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Welcome to this week’s Agents Do Charity, our chance to salute those who do so much to help others. If your agency...

Propertymark has issued a reminder to agents about anti-money laundering (AML) compliance as HMRC declared fines of more than £1.6m for...

The UK has the slowest home moving timeline among 12 global nations, research suggests. Upfront information provider Moverly has analysed the average...

Now that a new government has been elected and interest rates appear to be on their way down, many buyers who...

Home buyers, movers, and existing owners making energy-saving improvements to their properties can now get up to £2,000 cashback from a...

With more than 25 years’ experience as an estate agent, Liza Daniels heads up our outsourced call service, Managed MovePal. She...

LSL Estate Agency Franchising is home to one of the UK’s best-known estate agent brands - Your Move. There are several...

Competition from Dubai and concerns about taxation under the new Labour Government have led the world’s super-rich to spend less and...

Like a breath of fresh air, we now have a government that actually appears to be governing. OK, it’s only 10 days...

The Single-Family Rental (SFR) sector is experiencing rapid growth in the UK, presenting a unique opportunity for local lettings and estate...

Women in London who are looking to get on the property ladder face significant challenges that prevent them from buying a...

It is currently one of the best times to be a homebuyer, Knight Frank claims. The agency brand has highlighted that a...

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

In a week when the election campaign descended into claim and counterclaim of lies over tax plans and Nigel Farage was...

Harrisons Homes has created a 1940s-themed branch window at its office in Sittingbourne to mark the 80th anniversary of D Day. It...

House prices appear to have benefited from a Spring bounce but sales and mortgage approvals have struggled. It comes after a busy...

Winkworth has extended its North London presence with the opening of a new office in fashionable Stoke Newington. This will be the...

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

Fake grass can impact the value of a vendor’s property and turn off prospective buyers, Winkworth claims. In a gardening special, the agency franchise brand’s Property...

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

If you’re thinking about becoming an Estate Agency franchise or converting your existing estate agency business to a franchise, here we...

In the fast-paced world of property, staying top-of-mind with your clients is crucial. And what better way to do this than...

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

Typical consumer spending on mortgages and rents increased 3.6% in April – the first increase in the rate of growth since...

You don’t have to be a mind-reader to believe there will be a large majority Labour government by the end of...

The Conveyancing Association (CA) has launched a new guide to help conveyancers understand and utilise digital signatures, electronic signatures and e-signature...

Self-employed agency brand eXp UK has named a second wave of estate agencies to adopt its new business model. The brand’s ‘brokerage’...

Sky News is reporting that up to 30 Conservative MPs are threatening to rebel against the government’s approach to ground rents...

Industry partner the Estate Agent Content Club (EACC) has announced a new chief executive, replacing high profile founder Jerry Lyons. Amanda Bower...

The fast-growing high profile Hat and Home agency has joined the Guild of Property Professionals. Founded in December 2020, Hat and Home...

An analysis of Rightmove data shows that sale stock levels were up 9.2% across England during the first quarter of 2024,...

Lloyds Bank has issued figures showing a 28% profits plunge for the first quarter of the year - but it nonetheless...

Would-be home-buyers are enjoying the highest level of spring-time choice of homes in five years says Zoopla. The portal claims that there...

It’s tempting to think that Michael Gove’s proposed clampdown on Airbnb-style short lets is a uniquely British form of small-mindedness, part...

The new financial year is often an opportunity to get organised for the year ahead. For self-employed property professionals who are...

In the bustling world of social media, success isn't just about posting content; it's about fostering engagement, maintaining consistency, and implementing...

When we talk in general terms about the UK housing market, we tend to draw a picture of generality. Facts and figures...

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

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

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

As most of the regular readers of this column will know (and because I’m not shy about admitting it) – I’ve...

The Spring Budget last Wednesday rounded out to be mostly a disappointment for the property industry, but it was also perhaps...

The Women in Estate Agency (WiEA) committee hosted its highly anticipated second annual conference last week. Held at The IET, Savoy Place...

OneDome is expanding its flagship product HomeBuyer Service to include surveying.  The property platform said it now provides a full suite of...

As the Group HR Director of LRG – an organisation of over 3,000 employees – and perhaps more importantly, as a...

The CEO of leading Scottish property portal ESPC, Paul Hilton shares why a discerning pricing strategy can improve the prospects of...

A network uniting ethical estate agents has officially launched today with 25 members. The Ethical Agent Network (EAN) is led by industry...

The CEO of leading Scottish property portal ESPC shares why a discerning pricing strategy can improve the prospects of your property...

