The Yorkshire Property Guide

26/10/2026

With Michael Brownsett Estate Agent – We just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉

25/10/2026

Estate agents put huge effort into winning listings, but how much into deciding whether they are worth winning? In a deteriorating market, quality control may matter more than quantity. And sometimes the right decision is to walk away.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/do-estate-agents-put-enough-quality-control-listings-richard-a-dixon-dlcje

25/10/2026

Rightmove has the audience, the listings, the data and the industry's scoreboard. Estate agents helped build its dominance and continue reinforcing it every day. Has one supplier ended up controlling English & Welsh estate agency? Prove me wrong.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/rightmove-controls-english-welsh-estate-agency-prove-me-dixon-r06ve

23/10/2026

The property industry talks endlessly about improving the home-moving process, but largely to itself. If we want buyers and sellers to behave differently, who is actually explaining to the public what needs to change and why?



https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/who-educating-general-public-richard-a-dixon-xin6e

23/10/2026

A deteriorating market, falling transaction volumes, rising withdrawals, squeezed fees and more stock chasing fewer buyers. What does estate agency need to see it through these challenging times?

Another club, obviously.

https://propertyindustryeye.com/new-exclusive-club-for-estate-agents-but-membership-comes-at-a-price/

23/10/2026

BREAKING NEWS: Buyers would like more information, delays are stressful and people dislike uncertainty.

Thankfully, another property industry survey has confirmed what absolutely everybody already knew.

https://thenegotiator.co.uk/news/uk-housing-market-news/buyers-and-sellers-regret-lack-of-information-on-property-purchase/

23/10/2026

23/10/2026

China, Vietnam, Sahara… you decide! 🏜️🏮🌴

We are excited to announce that we are currently exploring opportunities to run an Overseas Fundraising Challenge in 2028 – and we need your help choosing what the adventure should be!

Our top contenders at the moment are:
Great Wall of China Trek 🇨🇳
Walk the Sahara Desert 🌍
Vietnam Hill Tribe Trek 🇻🇳

We would love you to vote for your favourite challenge via the link in the comments below, where you can also register your interest in finding out more about taking on a once-in-a-lifetime experience with Wakefield Hospice in 2028. 💚

All opinions greatly received, write your vote in the comments below. 👇

23/10/2026

With Jones Homes – We just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