Every industry has its professional bodies, but, says Andrea Kirkby, how much do they do for their members and do their buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants see the value of that membership?
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 MoreCan photo enhancing really help improve your Rightmove stats?
The quality of your photographs can make the difference between a quick sale and a property that sits in inventory for months. KeyAgent, for example, claims one agent who used its photo-enhancing…
Read MoreLock up your data!
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is imminent – the new regulations come into force on 25th May. Workshops are filling up, consultants’ diaries are blocked out, yet, says, Andrea Kirkby, some…
Read MoreBurning topic – Lettings fee ban
With a lettings fee ban on the way, marketing more landlord and tenant insurances could, says Andrea Kirkby, be a hot topic for agents.
Read MoreWill deposits reform achieve its intended goals?
Debate rages, frustration grows, but, says Andrea Kirkby, is the proposed legislation really a force for good?
Read MoreBoarder controls
The electronic ‘tenant passport’ is proptech’s challenge to traditional referencing. Andrea Kirkby asks if this a game-changer.
Read MoreHow did the big property portals take over the industry?
Andrea Kirkby takes a tour through the property portals 10 years on...
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