Property market remains robust
Much has been spoken about the potential impact of the economic headwind; however, the property market continues to be brisk as the imbalance of supply and demand continues to underpin market activity. This is according to Iain McKenzie, CEO of The Guild of Property Professionals, who notes that buyer enquiries are up 31% compared to […]
Then and Now: The property market through the decades
As Her Majesty The Queen celebrates her unprecedented 70 years on the throne with her Platinum Jubilee, we want to look back on how much the UK Housing Market has changed from when her reign began in 1952 to the present day. 70 Years AgoIn the 1950’s, according to Nationwide House Price Index, the average […]
Proptech can help address the needs of an on-demand society
Since the introduction of on-demand shopping where consumers can get what they want when they want it and all from the comfort of their home, big brands are creating a sense of immediacy and setting expectations of instant gratification being possible. This is according to Richard Combellack, Chief Commercial Officer at BriefYourMarket, who adds that […]
The correlation between inflation and the housing market
Iain McKenzie, CEO of The Guild of Property Professionals, recently spoke to property market analyst and CEO of Twindig, Anthony Codling, about his views on the property market and what the data is telling us and whether we can expect a correction in the market. Mentioning house price data Codling had presented at The Guild […]
Despite headwinds first quarter of this year has been as busy as ever
Despite mounting financial pressures and rising cost of living and interest rates, for the most part the first quarter of this year has been as busy as ever. However, will this continue for the remainder of the year? We asked a few Members of The Guild of Property Professionals about what they are seeing in […]
Wales, are you ready for the changes in lettings legislation?
Lettings agents have had their hands full trying to keep up with the legislative changes that both have been and are going to come into play within the sector, especially in regions such as Wales that is perhaps seeing the most drastic changes. This is according to Paul Offley, Compliance Officer at The Guild of […]
Approaching a crossroads
Across all areas of the UK demand for property continues to outpace available supply, with asking prices hitting new record highs for the third month in succession. “However,” Nicky Stevenson, MD of Fine & Country UK, “the housing market is undoubtedly set to reach a crossroads in the coming months as household budgets face increased […]
Breaking through the barrier with effective email marketing
In today’s digital world, email marketing for estate agents is an effective strategy for reaching a targeted audience as ever. However, it is important to ensure that email communication is optimised to ensure that it has the highest possible chance of breaking through the noise and producing the desired results. Ben Sellers, Co-Founder and CEO […]
AML procedures are crucial for agents
A recent article stated that almost a third of property professionals believed that their own Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance procedures would not stand up to the scrutiny of HMRC, should they come under investigation. According to Paul Offley, Compliance Officer at The Guild of Property Professionals, what is remarkable about that statistic is the large […]