Technology
The ‘Uberfication’ of the real estate industry (video)
The property industry can learn a lot from minicab app Uber, concludes a panel of US real estate experts assembled by Inman News.
Sotheby’s hits 1m visits a month
Luxury real estate colossus Sotheby’s International Realty has been attracting some bumper online traffic lately; the firm's global website clocked up over a million visits last month.
Land Registry gears up for big switch over
Things are changing around a bit over at the Land Registry.
Tripadvisor for tenants launches in the US
A new tool that allows prospective renters to read apartment reviews by former tenants has just launched in the States.
easyProperty launch date announced
It's been announced that the new online estate agency offering from Sir Stelios - easyProperty - is going to roll out in September.
‘Pinterest for homes’ launches in the UK
The interior design phenomenon that everyone's been banging on about lately - Houzz - has set up shop in the UK.
So why have 3,000 offices signed up to OnTheMarket?
As support for Agents' Mutual ticks past the 3,000 office mark, and with everything looking on track ahead of January's launch, Trevor Abrahmsohn explains why he's behind the new movement, and what…
Government shelves Land Registry sale plans
The Government has abandoned its plans to privatise the Land Registry, for now.
How to blur out a property on Google Street View
Google has just made it much easier for homeowners to "disguise" their properties on Street View maps.
IT Proud: Knight Frank tops ‘digital intelligence’ rankings
Marketing outfit Living Group has made a name for itself recently by taking a look at various key sectors and ranking the top players in terms of online branding, digital content and social media performance.
Government planning portal ‘open to investment’
The Department for Communities and Local Government is on the hunt for a 'commercial partner' to develop its online planning mega-portal.
Case Study: Using video to market a trophy instruction
Can a set of snaps and some pithy paragraphs ever really do justice to a super-prime scheme?