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Major agency hits the acquisition trail with lettings focus

Spicerhaart is reigniting its acquisition strategy with a multi-million pound investment in its estate agency and lettings businesses after posting a...

23 August 2024

From: Breaking News

Agents Do Charity - good sports

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

02 August 2024

From: Breaking News

Mortgage rates dropping ‘faster than expected’

Mortgage rates are dropping faster than many expected, Rightmove claims. Nationwide unveiled a 3.99% five-year fix for home purchases this week –...

25 July 2024

From: Breaking News

Regional agent unveils new acquisition

West Sussex agent Hawkins & Smith has joined the region’s leading estate agency group, Henry Adams. Directors of Hawkins & Smith, Chris...

15 July 2024

From: Breaking News

North East agent receives investment for growth

My Property Box – a North East-headquartered residential estate agency – has received a multi-million pound investment from BGF, one of...

08 July 2024

From: Breaking News

Agents Do Charity - charitable goals

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

31 May 2024

From: Breaking News

Agents Do Charity - back in the swing of things

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

10 May 2024

From: Breaking News

A game changer? Yorkshire Building Society launches 99% loan-to-value mortgage for first-time buyers

The Government may have backtracked on plans for 100% loan-to-value (LTV) mortgages but Yorkshire Building Society has come up with its...

28 March 2024

From: Breaking News

Spicerhaart honours top-performing agents

Spicerhaart's top performers have been honoured at an awards ceremony showcasing the agency brand’s culture. The 2024 Elevate Awards were hosted by...

27 March 2024

From: Breaking News

Interest rates remain frozen – what does it mean for agent activity?

Interest rates were held for the fifth consecutive time after the latest Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting yesterday. The...

22 March 2024

From: Breaking News

Rightmove calls for regional Stamp Duty thresholds

Rightmove has joined growing calls for Stamp Duty reform ahead of the Spring Budget next week. The property portal has outlined three...

28 February 2024

From: Breaking News

London house prices fall by up to £236,000 in a year

Our latest research has revealed London’s six best performing boroughs when it comes to positive property price growth. But a wider trend...

24 February 2024

From: Features

Agents Do Charity - time to show your talent

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

23 February 2024

From: Breaking News

Martin & Co franchisee adds fifth office

Martin & Co in South West London’s long-standing franchisee Michael van de Vyver has added a fifth branch to his growing...

13 February 2024

From: Breaking News

‘Uneventful’ interest rate update could boost property market – claim

Rightmove has recorded its busiest month since launching its mortgage in principle service in 2022 and predicts an interest rate hold...

01 February 2024

From: Breaking News

Mortgage lenders ‘treading fine line’ on competitive homebuyer deals

Mortgage lenders are “treading a fine line” between offering attractive rates for homebuyers and getting caught out by rising swap rates,...

25 January 2024

From: Breaking News

New family takes on Hunters’ flagship office

One of Hunters’ flagship North East offices is under new family ownership. Experienced landlord Thom Swalwell is Hunters’ new franchisee in Sunderland,...

05 December 2023

From: Breaking News

And the winners are... Propertymark honours top students

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

05 December 2023

From: Breaking News

Agency rebrands two years after takeover

Robinsons Tees Valley Estate Agents is changing its business name following a change of ownership that actually took place two years...

27 November 2023

From: Breaking News

Property brands back local space design challenge

Agency brands Knight Frank and Savills are among 12 of the largest real estate consultancies in the UK behind a new...

23 November 2023

From: Breaking News

Ticket sales live for Propertymark Qualifications' awards

A limited number of tickets are still available for this year’s Propertymark Qualifications Awards.  Olympian Roger Black will appear at the awards...

01 November 2023

From: Breaking News

Jail for trio who set fire to estate agency branch with flat above

Three men who set fire to an estate agency branch in Luton while residents of upstairs flat were home have been...

27 October 2023

From: Breaking News

Boost for mortgage borrowers as average two-year fix drops below 6%

Rightmove is hopeful that mortgage rates will continue to drop. It comes as its latest data shows average two-year fixed rate mortgage...

12 October 2023

From: Breaking News

Are UK agents the poor relation when it comes to global commission rates?

UK estate agents are paid one of the lowest commission rates in the world, according to a spokesperson for a leading...

07 October 2023

From: Features

Agents Do Charity - aspirational autumn

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

29 September 2023

From: Breaking News

Younger agents want 'instant gratification' but who is to blame?

The younger generation of workers can be more entitled and have a lower work ethic but much of this may come...

22 September 2023

From: Breaking News

Spicerhaart maintains turnover but posts 2022 loss after year of investment

Spicerhaart’s shift to a hybrid model and investment in the business and staff has contributed to a £5m loss for 2022,...

