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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…
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…
Read MoreReasons 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…
Read MoreTrain 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…
Read MoreTandem 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…
Read More3 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…
Read MoreModern 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…
Read MoreHarnessing the earning power of your home
What if you were able to boost your income using your home without having to sell or re-mortgage? Here are just some ways in which you can make your home work in your favour financially.
Read MoreThe Property Ombudsman welcomes new members by waiving the joining fee
Following an announcement on 6th February by Ombudsman Services (OS:P) that it is to withdraw as a redress scheme from the property sector, The Property Ombudsman (TPO) would like to invite existing members of OS:P to join its scheme with immediate effect, and without the usual requirement for a joining fee. As the largest of…
Read MoreFormer 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…
Read MoreHow 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…
Read MoreBravish 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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