New tool helps ensure estate agents’ listings are AI-search friendly
To encourage adoption, agents who activate the new features this month will receive free access for a minimum of six months
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Estate agency franchisee completes fifth acquisition
The latest acquisition follows the retirement of local estate agency owner Gary Mills
Abolishing stamp duty ‘would create a very different market landscape for agents’
New analysis reveals that 17.4% of all homes sold across England and Wales so far in 2025 have fetched £500,000 or more - the threshold reportedly under consideration for a new tax
Rightmove launches autumn training programme for agents – starting today!
Kicking off the autumn programme is a webinar taking place today, helping agents get Renters’ Rights ready ahead of the bill gaining Royal Assent in the coming days
OPDA releases latest version of its Property Data Trust Framework
New features seek to improve transparency, reduce delays and further accelerate the digitisation of the property market
First-time buyers show growing appetite for ‘forever homes’
Borrowers opt for longer mortgage terms to keep costs down
Property industry reacts to new Rightmove House Price Index
The amount of property choice and some unrealistic vendor ambitions are compromising sales activity
Estate agency reportedly closes its doors having amassed £60k in debts
Family-run estate agency appears to have ceased trading
Comings & Goings
Snippets on industry news: Stirling Ackroyd duo Join WPR; Experienced agent joins Moveli; Ex-CBRE residential chief Mark Collins takes on new role
Rental growth lags behind inflation as supply and demand begin to rebalance
Letting agents are now receiving 24% fewer enquiries from prospective tenants compared to a year ago
HBF urges government to act, warning London housing faces collapse
Trade body says findings of a new report should be a major wake-up call for government and the mayor of London
Asking prices rise, but rumoured property tax changes stir market concerns
Rumours of property tax changes is starting to affect market activity
Jackson-Stops release second animated feature
New animated cartoon marks the second collaboration between Tempest and the estate agency, following an initial partnership last year
Estate agency marks 40th anniversary with community-focused initiatives
To mark the 40-year milestone, the estate agency has launched a local voucher initiative in partnership with over 20 independent businesses near its offices
Property leaders back ambitious charter to fast-track home sales to 28 days
Slow conveyancing could soon be a thing of the past
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: New head of lettings at Savills; Directorate change at TPFG; Knight Frank bolsters PCL lettings team
Independent estate agency powered by eXp UK opens first high street branch
eXp UK recently surpassed the 800-agent milestone
Estate agency named The Times Graduate Employer of Choice
The firm was the only real estate agency to feature in the 100 of all companies
Decent Homes Standard: Government urged to avoid ‘new layers of legislation’
Accreditation scheme's response highlights the importance of creating a standard that supports long-term quality and professionalism within the private rented sector
Booking deadline for The Fine & Country Autumn Ball 2025 nears
Limited tickets remaining, say organisers