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03/09/2026

79% of consumers will switch to a competitor if a business doesn't respond fast enough.

That's one of the findings from a recent B2C Buyer Experience Report, and it says a lot about what clients now expect from property professionals too.

Viewber's API integration means viewing and inspection appointments can be booked directly through your own CRM or property management system, with availability guaranteed 24 hours in advance.

☑️ Access our network of 5,000+ Viewbers without checking in-house diaries first
☑️ Book directly from your existing CRM, no extra logins or platforms needed
☑️ Offer clients 24/7 self-service booking, evenings and weekends included

Half of all viewing and valuation bookings already happen outside office hours. Being able to say yes to a client, instantly, matters more than ever.

🔗 Read the full blog to see how our API works: https://viewber.co.uk/on-demand-property-appointments

02/09/2026

🏆 WE’RE UP FOR AN ESTAS SUPPLIER AWARD 🏆

We’re incredibly proud to share that the Viewber Sales and Partnership team are heading to the ESTAS Awards on 16 October 2026 - and we’re up for a Supplier Award!

The ESTAS are the UK’s leading awards for recognising excellence in property customer service, celebrating the businesses and individuals who consistently put customers at the heart of what they do.

Being recognised alongside so many fantastic businesses across the property industry is a huge honour, and we’re looking forward to celebrating the very best in customer service at this year’s awards.

If you’re attending too, please come and say hello! We’d love to catch up, put some faces to names and celebrate together.

See you there 🥂

01/09/2026

Are you selling property on one of the UK’s most Instagrammable streets?

Here are the UK’s 20 most Instagrammable streets, according to Lloyds’ research...

Read more via Property Industry Eye: https://propertyindustryeye.com/are-you-selling-property-on-one-of-the-uks-most-instagrammable-streets/

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28/08/2026

Homebuying reforms could unlock 260,000 extra instructions.

Research from Jackson-Stops suggests greater certainty in the homebuying process could bring hundreds of thousands of additional instructions to the market over the next three years.

Learn more from Property Industry Eye:

https://propertyindustryeye.com/homebuying-reforms-could-unlock-260000-extra-instructions/

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27/08/2026

If you let a student HMO, Ground 4A is worth understanding properly before this year's turnover. ✅

It's the new possession ground that lets you regain the property at the end of the academic year, but only if:

✔️ All tenants meet the student test
✔️ You've given written notice you may use it
✔️ Your tenancy was signed less than six months before the start date
✔️ You give at least 4 months' notice (2 months for some transitional cases)
✔️ Possession falls between 1 June and 30 September

Miss any one of these and Ground 4A isn't available to you.

The has a full breakdown of eligibility and notice periods - worth a read before you plan this year's re-let: https://www.nrla.org.uk/resources/student-lettings

And once your property's ready to re-let, remote viewings can help close the gap faster, especially with tenants who can't visit in person.

Viewber covers the whole UK: https://viewber.co.uk/about-viewber

26/08/2026

🚨 Final call: our holiday let and short-term rental giveaway closes soon.

If you manage a portfolio of holiday let or short-term rental properties and haven't entered yet, this is your last chance to win a complete Viewber Property Marketing Pack for one of them:

✅ Professional property photography
✅ A detailed floorplan
✅ A 360° virtual tour

All professionally edited and ready to use across listings, your website, and other marketing channels.

To enter, comment with a link to one of your holiday let or short-term rental listings that you're happy to share publicly.

Not sure if a listing across your portfolio is doing everything it can to attract guests? Our recent guide covers 5 hidden issues to check, including the marketing photos that make or break a booking decision.

👉 Read the guide here: https://viewber.co.uk/increase-holiday-let-bookings

📋 Giveaway requirements & T&Cs:

▪️ The property must be a house (not alternative accommodation such as shepherd's huts, boats, etc.).
▪️ Your social media profile must be public so we can contact you if selected.
▪️ One winner will be selected at random.
▪️ The giveaway runs from Monday 3 August 2026 to Sunday 30 August 2026.
▪️ If selected, and upon request, you must provide written permission via email confirming the property owner's consent for Viewber to use the photography, video, floorplan, and any other marketing materials created across our own website, social media, and marketing channels for the foreseeable future.

