‘Illegal Subletting fine’ for Brent Estate Agency

With a false business address of Willesden High Road, Easy Let Agency was reported to have deceived landlords by leasing property with illegal subletting intentions according to Brent Council. The Brent estate agency has now received a large fine for the act of illegal subletting property. Easy Let that operates under Focus Property Management Limited…

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Raising the standards of rental accommodation

I was pleased to read that the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation and Liability for Housing Standards) Bill was passed by the House of Commons last week. In a nutshell, this bill will give tenants more rights to demand changes and upgrades to their properties which should ultimately raise the standards of rental accommodation and…

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How to get the most out of your kitchen extension

So, you’ve decided 2018 is the year to turn your ordinary kitchen into something extraordinary. Extending your home and opening up your kitchen to limitless design possibilities is the perfect way to bring a little extra wow factor to your home. Not only will a kitchen extension add value to your home, it will make…

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Bitcoin: The Future of Property or Just a PR Stunt?

A Notting Hill property worth £17m hit headlines last year as the first ever home to be given a Bitcoin-only price tag. Does this landmark sale spell the beginning of a new era in property transactions, or is it simply another gimmick? Maybe we should start from the beginning. What is Bitcoin? Thanks to its…

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ASA upheld CIELA’s complaint against Purplebricks

In October of last year, the ASA upheld CIELA’s complaint against Purplebricks, finding that its “com-misery” advertisements breach the UK Code of Broadcast Advertising (BCAP) Code Rules 3.1, 3.2 and 3.33. It demanded that Purplebricks amend its advertisements to “ensure that when making a comparison to other fee models in their ads, they made it…

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Claimstech – No.1 in Subsidence, Fire & Flood Damage

Hello from all of us here at Claimstech – The Number 1 in subsidence, fire & flood damage If you don’t know us yet, we are your ‘go-to’ consultancy with a network of highly experienced  Chartered Engineers & Surveyors working with you across the UK. All properties require maintenance and repairs over their life cycle. When a defect develops such as cracking,…

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#PropTechDen January 2018 – Starts off with a full house

#PropTech start-ups, a panel of judges & investors and a room filled with an audience eager to see the latest new ideas was how things rolled at the first London #PropTechDen of 2018. The London venue was the Google Campus main hall and over 100 people attended to watch four companies pitch on the evening which…

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What does it take to reach the correct valuation on a property?

When it comes to valuing a property, the whole basis is highly subjective. Two individuals can look at the same property and reach two very different figures in terms of what they are willing to pay. The price one investor considers “fair” is not the price the other investor is willing to pay. It’s important…

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Can proptech ever replace people?

Proptech. It’s a whole new world reshaping the lettings industry, and the last two years have seen an explosion of supporting technologies and automated systems. It’s all sold to us as time and money saving but at what expense? Let’s get this straight from the start. More automation can definitely streamline operations. We even harness…

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UK Property Trends 2018

The UK’s housing market is set for a year that will see numerous effects from new legislation such as the abolition of house duty and the new help-to-buy scheme. 2018 is also tipped to be the year where the government will introduce new measures such as a ban on letting agency fees. So what will…

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Six things you need to know before you buy property in Marbella

Buying a property in Marbella is a dream for many people. But with house prices in the area becoming more affordable, it’s something that can easily become a reality. Whether you are buying to move to Spain full-time, planning for your retirement or would simply like a holiday, there are a few things that you…

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