Posts by EAN Content
How to Care for and Repair Old Timber Floors
I really do love those old oak floor boards that grace some property, in can give such character and charm to each room they grace and in my mind also add value. It is though very important on the quality of the flooring such as oak or pine and what condition it is in –…
Read MoreEnding or Extending Your Tenancy: Everything You Need to Know
At the end of your rental period, you will need to decide whether to end or extend your tenancy. You may already know which route you want to take, but perhaps you’re unsure what’s expected of you. You may also be unclear about your rights as a tenant when ending or extending your fixed-term contract.…
Read MoreLondon councils offered more funding for planning
The (unfortunately for now) mayor of London has announced £10 million for ambitious councils that want to boost their role in building new homes in the capital Building on previous positive announcements this year – small sites and SME house builder initiatives, increased transparency and engagement on publicly-owned land – the (unfortunately for now) mayor…
Read MoreHow to turn your villa on the Costa del Sol into a holiday let
Owning a villa on Spain’s stunning southern coast can be a wonderful way to spend your holidays. With sun sea and sand practically guaranteed, your second home is ready and waiting for you to come and visit whenever the fancy takes you. When you don’t need it for yourself, your luxury holiday villa could be…
Read MoreWhich type of pool is right for your home?
Are you interested in having a pool constructed for your home? Swimming pools are becoming more popular across the UK and now could be the perfect time to have one installed. But you will be faced with a huge range of options on the types of pool available – so how do you know which…
Read MoreAGENTS URGED TO PUSH FOR MORE ONLINE REVIEWS TO BUILD REPUTATION
Local business reviews are becoming increasingly important for reputation management, with recent research showing 90% of consumers read online reviews before visiting a business and 72% say that positive reviews make them trust a local business more (*Source: Invesp, 2018). Reviews are very powerful as they can influence buying decisions and this is reflected in…
Read More5 Reasons to Invest in Real Estate
There has never been a better time to invest in real estate than 2018. You can make some outstanding long-term returns by investing the right way. And in 2018 the right way is to invest in real estate. Investing in real estate doesn’t necessarily mean actually buying property. Of course that is the most common…
Read MoreBrownfield land map tool will help tackle the housing crisis
Local authorities must do more to enable development within our existing communities The National Housing Federation (NHF) has identified and mapped more than 17,000 brownfield sites, totalling around 27,700 hectares, which could provide space for more than 961,000 homes. The National Federation of Builders (NFB) thinks that this tool has the potential to help tackle…
Read MoreLate payment is not the construction industry’s model
Consistent, institutionalised late payment is not an industry practice, but a business failing. Construction News has reported that Bev Dew, finance director at Kier, stated that the firm is “consistent” with its payment practices and that the onus on improvement must sit with clients. Kier is one of the industry’s poorest payers on the Government…
Read MoreCity Council gives go ahead for consultation on planning guide for the Waterside area
Nottingham City Council took an important step towards its vision for a new neighbourhood along the banks of the River Trent today (Tuesday 16 October 2018). The City Council’s Executive Board gave its approval for a consultation on the Waterside Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) – which sets out the city’s vision for the area and…
Read MoreLETTING AGENTS FACE SHORTAGE IN RENTAL STOCK AS LANDLORDS EXIT THE BTL MARKET
A Sheffield-based letting agent and prop-tech entrepreneur reports that many agents have experienced a significant drop in stock levels, as landlords continue to exit the market. Simon Tillyer, Director of SheffLets and Vouch, the low-cost referencing app, has seen rental stock drop by 25% over the last quarter in his agency, as higher stamp duty,…
Read MoreResidents have their say on the future of social housing
Nottingham City Homes residents raised their tenant voice once again at their Big Conversation event to get their thoughts and ideas on the social housing Green Paper. The Government announced proposed reforms to social housing that they say will “re-balance” tenant-landlord relationships and pave the way for stronger communities. The Social Housing Green Paper was…
Read MoreReal Estate Investment Coaching Program: Expert Tips to Become a Better Broker
Real estate today is a budding market, not just because of the way modern markets work but also because there are plenty of opportunities that you could tap for profit. If you want to be a better broker, it’s best that you observe how your fellow brokers perform in the industries they choose. You may…
Read MoreESTATE AGENTS URGED TO EMBRACE SOCIAL MEDIA
Facebook is too big to be ignored by estate agents, with a recent study* showing that it is dominating the UK social media sphere, followed by Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp and Instagram ranking as the 1st, 3rd, 4th and 6th most used networks. (Source: Flint, 2018). Facebook has by far the largest user base, with over…
Read MoreFree the spirit: How to embrace maximalist interior design at home
Minimalism has been reigning supreme over the last decade or so. Clean lines, utilitarian design, simple furnishings, neutral colour schemes and the general absence of fuss and clutter has been characterising our home styles for so long that we’ve almost forgotten that there is an alternative to the philosophy of less being more. But no…
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