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<p>More than half of identity verification checks in the UK property sector are still conducted manually, leaving agencies exposed to sophisticated fraud techniques. A survey of 1,000 decision-makers found that 54% of checks were manual, with only 46% using digital methods.</p> <p>The post <a href="...

<p>Thurrock Council has restarted its selective licensing scheme after a High Court judge refused permission for a judicial review brought by a landlord group. The scheme requires landlords to obtain a five-year licence at a cost of £1,034.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propertywire.com/news/...

<p>Home improvement retailer Wickes has faced multiple complaints regarding kitchen and bathroom installations, with customers reporting gas leaks, extended project timelines, and unfinished work. Cases included a £35,000 project extending from four weeks to nine months and a £10,000 bathroom refurb...

Reverse mortgage expert Dan Hultquist discusses HECM reform, proprietary loan trends and the role of technology in industry growth.

The next housing transition will not be defined by who builds the most units. It will be defined by who controls the rental workflow. For years, the rental conversation has centered on demand. More renters. Longer tenures. Fewer paths to homeownership. That story is familiar and by now well understo...

After years of steadily adding integrations to its Command platform, Keller Williams is opening the doors to third-party developers through a specialized hub. The hub will fast-track integration launches to Command's app store, KW Marketplace.

<p>Planning Minister Matthew Pennycook is developing proposals requiring developers in England and Wales to disclose land option agreements through a public register linked to HM Land Registry. The initiative aims to address concerns about land banking and provide transparency for SME developers, th...

Infinityy wants buyers to turn to listings, not Google, with their questions. And the company believes it can turn early curiosity into faster, more qualified conversations.

After years of turbulence, lawsuits and shakeups, NAR is making a bold marketing reset. CMO and CCO, Bennett Richardson, talks strategy for new "More Than Opening Doors" campaign.

The 1.47-million member organization seeks to show consumers that "agents who are Realtors do more than open doors" with its slate of new ads.

A new Intel survey of 3,000 working U.S. adults shows how consumer attitudes about homebuying may boost the spring and summer market — though a full recovery may take longer.

Commit to these lead generation, nurture and conversion frameworks for the next 90 days, and you won’t just feel busier, Jimmy Burgess writes. You’ll feel balanced.

<p>Property investment firm Kingsbridge has purchased a mixed-use industrial property in Bedford for approximately £4 million. The 38,512 sq ft site generates £469,000 annually and offers potential for future redevelopment.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propertywire.com/news/kingsbridge-acqui...

New Compass program pays listing agents a 10% fee for referring buyer inquiries from their listings to colleagues.

Virginia-based mortgage lender City Lending Inc. is winding down operations as regulatory burdens and ongoing industry consolidation weigh on independent mortgage banks.

As momentum builds to replace tri-merge credit reports with a single-bureau pull for GSE loans, lenders should weigh the real tradeoff between lower upfront costs and weaker risk detection that can ripple into pricing, liquidity and repurchase exposure.

The new Command platform features integrations with leading proptech tools and AI, supporting agent productivity and growth.

Keller Williams forecasts 4.3 million home sales, $2.4 trillion in volume, and 5.9% mortgage rates for 2026.

Ownwell raised $50M to expand AI-powered property tax appeal services, reporting 86% success and $774 average savings per customer.

Midwest apartment demand has quietly become one of the strongest stories in U.S. housing, even as the national rental market cooled.​ RentCafe, using data from its sister apartment rental analytics provider, Yardi Matrix, listed Cincinnati as the top apartment market to watch this rental season. Min...