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London agency chain Dexters has reported a huge 23% rise in revenue to £181m in a statement released this morning. Profit soared...

Propertymark is hosting a webinar titled ‘Navigating Everyday Decisions for Better Outcomes’, designed to help agents improve their decision-making. The webinar will...

The Property Ombudsman (TPO) has questioned if allowing agents to choose their own redress scheme damages consumer trust. Speaking to the House...

Representatives from Propertymark, Trading Standards and The Property Ombudsman (TPO) are set to discuss estate agency regulation in the House of...

The Guild of Property Professionals has set a date for its Annual Conference and Awards Ceremony on 22 March 2024. It will...

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

Two London firms have been expelled from The Property Ombudsman (TPO) for failing to pay compensation to consumers. This brings the total...

Dexters has entered the Asian property market with the acquisition of LiFE Residential. The deal strengthens Dexters position in London and also...

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

Estate agents have been urged to be wary of complaints around market appraisals and the handling of offers. The latest annual review...

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

Dexters has hinted at more acquisitions, particularly around greater London. Andy Shepherd, chief executive of the London agent, suggested the brand is...

Agents are being urged to be clearer about their terms of business with clients after the public face of The Property...

LSL Property Services’ share price hit a six-month high during trading yesterday after it announced its entire estate agency network would...

Zoopla has outsourced its customer service operation for agents in a move that the portal said will improve the experience for...

A property business acquisition expert has highlighted the challenges Dexters could face in its recent takeover of Marsh & Parsons. Dexters acquired...

Dexters has acquired rival London estate agent Marsh & Parsons from LSL Property Services. The move creates an agency operating 150 offices across London,...

Housebuilder Persimmon has signed a multi-year software contract with Zoopla. It follows the launch of Zoopla for Housebuilders in July, a new...

Zoopla-backed agency software provider Alto has launched new mobile functionality to support agents on-the-go.  Agents will be able to search for contacts on...

Increasing numbers of complaints about agents are being resolved without formal investigation but issues are becoming more complex, The Property Ombudsman...

A high-profile London estate agency has been chided by iconic Hollywood actor Sir Michael Caine for using his image and one...

The National Association of Professional Sourcing Agents (NAPSA) has partnered with The Property Ombudsman (TPO) to boost compliance and working practices in...

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

Foxtons had become ‘flabby’ and lost its sense of business, its interim chief executive Peter Rollings claims. Speaking on The Guild of...

Independent London agent Dexters has unveiled its latest acquisition. The brand has purchased south east London firm Conran Estates, taking on its...

Zoopla has launched a Progression Portal for agents, promising real-time updates for 15 key milestones during the sales transaction process. Agents can...

Agents using Zoopla have already seen an increase in valuation leads just a month after the portal launched a new marketing...

Agents have a “clear opportunity” to nudge high-value homeowners who are considering listing their properties for sale, Zoopla claims. It comes as...

Better LGBT representation is needed among property professionals, both in the workplace and in marketing, campaigners claim. LGBT property networking group Freehold...

RE/MAX has signed a software contract with Zoopla-owned Alto. The two-year agreement means that all of RE/MAX’s 250 plus associates across England...

Hunters has signed a six-year agreement to use Zoopla-backed Alto’s agency software. All of Hunters 200-plus branches and any additional offices added...

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

One of estate agency’s biggest groups yesterday announced the start of a share buyback programme for a tranche of up to...

A new Deputy Ombudsman, Lesley Horton, has been appointed by The Property Ombudsman Scheme. She will work alongside Property Ombudsman, Rebecca Marsh,...

Zoopla’s cloud based software service Alto has launched a video series giving a behind the scenes look at estate agencies around...

Some 86 Bronze, Silver, Gold and Special Awards have been presented to agents in the Guild off Property Professionals at its...

A London estate agency has won a rarely-awarded gong from the Feefo reviews service - and the company says it’s testimony...

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

The Nationwide has released data listing the most and least affordable locations in Britain - background information for agents. Some entries are...

Zoopla’s chief operating officer says the portal has made progress for agents in 2021 but recognises there’s more to do next...

Foxtons has this morning announced that former managing director Peter Rollings is rejoining the agency 16 years after his departure. Rollings was...

One of the first companies to promote the self-employed ‘broker’ business model has announced its first franchise agreement - and says...

An independent estate agency with an eye to fashion has launched a second office in the Home Counties, just nine months...

Hello and welcome to a new week - and even as Christmas approaches there remains plenty to report about people moving...

Zoopla says its new In-Search ads have secured over 38m impressions since their launch.  ‘In-Search’ ads are hosted on Zoopla’s listings search...

A business once called “the UK’s poshest estate agent” has revealed that it’s under new management. Bective - formerly called Bective Leslie...

Hello and welcome to the latest PJT, your chance to catch up with who’s moving where in our industry. If you have...

The man who admits he was “the acceptable face of Foxtons” in its golden period says he finally left because it...

LSL Property Services - parent company of Your Move, Reeds Rains and Marsh & Parsons - has reported record figures as...

Students at a high school have been given an insight into the career opportunities in the property sector. The sixth formers from...

Zoopla data has confirmed that buyer demand started to moderate in the months prior to the initial stamp duty holiday tapering...

