In 2021, the housing market broke, with huge logjams in conveyancing chains resulting in months of delays on sales. Richard Reed looks at what went wrong – and what can be done…
Read MoreA bite of the apple
Can one of the newcomer marketing platforms break through to become the Apple of the property portal business? Richard Reed asks the contenders why they think they can.
Read MoreBeware the boiler ban
From 2026 you won’t be able to replace your fossil-fuel boiler if you are off the gas grid, says Richard Reed, and that could have a big impact on house prices.
Read MoreAre your deposits safe?
The collapse of client account service provider ARPM has thrown a spotlight on the complex area of client money protection. Are changes needed? Richard Reed investigates.
Read MoreJoined-up thinking – speeding up property transactions
Could blockchain – the technology behind cryptocurrencies – revolutionise the sales progression process? Richard Reed reports.
Read MoreMining data gold
With a dearth of property following the housing boom, agents are now scrambling to find new instructions. The solution could be at their fingertips, says Richard Reed.
Read MoreMake me an offer I can’t refuse
Agents are fighting tooth and nail to keep good staff, making counter-offers when people look to leave, reports Richard Reed. But how do you avoid that situation in the first place?
Read MoreTaxing times
The deadline for HMRC’s Making Tax Digital initiative is looming ever larger and agents need to start preparing themselves – and their landlords, for the changes ahead. Richard Reed reports.
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