Posts by EAN Content
The rush to remortgage before Brexit deadline
With Brexit looming and the uncertainty that goes along with it, many are unsure with what will happen once it has happened and what will be the state of the economy. Due to this reason, a lot of people are wanting to remortgage either to make home improvements, or to (which is the most likely…
Read MoreOnly planning reform will fix the housing crisis
The Government should do more to promote best practice and diversify the housing market. The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) reports that in London, just one in three young adults is able to afford a home, compared to 90% in 1990. According to the IFS, house prices have jumped 173% since 1997, while adults pay…
Read MoreWeekend news shows UK House Price Falls
“UK house prices post biggest fall since April as mortgage approval rates rise.” Alongside headlines such as ‘Average house prices cool‘ it has certainly been a few days of news to interest would be buyers and especially those outside owning their own property and likely to be sat in rented waiting for prices to fall.…
Read More7 Tips to Making Your Home worth More When Selling
What does real estate and Bohemian wine glasses have in common? Their ability to cough up a profit when sold. It is a known fact that only an attractive home would fetch more when sold than an unattractive. But it goes beyond just a few new paint and planting flowers on the outside. In order…
Read More3 Ways to Turn That Inherited House into Money
Often, when you inherit a home, it’s because of the passing of a parent or grandparent. These are sad times and although you treasure that home they’ve left you, you have no real use for it. By this point in your life, you are probably married with a home of your own and have no…
Read MoreSelling Your Home in Arsenal
Five Simple Steps to a Stress-Free Sale Putting your property on the market can be a daunting task. A methodical approach is key to a successful sale. Moving house is one of the most exciting experiences in life. But it can also be among the most stressful. In fact, when the latest iteration of the…
Read MoreGovernment to reduce the human cost of late payment
The package of measures unveiled by the Small Business Minister Kelly Tolhurst will also reduce the hidden, human cost of delayed payment. According to research commissioned by the Prompt Payment Directory, 48% of the 400 construction companies polled reported depression, panic attacks, suicidal thoughts and anxiety as a result of late payments. Late payment also…
Read MoreVOUCH SIGNING UP NEW AGENTS AND LANDLORDS
Vouch, the low-cost referencing app, has saved letting agents and landlords an estimated £1,000,000 on tenant reference checks, within 10 months of launching the platform. The firm has also experienced a surge in letting agents and landlords using the platform, with recent new client wins including multiple branches of Belvoir and Northwood, Morgan Randall, Regal…
Read MoreHBA: warmly welcomes abolition of cap on what councils can borrow to build houses
Lifting the borrowing cap for councils will diversify the housing market, stimulate industry capacity and help councils more easily meet their affordable homes requirements. The Prime Minister Theresa May has shown her commitment to help fix the housing crisis by announcing the abolition of cap on what councils can borrow to build houses, in her…
Read MoreNFB: low-skilled does not mean low value
The new skills-based system will create an additional barrier to building. The NFB would like the Government to consider an exemption for those in the construction industry, or an extended transition period. The Prime Minister Theresa May is to unveil a new skills based system as part of her post-Brexit immigration plans. Under the proposals…
Read MoreFCC Paragon partners with Labrador as part of new online support package for tenants and agents
FCC Paragon, a tenancy referencing firm with over 25 years’ experience in the lettings industry, has just launched MyMoveIn, an online platform that supports a tenant’s home move process by assisting with the setup of utilities, services and notifications, whilst simultaneously creating the opportunity for multiple revenue incomes for letting agents. With the upcoming tenancy…
Read MoreGetting your roof ready for winter – what you need to do now
If you are currently preparing a property to be sold or let, it is strongly in your interest to check that the roof is sufficiently resilient to withstand the elements. That’s because we can expect the weather to worsen with the approaching winter – and that roof could buckle if it is inadequately maintained. If…
Read MoreSix smart technologies making your home safer
It is increasingly common to find smart technologies in the home. This is in no small part due to the fact that they are making our properties safer and more secure. Here we look at six fantastic technologies that could make a difference to the security and safety of your home. Connected smoke alarms Fires…
Read MoreHow to prepare and stage your home for a future sale
If you are like most homeowners looking to put their house up on the market, it goes without saying that you are hoping to sell your home as quickly as possible and get your desired asking price. A whopping 62% of property professionals cited that home staging has a great effect on a buyers’ view…
Read MoreWhat to look for when choosing a smart lock
As more and more smart products flood the home security market, homeowners are increasingly looking towards smart security to protect their homes. The smart lock market for example, was valued at $423 million in 2017 and is expected to be worth a mammoth $24.20 billion by 2024. Allowing you to open and close your door…
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