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Post Brexit: What the government can do to stimulate the housing economy after Brexit
If Brexit does go ahead at the end of October then there is little doubt that the housing market will be hugely impacted. The Estate & Letting Agents Association UK is asking Estate and Letting agents throughout the UK to contribute their opinions to its report for the UK government to advise on how both…
Read MoreNottingham City Council set to make savings by supplying its own water
Nottingham City Council is set to begin supplying water services to its own buildings from Wednesday 14 August to create savings on the authority’s bills and water consumption. Changes in the water industry allow businesses and organisations to choose how they receive water supply and wastewater services, and the City Council has chosen to become…
Read MoreContact A Mortgage Broker To Stop Paying & Start Saving
If you’ve been following our blog, you know that the rate for renting a room in the UK has seen an 8% increase this quarter. Even with the demand from renters declining in some areas, people are still paying more to live under a landlord. Renting a room gives your a minimal amount of space…
Read MoreELAA-UK launches new initiative to help Agents
The Estate and Letting Agents Association UK (ELAA-UK) has always assisted it’s members to increase revenues, brand awareness and customer satisfaction as well as advise agents on how to turnaround new instructions as quickly as possible so it was no surprise when they announced that they were going one step further by launching a new initiative…
Read MoreShould You Use a Personal Loan to Buy a Real Estate Property?
Typically, personal loans aren’t used to purchase a house. Although it can be useful for a variety of things, a personal loan isn’t necessarily the best funding option for real estate property. However, there are exemptions in some instances where it’s not only doable, but it may be a fitter option than a mortgage loan.…
Read MoreELAA-UK issues new report on various Brexit scenarios and it proves to be interesting reading
No one can deny that Brexit has had an impact on the UK market but how much of an impact has it really had and how much could the different Brexit scenarios affect the UK housing market in the future? The Estate and Letting Agents Association UK has published an in-depth report today categorising…
Read MoreThings To Consider When Looking For A New House
If you’re on the lookout for a new house or a place to live, whether it’s a place to rent or one you’re going to buy, it’s an exciting step, but also one that requires a good bit of planning. So, in order to help you navigate this overwhelming word, then here are a few…
Read MoreGet the most from your ‘For-Sale’ / ‘To-Let’ signs
As an estate or letting agent the ‘For-Sale’ / ‘To-Let’ sign is one of the most effective marketing tools you have! But with so many out there, it’s imperative that yours is unique in order to stand out from the crowd. When it comes to outdoor signs, the right colour combinations will give better chances of prospective…
Read MoreDesign and Build Trends That Add Significant Value To Your Property
The average property in the UK is valued at £228,903 according to government data. However, the asking price for property fell by about £600 between June and July, which is rather strange in a situation where less property is coming to the market. However, the falling asking price is good news for those looking to…
Read MoreWhy online agencies have been told they will not be approved by ELAA-UK
Following the recent decision by The Estate and Letting Agents Association UK not to approve online only agencies a number of them are asking for an explanation as to why they are not approving their applications. As a result The Estate and Letting Agents Association UK (ELAA-UK) has released a statement explaining why they have…
Read MoreHow to Prevent Your Home from Flooding
You may be worried about the potential risk of your home being flooded out as a result of torrential rainfall. To find out what your risk factor is, an assessment can be carried out to determine the flood risk. However, there are also a number of protection methods you can look into in order to…
Read MoreUK Estate Agent fees amongst the lowest in the world
The Estate & Letting Agents Association UK (ELAA-UK) has conducted research that shows UK agents charge some of the lowest fees in the world. The association conducted the research as a part of it’s campaign to show consumers the many benefits of using a high street or ‘traditional’ agent. ELAA-UK aims to show consumers the…
Read MoreUK retailers suffer ‘summer slump’ as footfall falls once again
Shoppers turned away from UK high streets in droves last month, as footfall plummeted to its worst June figures for seven years. Footfall across shopping areas fell by 2.9% for the month, as the retail downturn accelerated from 0.9% decline in the same month last year. This announcement, along with recent news that many large…
Read MoreNottingham City Council to buy more homes to meet housing need
Nottingham City Council has approved plans to buy back more than 250 former council houses. The four-year scheme, which was approved at the Council’s Executive Board meeting on Tuesday 18 June, will involve more than 300 purchases and also include some newly-built homes, as well as houses and flats that have previously been bought…
Read MoreELAA-UK says ‘No’ to online only agencies
Following a recent review of its membership policy The Estate & Letting Agents Association UK (ELAA-UK) will be continuing their policy of not accepting online only estate or letting agents. The reason for not accepting applications from online only estate agents is because ELAA-UK does not believe that online only agencies can offer the same…
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