Online estate agent Claire Louise Ainsworth has been convicted of fraud totalling £5,000 in her absence after failing to turn up to court. The online agency she runs is based in the…
Read MoreTrustpilot reveals how its ‘star rating’ system really works for agents
It has been revealed that estate agents who use Trustpilot to promote their businesses can ‘game’ the platform because the reviews company gives newer customer reviews greater weight when awarding an overall…
Read MoreEstate agencies facing worst recruitment shortages ‘in a generation’
Anthony Hesse, MD of leading recruitment firm Property Personnel says candidates face more choice, and agencies need to expand talent pool.
Read MoreAgency buys up lettings rival despite ‘most challenging times’ following tenant fees ban
Portsmouth firm Bernards recently opened a fourth branch and has now acquired The Flat Agency including its management portfolio, two directors and one member of staff.
Read MoreWhy do so few online agents make any profit?
A traditional cold-start agency can attain profit within two years, so why has only a handful of online agencies done it many years after starting up?
Read MoreSenior Keller Williams director leaves to join Fine & Country
Nicky Stevenson has a long track record in agency and business growth and has been brought on board to help expand the Fine & Country business.
Read MoreToo many negotiators ‘hide behind emails’
A senior and experienced estate agent has backed the traditional estate agency model, claiming that the high street is not doomed, technology is only useful when it frees up negotiators to spend…
Read MoreProperty predictions: will 2020 be a ‘Boris bounce’ year?
2020 is starting with bags of optimism following the General Election. But does it point to a 'turning point' year for property?
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