Posts by Christopher Walkey
Investing in Commercial Property in London
London is one of the most exciting and thriving cities in the world for businesses to establish themselves. Not only is there a bustling financial district, there’s also a growing arts scene and a fashion industry that makes the UK economy millions year upon year. Whatever type of business you operate in, there’s definitely advantages…
Read MoreCan your Twitter following determine your future business success?
I do it myself so I am sure many others are doing it also and I guarantee that many more will follow suit – I judge a company’s size by the amount of followers they have on Twitter and I would also consider a company not trading if it hadn’t tweeted in the last six months.…
Read MoreSo, Farage has helped the majority of voters to leave the EU & now Exits UKIP:
Breaking news today and currently flooding timelines of social media is Mr Nigel Farage and that he has announced he quits as leader of the UKIP party. It has been one of the most incredible few weeks in politics both home and abroad in regards to the UK, not only has a prime minister stepped down…
Read MoreProperty Personnel advises estate agents to “hold their nerve” post- Brexit
The Managing Director of the UK’s oldest estate agent recruitment consultancy has advised employers to “hold their nerve” following the ‘leave’ result in the EU referendum. His comments come after a snap survey of recruitment intentions carried out by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) which suggested that almost half of members…
Read MoreNo more ‘7 day evictions’
Changes to the process of accelerated possession, through applying to use High Court Enforcement Officers (HCEOs) to evict a tenant, has brought an end the so called ‘7-day eviction’ which were misleading for landlords as well as increased costs, according to legal experts, Landlord Action. The majority of residential possession claims are dealt with in…
Read More#Brexit – Britain votes to leave the European Union
The waiting game is over and the uncertainty over Brexit, which in recent weeks has caused the market to slow down in terms of transactions, with a wait and see attitude, is now over. Britain has voted to leave the European Union. Brendan Cox, Managing Director of Waterfords comment on what is considered one of…
Read MoreNLA URGES CALM AFTER BREXIT VOTE
Responding to the vote to leave the European Union (EU), Richard Lambert, Chief Executive Officer at the National Landlords Association (NLA), said: “Let’s just everyone, take a long, deep, calm breath. Leaving the EU is completely unknown territory, and jumping to conclusions isn’t going to help anyone. “We welcome the Mark Carney’s steadying words and…
Read MoreFAMILIES NOW MOST COMMON HOUSEHOLD IN PRIVATE RENTED SECTOR
Families are the most common household type in the private rented sector (PRS) for the first time, according to the latest research from the National Landlords Association (NLA).* The findings show that more landlords now let to families with children (48 per cent) than any other household type, overtaking young couples (47 per cent). This…
Read MoreNUMBER OF RETIRED RENTERS SOARS BY OVER 200,000 IN 4 YEARS
The number of people living in private rented accommodation in retirement has soared by more than 200,000 in the last four years, according to a poll of private renters*. Overall, the poll shows that the proportion of retired private renters has grown by 13 per cent since 2012 – approximately 220,000** – as more and…
Read MoreWaterfords welcomes review culture with Trustpilot
Waterfords, which has branches in Camberley, Chobham, Fleet, Yateley, Sunningdale and Farnham, has introduced an independent review system to offer consumers complete transparency over its service. In just 6 weeks, the company has received 70 reviews and has an average 9 out of 10 rating. Following continued business growth with the opening of another branch,…
Read MoreNew prop tech firm recruits start-up expert Mal McCallion
Start-up expert Mal McCallion has been appointed to head up new business at Prop Tech Solutions, a firm launched by property experts Bob Scarff and Rob Wellstead last month. Initially focusing on lead management tool Callwell, McCallion’s remit is to broaden the customer base for the service, whilst helping to incubate and develop complementary new…
Read MoreWhat Businesses Should Look for When Renting Commercial Property
There are all sorts of different types of commercial property available, from shops and industrial units to offices and more. If you run a business that is looking to move its location, then renting commercial property that is appropriate to your needs is a good idea. Whether you’re seeking a new base in order to…
Read MoreAuction House numbers strengthen yet again
Auction House sales figures in May marked the fifth month in a row of improved fortunes for the group. Its five month results from January are currently 8.8% up on 2015, with 1,250 sold at a success rate of 76% and £165m raised. Commenting on the figures, Auction House Founding Director Roger Lake said:…
Read MoreTop tips: how the pros turn properties into goldmines
Selling houses is a bit like writing – everyone thinks they can do it. Most people, apart from illiterates, animals and Donald Trump, can write words, but they’ll probably never have a novel published or even manage to finish a decent short story without frying their frontal lobe. You might have had a letter published…
Read MoreHow Facilities Management Companies help the UK Property Industry
As an estate agency your clients may expect you to manage every aspect of their estate; from the letting/selling of the property, dealing with the contracts, ensuring that the property is run smoothly and that any problems which may arise are dealt with quickly and efficiently. Your role is to make this, often quite stressful,…
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