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CIELA admits failure to gain momentum and support – Closes March 31st
Having sat with Charlie when CIELA was an idea boiling away in his mind, We are sad to share the following: It is with great disappointment that I write to you to inform you that with effect from 31st March, CIELA will permanently cease to exist. CIELA’s plan was to raise industry standards, starting by…
Read MoreBrexit: NFB welcomes agreement on transition period
David Davis, secretary of state for exiting the EU, and Michel Barnier, EU chief negotiator for Brexit, said that the two sides have agreed on a “large part” of the transition agreement that will structure the “orderly withdrawal” of the UK from the EU. The transition period will last from 29 March 2019 – the…
Read MoreCan We Merge Bitcoin and Real Estate and Is it the Future?
Cryptocurrency; the digital currency that underpins the Blockchain and the “new kid on the block” when it comes to investment assets. Like any child pushing at its limitations and restraints, the recent volatility has caused concern amongst some people. But where some see trouble others see an opportunity. A firm of property developers, GoHomes, recently…
Read MoreLambert Smith Hampton (LSH) to sell renowned Development Site at Dantzic Street, Manchester.
LSH has been instructed by the joint administrators to hold an online auction for the site with offers being invited of over £5million. The site is a substantial city centre development opportunity, located in the popular Northern Gateway of Manchester City Centre. The freehold property comprises two prominent and irregular shaped level sites totalling about…
Read MoreRental Market and Airbnb -Sworn Enemies?
Airbnb: the online marketplace and hospitality service that has, undeniably, revolutionised the manner in which consumers seek out hospitality services and short-term lodgings. However, as is the case with all things revolutionary, it’s rocked the boat somewhat, with property experts and commentators from all levels of the industry, witnessing an increasing number of Landlords removing…
Read MoreCompulsory Client Money Protection “is imminent” as key provisions come into force
Today [19 March 2018], key provisions relating to Client Money Protection, as published by the government in February, come into force, allowing the secretary of state to pass regulations. Although the exact details of when and how the system will work are yet to be confirmed, Tim Frome, Associate Director at Hamilton Fraser, administrator for…
Read MoreHome Staging – Can You Afford Not To?
Home Staging: is the act of preparing a private residence for sale in the real estate marketplace. The goal of staging is to make a home appealing to the highest number of potential buyers, thereby selling a property more swiftly and for more money. (Definition from Wikipedia) When I first started, Estate Agents were using…
Read MoreWhy a Private Seller Could Be Your New Best Friend…
It is a well-known fact within the industry that the relationship between private sellers and estate agents has been rather frosty to say the least… For many traditional estate agents, private house sales represented a critical threat to their businesses and undermined the core foundations of the estate agency value proposition. But attitudes towards alternative…
Read MoreProperty Developers Forced to Build and Not Hold Land as an Asset
The Prime Minister has been calling out to developers who profit from building expensive properties and those who profit by not building at all. She is calling on the developers to “do their duty for Britain” and build more affordable homes rather than sitting on their land as an asset. There is a large gap…
Read MoreWhy I am building the Property Rugby Club network
In just 2 weeks, the Property Rugby Club (PRC) has generated a great deal of interest. I have been overwhelmed with new contacts getting in touch wanting to find out more and looking to get involved. These include contacts from Hong Kong, Portugal, Belfast, Dubai, Edinburgh and London. My two passions in life; rugby and…
Read MoreMinistry of Defence appoints Lambert Smith Hampton for two year online auction contract
LSH have secured a sale mandate with Defence Infrastructure Organisation, part of the Ministry of Defence, to facilitate the sale of property and land through their pioneering online auction platform. Robert Stone, Head of Estates at the DIO said “The MOD has committed to reducing its estate by 30 per cent by 2040, the appointment of…
Read MoreTop 5 tools that help real estate agencies
Technology is transforming every industry — project management systems and human resource software are being adopted across sectors to increase efficiency and improve customer service. And real estate is no different — digital innovations are enhancing human skills rather than replacing them. So here are the top five tools that help real estate agencies. 3D…
Read MoreStudents expected to survive on £1 a day after rent
Average student rent now £566/month, leaving just £36 of Maintenance Loan to cover ALL other living costs 44% of students admit they can’t keep up with housing costs 1 in 3 believe accommodation is poor value for money Poor conditions and invisible landlords are common but housemates cause biggest headaches The cost of accommodation sees many students facing financial hardship –…
Read MoreJoseph Murphy leaves Orchards of London
Co-founder Joseph Murphy leaves Orchards of London, which now becomes part of The Hogarth Property Group. Paul Connolly, CEO of The Hogarth Property Group has completed the acquisition of the full shareholding in multi award winning Orchards of London who have offices in Ealing, Acton, Chiswick and Shepherds Bush from co-founder Joseph Murphy. Based in…
Read MoreNational Landlords Association seeking regional reps
The National Landlords Association (NLA) is seeking property professionals to be its local representatives across the country. Local representatives are the faces of the NLA in their communities and are greatly valued by those they work with, including staff at the NLA head office, local businesses, and landlords. In this role, local representatives will run…
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