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Market Appraisal: What to Include, With a Free Template
A market appraisal template for estate agents: what to include section by section, how to set an asking price and range, fees, marketing and follow-up.
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Property Comparables: How Estate Agents Choose Comparables for a Valuation
How estate agents pick comparables for a valuation: distance, recency, type, size and tenure, sold vs asking prices, adjustments, £ per sq ft and pitfalls.
HMO Licence Register: How to Check Whether a Property Is a Licensed HMO
Every council in England must keep a public HMO licence register. How to check one, what it shows, and the limits on how agents can use the data.
Property Ownership Search: How to Find Who Owns a Property
How to run a property ownership search in England and Wales: the £7 title register, free company ownership data, and what to do if a home is unregistered.
Online Valuation Tools for Estate Agents: Turning Website Visitors into Valuations
How to choose an online valuation tool for your agency website: what to compare, UK GDPR and PECR consent wording, and a follow-up plan for appraisals.
Awaab's Law and Private Landlords: What's Confirmed and What Isn't
Awaab's Law covers social housing now. For private landlords it is still in consultation. What is confirmed as of October 2026 and what agents should do.
Material Information Reports Explained: Parts A, B and C for Estate Agents
What material information estate agents should disclose in 2026: Parts A, B and C, DMCC Act rules, a listing checklist and where each data point is from.