Many agents predict tough times ahead, says Adam Bernstein, as online platforms, waning consumer confidence, rising interest rates and a ban on letting fees create a perfect storm… but one man’s nightmare…
Read MoreThe viability of your business without tenant fees
Warning! This article may make some letting agents slightly uncomfortable. A crimewave is about to happen, says Adam Walker and, in his opinion, is not based on a psychic premonition...
Read MoreBusiness on the line
Traditional or online? Which agents will win the battle? The lines are blurring, says Andrea Kirkby and it’s service that is key in this changing, challenging market.
Read MoreLeading Scottish agent trials deposit-free renting at PRS apartments
Tenants at a large build-to-rent development in Edinburgh are to be offered deposit-free renting via Canopy by estate agency Rettie & Co.
Read MoreCan long-term customer loyalty to estate agents REALLY be achieved?
Caring, sharing, talking, doing – today’s successful agencies are focused on customer care, says Joanne Christie, but there’s more to it than asking them for a review!
Read MoreEstate Agency for today … and tomorrow
Is the future of estate agency smaller? Or larger? Is it less ‘tech’ or more? James White, founder of Belong, says we need to appeal to clients who want a better service.
Read MoreThe return on let-only properties
"One of my larger clients has just dis-instructed themselves from 131 let-only properties that used to bring in fee income of £50,000 per annum. They’ve been planning this for three years and…
Read MoreJohn Hards
The Negotiator Lifetime Achievement Award 2017 was presented to John Hards FRICS, FARLA, former Managing Director, Countrywide Residential Lettings, now Managing Director at AskJohnHards. Here is his story.
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