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Every Renters' Rights Act date as of October 2026: Section 21 abolished, PRS Database, Landlord Ombudsman, Decent Homes and Awaab's Law, in one table.

December often sees many agents down tools, especially when it comes to canvassing. But while the market may slow, it certainly doesn’t stop. Portal traffic surges on Boxing Day as homeowners start thinking ahead, and you want your agency to be the one they search for when Christmas is over. It’s also the season of conversation, family, friends, and neighbours catching up, swapping stories, and sharing plans. That makes it prime time for word-of-mouth referrals, but only if your agency is already top of mind. Remember, most potential vendors don’t abandon their moving plans over Christmas, they simply pause them.

There’s a new buzz in the industry. Shiny new tools launching, promising to get your listings in front of AI platforms like Gemini, ChatGPT, and Copilot. The pitch is simple: markets are consumer driven and as the public turns to AI over traditional search engines, agents need to make sure their properties can still be found.

Heading out to a valuation? Propalt helps you get ahead, with rich local data, property history, and smart comparables all in one place.

Why a property-specific seller report beats a generic flyer, what to put in it, how to send it and how to follow up without breaking the TPO code.

After years of helping agents book more valuations, we’re now helping you win them. Here’s how to create your first Seller Report in Propalt.