There are often very grim snapshots of the current property crisis.  But one of the most shocking I’ve read in a long...

Dave Sayce, Founder and Managing Director of Compare My Move, reflects on the legal changes that will make leasehold purchase more...

In my last Natter, I recounted the story of how Angels media bounced back from the 2008 financial crisis by launching...

With a combined value surpassing £7.4 trillion, the UK’s 29 million residential properties represent a vital national asset, and for homeowners,...

Sir Simon Clarke’s call for Rishi Sunak to be ousted from Downing Street may well express what many of his MP...

The most successful agents are typically those who invest in self-improvement. Whether it's staying abreast of changes in social media, experimenting...

While our own Government continues to tentatively encourage homeowners to carry out energy-efficient measures, they will no doubt be eagerly watching...

"Property is in the blood," my dad frequently reminds me, albeit for two generations—his and mine. During the property boom of...

Like millions of others, I watched in open-mouthed astonishment as details emerged about the Post Office scandal. I knew a little bit about...

Everyone’s a pundit these days, aren’t they? And January is pundit season – when a New Year starts, out come the...

In the competitive and dynamic landscape of the property industry, where every brand vies for attention, it’s vital to distinguish yourself....

More than a third of property sales fell through last year, with buyers to blame in most cases. A survey by QuickMoveNow...

As 2023 trundles towards the buffers and we look forward to our Christmas break, it is something of a seasonal phenomenon...

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

Inflation fell to its lowest level in two years during November, raising hopes that interest rate cuts and lower mortgage pricing...

The Government has published long-awaited reforms to its National Planning Policy Framework, confirming that local housebuilding targets will be advisory rather...

One of the most heart-warming parts of my job is having the privilege to be the patron of Agents Giving, the...

As the temperature drops outside, it can be tempting to think activity in the market is likely to freeze out entirely. And,...

It’s not uncommon to see a seasonal slump around December and the Christmas period. Last year, Propertymark reported an average of...

Welcome to this week’s Agents Do Charity, our chance to salute those who do so much to help others. If your agency...

The National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team (NTSELAT) has published the long-awaited Parts B and C of material information...

Synergies between sport and business have long been compared, particularly in the highly competitive world of property. Athletes and those involved...

Spicerhaart has been awarded the Ministry of Defence’s Silver Award in its Employer Recognition Scheme. The agency brand has achieved the title...

As domestic battery storage systems become increasingly prevalent in UK homes, enquiries about their usage and functionality are on the rise....

Estate agents are being reminded of their anti-money laundering (AML) responsibilities. It comes after HMRC has seen a rise in new applications...

The Land Registry has recorded the first annual drop in property values for a decade in its house price index. Both the...

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

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

By Alan Siggins, indoor ventilation expert and Managing Director of Airflow. Whilst the UK’s focus on Net Zero and green efforts may...

For almost as long as any of us can remember, we’ve had an unpaid colleague getting sales over the line for...

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

Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities are constantly developing, helping to improve efficiencies across all sectors and disciplines. Recent data* highlights that the...

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

Proptech – it’s a people thing. It might seem like a strange thing to say but the best of tech is a...

Adding value to a home can be the difference between a quick, successful sale and waiting months for the right person...

The old adage that estate agency is a people business is rarely more relevant than right now, when the market is...

Clive Humby of Dunn Humby (the Mega Minds behind the Tesco Clubcard) declared that "Data is the new oil" in 2006....

Stamp Duty changes and planning reform should be high on the party conference season agenda, agency executives have suggested. Leaders Roman Group...

Tangible, tactile, and tested. Those are the three words that Royal Mail used to describe direct mail marketing campaigns. Despite living in...

Funny how time flies faster as you get older and I’m reminded that next week, (23rd September, to be precise) it...

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

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

I sometimes wonder just how far our national obsession with buying our own homes will stretch. First-time buyers are prepared to save...

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

By Dawson Scott, CTO of Reapit. As the Chief Technology Officer of Reapit, I have always held the view that the privacy,...

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

Industry regulator the National Trading Standards & Letting Agency Team (NTSELAT) has issued a reminder to agents about their responsibilities when it...

In his latest column Jonathan Rolande explains why estate agents need to ditch selling techniques and brush up on persuasion to...

Rightmove has launched a new tool to help agencies manage their training with the portal. The new tool ‘Teams View’ is available...

Agents are being urged to take extra care when dealing with sales on behalf of someone who lacks mental capacity. Kate Stockdale,...

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

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