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

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has pledged £90,000 to the Chartered Surveyors Student Bursary Programme to support new entrants...

Spicerhaart has appointed former Countrywide sales manager Victoria Kelly to lead its Land and New Homes division in the Midlands.  She has...

The Conveyancing Association (CA) - the leading trade body for the conveyancing industry – is to host a webinar for member...

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

Manning Stainton has committed to nurturing the rising stars of the property industry in Yorkshire through a summer training academy with...

B-hive Block Management Partners Celebrates Major Milestone With Over 100 Businesses Onboard! B-hive Block Management Partners, part of the Vegner Group, who...

The UK sales and lettings markets are in a state of flux, but an upcoming webinar from Reapit, the leading technology...

Landmark Information Group has launched a strategic partnership with carbon action specialists Net Zero Now to support businesses across the property. This...

Fine & Country has launched an exclusive training event for its licensees featuring internationally renowned speaker, trainer, and coach, Josh Phegan.  It...

Members of the Relocation Agent Network (RAN) are to get access to Crux Careers' specialised recruitment and training programmes as part...

The Guild of Property Professionals has joined forces with international sales speaker and industry trainer Tony Morris to provide its members...

Artificial Intelligence will not be taking over people’s jobs any time soon, as machine learning is trainable only with human input.  The...

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

THE property sector has embraced technology and the enormous benefits that it can bring. Never was this more accurately demonstrated than during...

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

Agents should be regulated to achieve the training and education they need to improve the property market as a whole, says...

An influential consumer body is demanding a complete overhaul of Energy Performance Certificates. Which? says that with millions of households across the...

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

Stamp duty rebates and cash to improve energy efficiency are being demanded by one of the country’s biggest mortgage lenders in...

The Propertymark Trust has launched Prop X, its first-ever fundraising event, scheduled for Birmingham in September.  A statement from the trade body...

A property consultancy is calling for improved accreditation for Energy Performance Certificate assessors. Re:solve Real Estate - which specialises in commercial property...

The Able Agent - the online property training service which recently launched in Scotland - has now expanded to Wales as...

The vast majority of negligence claims against conveyancers are for relatively low sums of money, but the financial and reputational costs...

Connells Group has become the first estate agency brand to be named an accredited supplier by the New Homes Quality Board...

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

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

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

Much of the focus may have been on the Spring Budget this week but a variety of charities have received support from...

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

Alto has unveiled a range of changes to its training offering to make it more flexible for agents. The agency software provider...

An estate agency founder and industry coach has launched a new artificial intelligence-powered prospecting tool. John Paul, who built an 11-branch agency...

Propertymark has launched a new working relationship with the Belvoir Group to help further improve standards and enhance financial protection for...

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

Industry training platform The Able Agent has launched in Scotland. First to launch is the ABBE Ofqual regulated Level 3 Certificate in...

A first-of-its-kind degree has launched that focuses on residential estate agency. The Swindon campus of the Royal Agricultural University (RAU) has launched...

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

The Conveyancing Association (CA) - the leading trade body for the conveyancing industry – has announced an update to its Estate...

Estate agency regulations and minimum standards may finally see the light of day after Labour put forward amendments to the Government’s...

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

The Able Agent has launched the first ever general course about the structure of property – aimed at all types of...

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

Business plans will be key for agents looking to successfully navigate 2024, an industry consultant and trainer has said. Michael Day, a...

The end of the year is always a time of reflection around careers and whether we should pursue pastures new. I...

The property market is heading for around 23% fewer sales this year and some agents may need better training to deal...

Scottish property portal ESPC has announced the inaugural graduation of its first qualification, with a 100% pass rate. EPSC revealed that 55...

The Able Agent has launched a Consumer Protection Regulations (CPR) guidance short course to support agents amid new Trading Standards material...

Heat pumps are become more prevalent across the UK to power our homes’ heating requirements and they are only likely to...

I think we can all agree that the National Trading Standards Material Information reforms are a good thing for the property...

The Guild of Property Professionals has launched a new learning platform to help boost agent knowledge and skills.  It includes the Guild's...

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

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

The Guild of Property Professionals successfully hosted its annual Autumn Tour virtually last week, allowing member agents from across the UK...

Builders are calling for Stamp Duty exemptions on more energy efficient properties to help tackle the housing crisis. A new 10-point plan...

