Portals
Boomin aren’t Blooming on Social Media
When it comes to social media these days it really signifies as to how well you are engaging with your online community(ies). From Facebook to TikTok, each and everyday nearly every house buying and selling (renting and leasing too) consumer will hit at least one platform in order to catch up with what is happening…
Christopher Walkey
#Rightmove: Rage Against the Machine
There is seldom a day that goes by that I do not see a post, a tweet, an update, video or similar within my social media groups that isn’t focused on Rightmove and then more than likely in a negative way. Despite being the giant within the UK property industry, it holds a somewhat love…
Christopher Walkey
How Are The Portals Profiting From Agents’ Data?
Christopher May, Founder and Director of Residential People There is growing discontent amongst agents as increasingly, the large portals are using their inventory data to boost profits and many feel they are getting a raw deal. This is part of a strategy, shared by all the major portals, to develop new products and services and…
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Property sales down 70% – A cliff edge for Zoopla?
Zoopla’s research and insight director Richard Donnell who leads up the research side of the national property portal Zoopla was quoted as saying: “There has been no mass withdrawal of homes from the market as agents and consumers adopt a wait-and-see approach. The closure of estate agency branches and general uncertainty has resulted in far…
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Mind Games? Who has the best poker Hand? Zoopla steps on Rightmove:
An attention grabbing 9 months of Zoopla for free if your agency leaves / promises to leave Rightmove is the latest move in the property portal wars. OntheMarket also reacting to the current climate of coronavirus with the offer of 3-month, 33% monthly listing fee discount as a payment support initiative for their customers. Rightmove…
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Pt.13 Rightmove Banners: How to use Rightmove to drive people to your Blog
The Ultimate 18 Part Series on the Landlord & Vendor Farming Technique:
Christopher Watkin
RIGHTMOVE vs ZOOPLA .. Which is the best for leads?
I get asked this question all the time .. yet it might just be the wrong the question to be asking
Christopher Watkin
Top Tips for using Zoopla & Rightmove more successfully
Most searches for property online will undoubtedly take place on either Zoopla or Rightmove. The internet today is key in helping people to buy and sell property in the UK and globally too for that matter. The good old and reliable high street estate agency obviously will offer you a very hands on service and key…
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Property Price Reductions on Rightmove and Zoopla
Many will rejoice in the fact that more and more listings are appearing on major property portals at a reduced price. We may be long off the days where property will start to flood the market and auction houses, but for many who sit in rented property waiting for property prices to hit sensible valuation…
Christopher Walkey
Why are Foxtons so successful? Ex Douglas and Gordon Director Ed Mead chats it through with Chris Watkin …
Foxtons are THE dominant force in London Estate Agency .. Why?
Christopher Watkin
Would E.T. still phone home?
When was the last time you raised your hand for a taxi, or called your local take away for a delivery? You most likely just tapped your phone didn’t you? When speaking to friends and family, what is the preferred method of communication? Do you still call people or mainly stay in touch over social…
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When Rightmove Isn’t the Right Move
On the face of it, selling your house online appears to be a simple and straightforward option. Just choose an agent, fill in a form, have some photographs taken and in a few clicks of the mouse, your home can be shared instantly with the millions of people who use sites like Rightmove, Zoopla and…
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Foxtons 1st, Dexters 2nd, Winkworth 3rd, KFH 4th .. who are the ‘Daddy’ Agents of North and West London
Which agent is the Best Estate Agent in North West and West London … a year-long study tells a very interesting story on listings and saleability
Christopher Watkin
Stop Moaning about Purplebricks
How would your life be different if you stopped worrying about Purplebricks and the Online crowd
Christopher Watkin
Does Rightmove offer good value for money to UK Estate Agents?
With the average Rightmove fee to Estate Agents has risen by 397% in the last 11 years … are they worth the money?
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