29 August 2023

From: Breaking News

Spicerhaart names joint CEO team

Two directors of Spicerhaart are set to take over as joint chief executive of the independent agency brand. It comes as its...

25 August 2023

From: Breaking News

Spicehaart to appoint new boss as Paul Smith becomes executive chairman

Industry stalwart Paul Smith has stepped down as chief executive of Spicerhaart. The company announced yesterday that the 62-year-old is taking on...

24 August 2023

From: Breaking News

Rightmove: Mortgage rates are moving in a ‘positive direction’

Home-movers are set for a period of stability in the mortgage market, Rightmove claims. The portal’s latest mortgage tracker found average mortgage...

23 August 2023

From: Breaking News

Agency expands after merger of solicitor companies

Kendal’s Arnold Greenwood Estate Agents has expanded with the launch of a new south Cumbria branch. Estate agency services at the new...

17 August 2023

From: Breaking News

Agent exams boost earns by up to 4k - claim

Propertymark is appealing to school leavers to consider a career in property. As students discover their A level results or Highers in...

17 August 2023

From: Breaking News

Dhe Wertha! Cornish agent turns boards bilingual 

Hunters West Cornwall has announced a new initiative to celebrate the Cornish language. The agency brand has introduced new sales boards that...

16 August 2023

From: Breaking News

Mortgage rates are dropping but for how long?

Average mortgage rates have dropped slightly, providing possible respite for homebuyers. The latest Moneyfacts data shows the average two-year fixed mortgage rate...

28 July 2023

From: Breaking News

Hunters franchisee takes over London office

Hunters’ Surrey Quays office has been taken over by franchise partner Richard Wells. He is already owner of the Hunters Catford office...

03 July 2023

From: Breaking News

Rightmove launches webinar series to mark ‘legislation month’

Rightmove has revealed details of a series of webinars throughout July for agents that are focused on legislation and compliance. A number...

30 June 2023

From: Breaking News

Spicerhaart celebrates top performing agents

Spicerhaart has celebrated the achievements and contributions of its teams at its highly anticipated annual Elevate Awards ceremony. Among the highlights of the...

16 June 2023

From: Breaking News

Female agents lead the way in Propertymark Qualifications' exams

Almost 4,000 agents have completed Propertymark Qualifications’ exams so far this year, the trade body has revealed. The figures equate to an...

13 June 2023

From: Breaking News

Outgoing Spicerhaart chair handed special achievement award

Spicerhaart’s non-executive chairman John Spence has received a special achievement award after announcing his retirement from the board after more than...

12 June 2023

From: Breaking News

National law firm unveils new conveyancing brand

Law firm Shoosmiths has rebranded its conveyancing arm. Its 110-strong national conveyancing team will now operate as Swiitch. Operating nationally from its bases...

06 June 2023

From: Breaking News

Blooming marvellous! Agency brands on display at the Chelsea Flower Show

Agency brands including Hamptons and Savills as well as property developer London Square have sponsored gardens at this week’s Chelsea Flower...

23 May 2023

From: Breaking News

Purplebricks’ shares crash to new low after cash warning

Investors were licking their wounds yesterday after the Purplebricks’ share price plummeted by 60% off the back of warnings that it...

10 May 2023

From: Breaking News

Property jobs firm acquires flexible working platform

Property recruitment firm the deverellsmith group has acquired the entire issued share capital of Daisy Chain. The transaction will see Louse Deverell-Smith’s...

27 April 2023

From: Breaking News

Rightmove warns lenders may start increasing mortgage rates

Further mortgage rate rises could be on the way for homebuyers and owners, Rightmove suggests. After a few weeks where mortgage rates...

26 April 2023

From: Breaking News

Regional agent expands reach with new branch opening

Mackenzie Smith has opened its eighth branch, launching a new office in Camberley, Surrey.  The independent brand’s new office is located right...

24 April 2023

From: Breaking News

Rightmove: Mortgage market remains ‘egg-cellent’ for buyers

Mortgage lenders are ‘actively competing’ for home buyers, Rightmove claims. The portal’s mortgage expert has predicted that mortgage rates will remain flat...

05 April 2023

From: Breaking News

Summer presents challenges for businesses in the property sector - here's how to navigate them and avoid a legal headache

THE grounding of foreign travel during successive lockdowns meant many employers were saved from the stress of dealing with holiday requests...

01 April 2023

From: Features

Agents Do Charity - not so rubbish causes

Check out some of the latest charitable endeavours from agency and property brands this week. Thomas Morris Sales & Lettings: Last week...

31 March 2023

From: Breaking News

Websites that tell your sellers how many buyers you have

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

30 March 2023

From: Breaking News

Rightmove: Mortgage pricing will go lower despite interest rate rises

Mortgage pricing has dropped despite last week’s interest rate rise, Rightmove claims. In a boost for homebuyers, analysis by the portal suggests...

