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A survey of over 730 property professionals has found that 76% believe the introduction of technology has changed the UK property...

Connells’ new chief executive is to be Helen Charlesworth, who for the past eight years has been managing director at Stonegate...

Your Move – part of LSL, which last year underwent a radical restructuring - is trying to woo existing agents and...

The ESTAS has revealed the nominations for three of its most prestigious categories to complete the shortlist for the 2024 awards. The...

North east England operator Pattinson Estate Agency is taking over another local rival firm. It’s acquired NS Bennett Estate Agents, in Stanley,...

The ESTAS awards event in October has a new principal partner. It’s Landmark Information Group, which includes Landmark Estate Agency Services, Searchflow,...

What appears to be another government housing policy U-turn - this time on ground rents - is being hailed as “a...

The Open Property Data Association has released a new version of its property data standards framework to help letting agents comply...

Winkworth’s first trading statement of 2024 reveals that it saw a five per cent rise in rental revenues in 2023 -...

A property portal has announced the inaugural graduation of its first-ever qualification. Some 55 students were awarded the SPC Property Practice Certification,...

Spicerhaart’s veteran chief executive Paul Smith is stepping back to concentrate on company growth - including the acquisition of more lettings...

The Property Redress Scheme has released its latest list of expelled agents - mostly for rental misdemeanours and/or failure to pay...

Propertymark has revealed its latest top table of elected and unelected spokespeople forming its new leadership team. The new chair of the...

Several lettings agents have been expelled from The Property Ombudsman scheme; they are amongst eight named as having been kicked out...

Lettings and sales agents, along with other members of the property industry, have been celebrating at the ESTAS Customer Service Awards...

Rightmove has issued a statement to agents to try to steady the nerves about the housing market following the government’s mini-Budget. Portal...

Letting agents have been told they must have the right technology to reduce the risk of fraud. Olly Thornton-Berry, co-founder of risk...

The Lettings Industry Council - which arguably has a low profile with agents - has become an industry partner of another...

The new co-owner of two branches of Martin & Co is combining legal work with sales and lettings. Barrister Tom Fazackerley has...

Mistoria is opening its sixth office in the north west of England. The new branch in Cheadle follows Mistoria’s existing outlets in...

Some 60 per cent of multi-property landlords have expanded their portfolio since the introduction of the Stamp Duty Holiday last summer...

What’s life-changing, involves months of anticipation, and ends with a big arrival? You might think we’re talking about pregnancy. But research...

Recent debate about urgent need for reform and better collaboration within the property industry, has once again come under the spotlight...

Staying on top of the numbers and figures in a constantly changing industry can be stressful. Changing property prices can be...

Hampshire independent agency Harcourts Property Agents in Southampton has been acquired by another independent, Beal’s. Harcourts has over 35 years experience in...

Welcome to the latest edition of our daily service dedicated to advice and guidance on how agents can best cope with the...

Hello, and we trust you had as good a weekend as possible in these difficult circumstances.  As we start a new week...

Letting Agent Today is launching a daily service to help agents facing the Coronavirus threat.  This is where you’ll find news, advice...

Owners of buy to let properties across the UK could be entitled to compensation due to onerous ground rent charges according...

The relatively low profile 99home online agency says it is now the UK’s fifth largest operation in the online sector after...

High-profile property management firm DJ Alexander is set for expansion following a £7m investment from Santander.  The capital funding package will be...

The Daily Mail has reported on a massive buy to let fiddle which involved a £10.8m property empire, rents totalling £500,000...

In our previous 2 blogs we have covered the definitions of the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations (CPRs) and what...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? Ben Robinson, Director of Agency Services at Landmark What is Landmark...

The Property Franchise Group has given an insight into the effect of the ban on lettings fees likely to be introduced...

The Conveyancing Association has made a wide-ranging response to the government’s call for evidence on the regulation of letting and managing...

The National Approved Lettings Scheme says it wants the Competition and Markets Authority to step into the debate over lettings fees A...

The franchise giant Century 21 UK has opened its latest estate and letting agency office - and it's in Southampton.  The office,...

A plentiful supply of freehold properties in our cities may become a thing of the past as urban areas become increasingly...

The key lies in improving your customer experience through technology For Agents, the tremendous growth in online estate agents highlights a strong...

We’re used to young owner-occupiers relying on the Bank of Mum and Dad for financial help - now it appears youthful...

What does it say on your business card? Just ‘Director’ – I’m involved in every area of the business at the moment. What...

The Romans Group has snapped up Handovers in Guildford, another acquisition using its £30m facility for expansion purchases. Handovers is now fully-incorporated...

Two of the industry’s biggest estate agency groups have selected the same firm to provide their legal services.  Hillyer McKeown has been...

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As agents, you know that there is so much more to the home-buying process than simply choosing a perfect home, but...

Fleet Mortgages is telling clients to choose an efficient conveyancer if they are buying an investment property with a view to...

Estate Agency AllStars is to take its training nationwide next year.  The company runs courses on What is Estate Agency, Prospecting School,...

The controversial three per cent stamp duty surcharge on buy to let and other second home purchases will cause conveyancing “mayhem”...

Romans Group has made yet another acquisition - this time it is letting agency Gregory & Company in Windsor. This is in...

The rising phenomenon of agent-rating and review websites is a topic that seems to have caused considerable division and controversy among...

This week the Chancellor, George Osborne, delivered the first Conservative Budget for almost 20 years. While Mr Osborne claimed that it marked...

Leading letting agency improves efficiency and customer satisfaction with DocuSign. Company’s Top Objectives LSL Property Services is a leading provider of residential property...

The internet and rapidly evolving digital landscape has revolutionised the way people buy and sell properties. With some reports suggesting 95 per...

In my recent article, ‘Is Gazeal for Real?’ I reported on the imminent launch of this new product that claimed it...

The Conveyancing Association (CA) has embarked on a mission to engage with the lender community with a view to initiating a...

So spring has sprung and the Hare is on the loose. After a very long gestation period, the Veyo leveret has...

In 2007, the government introduced a compulsory deposit protection scheme as part of the Housing Act 2004 to help protect tenants...

Poldark, a period drama recently on the BBC, has inspired a new trend dubbed the 'Poldark Effect'.  Rather than an increase in...

The issue of some estate agents insisting that buyers and/or sellers use a particular solicitor or conveyancer has reared its ugly...

“More than 1 in 3 agreed property deals in England & Wales fall through… Gazeal is a new system for property sales,...