Posts by EAN Content
Data Is Not King
Our world seems to be increasingly driven by statistics and data harvesting. This information is being disseminated in ever more imaginative ways to theoretically enhance our knowledge and give greater insight into a specific sector. From graphs to percentage ratios, from analytical datasets to statistical predictions, our thirst for information is insatiable. No more is…
Read MoreBiggest to date – UK’s first PropTech dedicated pitching event comes to London Build Expo 2018
TeqDen, the highly successful PropTech pitching event is taking place at London Build show on Tuesday at London Olympia. The TeqDen, powered by LiFE Ventures, has grown from strength to strength as it continues to merge start-ups with investors; this time 6 companies from both the PropTech and ConTech industries will be pitching to a…
Read MoreWhat’s more stressful than your day job?
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by all the things involved in running your home then looking at the latest research done by Hoppy, you’re definitely not alone. In fact, some of us (36%) find running a home more stressful than our daily jobs. Over 40% of those polled said they viewed chores like a second…
Read MoreChestertons unveils investment plan after announcing record results
After reporting the strongest August performance in its history and record figures from its Lettings division, Chestertons – one of London’s largest estate agents by market share – has announced that it has embarked on an ambitious investment programme to enable its continued growth and is looking to acquire more lettings businesses. Under the investment…
Read MoreHow to layer your bathroom lighting
When it comes to bathroom design, sanitary ware and tiles may be your first area of consideration. Arguably more important, though, is to get your bathroom lighting right. That’s because this space in your home is so much more than just a functional place for your daily ablutions. Bathrooms are our home sanctuaries, our havens…
Read MoreHow 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…
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