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UK FINANCE REVEALS NUMBER OF INTEREST-ONLY MORTGAGES HALVES IN SIX YEARS
The number of interest-only mortgages has almost halved in the past six years, UK Finance figures reveal. There are currently 1.7 million outstanding interest-only mortgages (including partial interest-only), down 46 per cent since 2012. Commenting on the data, Jackie Bennett, Director of Mortgages at UK Finance, said: “The number of outstanding interest-only loans has halved…
Read MoreBeautiful UK Houses – The South East of Essex
There are some beautiful locations across the UK, with some amazing homes to match. In this post, we’ll be looking at one of the most stunning places in Essex. Read our post below for more info. There are some unique and beautiful places to live in the UK. Come rain or shine, there are some…
Read MoreRenter spending power
The UK renting population is unanimously concerned by the rising cost of living. This is hardly surprising given that rents are rising and commonly do not match up with wage growth. Most impacted by this are those renting in London. On average, its estimated that a Londoner should expect to spend 49% of their annual…
Read MoreNew data shows a resurgence in buy to let activity in London and South East in Q1
Resurgence in London buy to let activity in Q1 of 2018 Latest data from specialist buy to let broker Commercial Trust Limited, indicates increased buy to let purchase activity in London, during the first quarter of 2018. The report shows that market share for buy to let applications in the capital increased for the first…
Read More7 Ways In Which Having A Garden Makes Your Home More Sellable
Beautifying the exterior of your home is the first step to preparing it for sale, and one of the most effective ways to do this is by investing in and caring for a garden. This is an investment you should make as soon as you buy the house. 7 Ways In Which Having A Garden Makes Your…
Read More8 Tips to Read Before Signing a Commercial Lease
Finding a new commercial property is usually stressful and exciting in equal parts. On the one hand, it holds endless possibility for a new or growing business. On the other, you often need to be able to see into the future of your venture to know how its needs will change over the next few…
Read MoreWould E.T. still phone home?
When was the last time you raised your hand for a taxi, or called your local take away for a delivery? You most likely just tapped your phone didn’t you? When speaking to friends and family, what is the preferred method of communication? Do you still call people or mainly stay in touch over social…
Read MoreRevealed: UK renter’s greatest financial concerns
86% of UK renting population concerned by the rising cost of living South West most concerned region in the UK East Midlands least concerned region in the UK Rising cost of living biggest concern for 35-44-year olds The UK has seen a sky rocket in rental prices over the last 10 years. Rents in some…
Read MoreReapit and OneDome announce strategic partnership
Proptech specialist OneDome have entered into a new partnership with Reapit, the largest CRM and Lettings Accounting software provider to the UK residential real estate sector. This partnership will enable the two companies to give their mutual clients a combined suite of digital tools to compete with online and hybrid agencies. A new integration between…
Read MoreProperty Agents Must Join a Client Money Protection Scheme by April 2019
The Government has set out regulations to implement mandatory membership of a client money protection scheme for all property agents in England from 1st April 2019. The maximum penalty for non-compliance will be £30,000. Tim Frome, Associate Director at Hamilton Fraser, administrator for existing scheme Client Money Protect (CMP) comments: “We are delighted that the…
Read More3 Specialist brands that can help you create an outstanding office space
Whether you’re designing an office from scratch or planning a major refurbishment, balancing functionality with aesthetic elegance can be a real head-scratcher. But creating an ambient space that employees and clients appreciate spending time in might bring genuine business benefits like increasing motivation and creating an excellent first impression. So if you’re looking for simple…
Read MoreVALUERS/LISTERS – How to Close a Free Val into a Listing Every time
Estate Agents – What Is the Best Way to Trial Close A Free Valuation? Probably not the way you are doing it at the moment
Read MoreLandlords are Remainers and see Brexit as a Threat
According to a recent poll, landlords in the UK voted to remain in the EU and are more likely to see Brexit as a threat. LandlordNews.co.uk summarises the key findings below. The survey of 500 landlords across the UK by Intus Lettings has revealed that over half (52%) of landlords voted to remain, compared to…
Read MoreSo, 1842 founded Humberts are due to fold – Sign of times for High Street Estate Agency?
Latest rumours and news reports state that Humberts, an estate agency chain with history dating back to 1842 is set to go in to administration shortly. Regarded as one of the oldest and most traditional names in the industry, it will be a sad day if they are to leave the world of UK Estate…
Read More5 things you need in place when making your own independent estate agents
So, you’re thinking of starting up an independent estate agency. These 5 things are imperative for you to sort out before you start taking on clients. After reading this post, you will be ready to begin planning for your new business. Good luck! Budgeting plan Of course, you’re going to need to set up a…
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