F%ur (4percentproperty.com) has launched, offering agencies outsourced property management at a 4% fee.

Agents face a perfect storm this year – the tenant fee ban, increasing tax, regulation and flat rents, says Joanne Christie. Could outsourcing help to keep the balance sheet balanced?

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

Cash will be used to fund continued fast growth for the outsourced viewings firm, which says it has been growing by 20% a month recently.

New technology can save time and trouble, says Andrea Kirkby, by getting your deals moving smoothly.

Joanne Christie discovers how some agents manage the ups and downs of business in uncertain times.

The property business is changing, staff costs are high, so how do you get the jobs done? Nigel Lewis asked three estate agents to reveal their secrets of success.

Agents can’t afford to turn a blind eye to money laundering, says legal expert, Roger Sahota.

With property prices rising, supported by record-low interest rates, falling unemployment levels and historically low mortgage borrowing rates, telephone answering service Moneypenny has reported a surge in calls answered by its dedicated…

With Britain fast becoming a nation of renters, agents have a never ending series of tasks, but help is at if you embrace outsourcing lettings, says Marc Da Silva.