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Why 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…
Read MoreHow to Increase the Value of your Home
Your property is arguably one of the biggest assets you will ever own. It makes sense to maximise this asset should you ever want to sell or lease it out. In this article, we are going to give you 3 top tips for maximising the value of your property. Get the Interior Right Making sure…
Read MoreOffice Move – Pros And Cons
One of the biggest decisions a company faces making in the modern world is moving from their current office space to another location. There are many reasons why this decision may be considered, with more space needed or a better location required, but whatever the reason, both the pros and cons of an office move…
Read MoreTop London locations to invest in
Despite recent figures showing a slump in house prices in the capital, London still remains an attractive place for property investors. Brexit has put a slight dampener on things, as both buyers and sellers remain a little apprehensive about the investment potential. However, some boroughs are seeing significant regeneration and could offer an opportunity to…
Read MoreThings That Might Happen When You Don’t Have an Estate Agent
Having a real estate agent isn’t necessary if you intend to buy or sell a house. You can deal with all the transactions by yourself. However, it’s in your best interest if you partner with an agent. You need an expert by your side as you enter into this significant undertaking. Buying or selling a…
Read MoreHow the end of no-faults evictions will impact landlords
Over recent times, the term “no-faults evictions” has become a very contentious one. Those opposed to the concept paint a picture of families being dragged out of their homes by ruthless landlords who want to raise the rent as high as possible regardless of the consequences. Those in favour point to the fact many landlords…
Read MoreReal Estate Rental Business. How to Build Safe Platform
There’s a lot of profit in managing rental facilities, as long as the essentials are in place. These days that means building out credible platforms to assist the enterprise. Modern cloud portals are a robust solution because they allow customers and businesses to manage all their rental transactions seamlessly. Security Considerations for a Platform A…
Read MoreThe best areas to up-size your property potential for the lowest cost
Leading property finance specialists, One77 Mortgages, has looked at where across the UK offers the smallest monetary step when looking to up-size and increase your property potential. One77 analysed Land Registry house price data to highlight the smallest increases in property price between a flat and each type of house from terraced, semi-detached and detached…
Read MoreThe importance of Estate and Letting Agents
The Estate & Lettings Association UK (ELAA-UK) is launching a campaign to highlight the value of professional estate and letting agents throughout the UK. ELAA-UK says that it wants to make consumers more aware of the work that Estate and Letting agents do and the added value they bring to each and every property they…
Read MoreFine & Country launches in Mauritius
International estate agency Fine & Country has opened a new office situated in Mauritius. Fine & Country Mauritius is joining the global network of estate agents in over 300 locations worldwide. Bénédicte Duvivier of Fine & Country Mauritius, says, “We are very excited to join the Fine & Country network and establish the brand in…
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