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RICS Property Surveys 101: What are your options and why should you have one?
A staggering 4 out of 5 of prospective homeowners don’t commission a professional survey before exchanging contracts. Whether this is because they misunderstand its benefits or simply aren’t aware of how valuable they can be, it’s putting the finances of thousands of UK movers at risk. Those homeowners that don’t get a survey spend an…
Read More5 psychological factors that help sell a property
Developing a keen understanding of human psychology is essential for any type of sales and marketing — whether it’s cars from Ford or chicken from KFC. And larger investments require a proportionate understanding of what makes customers tick — so it’s crucial for successful property sales. With that in mind, here are five psychological factors…
Read MoreWhen Rightmove Isn’t the Right Move
On the face of it, selling your house online appears to be a simple and straightforward option. Just choose an agent, fill in a form, have some photographs taken and in a few clicks of the mouse, your home can be shared instantly with the millions of people who use sites like Rightmove, Zoopla and…
Read MoreThe Pros and Cons of Buying a New-Build Home
When it comes to buying a new home, house-hunters tend to fall into one of two camps; those who dream of buying a fresh, new-build home and those who couldn’t imagine anything worse. If you’re planning to buy your first home or move up the property ladder and haven’t worked out which you prefer, it…
Read MoreLandlords have just days to comply with New Energy Efficiency Standards
As of the 1st April 2018, landlords of private rented properties will need to comply with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of ‘E’. When this legislation comes into place in just a few days, landlords could risk hefty fines if their property is not compliant. Rose Jinks of Just Landlords Insurance Services comments on…
Read MoreCOUNCIL UNVEILS PLANS FOR AFFORDABLE HOMES AND WORKPLACES IN FOUNTAINBRIDGE
A former brewery complex in Fountainbridge is to be developed by the City of Edinburgh Council to deliver a vibrant city quarter including over 400 new homes, as well as quality office space which will promote innovation and a small element of retail. Work to prepare the site is set to commence early next year,…
Read MoreLeading Estate Agents attend event at Google enhance their Digital Marketing
An estate agent’s website is their most important office. The footfall there is far higher than for any high street branch and with the market slowing, it is this reality that is pushing the most innovative traditional estate agents to embrace digital marketing and find ways to grow. At an event hosted at Google’s central…
Read MoreHow to keep staff & avoid burn out
We don’t need to tell you that property is now a 24/7 business. The surge in decentralised, online offerings is forcing traditional High Street agents to go above and beyond their usual standard in a bid to keep up. But at what price? It may be that you’re opening longer hours to catch the after…
Read MoreEdinburgh short term rentals – is the bubble bursting?
As the days get longer and the snow begins to melt the Edinburgh lettings industry will jump back into action this week with the usual demands and preparations for summer rentals. From student lets to short term holiday lets and of course the Edinburgh festival rentals. The emergence of AIRbnb type rentals have become very…
Read MoreCouncil welcomes Coulsdon homes decision
Croydon Council’s cabinet member for regeneration has welcomed the approval of a Coulsdon planning application that will mean more affordable homes for borough residents. Brick by Brick, the development company set up by the council, received planning permission last night (Thursday) for five buildings providing 157 homes at the former Lion Green Road car park.…
Read MoreNFB: SMEs are key to delivering infrastructure and housing
The Government has announced that £300 million of the Housing Infrastructure Fund will be invested in the West of England, Oxfordshire and Greater Manchester to help unlock housing developments and strengthen infrastructure. The Government has shortlisted a further 44 areas for major infrastructure projects, which could deliver up to 400,000 new homes. The National Federation…
Read MoreHave you registered for the new #PropTechDen event on 12 April, organised by LiFE Ventures?
The growing #PropTechDen event has just been acquired by LiFE Ventures, the investment arm of London estate agents LiFE Residential. LiFE Ventures has met several successful PropTech start-ups which it later invested in from #PropTechDen and is ready to take the 12th April event to the next level. #PropTechDen is a Dragons Den style pitching…
Read MoreEdinburgh short term rentals – is the bubble bursting?
As the days get longer and the snow continues to melt the Edinburgh lettings industry will jump back into action this week with the usual demands and preparations for summer rentals. From student lets to short term holiday lets and of course the Edinburgh festival rentals. The emergence of AIRbnb type rentals have become very…
Read MoreNFB: You cannot diversify the housing market with demand-led initiatives
The National Federation of Builders (NFB) fully supports efforts to build more council homes because they contribute to diversifying the housing market. However, research by the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) revealed that 95p in every £1 of Government housing spend ends up financing housing benefit payments, rather than the building of new homes. According…
Read MoreBank of England’s buy to let changes make it harder to get a mortgage say landlords
Six months after the Bank of England’s (BoE) latest attempt to cool the buy to let market, almost two thirds of landlords (63 per cent) who are aware of the changes say it is now harder to get a mortgage. The changes, which come from BoE’s Prudential Regulatory Authority (PRA), were introduced in two stages…
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