Reasons to Invest in Property in Manchester

Whether you are looking to invest in a residential buy to let property, a commercial property or a student property – there are some great opportunities in Manchester that could be exactly what you are looking for if you are interested in this kind of market. Greater Manchester has a population of over 2.5 million…

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Train to become a RICS Surveyor in Scotland

Following demand from customers and surveying practices, Sava has developed its unique Diploma in Residential Surveying & Valuation specifically for the Scottish market. It’s part of Sava’s plans to hold more regional courses, to ensure that surveying talent can be developed across England, Wales and Scotland. The Diploma has been purposely designed to create competent…

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Tandem retailing – the future of High Street agency?

It can’t have escaped your notice that many High Street units across the country lie vacant, with a number of big chains going bust or closing stores. Whether it’s to do with BREXIT, out-of-town retails parks, online shopping or crippling rents, it’s a sorry sight. All might not be lost, however, with a new style…

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3 possible routes to becoming an estate agent

According to specialist recruiter Property Personnel, we’re in the middle of the worst estate agency staffing crisis of a generation. And recruitment guru Anthony Hesse predicts that the recruits who’ll fill the gap and perform best will be imported from outside the sector. Property sales is one profession where there are currently no mandatory qualifications…

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Modern Agents, Need Modern Solutions:

Everything you need to know about embracing the 21st Century: The past few years have seen a rapid growth in our digital world, alongside a decline in some of our strongest estate agency brands. The internet is dominating whilst the world of traditional businesses has become a sink or swim scenario. Online estate agents have…

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Former NLA Chairman David Salusbury dies:

David Salusbury, the former Chairman of the National Landlords Association (NLA), the UK Association of Letting Agents (UKALA), and of mydeposits, died on Saturday 21st April 2018, following a short illness. He was aged 74. After a successful 30 year career with the Royal Air Force, David joined the then Small Landlords Association (SLA) in…

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How to improve your agency’s communications

When it comes to selling houses, speed can be of the essence. Properties can move incredibly quickly and both sellers and buyers want to know exactly what stage their house sale or purchase is at all times. When a property comes onto the market, potential buyers want to view it as quickly as possible before…

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Bravish New World

Aldous Huxley probably didn’t have financial regulation in mind when he wrote his novel about a dystopian world order, but the slew of newly formed global rules, that today govern international finance, does have a touch of that Brave New World feeling. Yes, a lot has been happening in the world of Finance lately. The…

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Developing new surveying talent in Wales and the West of England

Sava is taking its successful Diploma in Residential Surveying & Valuation into Wales, with its first Welsh based intake starting in October 2018 in Newport. It’s part of Sava’s plans to hold more regional courses, to ensure that surveying talent can be developed across England, Wales and Scotland. Sava offers the Diploma in Residential Surveying…

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Warning to landlords and letting agents over fake referencing

This week’s episode of “Bad Tenants, Rogue Landlords” (Thursday 19th April, Channel 5, 8pm) will serve as a warning to all landlords and letting agents over the dangers of fake tenant references, as landlord Paul Bloom faces a struggle to get his property back from a bogus company let. Paul Bloom, a professional landlord with…

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The 15 quickest bedroom updates ever!

Want to give your bedroom a makeover, but don’t know where to start? On a budget and feeling like a complete transformation is impossible? Chin up. We’re revealing our quickest bedroom updates ever. And, most of our suggestions won’t cost you the earth either. To give your bedroom the update it needs in time for…

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Northern landlords top voids list

More landlords with property in the North of England experienced a void period in the past three months than in any other UK region according to findings from the UK Association of Letting Agents (UKALA). Fifty three per cent of landlords with property in the North East and North West of England both experienced a…

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What are the main benefits of automated window blinds?

The smart home has arrived, and it’s here to stay. The fast pace of technological change has changed just about every aspect of our lives, and that includes the home. From internet connected TVs to keyless entry systems, home heating controlled via your smartphone and fridges that tell you when you’ve run out of milk,…

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