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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...

IT’s very difficult to predict anything in the property sector. But one thing I can predict with total certainty is we will...

It's more than a week since we saw the removal vans enter Downing St and Labour’s promise to hit the ground...

A new senior figure in Purplebricks claims the agency has much in common with selling broadband.  Nick Gunga is the new chief...

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

Agents can expect to see a lot more of Purplebricks on their TV screens after ITV chose the online agent for...

Purplebricks has received a media-for-equity investment from ITV. The deal is worth up to £4.5m, the online agent said..  It is the first major...

The future of another Keller Williams (KW) market centre in the UK appears unclear. KW Prime, once the flagship market centre of...

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

Strike remained in the red in the run up to its acquisition of Purplebricks last year and has new financial backing...

Who says irony is dead? That Purplebricks, of all agencies, should promote the idea of a ‘BS-Tester’ to identify false promises by...

Today, I am reflecting on the Chancellor’s surprise Spring budget decision to abolish multiple dwellings relief for Stamp Duty Land Tax...

T'was three nights before Christmas, when all through the site, We’ve delivered thousands of stories to bring you delight. We’ve had Strike turn...

What will happen to house prices? Should I rent or buy? Will a Labour or Tory Government be better for homeowners....

Quick buy firm Upstix has appointed a head of growth to take charge of boosting acquisitions, enhancing the firm's visibility and...

Agents have been warned to be wary about the resurgence of Purplebricks. It comes after the online brand was taken over by...

A media agency that has worked with brands such as Toyota and TalkTalk has been appointed to revive Purplebricks' fortunes. Purplebricks has...

Purplebricks has shifted to a free pricing model and will replace the Strike brand. It follows Strike’s acquisition of Purplebricks earlier this...

The market share of online and hybrid agents for exchanges has fallen again during the third quarter. Figures from property data firm...

Marketing expert Simon Leadbetter has recommended that Purplebricks absorb its owner’s brand to consolidate its market position.  Leadbetter, former group marketing director...

Purplebricks staff are facing job cuts just months after the takeover by Strike. A spokesperson for Purplebricks has confirmed rumours that it...

The market share of online and hybrid agents reduced further during the second quarter of 2023, new figures show. Analysis from property...

The gap between online and traditional high street agents has shrunk, the chief executive of Yopa has claimed. Speaking at the Propertymark...

Purplebricks ended its life on the stock market with a share price of 0.30p. It comes as the controversial online brand officially...

Purplebricks has claimed it is returning to its 'disruptive roots' after unveiling a cheaper pricing model. The online agent, officially acquired by...

The boss of new Purplebricks owner Strike has said he has “exciting plans” for the brands. It comes as Strike was officially...

Shareholders have backed the sale of Purplebricks to online rival Strike. A general meeting was held this morning for shareholders to consider...

The investment group which today withdrew an offer to buy Purplebricks says it did so because "the financial condition of Purplebricks...

 A case brought by claims firm Contractors for Justice (C4J) against Purplebricks over its agents alleged rights to certain employment benefits...

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

No ‘brilliant’ agents will have lost out from Purplebricks’ controversial ‘commisery’ campaign, the beleaguered brand’s former head of customer support has...

Strike chief executive Sam Mitchell has said he is looking forward to building a “new force” in the property industry after...

Purplebricks has agreed a sale of its business to online rival Strike for a consideration of £1. It brings an end to...

Toscafund Asset Management chief economist Savvas Savouri has slammed the use of ‘outdated metrics’ when measuring the housing market. The investment firm...

Estate agent comparison site GetAgent has handed a lifeline to struggling Purplebricks sellers. It has announced that it will give home sellers...

Online agent Strike has been granted an exclusivity period to negotiate a possible takeover of its rival Purplebricks. A late stock market...

Strike has fallen further into the red, its latest annual accounts show. The online agent’s financial statement for the 12 months to...

Online agents have failed to capitalise on the cost of living crisis and have seen their market share for exchanges drop...

Purplebricks’ share price hit a new low during trading yesterday amid its latest update on the potential sale of the beleaguered...

Purplebricks remains in discussions with “credible bidders” about a sale of its business, a stock market update has revealed. An announcement from...

News of a potential takeover gave Purplebricks’ share price a boost yesterday. Its share price rose 15.5% in a day after Estate...

Purplebricks has confirmed that it has been in discussions with online agency rival Strike regarding a potential takeover offer. As reported by...

Online agency brand Strike is believed to be considering a bid for beleaguered rival Purplebricks. A source close to the talks has...

Conveyancers are warning that this week’s Land Registry strikes could have a knock-on effect on property sales once staff return to...

Next week may not be the best time for agents to chase conveyancers waiting for Land Registry information. The Public and Commercial...

Strike chief executive Sam Mitchell has blamed uncertainty since the September mini-Budget and rising mortgage rates for making the market more...

Online agents increased their market share in 2022 but are struggling to break into higher value markets, new data has revealed. Data...

Staff at the Land Registry and its Scottish equivalent are among Government departments and civil servants who will take part in...

What are you going to do when something unplanned, unexpected, and unpleasant hits your brand and business? There’s no point avoiding it...

