A challenger portal says agents should reduce their reliance on the likes of Rightmove and Zoopla by using smaller rival portals as part of a wider marketing strategy for their listings. Babek Ismayil, founder and… Use small portals and social media to stop Rightmove and Co, agents told
One of Britain’s most experienced estate agents says there’s no alternative to Rightmove, and the portal’s relationship with the industry is not worse in principle than any other supplier in a strong position. Lee Wainwright… Rightmove no worse than many other suppliers says ex-Purplebricks boss
Boris Johnson is considering introducing a mansion tax for high value homes according to a Sunday newspaper. The Telegraph – citing two separate but unnamed sources – says the measure is being considered as a… Mansion Tax on high value houses being considered by government
New research suggests the internet and broadband coverage have become even more important to buyers and tenants. The study – involving 228 housing professionals and 2,000 homeowners or renters – shows that 86 per cent… Broadband seen as ‘4th utility’ by buyers and agents
Agents “dread” buyers’ questions on value, asking prices and nearby new development according to a survey. Some 50 agents and over 1,500 owners who had purchased in the past three years were questioned by interiors… Buyers’ questions on value and price ‘dreaded’ by agents
Suddenly Brexit Day is nearly here. It may have taken three and a half years from the Referendum but the UK will, within days, be outside of the EU. Whatever one’s views, and whether or… Brexit challenges for agents and the property industry
An estate agent has set up his own buying operation because he claims the quality of service for high-end buyers has “dwindled” in recent years. Matthew Jackson, a former head of new homes and investment… Quality of agency service for high-end buyers has “dwindled” – claim
A leading property lawyer is urging sellers not to use online agents because to do so would be “a gamble”. Gillian Wright – the legal director of Scottish law firm Gillespie Macandrew – writes in… Don’t use an online agent! Lawyer makes warning to sellers
The hugely-respected Phil Spencer is to write a regular column for the industry on Estate Agent Today under the auspices of his MoveIQ service. Throughout his 30 year career Phil has worked as a buying… Phil Spencer to advise agents how to meet public expectations
Some buying agents have batted away the many signs of an improving housing market but one says the Boris Bounce is likely to create a huge boost for prime London. Fraser Slater, chief executive of… Prices up! Transactions up! Agent forecasts a boom in 2020
