5+ hour, 3+ min ago  (352+ words) Premier Properties has expanded its network with the opening of a new branch in Auchterarder. The new office marks the latest stage in the Perthshire estate and lettings agency's growth and will be managed by Laura Harris, who has worked…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (489+ words) Estate agents face mounting pressure to adapt as artificial intelligence, changing consumer behaviour and growing competition reshape the industry, delegates at Propertymark One heard. Speaking at the conference, Reapit commercial director Dr Neil Cobbold argued that traditional agency models are…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (332+ words) More than 50 property professionals took part in the inaugural Propertymark One Fun Run, raising more than "2, 000 for The Propertymark Trust. Held before the start of the annual conference, participants gathered in the early morning to complete a 5km course. The event…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (239+ words) Propertymark says more than 2, 000 users have registered for its new referral and lead generation platform, Connect, within days of its launch. The platform, which went live on 1 June, allows Propertymark members to send and receive referrals, valuation requests and instructions…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (595+ words) For decades, estate agency has largely recruited and promoted from within its own ranks, with negotiators progressing to valuers, branch managers and, ultimately, business owners. While that traditional career path remains important, there are signs that the industry's next generation…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (227+ words) Propertymark is set to launch a new referral and lead generation platform for its members aimed at helping agents share business opportunities and generate additional instructions. The platform, called Connect, will officially launch on 1 June and allow Propertymark member agents…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (366+ words) The Guild of Property Professionals has issued guidance to UK estate agents on when identification can be requested from prospective viewers prior to property viewings. Paul Offley, compliance officer at The Guild, said there may be circumstances where a seller…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (378+ words) Estate agents winning instructions remains fundamental to every agency business, but the companies delivering the strongest returns are often those making more effective use of their existing leads and client databases to generate additional revenue opportunities. The Guild of Property…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (253+ words) New data from Rightmove indicates a rise in estate and letting agents pursuing formal qualifications, with bookings for its Certificate for Estate and Lettings Agents (CELA) exam increasing by 128% year-on-year. The portal says the increase reflects continued demand for higher…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (739+ words) Inheritance tax receipts have reached a new record high over the past financial year, driven by tighter rules affecting property and wealth transfers. Official figures released on Thursday show that inheritance tax (IHT) receipts rose to "8. 5bn in the 202526 tax year,…...