Posts by EAN Content
Back to the Future in Estate Agency?
I’m in an arguably luxurious position in that I liaise with all types of estate agents across all sectors every week. Having been an agent myself in a former life, it also gives me a much greater understanding how the industry operates and the changes that go with it. Over the past 30 years or…
Read MoreInsufficient membership has been achieved for a full launch of CIELA
CIELA Update: The 6 month consultation pre-launch period ended as of Saturday 30th September. Insufficient membership has been achieved for a full launch. However, discussions are now taking place with well-established, third parties who have expressed an interest in possible alliances or partnerships which may allow CIELA to fully form, although these discussions are at…
Read MoreLiFE Residential embrace PropTech with the launch of new investment arm
Leading London estate agency LiFE Residential is excited to announce the official launch of LiFE Ventures, a new investment arm of the business to support early stage start-ups in the property sector. LiFE Ventures acts as a micro fund, offering seed investment and an incubator programme to early stage start-ups, concentrating mainly on PropTech. LiFE…
Read MoreTips for better photography
In my role as a property photographer, I often feel my heart sink to my shoes when I view the photographs that some agents choose to sell someone’s home. Many of these agents tell me that they use professional photographers, usually in-house, but that gets me wondering…I’m not sure it means a trained photographer who…
Read More#PropTechDen live event at London Build Expo October 26th:
The ever popular #PropTechDen concept welcomes the invitation to put together one of their live shows at this years London Build Expo at Olympia on October 26th. Taking place at The Future London Summit, #PropTechDen will enable 2/3 #PropTech start-ups to pitch their concept looking for investment and advice to a panel of selected judges and…
Read MoreTAKE OFF THE RESHARE SCHEDULE
Here’s a handy checklist to make sure your photos appear in my Wall of Shame. Have you seen my Wall of Shame? Here’s the link – grab a cup of coffee and marvel at the wonderful property photography there, courtesy of your industry colleagues, your competition, or perhaps even you….. In case you aspire to the lofty…
Read MoreIndustry Interview: Adam Joseph, CEO of The Happy Tenant Company
What is the goal behind setting up The Happy Tenants Company? The Happy Tenant Company (HTC) was created by landlords for landlords and launched to the market as an alternative to managing property in 2012. I joined in February 2017 as the new CEO having been attracted to the unique proposition offered to landlords. At…
Read MoreAdapting To Compete With The Online Agent – Interactive Property Search Devices
On 19th May 2016, Miles Shipside of Rightmove announced to Future Property Tech conference attendees that online agents accounted for 5% of the market – a share doubled in the space of two years. A year on, it is hard to find a comparable statistic, but few would doubt the online sector’s sustained growth. It…
Read MoreHow to improve workflow and increase production levels
If you run a business or you are a manager then it is important that your business is running smoothly and efficiently. There are lots of ways to improve a business’s workflow and production levels, here are just a few: Don’t multitask Working on multiple complex tasks at the same time obstructs daily workflow severely. Your…
Read MoreDiscussing ‘Traditional’ and ‘Conditional’ Property Auctions
Residential Valuer Andy Thompson and Auction Growth Specialist Steve Dunn from our SDL Auctions North West team discuss the differences between an unconditional and a conditional sale by auction. What are the advantages of buying at auction? AT: With a traditional unconditional auction, once the deal is agreed, contracts are exchanged and the sale completes…
Read MoreUK RENTS CONTINUE TO RISE IN AUGUST, HOMELET RENTAL INDEX REVEALS
Average rents across the UK rose by 2.4% in August compared to the same month a year ago, the highest rate of annual inflation since November 2016; the average monthly rent now stands at £939 Rents in London rose 2.5% in August year-on-year, following three successive months of decline; the average monthly rent in the…
Read MoreWarnings for agents of computer virus scam
Today, The Property Ombudsman (TPO) has issued a warning to all estate and letting agents to act with caution, as fraudulent ‘buyers’ target agents with the latest computer virus scam. TPO has been alerted to a case by a member agent who received emails from a potential buyer in China. The individual emailed the branch…
Read MoreAre Apps Taking Over Automotive Business Practices and Customer Services?
With gadgets seeing people through their day-to-day lives, digital applications often come as part of the deal, tools to link people to a hive of knowledge. Subsequently, memes and news articles of ‘there is an app for that’ fill the internet, with apps collectively serving as if an encyclopaedia for all working knowledge. It’s one…
Read MoreAsbestos Surveys and The Home Buying Process
Asbestos is considered a problem if it is damaged and has potential to release fibres that could be inhaled into the lungs. If the asbestos is in poor condition, or if building works are planned that would disturb it, an asbestos survey would be required. Mortgage lenders will want to know whether asbestos is present…
Read MoreThe Growth of the Cab Industry in the Digital Marketing Age
The arrival of digital marketing transformed practically every industry. In an internet-driven marketplace, a business must use digital marketing to stand out from the crowd and engage their target audience. The arrival of smartphones has also meant that businesses can capitalise on this and reach their audience on the move. The Taxi Industry The cab…
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