🔑 Viewber's support doesn't stop at marketing - we also offer key management, check-ins and check-outs, and property inspections for agents managing multiple properties.

Don't miss out, good luck! 🍀

25/08/2026

📸 "No two appointments are ever the same, and that's what I love most about being a Viewber Member."

Meet Antonio, who joined the Viewber network just over a year ago and has already photographed more than 100 properties across the North West!

Antonio's path to property photography wasn't a straight line. From working as a teaching assistant to completing an apprenticeship in content creation, he eventually took the leap to launch his own business, AC Digital Creations, and fully commit to his passion for art and photography.

Today, Antonio brings that same creative eye to every home he shoots. Whether he's capturing a large property with an indoor pool or simply chatting with homeowners about their stories, it's those human moments that make the work meaningful to him.

He's even developing his own real estate photography course to pass on everything he's learned along the way!

📖 Read all about Antonio's creative journey, his lessons learned from 100+ properties, and his advice for aspiring property photographers in the full article here: https://viewber.co.uk/viewber-diaries-antonio-real-estate-photographer-north-west

24/08/2026

What actually happens inside a property when nobody is checking on it? 🏚️

When you're managing multiple properties, an empty one can quickly develop costly problems when left unchecked.

Our latest blog explores exactly what can go wrong in just 31 days.

The scenarios might read like a worst-case diary entry, but the risks are very real:

🔹 Dust settling and mould appearing rapidly in unventilated rooms.
🔹 Uncollected bins signalling an empty house to the whole street.
🔹 A fridge full of rotting food after an unnoticed power cut.

It is also a major compliance headache. Most standard insurance policies become restricted or invalid once a property sits empty for more than 30 days, and specific unoccupied cover can require logged visits as often as every 7 days to stay valid.

We have put together an essential empty property checklist to help prevent damage, pests, security risks and insurance issues - ensuring the properties under your care stay fully protected and compliant.

👉 Read the full article and explore the checklist here: https://viewber.co.uk/empty-property-checklist

21/08/2026

Lone working remains part of everyday life for property agents across sales, lettings, auctions, and inspections.

Propertymark recently refreshed its personal safety guidance, urging agencies to review risk assessments, safety procedures, and check-in systems. Setting expected check-in times and establishing a clear system to confirm staff safety during appointments are key actions recommended for employers.

This is where ViewBuddy comes in. We developed ViewBuddy as a free safety app to support property professionals during solo visits.

Key features include:

🤝 Trusted buddies: Add chosen contacts to receive automated safety alerts.
💬 Automated prompts: Set viewing time limits that trigger an SMS alert to buddies if an agent fails to check out on time.
🚨 Silent alarm: Enter a PIN backwards to send a distress alert to buddies if a situation feels unsafe.

Property groups including Leaders Romans Group, Connells Group, and Arun Estates use ViewBuddy as part of their lone worker safety practices.

Learn more about ViewBuddy and download it for free to help protect your team: https://viewber.co.uk/viewbuddy

Read the full industry article on Property Industry Eye:
https://propertyindustryeye.com/property-agents-urged-to-review-lone-working-procedures/

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20/08/2026

Taking on more instructions without adding extra pressure on your team can be a balancing act for many property businesses.

Clients naturally expect quick responses and high service levels around the clock, but adding headcount isn't always the right option in an uncertain market.

In an article on our blog, Oyin Bamgbose, VP of Sales at Street.co.uk, breaks down the "Lean Agency Playbook" and explains how agencies can build capacity without expanding their team.

Here are a few eye-opening insights from the piece:

📍 In lettings alone, manually qualifying applicants for a single property can consume over 10 hours of a negotiator's time.

📍 Automated qualification workflows send forms to applicants as soon as they enquire, giving agents a list of proceedable applicants by morning.

📍 Self-serve troubleshooting resolves roughly 20% of tenant issues before they reach a property manager's desk.

📍 AI tools like Cortex, built by the Street.co.uk team, handle inbound enquiries, write listing descriptions, follow up with applicants, and log updates straight to the CRM.

None of these replace your team. Instead, they replace repetitive admin tasks so negotiators can focus on winning instructions and closing deals.

Read the article on our website: 👇

https://viewber.co.uk/estate-agency-growth-without-growing-your-team