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#Proptech company IMMO plans to invest £1 Billion:
With plans to invest a whopping £1 billion purchasing property, IMMO will certainly be raising a few eyebrows! The property technology company recently announced plans to re-fit a total of 3,000 private rented sector homes – each identified as having ‘value-added’ opportunities. These purchases are likely to be from current private landlords with plans to…
Read More#Proptech Company Latchel raises $16.7m
Property management platform Latchel brings further positive news to the #proptech sector following the raising of $16.7m in Series A funding. In a report released by fintech.global they state that: “The round was led by F-Prime Capital with participation from RiverPark Ventures and existing investors, MetaProp, Bain Capital Ventures, 1984 Ventures, and Hack VC.” Latchel,…
Read MoreOnly Fools & Horses Café for sale
Tucked under a flyover, oh how glamorous this place sounds, this commercial property can also come with an assured 10 year lease on the premises. Property details include ‘historically turnover circa £500,000’ which would even turn Del Boy’s head! The property can be found on Rightmove and is listed with Christie & Co. The property…
Read MoreItalian #PropTech company raises €400 million
#Proptech is global and despite a hive of activity taking place in the UK we see our neighbouring countries also heating up the sector with massive investments coming in. Reported in tech.eu “Casavo houses €400 million in new funding round, sets sights on France” sees the Milan based ‘residential sales’ platform gives itself the capital…
Read MoreCameron, May and now Johnson have sacked Michael Gove
Following on from the resignation of Housing Minister Stuart Andrew earlier on Wednesday we now see Gove leaving the building joining a current total of nearly 40 MPs tendering their resignations in the last 24 hours. Michael Gove, secretary (of state) for Housing, was sacked by Prime Minster Boris Johnson late Wednesday evening (June 6th)…
Read MoreEddisons snap up Budworth Hardcastle for £1.8m
East Midlands based (in two separate locations) commercial property firm Budworth Hardcastle founded in the 1990’s with 18 staff members have been acquired by Eddisons. Budworth Hardcastle is a privately owned multi-disciplinary Chartered Surveying practice which is Regulated by The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors – Formerly Marriott Hardcastle and Budworth Brown prior to merging.…
Read MoreHow do Estate Agents Need to Adapt Their Methods to Sell to Younger Generations?
The average real estate agent is 49 years old, while the median age of a prospective first-time homebuyer is 33. That’s a significant gap, and it highlights how a lot of agents may be out of touch with the best ways to connect with today’s property purchasers. The process of selling houses, apartments, and other…
Read MoreNew Property Podcast launched with Mark Hayward: ‘The Residential Expert’
New podcast to discuss the latest property industry news and predictions, as well as advice for agents. New podcast to discuss the latest property industry news and predictions, as well as advice for agents. It will feature previous Propertymark CEO, Mark Hayward, and is hosted by home setup service, Just Move In. Episodes will be…
Read MorePortfolio from Savills – Lifestyle & Property
Hitting the ‘property’ themed headlines this week was the release of the ‘Portfolio’ web platform from Savills. The idea behind the concept is to sit alongside the print copy of the magazine (already on volume 5) so to give consumers seeking luxury property the ultimate experience online. It is somewhat of a guilty indulgence for…
Read MoreInterview: Mark Hayward and his market forecasts
Residential Expert with Mark Hayward – May 2022 With last week’s relatively uneventful Queen’s speech in the rear-view mirror, now’s the time to assess the current state of the property market and predict what might be round the corner. We spoke to former chief executive of Propertymark and Just Move In ambassador, Mark Hayward, who…
Read MoreMove.uk.net expands to Worcester City Centre
Recent news of expansion shows that Gloucestershire Estate and Lettings Agent Move.uk.net opening up in Worcester City Centre seeing it’s 3rd office since launch in 2013. “Move was established by George Tatham-Losh in 2013 and it is now one of the region’s fastest growing property sales and lettings agencies. The business already has two offices,…
Read MoreStaying Competitive in a Saturated Market
The last few years have been great for real estate agencies, but increased profit acts as a double-edged sword. With more to gain, the market is growing increasingly saturated with new agencies, making the prospect of staying competitive an increasingly difficult task. While there are many ways to stay ahead, our goals are to ensure…
Read MoreMatt Evans launches Estate Agency recruitment agency EZR Recruit
Matt Evans, CEO of EZR Recruit, enters the estate agency recruitment world promising to find you your dream job,’ enabling you to be that next superstar’. An already crowded sector of the industry, though one which sees plenty of movement as companies continuously evolve and merger, Matt Evans hopes to install himself as a leading…
Read MoreSome advantages on buying a new build home over an older property
Prospective home buyers are often faced with the difficult of deciding between a new build or an older property. Studies have shown that Brits are often sceptical over new build developments, however this is often based on a variety of misconceptions. If you are struggling to reach a decision, we are here to help. Here…
Read More£126.5m profits for Foxtons Estate Agents
The team at Foxton Estate Agents, and certainly share holders and those in for bonuses, will rejoice in the 35% revenue increase from 2020 figures. Thanks to the increase of London property (rental) activity following the government relaxing of their rules for coronavirus. Included in the figures will also be the letting portfolio of Douglas…
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