Posts by EAN Content
Wales need to do more to attract talent into the construction industry
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) predicts that the construction industry in Wales will grow faster than any other party of the UK. According to CITB, the Welsh construction industry will create 12,250 new jobs between 2018 and 2022. Demand will be particularly high for wood tradespeople, interior fit out staff and service based roles…
Read MoreHow is the high street coping with online agents?
When I opened my own full service ‘online’ agency 6 years ago, I knew that there was an opening for something different. My opinion was somewhere in between the fully optimistic “the high street is dead” and the traditional “sellers want local offices” as I believed that there was room for both, in various forms,…
Read MoreIn receipt of a lease extension offer from your freeholder? Here’s what to do.
It was less than 12 months ago that housing developers such as Taylor Wimpey were exposed as having sold tens of thousands of houses on leasehold title with onerous ground rents that left a huge number of leaseholders trapped in their properties, unable to sell and unable to buy out of the rental clauses. The…
Read MoreThe scoop on Spanish property styles… for prospective buyers on the Costa del Sol
So, you’ve chosen Spain as the place to buy property over Greece or Dubai. Good pick. You’ve even narrowed down location, and it doesn’t get much better than the Costa del Sol. Great choice. But, now you are faced with decisions over what type of Spanish property to buy. Get yourself a coffee and read…
Read MoreWhy Does A London Business Address Hold Such Power?
There are a number of reasons why London hosts 40 percent of the European headquarters of the world’s top companies. Despite the high prices, the congestion and the weather, businesses large and small are choosing to base their operations here. But why does this fantastic city still hold so much weight in the business world?…
Read MoreThe property pitfalls that buyers can avoid when buying a property to let
2017 was a tough year for the buy to let market, with new property taxes and tighter lending rules. Adding to the stress is the new threat which seeks to shift the burden of tenant fees onto landlords later this year in England. Despite all the downsides, there are still new entrants to the property…
Read MoreCalling all Estate and Lettings Agents…do you REALLY know your legal obligations?
Having advised many Estate and Lettings Agents on legal matters ranging from misdescription in particulars, sales commission disputes and claims to the Property Ombudsman, I am well aware of the legal issues which property professionals face day-to day. However, there remains some doubt in the sector as to how far an agents’ legal duties towards…
Read MoreFixflo Appoints Michael Murphy MBE as Non-Executive Chairman
PropTech company Fixflo (www.fixflo.com) which provides repairs and maintenance software used in hundreds of thousands of properties, has announced the appointment of Michael Murphy MBE as non-executive Chairman and the formation of a heavyweight Advisory Board. Michael is a widely respected business leader who has an extensive operational track record in high-growth and digital subscription…
Read MoreWheelchair Accessibility at the Workplace: Your Duties and Responsibilities
When it comes to the issue of access to houses and office buildings, it is important that estate agents, landlords and business owners are aware of the requirements. With this in mind, we have created this short guide introducing and giving an overview of the subject. We will begin with the relevant law. Government Legislation:…
Read MoreFuture-proof your profits by acting now
Do you believe if you repeatedly ignore bad news, it might go away? Are you utterly convinced that the Government will see sense, backtrack and allow you to continue charging tenant fees? Perhaps you have been far too busy (or hiding under a rock) to notice the avalanche of industry alterations that threaten your profitability.…
Read MoreLabour is right – tenants should be allowed to keep pets
Responding to the news that the Labour party wants tenants to have the legal right to keep a pet in their properties, the University of Kent housing law expert Professor Helen Carr comments that ‘perhaps it was clumsy to introduce this policy proposal in the way that it has, but it should not be written…
Read MoreBetter standards for Nottingham’s private rents as new licensing scheme gets green light
Private tenants in Nottingham will benefit from better quality accommodation and greater protection from rogue landlords after the Government approved a new licensing scheme. The City Council scheme covering over 30,000 privately rented homes in Nottingham is the largest outside London to be given approval by the Secretary of State. A report by the BRE…
Read MoreHow should you respond to your tenant falling into rent arrears?
As a landlord, you will never want to hear about the tenant of your property being unable to pay their rent as it falls due. After all, you have your own costs that must be paid, such as your mortgage, so your lettings business very much depends on the correct amount of rent reaching you…
Read MoreA night of success for #PropTechDen Manchester in February
Proptech is certainly a vibrant topic and coming with it plenty of investments, partnerships and innovation being created throughout the UK and beyond. One of the popular UK events for PropTech is the #PropTechDen live pitching events launched in 2017 which sees Dragons Den style evenings take place in London and in Manchester. The recent…
Read More5 Tips For Moving Home Smoothly
A smooth home move is a great thing and can remove a huge amount of the stress of the process – here are some tips to achieve it
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