Agents should be given longer induction periods to avoid mistakes and retain staff, an industry trainer claims. Charlotte Jeffrey-Campbell, director of The...

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

The government should reverse some of its latest energy efficiency policies so owners, landlords and tenants can enjoy cheaper fuel bills The...

A new self-employed estate agency says it’s signed-up 30 new recruits in four months. iad - which had 20 recruits until recently...

Charlotte Jeffrey-Campbell, director of The Able Agent Given our focus is centred around helping to drive long-term professionalism across the industry,...

 Hilary Grayson is a Director at Sava focusing much of her time on the development of new qualifications to enhance skills...

The Able Agent has added further modules to its Wellbeing in the Workplace course.  The training platform has collaborated with KILN Associates,...

House prices fell for the sixth consecutive month in a row during September and dropped at the fastest rate since August...

A lack of understanding and training when it comes to sales is hampering the ability of some agents, an industry podcast...

Dexters has become the first estate agent in the UK to gain an Ofsted accreditation for its academy. The agency’s academy invests...

Prime estate agent John D Wood & Co has named a new Head of Sales and claims this marks “a new...

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

Agency media brand Made Snappy 360 has launched a free smartphone photography course for estate agents. It claims to bring industry photography...

Alto has boosted its training offering for estate and letting agents.  Agency users can now access an overview of Alto training via...

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

Industry partner Jerry Lyons is launching a new network to support independent ethical estate agencies. The Ethical Agent Network (EAN) aims to...

Ben Madden has outlined further plans for his Agents MVMT initiative and the Pass the Syrup podcast. Madden, of Fine & Country...

Agents from across the eXp global network are being offered Jiu-Jitsu training sessions. This is not an attempt to help agents fight...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? My name is Mark Bevan and I am the Sales...

Belvoir Group PLC has expanded its financial services network with the acquisition of MAB (South West) Ltd for £1m.   This follows...

Former Homesearch head of training and development Simon Gates has been appointed as a non executive director of Chris Buckler’s new...

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

Spicerhaart has received a Silver Award in the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme which acknowledges the agency group’s commitment to...

Agents are being urged to place more value on their work and to charge higher fees. Richard Palfreeman, advisor at training provider...

Rightmove and Propertymark have unveiled a two-year partnership to provide agents with the latest local market data and easier access to...

The technology behind artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t currently advanced enough to fully overhaul estate agency training, an industry executive claims. Charlotte Jeffrey-Campbell,...

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

Hybrid agency brand Nested has entered the Scottish property market with a former Keller Williams (KW) market centre operator at the...

Agents and other businesses are being encouraged back a new joint initiative from employee protection firm Peoplesafe and the Crimestoppers charity. The...

Success with your chosen CRM solution should not be a one-and-done package. Once you team up with a stellar CRM provider,...

Here’s the news you don’t normally get to hear about - the agency industry in full swing doing good work. If you’ve...

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

Martin & Co’s Sheffield and Worksop branches are under new ownership, with former The Property Franchise Group (TPFG) training expert Dean...

Self-employed agency brand eXp has unveiled a new approach to attract recruits. Speaking at the end of the eXp UK roadshow last...

Dexters has hinted at more acquisitions, particularly around greater London. Andy Shepherd, chief executive of the London agent, suggested the brand is...

It’s a brave business owner who actually invites criticism.  I speak from the personal experience of asking the opinions of the...

The Able Agent, has launched a new sales progression course and qualification, designed to raise industry standards and put a spotlight...

Countrywide Surveying Services (CSS) has delivered a 100% pass rate from its latest batch of training academy graduates.  The 11 trainees are...

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

In an exclusive interview with Estate Agent Today, Simon Coaker, Sales & Marketing Director of Desert Springs Resort, shared captivating insights into...

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

The Able Agent has launched a white label training platform for firms to provide more branded and personalised content. The product, In-House...

Members of the Federation of Independent Agents (FIA) are to be given free access to an exclusive quarterly online masterclass session...

Groundsure has launched a training partnership for conveyancers on climate risks. The environmental and climate data authority will provide training and education...

Self-employed agency brand eXp UK has unveiled details of a new nationwide roadshow including an as yet unnamed ex-footballer. Its ‘Growing into...

A group of Hunters’ franchisees have taken on the brand’s Medway business. Andrew Barker, Rob Stewart, Richard Watts, Andrew Scott and Duncan...