Triple recognition for Best Website at The Negotiator Awards 2024 Anticipation is building as PropertyStream celebrates the news that three of their client websites have been shortlisted for the coveted Website of the Year category at The Negotiator Awards 2024.Known as one of the premier awards in the residential property sector, The Negotiator Awards celebrates […] The post PropertyStream’s hat-trick: Three clients shortlisted for Website of the Year appeared first on PropertyStream ..read more

Celebrating our EA Masters win: Innovation and improvement with our Signature websites At last week’s EA Masters in London, we were thrilled and honoured to be crowned winners in the award for Best Estate Agent Innovation & Improvement. Winning this accolade for our Signature website range, in particular our SignaturePlus product, is a testament to […] The post Winners of Best EA Innovation & Improvement Awards 2024 appeared first on PropertyStream ..read more

A guide for estate agents When it comes to websites, one question comes up time and time again: How much should you invest in your estate agent website? It’s a tricky question, especially if you are  balancing tight budgets and the need for effective digital marketing. The answer lies in understanding the true value a […] The post How much should you invest in an estate agent website? appeared first on PropertyStream ..read more

How to generate more leads from your estate agent website In the competitive landscape of property, estate agents must leverage every tool at their disposal to attract potential clients. A robust online presence isn't just a nice-to-have; it’s a necessity. Your estate agency website should be more than a digital business card—it must be an […] The post Why online valuation tools are crucial for estate agent websites   appeared first on PropertyStream ..read more

What estate agents need to know and how to prepare for the second half of 2024. The new Labour government is standing by their election pledge to support the property sector - great news. The main goal is to boost homebuilding and help more first-time buyers enter the housing market. They are standing by their election pledge to build 1.5 million new homes over the next parliament. Good news! The recent general election in the UK, which saw the Labour Party secure a majority government, has brought renewed focus and anticipation within the property sector. With housing being a central theme o ..read more

The importance of investing in websites and marketing for premium estate agency brands. In our decade-long experience with Property Stream, we’ve encountered a perplexing and often frustrating trend: some premium estate agency brands, despite charging top-tier prices for their services, frequently hesitate to invest appropriately in their own marketing and online presence. This reluctance to spend on high-quality marketing, website design, and functionality stands in stark contrast to the premium image they aim to project. The disconnect in premium branding This disconnect is not just baffling ..read more

The impact of the UK General Election on the property market: Anticipating a post-election surge As the UK approaches its general election on 4th of July this year, the property market finds itself in a familiar state of limbo. Some buyers, sellers and landlords are likely to adopt a cautious "wait-and-see" stance, leading to a potential decrease in market activity. However, experts predict that any such period of uncertainty will soon give way to a surge in demand, driven by anticipated interest rate cuts and political stability. Interestingly, we have also spoken to several of our clients he ..read more

In today's fast-paced digital landscape, the speed at which your website loads can make or break your online presence. As an estate agent, your website serves as the virtual shop front for your business and its speed plays a crucial role in attracting and retaining potential customers.  In this article, we'll explore the importance of website speed when considering a website upgrade or refresh for your estate agency business and why partnering with an established website provider who understands the significance of speed, UX, SEO as well as designs is essential. Why website speed matters ..read more

The term ecosystem is being bandied around a lot these days in the world of property and proptech. After accepting that this type of ecosystem has got nothing to do with a geographic area where plants, animals, and other organisms, as well as weather and landscape, work together to form a bubble of life, (definition: ecosystem) we take a look at the pros and cons of a one size fits all ecosystem versus specialisation in relation to estate agents websites.  Estate agent website design: Exploring the options In recent years, the concept of property ecosystems has gained traction, promising ..read more

Website design trends 2024: Bring back rounded corners In a series of blogs about  website design trends in 2024, we’ll share our insight, opinion and knowledge about a host of web design areas. Here we talk about the resurgence of rounded corners. In the ever-evolving landscape of website design, trends come and go like seasons, but some trends have a way of making a stylish comeback. One such trend that's making waves again is the use of rounded corners. Having been in the web design field for over 15 years, we've witnessed the ebb and flow of this trend, and must say, it's back with a ..read more