Two of Britain's largest agency groups have sold their stakes in a property search firm. Both LSL and Connells have announced the sale...

Zoopla has launched a new advertising innovation which it says will help both agents and housebuilders as they seek to capitalise...

Back in April, leading portal Zoopla launched a new multi-million-pound marketing campaign, its biggest ever, to help agents capitalise on the...

Welcome to the start of another week and as the housing market continues at full pelt, so does the movement of...

For a match between two great rivals, the England-Scotland 0-0 draw on Friday may have brought both nations together. After all it’s...

Welcome to our second Euros Agent Match Report, when we get leading agents’ and suppliers’ takes on the matches featuring England and Scotland.  Today...

Zoopla says just over half of current home owners say they are stuck in a property that’s unsuitable for their needs...

Three of the leading portals have made major announcements as the fierce rivalry between the big players continues apace.  Firstly Zoopla claims its latest...

Welcome to another working week and with it, our regular update on appointments and moves within our industry. Please let us know...

The end of the week is always charity day here on EAT, and this week we have a typical cross section...

A series offering “insight and advice” to agents is being launched by Zoopla’s cloud-based software brand, Alto, which was acquired by...

Britain’s second largest estate agency has outlined radical new plans to shift direction, making financial services and not sales or rentals...

A hybrid agency which until now has been active only in London is launching new hubs in Manchester and Brighton. Agent &...

Zoopla today begins a new marketing drive - the latest move in the fierce battle between Rightmove, Zoopla, OnTheMarket and Boomin. Zoopla is...

One of the industry’s leading consultants has calculated staff turnover rates at the country’s leading estate agencies. Christopher Watkin, the consultant who...

The Bruce brothers' new portal Boomin has launched a day early - and no, this isn't an April Fool. The site went live...

Hello and welcome to this edition of Property Jobs Today, a chance to catch up with who’s moving where in the...

Much of the agency industry has reacted with delight at the extension of the stamp duty holiday deadline until June. Rightmove estimates...

Zoopla says it has so far delivered almost £80,000 in agent fees through its access to the Modern Method of Auction. MMA...

The acquisition of Countrywide by Connells might just be the deal of the century in the British estate agency industry. That’s the...

In this week's Natter, I focus on the inspiring story of Clare Hughes, who has bounced back in the last 12 months...

Connells Group, now on the threshold of taking the ailing Countrywide empire under its wings, has signed a five year partnership...

The Property Ombudsman says there have been more complaints lodged about agents so far in 2020 than in 2019. This is despite...

Zoopla has added over 1,000 branches since lockdown began in March, taking total membership of offices and new homes to a...

The industry regulator who comes into force when the Regulation of Property Agents’ recommendations are adopted may take over versions of...

Over 100 Zoopla member branches have signed up to the Modern Method of Auction system offered via the portal. Over the summer Zoopla...

The Property Ombudsman has joined calls for greater disclosure of referral fees by agents.  The issue has become a hot topic in...

A leading enthusiast of the self-employed agency business model says even in these challenging times people can make a success of...

Countrywide shares soared yesterday, rising 47 per cent on the previous close at one point as investors relished the prospect of...

Countrywide is to hold a special general meeting on November 18 to consider its future ownership and structure. Last month Countrywide group...

Shorter days and darker nights deflate the spirits, especially in today’s challenging circumstances, but there’s some bright news - a large...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? I am James D. Marshall, Founder and CEO of Pupil. What...

There’s to be a new Marsh & Parsons office in London as the LSL-owned brand expands its network to Acton in...

Hello and welcome to PJT, our Monday feature giving you the inside track on major moves in and across our industry. Let...

The agency leading the Say No To Rightmove campaign has returned all of its offices and brands to Zoopla. The Acorn Group,...

Recent Natters have explored the differences between the UK and American models of agency, and why Purplebricks failed to make a...

Hello and welcome to the latest ADC, your regular Friday round-up of great work being done by agents, suppliers and others...

The battle between portals is hotting up again with Zoopla repeating its offer of free listings until January for agents committing...

A PropTech firm that regularly claims London homes are mis-measured in property descriptions has taken a swipe at Purplebricks. Pupil, a spatial...

The chairman of LSL Property Services - Simon Embley - says he is “increasingly optimistic” about the outlook for the market,...

The hunt is on for a new boss of Countrywide according to news reports. Sky News says the company has recruited professional...

The chief executive of a hybrid agency in London has revealed why he deserted big corporates to create his own company. Rollo...

To most people, purchasing a home is the single most significant financial commitment made across a lifetime. Given the impact and...

LSL Property Services has this morning released details of its response to the Coronavirus crisis. All members of its board have taken...

The new Property Ombudsman taking over from October is Rebecca Marsh. She is currently Chief Ombudsman at the Legal Ombudsman and was...

An overwhelming 98 per cent of vendors questioned by Zoopla say they remain anxious about the Coronavirus and would prefer to...

Zoopla is launching a series of Skills Sessions to support agents through the Coronavirus crisis.  The sessions are free to join and...

You wouldn’t expect anything other than very upscale home offices from an esteemed agency with a wonderful history - and that’s...

As the impact of coronavirus unfolds, we are in constant conversations with customers to understand the challenges they’re facing and to...