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Major housing development fought off by villagers
Recent news from the government states that the planning application process will be simplified, sped up and also more on the side of the applicant. So the recent news that a housing project was rejected due to the village community power will be surprising to many, though of course let us see the facts so…
Read MoreEstate Agent escapes driving ban after positive Cannabis test
Whilst parked up in a layby at The Dale, Wirksworth a female estate agent tested positive for cannabis and was interviewed by police. The driver of the Audi TT holding passengers, a female, when tested gave a result of 7.7mg of cannabis in her system when the legal limit is 2. Obviously, it is illegal…
Read MoreSurge in home buyers with budgets between £500,000 – £750,000
Despite the global crisis, covid-19, the property market is holding it’s own with frequent reports showing a buoyant market with activity increasing from last year from property portal visits to buyers. “The average home achieved 98.6 per cent of its initial asking price over the past month– a record high and up from 97.8 per…
Read MorePublic inquiry to decide on 1,800 homes for outskirts of Milton Keynes
“… with the plans for road access blocked by Milton Keynes Council, the developers can’t start work on the site.” I say yes and you say no… Not the Beatles lyrics from ‘Hello, Goodbye‘ instead it is the divided decision/vision of Buckinghamshire Council and Milton Keynes Council. The new estate which has been approved…
Read MoreEstate Agency claims “… record demand for viewings, offers and sales”
Positive news is always warmly received and especially in amongst the quite negative news that 2020 seems to be bringing upon us let alone the covid-19 shaking up most peoples lives and businesses. Estate agency Bedfords, located in Burnham Market of Norfolk, have recently had some positive news shared on the Lynn News website that…
Read MoreWill High Streets Become Homes?
The government is planning on removing the red tape so that boarded up shops and abandoned offices can be turned into homes without the need for full planning permission, under new laws being introduced today. It will make it easier for developers to switch shops to homes without needing to submit a planning application. Builders…
Read MoreAugmented, Virtual Reality will Emerge as the New Normal in Real Estate
Virtual reality and real estate are going to become much more closely linked in the coming years. With the advent of 5G, it is expected that there will be a rise of 3D models that bring virtual reality planning and viewings to the real estate and property sector. VR has already proven to be a…
Read MoreThe new tech that’s become must-have for modern homeowners
An inescapable tech trend of recent years has been the evolution of home security measures. We appear to have come some way from the primitive alarms that emitted a shrill siren at the detection of a trespasser, and which often were triggered by accident – much to the annoyance of neighbors! In this article we…
Read MoreTips for Resolving Common Rental Disputes
In the world of property management, rental disputes are hard to avoid. There are many different types of issues that can arise, requiring the letting agent to resolve disputes between the landlord and tenants. Anything from how much deposit is taken to cover minor damages, to long term tenants asking for expensive home improvements can be…
Read MoreLetting Agent Bingo: How to Avoid the Repetitive and Ineffective Sales Slang
Thanks to the internet and people being much more willing to travel further afield to find jobs and accommodation, clients tend to be much savvier when it comes to getting sold on a property. Using online articles to understand the phrases and being open to viewing many places through many letting agents because they know…
Read MoreProperty sales down 70% – A cliff edge for Zoopla?
Zoopla’s research and insight director Richard Donnell who leads up the research side of the national property portal Zoopla was quoted as saying: “There has been no mass withdrawal of homes from the market as agents and consumers adopt a wait-and-see approach. The closure of estate agency branches and general uncertainty has resulted in far…
Read MoreEstate Agency Union group agree new package with Zoopla
Taken from Estate Agency Union Facebook Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/594500781279496/permalink/605278433535064/ I can now reveal the terms discussed with Zoopla Thanks go to Alan Goldin, Phillip Wise and Richard Dangoor for all their help and input This is what was agreed yesterday It was in line with part of their initial offer but we have tweaked it…
Read MoreMind Games? Who has the best poker Hand? Zoopla steps on Rightmove:
An attention grabbing 9 months of Zoopla for free if your agency leaves / promises to leave Rightmove is the latest move in the property portal wars. OntheMarket also reacting to the current climate of coronavirus with the offer of 3-month, 33% monthly listing fee discount as a payment support initiative for their customers. Rightmove…
Read MoreHow to Use Print Marketing in Real Estate
As we all know, modern advertising depends in great part on digital platforms – whether it be social networks, e-mail newsletters, or Google Ads. Even in the post-industrial era, entrepreneurs should never underestimate the power of print media. While online images may generate thousands of clicks in a matter of seconds they may just as…
Read More£1 billion Future High Streets Fund expanded to 50 more areas in the UK
Good news for investing in our country of which many suspect to be a trend once the UK is removed from the EU and funding EU projects, the government have announced a £1 billion injection to improving high streets of major towns and cities. An additional 50 towns will benefit from the £1 billion Future…
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