from the team at Iceberg Digital, they discuss their series of ground-breaking innovations announced at their annual...

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

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

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

Welcome back to the second instalment of our blog series on social media marketing tips for estate agents! In part one,...

Estate agency has changed. No longer is it required to sit in a high street office working the old way. Provide a...

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

The term mixed-tenure development usually refers to residential developments where different residential tenures are provided on the same site. Typically, tenure was...

Propertymark has doubled its regional conference programme for 2023. Working in partnership with Rightmove, the agency trade body will now host 10...

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

Belvoir has reported revenue growth for the first half of 2023 despite “challenging market conditions,” with its lettings performance offsetting lower...

It is no secret that our climate is getting warmer. 2022 was one of the six warmest years on record globally,...

Agency brand Hat and Home has launched a new branch in Ascot that will be led by Paul Price. He joins the...

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

CRMs can be superheroes for your business, but not all of them possess the necessary powers to save the day. As...

A popular estate agency is set to close after well over half a century in business. T Patterson Stewart Auctioneers and Estate Agency...

By adopting a top-notch Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solution, you're not only opening doors to acquiring new customers and nurturing existing...

In an exclusive interview with Estate Agent Today, Simon Coaker, Sales & Marketing Director of Desert Springs Resort, shared captivating insights into...

Sustainability has become a watch word for businesses the world over but there’s one element of this equation that is too...

Olympic gold medallist Dame Kelly Holmes, has been announced as Propertymark’s final keynote speaker for its landmark conference next month. She will...

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

Conveyancing software provider Smoove’s flagship agency product has been “paused.” Smoove Start was launched last year, providing a platform for agents to...

Proptech firm iamproperty has launched a new recruitment drive across the North East. There are 10 jobs being created initially with a...

In this latest article from the team at Iceberg Digital, they review the recent Estate Agency X 8, 2023 On 23rd March, the...

Taking a proactive approach with viewing generation can increase foot flow through properties and generate more offers, and ultimately close more...

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

Black mould associated with condensation is becoming an increasing problem for homes in the UK and following the tragic death of...

Lies, damned lies, and statistics this week. I don’t know about you, but sometimes I feel as though I’m being bombarded...

It seems as if optimism is out of fashion right now: just look at the headlines to see what I mean....

Proptech firm iamproperty has launched a new legal preparation module to its movebutler onboarding and sales progression platform. The aim is to...

Sellers are being warned to check their home for Japanese knotweed and disclose any details after a former homeowner was sued...

In this latest article from the team at Iceberg Digital, they discuss estate agency in 2023. Who is embracing technology, and how...

Historic estate agency brand Humberts has expanded into the Oxford area with a tenth franchised office. It is led by experienced local...

When the weather turns like it has, we use more energy to keep our homes cosy. However, this places increasing strain...

Christmas party season may be in full swing but football fans, including many estate agents, will be glued to their screens...

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

I can’t really write about anything else this week, can I? Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you will have...

The ESTAS Customer Service Awards – which are often described as estate agency’s version of the Oscars – took place last...

If recent headlines are anything to go by, estate agents and the wider property industry are not just feeling the heavy...

Research by property firm Savills has revealed that a large majority (77%) of buyers say that the potential energy consumption of...

Let’s be completely honest - as challenges go, estate agents are up against it trying to persuade reluctant vendors to take...

There is a big walking theme to this week's charity exploits, showing you don't have to break too much of a...

In a recent McKinsey poll* 85 per cent of people said that fear of criticism, fear of uncertainty and fear of...

The property jobs market hasn't taken a summer holiday this month. Here are some of the latest moves that took place during...

An Australian FinTech which this year entered the UK market has outlined the e-conveyancing lessons that the UK property industry can...

Double-think, for those who have not read George Orwell, is when people are expected to accept two conflicting beliefs as truth,...

It was announced back in February this year that PEXA, the Australian FinTech/PropTech that enabled the world’s first fully digitised property settlement...

As the great sporting summer continues – with the Lionesses triumphant against Germany last Sunday, the ongoing Commonwealth Games, and the...

When it comes to housing policy, the Conservative MPs have given their party a choice between Tweedle Dum and Tweedle DumDum. Rishi...

People in prominent positions in the housing industry aren’t always perfect role models. After all, Chris Pincher was housing minister for...

Accessibility to charging facilities is becoming an increasingly important factor for home buyers in affluent neighbourhoods where electric vehicle adoption is...

Spicerhaart’s annual conference and awards ceremony returned earlier this month after a three-year hiatus caused by the pandemic. The company’s two day...

There seems a consensus amongst agents, analysts and amateur pundits alike that the market will stay relatively strong for some months,...

Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) has long been the bugbear of many property transactions. Even the very wealthy will lose interest...

An estate agent has hit back at the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) after the watchdog banned a poster advertising the firm’s...

Netflix addicts may have come across Selling Sunset, an American series focused on the drama of US real estate agents selling...

Technology developed for the estate agency industry has advanced and expanded seismically over the past decade as software vendors develop their...

More acquisitions are being predicted at agency franchise group Belvoir. It comes as the listed brand yesterday reported record group revenue of...

One of the most valuable assets to any company is the data it stores. According to a recent study completed by...

Hello and welcome to the weekend, and another ADC - our chance to pay tribute to fundraisers throughout our industry. Want to...

In this piece, Leanna Donkin from house. partnership reflects on what the last year has brought for her after a leap...

An agency has re-opened its head office after a two-year break because of Covid. Davidsons Estates has kept open a city centre...

An hour-long webinar this week aims to inform agents how to deter property fraud by greater emphasis on compliance, due diligence...

It’s often said that agency is a people business, and I can see no reason to disagree - agents dealing face-to-face...

The past two years have been a whirlwind of change, challenges and chance. The main catalyst has clearly been the pandemic...

The Lomond Group, reported over the weekend to be in talks to buy high-end London agency Chestertons, has this morning announced it’s...

A good website is no longer optional for estate agents, as no single aspect of marketing to new customers is more...

Purplebricks has appointed the former O2 marketer, Ian Cafferky, as its new Chief Marketing Officer. He will be replacing Ben Carter who...

Property fraud is on the rise and early in 2022 agents will have an opportunity to attend a webinar featuring a...

A survey of sellers shows that 61 per cent of them visit the agent’s website before instructing them. According to respondents the...

There are many features and functionalities a website must have to be successful. Ultimately, the purpose of your website should be...

Trust has always been vital for building and nurturing good relations between an agent and their customer. Maintaining trust will keep...

The push for greater sustainability, energy efficiency and generally being ‘green’ has existed in the agency world for several years -...

A business analyst is warning that the growing emphasis on energy efficiency of homes could spell trouble for the value of...