They think it’s all over, it is now as we publish our final World Cup Agent Match report following England’s quarter...

The Wales versus England match has been lined up as a crunch game this week after disappoint results in the second...

I’ve just read an article saying that this is the time of the online estate agency. The time in question is, of...

Aside from all the news surrounding the Autumn Statement this week, which will have a significant bearing on the property market...

The Land Registry has said it anticipates ‘minimal disruption’ if a civil service strike goes ahead. Civil servants across 126 public sector...

Estate agents could face new transaction delays after the Land Registry and its Scottish equivalent were among Government departments and civil...

Relocation Agent Network (RAN) has announced a change in date for its annual RANCON conference. Taking into account the national rail and...

The market share of hybrid and online agents increased slightly during the third quarter of 2022 but firms are still struggling...

The market share of hybrid and online agents has increased slightly but they are still struggling to break into the higher...

Facebook has been a platform which has opened the door to those looking to advertise their services in exceptional ways. Digital...

Right now, one topic seems to be dominating talk in the industry. Everywhere I go people tend to quiz me about...

In this article, Kristian Stott, Head of New Business at iamproperty, analyses the digital revolution in our lives and in property and why...

Many people in recent years will have become familiar with challenger banks such as Monzo, Starling and Atom. Many will have...

Online and hybrid agents have rapidly increased their market share over the past year, research claims. Analysis of new Zoopla, Rightmove and...

Online agent Strike is preparing to name a home seller who will be reimbursed the equivalent of an estate agent fee...

Fifteen businesses which had bought freeh­olds from housing developer Countryside have now given formal undertakings to remove terms that cause ground...

Strike, formerly known as Housesimple, is the latest online agency to claim it’s going to secure a 10 per cent market...

Purplebricks’ decision to de-list a property after the Christian vendors made anti-gay comments has won widespread support from industry figures, including...

The market share of hybrid and online agents has fallen again, this time to 6.7 per cent. That figure - taken at...

Barely three weeks into the new year and we’re already talking about plans to raise tens, perhaps hundreds, of thousands of...

Do you have an 'open API'? We use 'X' who have an 'open API' so we would need you to integrate with...

A wealth tax on overseas owners of UK homes could raise £5 billion a year to help local people buy their...

A hybrid agency that charges no fees to vendors but instead relies on referral fees for income has officially rolled out...

The online agency Strike - which has a business model selling homes for free and relying on referral fees for revenue...

There’s lots of talk of people moving over within estate agency to be self-employed so they can chase the dream of...

With the conveyancing crisis at the Simplify Group now approaching two weeks old, it appears Purplebricks has been the worst affected...

A torrid period for Purplebricks' share value means it opens stock market trading today with a price of just 33p.  This is less...

As you are no doubt aware, building mutually beneficial relationships with conveyancers in your local area can not only make your...

A new survey by property consultancy TwentyCi shows that the market share of online and hybrid agents in the third quarter...

The Women In Property group claims talented females are being lost to the industry due to the menopause.  It says panic attacks,...

Many agents working in the industry, whether for large corporates or smaller independents, might one day have ambitions to branch out...

PropTech industry giant epropservices has acquired Property Technology Ltd, better known to agents as marketing platform LeadPro. epropservices is the parent company of...

Strike, the digital-first estate agent previously known as Housesimple, has been selected to join Tech Nation’s Future Fifty programme. The online agent, which...

Strike chief executive Sam Mitchell has hailed the online agent’s no-fee model after reaching £5 billion worth of sales. The agency, previously...

A new survey of online and hybrid agents claims that they are now taking a 13 per cent share of the...

Average house prices increased by 13.2 per cent over the year to June - the highest annual growth rate since November...

Taking photographs or video footage during a routine property inspection can be a contentious subject. While landlords have every right to...

The biggest challenge facing many agents in the current climate is the general shortage of stock, both for sales & lettings. Let’s...

The market share of the online and hybrid agencies combined has risen to 8.1 per cent in the second quarter of...

Strike - which over the weekend announced a new £11m investment package - has now revealed it has a new chief...

Channel 4 Ventures is one of a number of investors who have collectively put the equivalent of £11m into the online...

The chief executive of Purplebricks says research into pricing strategies has suggested around a third of sellers at least consider using...

Online estate agency Strike - which used to be HouseSimple - is expanding its sell-for-free service out across the Midlands and...

So, who would have thought it? England finally beat Germany in a knockout game at a major competition - and it...

There’s been a dramatic slump in instructions for online agencies, particularly Purplebricks, according to data produced by one online firm itself. 99Home...

The Competition and Markets Authority has struck a deal with house builders over leasehold abuses. Aviva has committed to remove certain terms...

It was never going to be easy for Scotland - and there was no sense of jeopardy for an already-through England. Yet...

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...

Swiss investment bank UBS has advised investors to sell their Purplebricks shares as the market share for the controversial agency appears...

We know the industry-wide statistic that more than 50% of all vendors end up selling with the second (or sometimes third)...

The government has launched a formal consultation process on a new residential property developer tax which is to contribute towards cladding...