Posts by EAN Content
The 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
Read More5 Ways to Turn Your House Into An Eco-Friendly Home
A greener home is an easier one to sell and these tips will show you how to create one.
Read MoreSolar roof installations – are they still worth it for your home?
Putting solar panels on the roof of your house to generate your own electricity seems an attractive proposition. The technology is beautifully simple. Solar panels work by converting light energy from the sun to energy and, with the help of an inverter, convert it to AC mains electricity that you can use in your home…
Read MoreEradicating Japanese Knotweed from Estate Agents’ Properties
The life of an estate agent is far from easy, with many hurdles and battles along the way. For those involved in the rental side of the business, apart from getting, vetting and keeping tenants happy, property maintenance can be a headache — especially if you’re involved in a seemingly endless battle with Japanese knotweed.…
Read MoreSuccessful recovery of over £13k in unpaid sales commission…
My client, an award-winning London based Estate and Lettings Agent with over 30 years’ experience in residential and commercial sales, letting and property management, recently instructed me to act for them in connection with the recovery of over £13,000 of unpaid sales commission. This was by no means a straightforward case and serves as an…
Read MoreShowcase your properties at the most beautiful time of the day
Dusk photography is fantastic for attracting interest in your properties, and using twilight shots can make your listings stand out. In fact, dusk photography is proven to improve click-through rates on property portals; resonating with our primal need for shelter, warmth and protection. But you don’t have to take our word for it. An Australian…
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