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IT was the day the world malfunctioned.  From airport lounges to the reception areas of GP surgeries, the CrowdStrike IT Outage caused...

The Competition and Markets Authority has raised an unusual issue concerning Barratt’s £2.5 billion deal to buy rival house builder Redrow...

Estate agents are being asked to do too much when it comes to material information rules but there appears to be...

“The housing crisis will be solved using technology.” Or so I read somewhere this week. This notion that technology is the panacea...

A recent appeal decision which allowed housing development on the Hertfordshire Green Belt highlights the need for greater flexibility on locational...

It’s so good to see housing at the top of the government’s agenda for change. Finally! The housing crisis has been met...

While housing is a devolved matter, ESPC hopes that the promises made by Labour in the recent general election might help...

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

Home moving platform Movemnt has announced an exclusive partnership with conveyancing services provider LMS. The partnership makes use of LMS’ wider panel...

The manifestos of all major parties tell us little about their true tax and public service plans, a respected financial think...

The average first-time buyer mortgage payment has risen by 61% since the previous election year of 2019, research suggests. Analysis by Rightmove...

There’s been a broadly warm response from much of the property industry to Labour’s manifesto, but a call for more detail...

Pattinson Auction is launching in Northern Ireland.  A statement from the high profile firm says the move is part of its mission...

Homebuyers are being gazumped due to lengthy property chains and delays in securing a mortgage, it’s been claimed. Research from Market Financial...

Win, lose or draw for the political hopefuls standing as candidates in the upcoming general election, it is likely that the...

In the second of their Election Wishlist series, Leaders Romans Group turn the spotlight on the Private Rented Sector (PRS). Here, National...

The Conveyancing Association (CA) - the leading trade body for the conveyancing industry – has launched a new guide for conveyancing...

Rightmove has criticised the lack of focus on housing policy during the first General Election TV debate this week. Housing was rarely...

Property marketing and communications software provider Nurtur is shifting its focus from agency networks to technology and artificial intelligence tools. It comes...

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

A motor racing agent is set to share his secrets on how agents can think like a Formula 1 team and...

A new estate agency has been launched in Northumberland, offering a VIP member’s club to provide early access to properties. The new...

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

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

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

Just as the Nationwide showed the impact of rising mortgage costs on house prices, so another raft of lenders have made...

A survey of homebuyers has found overwhelming support for a legal ban on gazumping. A mortgage lender - MFS - spoke with...

Knight Frank says it’s opened six new offices over the past two years, and hired 14 new partners, as part of...

An agent with 15 years experience at high end agencies Hamptons and Knight Frank has joined a self-employed brokerage brand. Sally Jane...

In this latest article from the team at Iceberg Digital, they discuss how the digital realm is transforming Estate Agency.   The...

You don’t have to simply accept things as they are when it comes to managing your client accounts. If your bank...

In a recent panel discussion at The Guild of Property Professionals' conference I highlighted the pressing challenges faced by estate agents...

Whether we’re selling properties, managing buildings, servicing heavy goods vehicles or flogging widgets, we’re all operating in a digital world. This is...

OneDome has launched a new advertising campaign along the theme of  '#PaperbagorOneDome'.  The campaign will feature mini campaigns that aim to humorously...

Financial crime within the property sector is on the rise and the stats are alarming. According to data from Apex Bridging,...

The property market is awash with data. A quick Google search and any prospective buyer can find property prices, listing history,...

Renting a flat or house in the UK has never been more difficult. The market is tight, supply is limited and...

Property professionals have called for the Government to allocate its promised £3m towards improving the home buying and selling process to...

Compared with a decade ago, today's first-time buyers are older, more likely to buy with a partner and more likely to...

TwentyEA has unveiled a suite of new marketing solutions combining its data tools, giving estate agents greater flexibility over their prospecting...

Proptech firm iamproperty has acquired data and prospecting firm Information Works for an undisclosed sum. It will help the platform’s partner agents...

Let's be honest – landlords are the lifeblood of any letting agency. Winning and keeping their business keeps the wheels turning...

Compared with a decade ago, today's first-time buyers are older, more likely to buy with a partner and more likely to...

The benefits for letting agents to outsource their client accounting is well documented, however with an increasing number of options available,...

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

Fraud in the lettings industry is reaching unprecedented heights. Now, more than ever, there is a need for a revolution in...

TV presenter Phil Spencer announced the winners at the 20th ESTAS Awards in October As most of you will know The ESTAS...

Agency software provider Alto is set to share an update with agents on what it has delivered in 2023 in a...

