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Harnessing 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…
Read MoreDeveloping 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…
Read MoreWarning 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreNorthern 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…
Read MoreWhat 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,…
Read More7 steps to choosing the right freestanding bath
‘Image Source: The Brighton Bathroom Company‘ If you’re looking for a statement piece for your new bathroom design, a freestanding bath can be the perfect choice. Combining elegant good looks with no nonsense practicality, it might just become your favourite place at home to relax and unwind. Freestanding baths are a major investment that needs to…
Read MoreCalling all Estate Agents!
TheHouseShop.com is the UK’s no. 1 property marketplace, providing free property advertising for estate agents and a fresh source of buyer, vendor and valuation leads. Find out how your agency can benefit from TheHouseShop’s services today. Transcript “As we all know, the property market is crowded. There are big players and smaller agents all competing…
Read MoreThe pros and cons of a solid wood kitchen worktop
No one can deny that wooden kitchen work tops look seriously good in the kitchen. They’re naturally beautiful with a unique grain and they definitely bring a sense of charming warmth to any kitchen, whether it be modern or traditional in style. But, while solid wood worktops look seriously good, they do need looking after…
Read MoreLight Pollution and Property Display
Pollution of every kind is coming under ever greater scrutiny from consumers, the media and national and local government, and light pollution may become the next area for debate and increased intervention. Will this affect estate agents and their displays? Anecdotal evidence from Europe suggests a hardening of attitudes is impacting in some places and…
Read MoreWhy every self respecting householder should own a scaffold tower
You’d be hard pressed to find a home owner who doesn’t own a ladder. After all, it’s one of those DIY essentials that every home should have. But a scaffold tower? Isn’t that something only builders use? In fact, scaffold towers are often a much safer option than working with ladders, so much so that…
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