What are the issues when buying a listed building?

Buying a family home is an important investment, but when the property in question is a listed building it’s wise to proceed with caution. There are many responsibilities and restrictions that go with owning and maintaining a beautiful and important piece of history – far beyond the care needed for a standard property – that…

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Outwit the burglar: how to protect your home from a break in

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While the number of incidents of domestic burglary across England and Wales have fallen in recent years, there are still pockets of crime hotspots. Even in areas of low crime, if you fail to protect your home, you could be inviting trouble. Secure, well-lit homes are less attractive to burglars. Preventative measures are the key…

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Location, Location, Location: Spotlight on Woolwich

Situated in south-east London, the unassuming area of Woolwich has been subject to increasing interest over the last few months. With a new Elizabeth Line station set to open at the end of this year, it’s quite understandable that Woolwich has been featured on a lot of lists naming it one of the best areas…

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Property Fraud: How to protect your bricks and mortar

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Becoming a victim of fraud strikes fear into the hearts of many, but have you considered the consequences of your home or investment property being targeted? It really doesn’t bear thinking about. In 2014, property fraud in the UK totalled nearly £10 million. Since residential property is worth a lot of money and can be…

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The Future of Estate Agency

In this article Vik Tara, CTO of PropCo, explores what the digital revolution in property means for the people and roles across the sector. Britain’s high streets have declined markedly in recent years as consumers shifted their spending first towards out-of-town shopping centres and then to e-commerce. But the high street estate agent has maintained…

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How to guarantee a fast sale on your property

When it comes to selling a home, it can be a lengthy process. What’s more, the time and energy we spend into putting our home on the market and waiting for the property to attract interest, and then eventually a buyer, can prove to be a stressful process. Of course, there are properties that get…

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Differences between buying residential & commercial property

Are you considering buying a property but aren’t sure what type you would benefit from most? Look at that! You’re on the perfect article. We’re going to compare buying a residential property and a commercial property. You’ll find out the positives and negatives of both sides, and hopefully you will have a clear idea of…

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Big Changes Lies Ahead in Bedfordshire

Not only has the flourishing property market in Bedfordshire seen house prices rise faster than the national rate, but it has always established itself as the perfect place for first time buyers to find their home. The Government’s Help To Buy scheme enables buyers to receive an equity loan of up to 20% of a…

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Advice for Finding the Perfect Commercial Property

We understand that finding a commercial property is stressful. Take a look through this guide for advice on helping you pick out a suitable property for your needs. If you’re still struggling or feel you require experienced advice, Buy Rent Commercial is highly a recommended commercial property finder. What are commercial properties used for? Retail…

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Key conference brings experts together to speed up house building

Housing and Planning experts from the Essex Developers Group (EDG) and the South Essex Housing Group discussed how to fix the UK’s ‘broken market’ at a special conference. Developers, contractors, consultants, local housing companies, housing associations, Essex County Council and district and unitary authorities, descended on Orsett Hall in Thurrock, on 21 November, for the…

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What We Can Learn From The Leaders of Real Estate Digitalization — Stronghold Invest’s Daniel Kraft

I would like to offer you an interview between Stronghold Invest’s Daniel Kraft and Spaceti’s COO Aakash Ravi – the interview can bring some new insights for people who are interested in proptech topics and want to learn about the Nordic approach to real estate digital innovations. Feel free to contact me at trang@spaceti.com to discuss more…

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Barratt London partners with The Happy Tenant Company to offer free property management

Residential asset management firm The Happy Tenant Company (HTC) and housebuilder Barratt London have formed a partnership.  Over the next three months, they will be offering free property management to existing and potential HTC members looking to expand their buy-to-let portfolios from three Barratt London schemes*. The partnership will initially be rolled out on Barratt…

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