29 March 2023

From: Breaking News

Property Natter - It’s not what you know…it’s all about connections

I don’t want to frighten any professional scribblers and wizard wordsmiths out there, but as a matter of geeky interest, this...

25 February 2023

From: Features

Newcastle agency drives support for clean-air zone

Newcastle-based lettings agency Seekers has begun replacing its fleet of cars with electric vehicles. It comes as a clean air zone is...

24 February 2023

From: Breaking News

Propertymark unveils agency management qualification

Propertymark has launched a new management qualification for agents. Propertymark Qualifications is now offering a multi-discipline Level 4 Certificate in Property Agency...

15 February 2023

From: Breaking News

Purplebricks’ ‘superbrand’ status starts to slip

Purplebricks has seen its status as a so-called ‘superbrand’ decline while Savills remains the most highly-rated agency brand. The Superbrands listings are...

13 February 2023

From: Breaking News

Conveyancing Association reveals conference agenda

Consolidation and industry challenges are among the key themes to be tackled at The Conveyancing Association’s (CA) annual conference next month...

27 January 2023

From: Breaking News

Agents Do Charity - a positive start to 2023

Agents and property professionals have kicked off the year by supporting a range of causes. Whatever the cause you are working for,...

20 January 2023

From: Breaking News

Agents Do Charity - marking a record breaking 2022

Agents are marking a record breaking 2022 for fundraising and are hoping to attract more funds for charitable causes during the...

13 January 2023

From: Breaking News

LonRes: It’s been a mixed year for prime London property

It has been a mixed year for prime London markets, with some areas faring better than others when it comes to...

30 December 2022

From: Breaking News

Property Jobs Today - the movers, shakers and people in the news

A plethora of property professionals are ending the year with new jobs. If you want your jobs or appointments news to feature...

30 December 2022

From: Breaking News

Women are changing the surveying stereotype

Surveying is traditionally a male-dominated profession, and many women who have worked in the profession for many years report that at...

23 December 2022

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Property Natter – the five biggest property moments of 2022

As we get ever closer to 2023, this final Natter of the year is dedicated to the five biggest property moments of...

17 December 2022

From: Features

Conveyancers - why preparing for the worst is a wise move

A report earlier this month warned that conveyancing firms should stress test their businesses for a sharp decline in work volumes. These businesses...

03 December 2022

From: Features

Purplebricks: Why shareholders should vote against chairman change

Purplebricks has written to shareholders urging them to reject “disruptive” resolutions calling for chairman Paul Pindar to be sacked and replaced...

24 November 2022

From: Breaking News

Propertymark Qualifications launches remote invigilation

Agents will be able to take Propertymark Qualifications’ exams remotely from the new year following the launch of a new invigilation...

22 November 2022

From: Breaking News

Rightmove launches Ofqual-approved agency qualification

Rightmove has launched a new agent qualification that has been officially approved by the government’s regulatory body, The Office of Qualifications...

10 November 2022

From: Breaking News

Purplebricks urged to bring Countrywide founder on board

Activist investor Lecram Holdings has used its new 5.16% stake in Purplebricks to call for the beleaguered online agent to remove...

09 November 2022

From: Breaking News

Conveyancing needs its digital enablement moment

Conveyancing is an integral part of the house buying and selling process. But it is a slow process, with the length...

26 October 2022

From: Features

And the winners are...? Propertymark Qualifications honours top performers

Rising stars in the property world gathered with seasoned professionals at the British Museum this week for the Propertymark Qualifications’ annual...

14 October 2022

From: Breaking News

Purplebricks shareholder doesn’t rule out EGM on chairman position 

Estate Agent Today has been told that Lecram Holdings – the investment vehicle of Adam Smith which last week increased its...

11 October 2022

From: Breaking News

The battle for Purplebricks – who are the main shareholders?

The apparent battle for the future of beleaguered online agency brand Purplebricks took an interesting turn last week when activist investor...

10 October 2022

From: Breaking News

Activist investor hits important 5% stake in Purplebricks

Activist investor and Purplebricks critic Lecram Holdings has increased its shareholding in the beleaguered online agent to 5%. The position means it...

06 October 2022

From: Breaking News

Property Jobs Today - the movers, shakers and people in the news

There are no signs of a post-summer lull in the property jobs market. Here are some of the latest moves that took...

30 September 2022

From: Breaking News

Agents Do Charity - Doing it for Dom and more

Agents have been putting their hands in their pockets and getting active for plenty of good causes over the past week. If...

30 September 2022

From: Breaking News

New transaction tracker reveals sales taking 15 weeks to complete

Property sales are currently taking 15 weeks on average to complete, new research claims. Challenger portal and property platform OneDome has launched...

