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Should Artificial Intelligence be used by letting agents?

AI possesses the ability to analyse vast amounts of data much faster and more accurately than humans...

Client money protection schemes and letting agents

Client money protection schemes serve as a type of insurance intended to safeguard funds held by property professionals, specifically letting agents...

How does open banking work and what are the risks?

Open banking is gaining increased recognition, particularly for its significant impact on expediting tenant referencing in the private rental sector. Despite its efficiency, there may be concerns...

Property licensing in 2024

Navigating property licenses poses a significant challenge for letting agents and landlords. The realisation that one in four properties necessitates a license, coupled with the dynamic nature of the...

Feb 2024: Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill and more

This blog will outline the following top 3 things your real estate agency should be aware of this February 2024...

Is the Renters (Reform) Bill set to be enacted into law in 2024?

The Renters (Reform) Bill has been a hot topic in the lettings industry for the past few years. However, its actual passage before the general election remains uncertain...

Preparing your property for storms and floods

The UK Met Office has forecasted a rise in the occurrence of storms across various regions in the UK. The phenomenon of storm clustering, where multiple storms hit the same areas in quick succession...

What steps can landlords and property agents take to get ready for cold weather and manage energy expenses?

The majority of energy bills are determined by the regulator and the government. Ofgem makes use of a specific spreadsheet, a structured and agreed-upon mechanism, to calculate the standard variable...

Concerns with the adoption of AI in real estate

The widespread integration of AI in shaping real estate decisions has become nearly ubiquitous among leading real estate brokerages. According to the 2024 Delta Media Real Estate Leadership Survey...

Jan 2024: Crack down on rogue landlords

Since the beginning of 2024, Housing Secretary Michael Gove revealed new initiatives aimed at curbing the activities of rogue landlords...