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Over 4,000 estate agency branches have adopted the AI listings tool in recent weeks – with many appearing to be on free trials rather than paid plans

Rising sophistication of property fraudsters highlights need for vigilance

Only 12% want current stamp duty system to remain; 25% support spreading payments over several years; 21% favour a new property tax – OnTheMarket report

Periodic tenancies could slash agency revenue by 27% – new figures

Snippets of industry news: Senior figure joins Strutt & Parker from UK Sotheby’s International Realty; Independent estate agent leaves Moveli to partner with Nested; New director at Bellway

Councils to be given power to impose rent caps; what impact will the changes have on the market?

Estate agent had been operating without valid CMP cover for nearly five years

The uptake reflects changing consumer habits, with more property searches now starting on AI platforms

New product for estate agents designed to give them more ways to reach prospective vendors

Fresh marketing approach reserved for one estate agent per town

As the Renters’ Rights Bill advances, low supply and market uncertainty continue to drive up prices

Housing market remains resilient despite rising buyer uncertainty ahead of the November Budget

Market challenges prompt strategy shifts, not mass landlord exodus, research finds

As more agencies turn to outsourced viewing staff and weekend temps, a fundamental question arises: does it still matter who shows the property – or have we convinced ourselves it doesn’t?

Pre-Budget speculation over tax changes is creating some uncertainty

The campaign is part of the Home Office’s national Stop! Think Fraud initiative

Property firm eyes growth following rebrand earlier this year

The latest house price data has just been released

Thousands of affordable homes at risk as housing providers withdraw from key contracts, new research warns

New estate agency looks to hit the ground running in local market