26 September 2022

From: Breaking News

Purplebricks set for crunch AGM amid investor activist concerns

Purplebricks is set for its annual general meeting amid shareholder pressure over its performance and position of its chairman. The beleaguered online...

14 September 2022

From: Breaking News

Agents Do Charity - keeping charities and events running

It's been a busy period of fundraising and volunteering for agents and property professionals. Support has included getting one charity back on...

26 August 2022

From: Breaking News

Agency group posts increased revenues amid shift to hybrid model

Spicerhaart has posted a 21% boost in revenues despite sales taking longer to complete in the second half of the year,...

26 August 2022

From: Breaking News

Upmarket agent launches masterclass on agent recruitment 

Fine & Country has launched a new Masterclass Series to share tips on recruitment and retention for agents. Held in London and...

26 August 2022

From: Breaking News

Purplebricks chairman increases stake ahead of crunch AGM

Purplebricks’ non-executive chairman has upped his stake in the beleaguered online agent ahead of the company’s annual general meeting (AGM) next month. A...

18 August 2022

From: Breaking News

Opinion split over four-day working week trial for property industry

Our story yesterday on whether the property industry should consider trialling a four-day week generated lots of debate, comments and poll...

11 August 2022

From: Breaking News

Value of property stock currently on the market soars to £117 billion, finds research

There is a staggering £117 billion worth of property currently up for sale across the UK property market, according to new...

09 August 2022

From: Breaking News

Greg Clark caught up in Rishi Sunak ‘deprived areas’ furore

Housing Secretary Greg Clark, who is also the Levelling Up Secretary, has been caught up in the storm surrounding Rishi Sunak...

08 August 2022

From: Breaking News

Exclusive Q&A with PEXA - what is its role in the UK?

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

06 August 2022

From: Features

Conveyancing - Time for a Rethink?

Another piece about conveyancing? Seems like it's been a bit of free-for-all in the last couple of weeks on the woes...

06 August 2022

From: Features

Video interview – how can agencies retain their staff?

A leading property recruitment agency says that flexible working, restructuring pay and offering better benefits and incentives can help agencies across...

03 August 2022

From: Breaking News

Spicerhaart promotes land and new homes boss to the board

Spicerhaart has promoted its group managing director for land and new homes to the board. Tim Wardley will join the Spicerhaat board...

26 July 2022

From: Breaking News

Agents back helping staff with rising cost of living - how are you showing support?

Agents have shown their support for helping junior staff with the cost of living crisis. The rate of inflation hit 9.4% during...

25 July 2022

From: Breaking News

Rishi-Tweedle-Dum and Liz-Tweedle-DumDum

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

23 July 2022

From: Features

The Conveyancing Crisis - how can we fix it?

There has been so much coverage recently over how painfully slow conveyancing is at the moment - 18-20 weeks is now...

23 July 2022

From: Features

Tech and innovation can help tackle the challenges conveyancing faces

The current challenges facing the conveyancing sector have put the industry in the spotlight. Here, property expert Colum Smith, Chief Vision...

16 July 2022

From: Features

Estate agency bosses urged to help junior staff with cost of living crisis 

Agency bosses are being urged to do more to help staff with the cost of living crisis if they want to...

14 July 2022

From: Breaking News

Purplebricks shares hit new low as activist investor increases stake

Purplebricks’ share price hit a record low during trading yesterday after an activist investor upped its stake and called for the...

12 July 2022

From: Breaking News

PropertyHeads relaunches MousePricePro to boost agent opportunities

PropertyHeads has relaunched its valuation and insights tool as Mouseprice Pro in the UK after a period of major investment and...

23 June 2022

From: Breaking News

Industry veteran reveals why conveyancers 'fob-off' agents

Industry veteran Eddie Goldsmith has revealed why solicitors may sometimes have to “fob-off” estate agents and how to get around it. Goldsmith,...

21 June 2022

From: Breaking News

'Collaborative' conveyancing proptech secures new funding

A proptech startup launched by former Conveyancing Association chairman Eddie Goldsmith has secured a second round of investment. YouConvey, which aims to...

10 June 2022

From: Breaking News

Property world pays tribute to industry veteran Michael Brecker

Stanley Michael Brecker, an iconic and revered figure on the London commercial property scene for more than 60 years has died...

27 May 2022

From: Breaking News

Spicerhaart staff share emotional stories as conference returns

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...

24 May 2022

From: Breaking News

Revealed! The London boroughs with the most million-pound sales

London accounted for almost half of million-pound plus property sales over the past 12 months but the most active borough at...

11 May 2022

From: Breaking News

Insight - is it Time to Stamp Out SDLT?

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

07 May 2022

From: Features

Why speedy transactions could be leaving the door wide open to fraudsters

In this guest piece, Colum Smith, a property expert at law firm Taylor Rose MW, sets out why speedier transactions could...

07 May 2022

From: Features

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