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Opinion: The importance of a social media strategy for estate agents cannot be overstated
Engaging social media content not only fosters a sense of transparency but also helps potential clients connect on a personal level with an estate agency, says Richard Combellack.
Central London rental demand ‘dips’ as Chinese students stay away
“Inquiry levels are strong but not as high as we’ve seen over the last two summers,” said David Mumby, head of prime central London lettings at Knight Frank.
Tom Bill: ‘The light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel moment has not yet arrived’
Knight Frank's research chief shares insights into the current state of play in the prime London sales market.
Understanding PECR: Implications for UK estate agents’ marketing practices
In the ever-evolving landscape of data protection regulations, estate agents in the UK are urged to familiarise themselves with the Privacy & Electronic Communications Regulations, as they impact marketing…
‘A quiet evolution’: Why the City deserves a place on the PCL map
HSBC's decision to ship out of its iconic HQ has put the Square Mile under the spotlight, but the area's new wave of luxury resi schemes are proving a big hit with buyers, writes Vic Chhabria.
Property market shows ‘remarkable resilience’ – but ‘the importance of pricing right the first time cannot be over emphasised’
Guild of Property Professionals chief urges both buyers and sellers "to remain cautious and realistic in their pricing strategies."
From Boomer Power to Runaway Rents: Six property market trends to watch in 2024
As Hamptons updates its sales and rental market forecasts for the next few years, Aneisha Beveridge and her research team highlight six key trends to watch in 2024...
‘Asking prices in the majority of PCL remain frankly delusional’: Emma Fildes on a rollercoaster year for resi property
From the post-pandemic frenzy to the sticky situation buyers & sellers find themselves in today, how the market has changed in just 12 months.
On the remarkable resilience of prime residential markets
Savills research director Frances McDonald explains what's really been happening in the prime markets across London and the country, and looks at the prospects for the rest of the year.
Things landlords need to know about incoming rental reforms
John D Wood & Co.'s Head of Lettings, Tanya Hasking, sheds light on the main changes landlords can expect from a raft of reforms targeting the private rented sector.
There’s no boom and bust, just a gentle dip: Strutt & Parker’s Matthew Henderson on cutting through the noise
'Some buyers think it is 2008 and some sellers think it is 2021': A reflection on the events of the last few months, and outlook for the housing market as we head into the autumn selling season.
From avoiding work to listening to the dinner party set: Seven of this summer’s big prime property trends
'Emotions are running exceptionally high', report acquisition specialists, as uncertainties play out in buyer behaviour across the land.