Senior figures from major property companies are set to speak at the EA Masters conference on 3 November. Chris Rosindale, chief operating officer at Connells Group, Guy Gittins, chief executive of Foxtons, and Jason Tebb, president of OnTheMarket UK and Europe, are among the confirmed speakers.
The conference agenda will focus on key challenges facing estate and letting agents. Discussions will cover the growing use of artificial intelligence and automation, including which tasks should be automated and where human involvement remains essential. Lead qualification, valuations, and administration are among the areas to be explored regarding AI's capabilities.
Another session will address lengthy property transactions and potential solutions. Landmark will discuss Project 28 and the Local Land Charges programme, while LMS will examine lender-related delays. Legal experts are also expected to consider barriers to faster completions. Other topics include landlord retention, pressure on lettings margins, and lessons from overseas property markets.
The event will also host the Best Estate Agent Guide and Best Conveyancer Guide awards, with winners recognised during an awards lunch. The latest edition of the Guide is scheduled for publication on 4 November.