Zoopla urges agents to use data tool to switch from Jupix to Alto
The property portal says that the tooling, which has just completed the pilot stage, will enable an end to end migration in three weeks.
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Propertymark offers agents opportunity to shape new tech
PropTech is a rapidly expanding industry right now and there is a wealth of talent and ideas out there, according to Nathan Emerson, CEO of Propertymark.
Significantly fewer landlords offering ‘bills included’ tenancies amid surging energy costs
With energy bills for a typical household set to rise to £3,549 a year on 1 October, many private landlords are no longer willing to offer tenancies that come with the cost of bills included.
First Briton in space joins speaker line-up at EA Masters
Helen Sharman is just one of a number of speakers for this year’s EA Masters event, which is themed A New Dawn in Estate Agency.
Man brandishing gun threatens drone pilot filming for estate agent
Watch: Moment drone pilot threatened by man with a gun.
Spicerhaart sees 21% jump in turnover
Turnover in its estate agency division increased by almost a third.
Investors are rethinking their strategy and moving away from buy-to-let property
Estate agents report that a growing number of BTL landlords are fleeing as their sums no longer add up.
Lobby group calls for a city wide licensing scheme for landlords
The council has already launched a landlord licensing scheme covering rental homes in parts of the city. It requires landlords to pay an £825 fee for each property to be registered and inspected.
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Snippets of property industry news: Iain Powis joins Savills to head up new homes team; Chosen Home continues expansion plans; flatfair welcomes new co-CEO
Almost a quarter of homebuyers not asked to prove their identity
Not only is the need to verify the identity of a potential buyer a legal requirement, but it can also be incredibly detrimental should they fall foul of criminal activity.