Paul Smith’s forecast for 2025: A year of tech, tension and transition in the property market
Reflecting on the latest trends and insights, here’s what Paul Smith, chairman and founder of Spicerhaart, foresees shaping our industry in the year ahead
How can we shift from complaints to confidence?
A surge in complaints to the Property Ombudsman has led to a massive increase in compensation paid out by estate agents
Are estate agency fee hikes inevitable?
The reality is stark. Agents can’t absorb rising costs indefinitely
What does Rightmove’s takeover bid rejection mean for estate agents?
As an industry, we need to be asking tough questions about whether Rightmove’s vision for the future aligns with the reality agents are facing on the ground
Why portal wars could be a game-changer for agents
Industry dynamics could shift dramatically if REA’s interest in Rightmove turns into an actual takeover
OPINION: How proptech companies are faring in the estate agency sector
The global proptech market could be worth $120 billion by 2032
How will $1.8bn U.S. legal case impact UK estate agents?
New regulations are to be introduced in the next couple of months
Paul Smith’s annual estate agency review
Profit and loss: Focus on LSL, Connells Countrywide, Purplebricks, LRG, Yopa, Foxtons, Belvoir, TPFG, Savills, Dexters, Chestertons, Arun, KFH, Winkworth, Chancellors, among others
Why politicians should focus on licensing not qualifications
The conversation around professional standards and qualifications in estate agency has become a focal point of political debate
Buckle up for another challenging year
Paul Smith, executive chairman of Spicerhaart, shares his predictions for 2024