It’s a testing time for agents, with multiple pressures on agents. So, asks Sheila Manchester, if your business is more of a worry than a joy, could a franchise be the right…

It’s not magic – outsourcing non-core tasks makes sense, says Joanne Christie, in a competitive and 24/7 market.

Lisa Isaacs discovers that today’s utilities services can provide impressive new income streams and savings for your business.

It’s a complicated world, mistakes are easy to make, people can be vindictive and cyber crime is a real worry. PI, says Sheila Manchester can protect you.

The first thing most sellers want to know is what their home is worth, so, says Joanne Christie, what is the real value to agents of online valuation tools?

The housing market in many areas of the UK has swung from being the seller’s market to a buyer’s market, says Joanne Christie. The same is true when it comes to jobs.

How will voice search impact the marketing of your property business? Tim Butler, founder of Innovation Visual, spells it out.

With a lettings fee ban on the way, marketing more landlord and tenant insurances could, says Andrea Kirkby, be a hot topic for agents.

The company car is, for an agent, an essential tool of the job – but a significant overhead too. Sheila Manchester seeks some expert advice on fleet management.