Marketing
OnTheMarket touts share give-away for new contracts
"This is a defining moment for agents as they make their short-term and longer-term portal choices," says property portal boss.
Keep communicating & carry on: On the importance of thoughtful media relations in a crisis
PR aficionados Henrietta Harwood-Smith and Tania Thomas share some sage advice on media communications during the Coronavirus lockdown, revealing what property businesses should be doing now, and how…
Everything you need to know about virtual viewings
After years of watchfulness and tentative progress, the Covid-19 pandemic has forced the property industry - pretty much overnight - to adopt new ways of engaging with clients and customers.
Zoopla owner backs Airbnb, as holiday platform amps up long-term rental offering
Short-term rental platform secures $1bn investment; reveals a plan to "focus on long-term stays".
Half of Zoopla agents have switched to free support packages
'The idea of profit forecasts has been largely shelved', says portal boss Charlie Bryant
Zoopla extends Coronavirus freebie offer to five months
Property portal confirms a two-month extension to its free usage period for agents affected by the Covid-19 lockdown.
Rightmove upgrades virtual viewing features
Property portal fast-tracks video and virtual tour upgrades in response to demand from agents during the Coronavirus lockdown.
Zoopla picks new media agency
Essence takes over from longstanding account holder Goodstuff, who decided not to repitch
Top developer rolls out guided virtual tours across London portfolio
Virtual viewings are becoming the default property marketing tool as the Coronavirus lockdown continues.
Taking a Hit: How property portals are reacting to Covid-19
Property portals around the world are rallying to retain customers as the Coronavirus lockdown quells market activity; British portals are offering the deepest discounts of all.
Zoopla offers nine months for free – if agents leave Rightmove
Zoopla's two new support offers for agents affected by the Coronavirus crisis are significantly more generous than either Rightmove or OnTheMarket - but they come with caveats...
Rightmove slashes fees by 75% for the next four months
Britain's biggest property portal reacts to industry criticism by significantly improving its Coronavirus response to help estate agents in the face of a sinking property market.