Proptech firm iamproperty is inviting estate agents to a webinar about the latest Trading Standards’ material information guidance.   It will be...

It was actor Charlies Sheen who said: ‘I have one speed. I have one gear. Go!’ The same might not be said...

As we enter the winter months and a traditionally quieter time for the property industry - agents are still contending with...

A date has been set for next year’s Propertymark One conference. The landmark conference was launched by the agency trade body at...

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

Iamproperty, which champions the so-called Modern Method of Auction, has announced a private equity partner. A statement from the auction service says...

The annual ESTAS Awards have seen 1,000 people from across the industry witness a string of winners, including new categories celebrating...

In the property industry, technology must work in a way that is right for agents, helping to free them up to...

Propertymark is extending its political engagement and reach by exhibiting at the party conferences this week. The agency trade body will be...

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

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

2023 was coined as the ‘year of AI adoption’ and, after trickling into almost every industry, AI has taken centre stage...

As estate agents, it is important to make sure that your business is efficient and cost-effective. One of the ways to...

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

At iamproperty we are excited to share the announcement of our future innovation strategy and vision, continuing our commitment to transform...

Whether you realise it or not, APIs have helped make your day possible.  Reflect on everything you’ve done today online. On your...

Like most parts of the UK, the one I live in has a bit of a beef about parking. More precisely,...

The publication of inflation figures by the government tomorrow will be a Do-Or-Die moment for the housing market, it’s been claimed. At...

Fine & Country has partnered with currency specialist Lumon to help clients with services such as international money transfers. Lumon has more...

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

There’s a warning today that confusion over plans to transition rural properties to greener heating systems may be deterring buyers. Trade association...

The Labour Party has announced it will be hosting an emergency mortgage summit this week. The summit, happening in London tomorrow, is...

TM Group, a high profile provider of data and technology services such as tmconvey, mio, and tmconnect, has been sold to...

Barriers to entry are a big concern for any sector, particularly those who need a greater number of technology innovations to...

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

Property data in the UK is mined from a labyrinth of sources such as local authorities, various government departments and private...

In the fiercely competitive property industry, staying ahead of the game is essential for thriving and achieving success. That's where the...

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

The National Association of Property Buyers’ Jonathan Rolande gives his take on a manic week for the property market. This is the week when...

From valuations to viewings, conveyancing to completions, technology has transformed our sector dramatically and permanently. After comparatively slow beginnings, PropTech really took...

Agency media brand Made Snappy 360 has come up with a rather different way of promoting its role at the upcoming...

The Home Buying and Selling Group (HBSG) has formed an independent industry body, the Open Property Data Association (OPDA), for companies...

Former LSL boss David Newnes has invested in legal technology startup Collaborative Conveyancing. The brand is currently developing artificial intelligence tools to...

A new survey suggests the overwhelming majority of the public are critical of the government’s apparent housing failures. A study of 1,323...

A rival offer could be on the cards for Purplebricks. The online brand has revealed that it has received an indicative proposal...

The Home Buying & Selling Technology Group (HBSG) has launched the latest version of the Property Data Trust Framework following live...

It has been another busy week in the property sector.  In his latest column, property commentator Jonathan Rolande, provides his take on...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? I’m Heather Staff and it says Co-Founder of Street Group...

As a property market expert, I have been closely monitoring the challenges faced by the housing market, particularly the issue of...

The phrase ‘customer experience’ is bandied around a lot these days, so much so that it’s sometimes easy to think that...

A coalition of businesses from across the property industry have united to call on the Government to do more to speed-up...

Letting agents are between a rock and a hard place when it comes to opening a client account and getting Client...

From Google to Uber, convenience is embedded into contemporary culture. As a society, we’re propelled by on-demand living, with instant solutions for...

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

Agents attending the Propertymark One conference at Wembley Arena in May are set to be treated to a Monty Python-inspired panel...

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

As an estate agent, you know that securing the sale is just step one of a successful journey. But with issues...

According to the recent industry research report ‘Back to the Future’ from tmgroup, mio and CDS 40% of property transaction delays...

Viewing ‘time wasters’ and the long conveyancing process have been identified among the main frustrations among vendors when selling a property. It...

As is generally the case, we didn’t start out with solutions, we started with questions…. two, actually. The first was, ‘Why does...

Reapit has acquired agency software provider Inspect Real Estate (IRE). The service, already used by more than 3,000 real estate customers to...

The property industry's self-destructive, point-scoring way of working just doesn’t cut it. When low stock means low cash flow low, agents and...