Marc Shoffman

Estate agents are paying an average of 7.2% of their sales commission to Rightmove, with agents in Glasgow and Newcastle taking the biggest hit, research suggests. – Revealed! The regions where agents are paying most to Rightmove

The name of a new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered platform launched by industry veteran Mal McCallion has been revealed. – Revealed! The name of the brand behind the ‘Rightmove resistance’

Updated kitchens and bathrooms have been ranked as the top features that tempt buyers to make an offer on a property. – Kitchens over kerb appeal: What makes buyers make an offer?

Christmas has come early for the property market and not in a good way. – Zoopla: Christmas slowdown has started early for the housing market

The Government has given the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan more funding and powers to boost housebuilding in the capital. – New Government funding aims to boost housebuilding in London

The property market appears to have lost out on its traditional Autumn bounce, Rightmove claims. – Rightmove: Housing market not strong enough for Autumn bounce

The majority of homes with external wall insulation installed under the Government’s ECO scheme require work to correct major issues that will cause problems such as damp and mould.  – Majority of ECO scheme measures have caused problems for property owners - warning

SmartSearch has acquired its rival Credas Technologies to boost its know your customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) capabilities. – SmartSearch acquires Credas in major AML deal

United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty appoints its youngest Director in Prime Central London – United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty appoints youngest Director in prime London

The Government’s home buying reforms may include extra material information and qualification requirements for estate agents but there is no consideration for the costs the industry will face. – Home buying reforms: No sign of costs for estate agents