Estate Agency to launch Futuristic Hub in Luton

Benjamin Stevens Estate Agency (established in 2004) will be celebrating their 15th anniversary by launching a futuristic hub in order to revolutionise the industry. Originally based out from an office in Mill Hill, London they now service three separate counties and manage over seven hundred properties. They will look to change from a standard high street…

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HOW TO MANAGE FINANCES FOR POOR CREDIT SCORES

If you have ever used credit in the UK, you will have a credit score. UK lenders will check information that’s held on you with one or more of three main credit reference companies: Equifax, Experian and Callcredit. These companies construct credit reports, which are a detailed, personal, financial history and from this they construct…

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Brunswick Real Estate UK sells Weybridge Estate for £17.1 million

A portfolio of properties in Weybridge has been sold to Elmbridge Borough Council for a sum of over £17 million as local authorities continue their drive to purchase residential and commercial property to secure their long term futures. Brunswick Real Estate UK have sold off a portfolio of property that include freehold estate of five…

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Durham Group Estates purchase office complex in Wakefield

Plenty of buying for long term investment going on across the country despite current downward trends in property values in some parts and the fear of what will be happening with Brexit over our heads. The latest purchase by Durham Group Estates sees them acquiring a two storey commercial complex in Wakefield with a floor space…

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Lincolnshire County Council to set up company in aid to build more homes

More homes needed across the country so once again some positive news coming from Lincolnshire County Council as they set up ‘PropCo’ (a subsidiary of the authority’s holding company Lincolnshire Future Ltd) in order to build more homes and to reach housing targets set. Councillor Patricia Bradwell, executive member for adult care, said, “One of the projects…

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Modular affordable housing units gets £12.9 million boost

Home Group is set to purchase 49 modular affordable housing units in a deal worth around £13 million that also includes 13 town houses. The location is in Chatham, Kent and the project will be delivered by modular developer Top Hat. Top Hat: “TopHat brings certainty to property development by integrating all parts of the process…

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Independent estate agency launches within former bank

A former Natwest Bank will be the home to a recently formed independent estate agency – Austin & Roe, Granville Square, 75A High Street, Stone, Staffordshire. Sales and Lettings will be taking place where once deposits and loans were issued within the old Natwest Bank building in Granville Square. Giving the local region a new and…

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William Pears Group enters the Social Housing Market

William Pears Group, that is said to be one of Britain’s largest property companies holding a portfolio of £6 billion of property in London and south-east England, is now looking at Social Housing following the registration of one of its companies entitled ‘Social Landlord‘. The property giant run by three billionaire brothers (Sir Trevor Pears,…

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FREE Guide – Six Ways to Grow Your Estate Agency in 2019:

Why did I set that guide on fire? Because I wanted to catch your attention  We all know that valuations are one of the biggest leverage points for generating more revenue, if you own an estate agents. Looking to make more money? Book more valuations. Struggling to make enough money? It’s (partly) because you…

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What Do I Need To Know Before Renting Out My Home?

Navigating the world of rental management can be a strange, and overwhelming, experience for many first-time landlords. In Leicester, there are a huge number of students and young families, making it a popular area for landlords. But what should all these new landlords understand before they venture into the rental market? We’ve listed some of…

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GeoPhy is going to reveal the Real Value of your property

A Dutch AI Startup, GeoPhy, is looking to create waves in the real estate sector by identifying the real value of property. Founded in 2004 and part led by Dutch entrepreneur and co-founder Sander Mulders – The company has raised USD $33 million from investors to boost its global expansion. Investment has come from the likes…

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Iain McKenzie comments on Strengthening Consumer Redress in the Housing Market

Iain McKenzie, CEO of The Guild of Property Professionals, in response to the publication of the Government’s consultation on Strengthening Consumer Redress in the Housing Market: “The Guild have been actively promoting best practice in estate agency for 25 years, including our code of conduct for members and trading standards accredited training scheme. We therefore…

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