Independent property portal, Residential People, has unveiled its new property valuation software firm, Prospr.

Extensive independent research by TwentyCi among agents using virtual tours reveals their significant influence on sales and letting results.

Cushman & Wakefield says drones footage will be used for both property management and marketing purposes on behalf of clients.

Two companies say portal's member agents will benefit from free property reports to help win instructions and complete listings accurately.

Portal says two-step verification is fiddlier but necessary as hackers become increasingly sophisticated and persistent.

Newspage is free to use and founder Dominic Hiatt says it will enable agents to raise their profile locally and nationally via news stories.

Ben Sellers says social, online advertising and estate agency websites will be key area of competition in housing market.

Leading proptech firm says its agency customers' results show where the best quality sales and lettings leads come from.