Marketing
Why the UK property market needs to embrace the social media habits of its US counterparts
A trip to La La Land opens investor Bruce Burkett's eyes to the massive brand-building potential of social media...
Castle raffle branded ‘unfair’ by Advertising Standards
Cash prizes were awarded instead of the freehold to Orchardton Castle, prompting a complaint to the ASA. The castle's owner is calling for the ASA itself to be investigated
Which property firms made this year’s Superbrands rundown?
Savills tops the annual league table of Business Superbrands for the 13th year on the trot, while online agency PurpleBricks goes toe-to-toe with consumer giants in the Relevancy index
The Life of Luxury and How to Sell It
Luxury is its own market, but who shops there? Who sells there? What's the best strategy?
In Pictures: Echlin partners with Floris on Jermyn Street
Boutique property developer Echlin has teamed up with high-end perfumer Floris to sniff out 'the formula for the perfect home interior'
KFH returns to Zoopla, for now
Another London estate agency signs up to all three major property portals - but plans to drop one next year
On the power of great branding – and why real estate needs to learn from FMCG
If developers want their projects to stand out in an overcrowded landscape, they need to employ FMCG-inspired strategic thinking to tap into the consumer psyche and develop meaningful relationships, says…
Playground furore puts private residents’ amenities in the spotlight
Lambeth development prompts 'outrage', 'fury' & 'disgust' after 'segregating' children living in social housing from a private play area.
Top estate agencies accused of ‘gaming’ online review scores
Foxtons and Purplebricks have come under fire following an investigation by The Times into Trustpilot reviews.
Coldwell Banker embarks on a six month ‘transparent rebrand’ programme
American real estate firm Coldwell Banker - which recently claimed to be selling more $1m+ properties than anyone else, anywhere - has embarked on a six-month "transparent rebrand" programme, which it's…
OnTheMarket adds market appraisal tool
Agent-backed property portal looks to copy Rightmove's suite of additional agent products.
The Celebrity Premium Myth And Why Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch Is Finally Priced To Sell
As Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch sees another dramatic price cut (the asking price has dropped from $100m in 2015 to $31m now), Forbes explores whether a celebrity owner has any real impact on a property's…