8 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…

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Would 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…

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Revealed: 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…

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Reapit 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…

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Property 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…

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3 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…

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Landlords 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…

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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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