FCC 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…

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Getting 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…

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Six 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…

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How 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…

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What 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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Only planning policy reform can solve the housing crisis

The NFB welcomes the Labour Party’s proposal aiming to future proof the planning system, but would encourage them to commit themselves to tangible policy more quickly. Building Magazine has reported that the Labour Party will undertake a “root and branch rethink” of the planning system, aiming to give local people a say over what their…

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Is the Number of Bedrooms Your House Has Decreasing Its Value?

When it comes to property values, there’s a lot of factors which come into play. However, one thing you may not realise could be impacting your houses value, is the number of bedrooms it possesses. The fewer the bedrooms the lower the value Buyers typically look for a house with at least 3 bedrooms. Obviously,…

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One week until new mandatory HMO licensing comes into effect

With an extension of the rules bringing a wider range of houses in multiple occupation (HMO) into the mandatory licensing regime coming into effect on 1 October, landlords have just one week to apply for a licence. This licensing requirement applies to all properties that meet the following criteria: is occupied by five or more…

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Communication and Credentials are the Key

In this fast paced, instant access world we seem to live in, communication in its various forms, seems to dominate our lives. Despite the plethora of mediums we can reach each other on – telephone, email, social media, newspapers or face to face, getting hold of people and communicating in the right ways with them,…

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Planning statistics demonstrate we need planning reform

Planning disputes on new build land

We can’t solve the housing crisis without planning reform. The Construction Index reports that there were fewer planning applications made in the year ending June 2018 compared to June 2017. Statistics released by the Ministry for Housing and Local Government showed a decline of 2% in major residential planning applications, 3% in minor ones and…

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The Property Ombudsman Scheme receives over 100 complaints for one agent

Agent expelled for non-payment of awards Camborne Properties Limited trading as Harper Brooks, a sales and lettings & management agent in Liverpool, has been expelled from The Property Ombudsman (TPO) scheme for the non-payment of awards. TPO can confirm that they have received over 100 separate complaints from leaseholders regarding Harper Brooks who defaulted on…

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NFB: We need homes now, not promises in four years

The NFB welcomes £2bn of extra funding, but housing associations should not have to wait until 2022 for it to become accessible. Prime Minister Theresa May will tell the National Housing Federation (NHF) that £2 billion of new cash will be available for housing associations from 2022 to build and manage tens of thousands of…

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Industry experts join forces to host free workshop for Estate and Letting Agents

In the midst of a changing lettings market, three industry experts have joined forces to host a series of free one-off and exclusive workshops throughout October on ‘Restructuring Your Lettings Business’. Simon Duce, managing director of ARPM Outsourced Lettings Solutions, has teamed up with property business consultant and owner of Integra Property Services, Michael Day,…

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How to Manage Finances with Multiple Incomes

In some respects, you’d be inclined to think that managing money from multiple income streams would be easier than dealing with a single source of cash. While this may mean that you have money at your disposal, this can also be a complex process that is difficult to manage. In this post, we’ll look at…

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