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AI Property Search Revolutionises Finding Homes - Property Industry Eye
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (209+ words) Hortons has launched an AI-powered search tool that allows users to find properties, moving information and local agents through a single search function. The self-employed estate agency platform said users carried out more than 14,000 searches through Intelligent Search during a…...
EYE POLL: Can estate agents afford to ignore AI?
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (137+ words) Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly embedded in estate agency, with firms using the technology to automate routine tasks, generate property marketing and improve communication with buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants. As investment in AI-powered PropTech accelerates, the gap between early…...
Conveyancing firm to open new office to work with estate agents
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (273+ words) The Partnership is opening a new office in Tunbridge Wells as the conveyancing firm expands its presence across Kent and the wider South East. The office will open on 5 October 2026 and work with estate agents, mortgage brokers and clients across…...
Reapit unveils £40m-plus investment as estate agency AI race gathers pace
1+ week, 5+ day ago (547+ words) Reapit has secured more than £20m of new investment from Accel-KKR as the property software provider steps up spending on AI and consumer technology. The company will also use the additional funding to develop its estate agency platform. Reapit said it…...
Alto launches AI tools to take on estate agents’ everyday jobs
1+ week, 5+ day ago (480+ words) Alto has launched a suite of AI tools designed to complete everyday sales and lettings tasks, from producing appraisal reports to identifying sales at risk of falling through. The property software provider has introduced six AI “skills” within Alto Intelligence....
HM Land Registry turns to AI in contact centre overhaul
1+ week, 5+ day ago (204+ words) HM Land Registry (HMLR) has appointed Route 101 to deliver a new AI-enabled contact centre platform as part of an overhaul of its customer support services. The cloud-based system will serve around 660 users across five sites and replace HMLR’s existing on-premises…...
New initiative 'is going to help transform homebuying"
1+ week, 6+ day ago (426+ words) A new government-backed digital identity trust mark launches today. It could help reduce repeated identity checks during property transactions. Digital Verification Service (DVS) providers that meet the required standards can use the UK CertifID trust mark from 1 September. It will…...
EYE NEWS UPDATE: Land Registry shake-up opens up new data for estate agents
2+ week, 5+ day ago (505+ words) Estate agents will gain access to more precise property identifiers alongside HM Land Registry’s Price Paid Data from Friday, in a change designed to improve the accuracy of property matching and sales histories. From 28 August, HM Land Registry will publish…...
New initiative aims to help agents avoid costly mistakes
2+ week, 5+ day ago (291+ words) SafeDeposits Scotland has launched a CPD-accredited training programme aimed at letting agents and other property professionals operating in Scotland. The SDS Academy will offer Foundation and Adjudication Workshop courses alongside two on-demand courses developed by TDS partner Inventory Hive. All…...
Property industry leaders join forces to tackle transaction delays
2+ week, 6+ day ago (561+ words) Senior property industry figures have joined an advisory board set up by BestAgent founder Charlie Lamdin as the business targets shorter transaction times and fewer fall-throughs. Yopa chief executive Verona Frankish, Thomas Legal and Equilaw group CEO Simon David, and…...