Agency
Why first-time buyers are so important to agents, by Zoopla boss
Data-led approach is designed to boost leads to agents
News
Agency
New estate agents’ club launches to help support community projects across UK
New charitable club spins off from agents' content provider
Other News
Surge in buyer demand outstripping new instructions means more price rises on the way
Asking prices set to hit new records this spring, says Rightmove
Tech
System which predicts property listings up before they happen ‘proves the concept’ in UK
Australian method for identifying future listings up to a year in advance 'proves the concept' in 18-month trials with Spicerhaart
Lettings
New rents on the up as number of private landlords falls to seven-year low in major exodus
Over 220,000 landlords quit sector in three years after new clampdowns
Agency
Zoopla says more agents are planning to use Facebook to market properties
Rising numbers of property searches are starting on social media, finds Zoopla
Agency
More growth and innovation lie ahead for brand, pledges Fine & Country boss
Fine & Country agents celebrate success at annual conference
Law
When other agents nick your property photographs – what do you do?
Dilemma of the day: How can you stop other agents using your photos?
Lettings
Welsh Government unveils plans to give tenants 12 months’ protection from eviction
Proposed legislation would create different eviction systems in Wales and England
Finance
Repossessions rise as lenders get tougher on arrears
Repossessions on the rise as lenders adopt tougher approach
Agency
Administrator appointed to prominent ten-branch agency as ‘staff fear loss of jobs’
Second estate agency business could be in trouble for well-known founder
Agency
Former Your Move boss is announced as next CEO of Property Franchise Group
Gareth Samples is announced as CEO designate of Property Franchise Group to succeed Ian Wilson
Politics
New housing minister is announced as his predecessor is shown the revolving door
New housing minister is appointed – the 10th since Tories came to power in 2010
Agency
Fine & Country to offer its brand for use by self-employed ‘associate’ agents
Fine & Country agents can now appoint self-employed associates to boost their territory presence
Agency
Agent claims he heard ‘nothing for three years’ from OnTheMarket until court action notice
Agent who stopped paying OnTheMarket says the reasons he first signed up are no longer valid
Acquisitions
Fast expanding firm opens its 19th office as it eyes up more acquisitions
Independent launches 19th branch after double acquisition
Compliance
Nine in ten agents ‘rely on their own instincts’ to sniff out money laundering
Six in ten agents believe money laundering not a problem in their area – and most believe they can sniff it out
Lettings
Rental platform unveils overhaul today as it gears up for national expansion
Updated rental platform to give letting agents more visibility over their competition
Agency
Former estate agent becomes first to build £1m property recruitment franchise
Ex-estate agent and wife hit £1m in fees as they place sales and letting agent candidates
Agency
Architect of industry reforms: ‘We are not throwing experienced agents out of the industry’
Architect of reform tells agent: 'Just because your clients think you're doing a good job, it doesn't mean you are'