For years, EG Propertylink was one of the first names that came up when a UK commercial landlord or agent was considering where to advertise a commercial property. That era has now ended; the Estates Gazette, with its 166-year-old name behind it, announced in late 2024 that it was closing. Throughout 2025, its products, including the Propertylink listings platform, were withdrawn from the market. If you are one of the commercial landlords in the UK whose property was listed there, or if you simply used it to see what was available, you now need to find a new home for your listings.
This article sets out the realistic options for commercial property landlords in 2026, honestly compares them, and includes where we fit in here at Boxpod Commercial Property.
What Happened to EG Propertylink?
Estates Gazette (EG) was one of the oldest names in UK property publishing. Its parent company announced the closure of the entire EG business in 2024, including the magazine, the Radius data service, and the Propertylink listings site, citing sustained headwinds in the commercial real estate market as its reasoning. The wind-down was completed during 2025.
For commercial landlords and agents in the UK, however, a major shop window for UK commercial property disappeared, as did the enquiries that it generated.
So, let us guide you through your options as a commercial property landlord.
Where Can You List UK Commercial Property in 2026?
For commercial landlords in the UK, there is no single like-for-like replacement for Propertylink. The market is split into three paths, and the right one depends on whether you use an agent and how you prefer to pay.
| Platform | Best for | How it works | Landlord can list directly? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rightmove Commercial | Maximum general audience | Listings come through member agents on branch contacts | Not normally - you list via an agent |
| Zoopla Commercial | General audience | Agent-fed, similar model to Rightmove | Not normally |
| NovaLoca | Commercial-only search | Long-established commercial property site, mainly agent-fed listings | Limited |
| Proplist | Agents replacing their EG feed | Newer commercial platform, positioned at agents | Aimed at agents |
| Boxpod Commercial Property | Landlords listing directly | Flat monthly subscription, enquiries go straight to you | Yes - that is the whole model |
It is apparent from the table that each option has its pros and cons, and depending on your priorities, you can choose the best one for you.
Rightmove and Zoopla offer the biggest general audiences in UK property to potential tenants, but their commercial sections are fed only by member agents, so an individual landlord normally cannot list without appointing one.
NovaLoca has been a commercial-only fixture for many years and remains a solid agent-oriented option.
Proplist is the newest of the group and has positioned itself to agents looking to replace their EG Propertylink feed.
The Direct Route: Listing Without an Agent
The method that the closure of EG Propertylink has specifically highlighted is listing directly, from a commercial property landlord to potential tenants. Boxpod Commercial Property has been doing this since 2007; landlords advertise offices, retail shops, industrial units, storage and land straight to tenants and buyers, with no estate agent involved in any of the process.
The Boxpod model is deliberately simple:
• Plans start from £12 per month (excluding VAT) for one listing, and every enquiry goes directly to you
• No commission and no finder's fees, regardless of the value of the deal
• More than 15,000 commercial properties listed across over 1,000 UK towns and cities
• Rolling monthly or annual plans that can be cancelled anytime
• Free for tenants and buyers, which keeps the enquiries coming
If, as a commercial landlord, a letting agent is already handling your property, and you are happy with the arrangement, the agent-fed portals would remain the natural route for you.
If, however, you would rather keep 100% of the rent and deal with tenants yourself, direct listing is the option that the big portals do not offer. You can read about the differences in our guide to listing your commercial property yourself vs with an agent. Our guide to where to list commercial property in the UK walks you through the full decision, with your options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is EG Propertylink coming back?
There is nothing to suggest so. The whole of the EG business has been closed, not only the listings site.
What should I do about my old EG Propertylink listings?
The listings on the old EG Propertylink pages stopped being marketed when the platform was withdrawn. If your property is still available, the best option is to relist it elsewhere as soon as possible, because an unadvertised unit generates no enquiries and therefore stays empty.
Whichever platform you choose, it is important to check that your listing details are up to date before republishing the listing somewhere else.
Can I list a commercial property without an agent?
Yes. Direct listing platforms exist for precisely this. At Boxpod Commercial Property, plans start from £12 per month (excluding VAT); tenants will contact you directly, and there is no commission. You can see our pricing or list your property to get started.
Is it worth using more than one platform?
Often, yes. Listings are not exclusive, and many landlords combine both an agent-fed portal with a direct listing so that both audiences are covered. You should weigh the total monthly cost against the enquiry volume that each one actually produces.
If you are a business looking to rent a commercial property, you can search our listings here.
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