Posts by EAN Content
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…
Read MoreASA 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…
Read MoreClaimstech – 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,…
Read More#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…
Read MoreWhat 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…
Read MoreChanging affordable housing rules will kill off SME developers, warns Aston Mead
Leading land broker Aston Mead Land & Planning says a change to the rules on affordable housing for smaller sites would have a devastating effect on the very business the Government is trying to support. As the law stands, developments of 10 homes or fewer are excluded from the requirement to provide or contribute to…
Read MoreCan 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…
Read MoreWhy You Should Look to Leicester for your Next Buy-to-Let Investment Property
A market where supply is low and demand is high, Leicester is quickly establishing itself as a buy-to-let hotspot In 2016 Leicester was named as the 9th best city in the UK in the Good Growth for Cities index. Now, more and more businesses are setting their sights on this major UK city as their…
Read MoreUK 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…
Read MoreSix 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…
Read MoreUnderstanding the problem of pigeons in urban spaces
Pigeons may be part of the everyday cityscape but that doesn’t mean they’re welcome. A common sight on buildings in urban areas, they’re more than just a nuisance. Pigeons can cause real damage to buildings and other structures, that’s why people have developed different methods to get rid of pigeons. Controlling pigeons on your roof…
Read MoreBefore you buy a property in a Conservation Area…
Buying a residential property in London is a big investment, whether it’s your family home or a buy-to-let, a city pad or a house in the suburbs. If you have your heart set on a property that is located in one of the capital’s many Conservation Areas, there are significant implications that should inform your…
Read MoreA look ahead to 2018: the North West residential property market
2017 was an eventful year for myself professionally – notably with my move over to SDL Auctions having spent the previous 12 years working for another North West auction company. Having joined one of the UK’s largest property auction networks, which is already well established across the UK and delivering seriously impressive figures (SDL Auctions…
Read More20% of landlords plan on selling up
The National Landlords Association’s (NLA) latest research shows that 20% of its members plan to reduce the number of properties in their portfolio in the next year – the highest level of intended property sales in 10 years. The NLA believes this is due to recent tax changes, and has created a series of videos…
Read MoreMARKET FIRST AS TOTAL LOSS CLIENT MONEY PROTECTION BROUGHT TO AGENTS
Let Alliance and the UK Association of Letting Agents (UKALA) have today (9 January 2018) announced a strategic partnership which will bring total loss client money protection (CMP) insurance to UKALA members. The announcement means that consumers will be able to access total loss CMP cover through their letting agent for the first time, with…
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