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LETTING 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
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