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Mike day The introduction this April of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act has, rightly, seen a significant focus in the property industry on the provision of Material Information but there are other consumer protection areas where the Competition…

According to Savills, the number of unsupported market sales will average around 100,000 per year, accounting for roughly 10% of all housing transactions, a level that has remained largely unchanged over the past 50 years. The Help to Buy scheme…

Propertymark saw turnover increase by 7.1% to £9.86m last year, while growing its membership by 4.3% to 18,711, the latest figures show. Looking ahead, the trade body says its priorities are clear: continue to expand our training offer, launch new…

Gareth Davies (far right) with his colleagues Former Wales and Scarlets scrum half Gareth Davies’ estate agency ‘Blackbear’ has expanded into Swansea less than a year after its launch in Pembrokeshire. The move into Swansea was initially planned for 2026 but…

A well-established estate agency has closed after being acquired by a rival firm. Donald Cope & Company, which has ceased to exist after more than 60 years, has ‘passed the mantle over’ to James Du Pavey. In a social media…

Consultant, trainer and former agent Toby Martin has announced a new, full-day training experience designed to help agents grow their business through a fresh approach to marketing. Unlike most industry training events, this one comes with a twist: attendees will…

Chris Webb If you’ve spent any time online recently, you’ll know there’s a lot of talk about social media being the future of estate agency marketing. “If you’re not posting daily, you’re invisible.” “Video content is essential.” “Facebook ads will…

Showcasing the best in class from across the Homes For Scotland (HFS) membership, this year’s programme focused on customers, communities and the commitment of all those involved day-in, day-out in delivering much needed homes of all tenures. The annual event,…

Island Escapes has been acquired by UK-based Sapphire Holidays. The Isle of Man holiday lettings agency, which manages more than 150 properties across the island, will continue to operate under its existing brand and with all staff…

Mortgage market activity continued its steady rise in May, according to the latest figures from adviser tech provider Twenty7tec. Total search volumes rose strongly month on month, and product availability reached a new record high of more than 25,000 live…