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A large proportion of estate agents are managing to get more deals over the line thanks to longer daylight hours, research...

Alto has unveiled a new integration with Bridge AI – a system designed to streamline communication with applicants through their preferred...

A new report highlights levels of agency pay across the property sector. The figures, from Rayner Personnel’s latest Property Sector Salary Report,...

The well-being of property industry professionals has taken its toll with the economic downturn and cost-of-living crisis, with over a third...

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

OnTheMarket Software is to launch a new estate agency automation platform that will feature a sales progression tracker and Home Management...

Only 11% of property businesses including estate agencies increased staff pay last year, a new report officially launched next week claims. Property...

The festive season may be a time to slowdown and reflect on the past year but estate agents are planning to...

Given their leading role in the recent upfront information revolution, interest in the work of the National Trading Standards Estate &...

The ValPal Network's (TVPN) services have generated 1.4m leads for agents over the past 12 months – with most coming outside...

Thanks to a relentless market, the property market has enjoyed a purple patch over the past few years. But now that...

In June, the biggest pilot scheme of a four-day working week anywhere in the world will begin in Britain, with more...

More than half of those working within the property sector are suffering from higher levels of fatigue or stress, due to...

Work patterns and the employee experience have changed dramatically because of Covid, with a substantial rise in home, flexible and hybrid...

It’s often said that agency is a people business, and I can see no reason to disagree - agents dealing face-to-face...

Estate agents, and indeed all professionals, should be offered the option of flexible working when they are appointed to the job. That’s...

A London agency has undergone what it calls a ‘genteel’ rebrand with a subtle change of name - but a major...

Boomin has revealed an upgrade to its SmartVal feature, which tries to blend real-time online valuations with local expertise from member...

Estate agents, even before Covid-19 reared its ugly head, were flexible, hybrid workers. It is a job that requires a significant...

Hunters, now part of The Property Franchise Group, has announced its first so-called ‘Personal Agent’ signing - and says it’s ideal...

Are you experiencing Estate Agent burnout? As The Stamp Duty Holiday has begun to tail off, it didn’t bring the relaxation in...

A self employed franchise estate agent business model has been launched by one of the brands in The Property Franchise Group. Hunters...

A trade union is demanding that the government ban emails from all employers outside office hours - and it wants emails...

New data from The ValPal Network suggests 57 per cent of leads are generated outside office hours, putting the emphasis on...

Rightmove has promised to keep its restrictions on access to Rightmove Plus under review - and says it’s aiming to help...

Technology has advanced in leaps and bounds in recent years, undoubtedly improving many parts of the moving process for both estate...

The last few months have seen property agents work hard to continue delivering quality client communications and maintain an increasingly digital...

There’s no doubt that the property market underwent a tumultuous year in 2020, where efficiency was required more than ever. Since the...

An estate agency group has launched new franchise business models to help those in the industry impacted by Covid-19. Century 21 UK...

One of the biggest supporters of the self employed estate agent business model admits there are risks and it’s not for...

The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted the way every industry operates and the property sector is no exception. Following an enforced seven-week...

We have had a special relationship for many years and are bonded as countries in many ways – historically, politically and...

Six common ‘crimes of modern-day call handling’ are blighting UK estate and letting agencies and hampering their growth, reputation and profitability. These...

An online agency which last autumn said it wanted to have as much as a three per cent market share of...

For many years, the majority of agents have stuck to the tried-and-tested 9am-6pm opening hours framework. But is this now changing,...

The UK division of Keller Williams, the world's largest estate agency, says it can help entrepreneurial agents to set up their...

Having recently attended FUTURE: PropTech in London, it struck me just how far the integration of property and technology has progressed...

Ever wondered what it’s like to be on the frontline of property journalism? Well, wonder no more, as our very own...

With the rise of Purplebricks in recent years, many will be eager to know what the hybrid agency’s Local Property Experts...

Conveyancers and the speed of local council searches have come in for criticism as details have emerged of the government’s consultation...

As someone who spends his days peering into the PropTech world, one thing I’ve observed is the way in which certain tech prompts...

Any good estate agent knows that they have to be available for customers when they need them. But many forget that...

In the world of property and estate agency, competition is always fierce. It’s the same when it comes to your website....

Connells Group is to continue with its experimental ‘live chat’ facility on its website after seeing a significant rise in valuation bookings...

A London council is seeking to impose an average £8,000 fee for securing planning consent on a below-ground extension - already...

Agents take an average of seven working hours and 11 minutes to respond to email leads - and just over a...

A client recently told me how much their estate agency spends on advertising and marketing every year.  It wasn’t pennies, and even...

With Euro 2016 kicking off in Paris on Friday evening and employment chiefs urging firms to be flexible with working hours...

Software. You might not give it much thought a lot of the time, but it’s an absolutely crucial part of how...

At 29, I'm Romans’ youngest senior manager. Last year I was promoted to a regional management position and I now oversee...

Roy Fuller Managing Director at Everything Lettings says: By having in place an Out Of Hours help line such as we...

CHAPS has confirmed that its operational hours will be extended from summer 2016, enabling high-value payments to be made until 6pm. The...

Many Councils are now introducing Landlord Licensing within different boroughs, for those that have one of the requirements is a 24...

In today’s highly competitive market place, no company can afford to miss a business opportunity. Roy Fuller Managing Director at Everything Lettings...

Roy Fuller, owner at Everything Lettings’, says:  for just £25 per week you can have in place our emergency helpline 365...