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Consumer Code for New Homes celebrated approval by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute
The Consumer Code for New Homes (CCNH) celebrated its formal approval by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) Consumer Code Approval Scheme at Westminster this week. CCNH is the only CTSI Approved Code in the new build sector which is backed by an industry collective of warranty bodies. The launch was attended by high profile…
Read MoreEstate Agents Join West London Trial Of Homeowner Software
Ten estate agents in West London have joined a trial of a new online home logs being launched by local tech start-up Chimni that could see homeowners link directly into agent and portal systems. West London based tech start-up Chimni is teaming up with ten local Estate Agents in to trial a new online home…
Read MoreContent Marketing – Advice for Estate Agents
Content Marketing is a very broad term and there is no one formula which will suit all types of business. Content which is suitable for a business to business relationship, for instance, is very different to content which is better for a business to customer relationship. As content marketing professionals we have to adapt what…
Read MoreRegulated Tenancies Explained.
It’s been another busy few weeks in Manchester as myself, Ed, Howard and Peter have been busy putting together the catalogue for our final North West auction of the year, on Tuesday 12th December. This will be only our third Manchester auction and whilst we’re still open for entries, I’m pleased to say it’s already…
Read More#PropTechDen Manchester hits the road running!
The success from London was firmly installed in Manchester as #PropTechDen launched to a full house with a strong panel of judges and a great selection of companies pitching. London has seen #PropTechDen (Founded by Christopher Walkey) grow from strength to strength now gathering crowds of over 100 to watch the live Dragon’s Den style…
Read More#PropTechDen launches in Manchester today:
Still time to grab your tickets to this highly popular proptech event: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/proptechden-manchester-november-2017-tickets-38862910010 Catch up with the latest proptech start ups pitching to a panel of industry professionals and investors at: The Mechanics Centre 103 Princess Street Manchester M1 6DD The #PropTechDen Manchester event is kindly sponsored by Credas – www.credas.co.uk/
Read MoreIncrease Your Home’s Sales Potential
If you are looking to sell your home, you will want to make it as pretty as you can in order to get the highest price possible. That’s no secret and everybody does it. However, there are some upgrades and fixes which are worth more than others. You can ask your home sales agent, like…
Read MoreTPO launches phase three of lettings fees campaign in Plymouth
The Property Ombudsman (TPO) scheme has launched phase three of its national campaign with the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) to tackle lettings agents that are breaking the law by not displaying their fees. The next phase will see TPO contacting 117 letting agents in Plymouth and the surrounding region. Phase one and two of…
Read MoreHow To Renovate Your Home For Less
When you put your home on the property ladder, you will be looking to receive the greatest return on investment possible in order to make your moneys worth and fund your next venture. Buyers will feel far more inclined to purchase your property if it is beautifully renovated and looking like it’s been well looked…
Read MoreHow to ‘talk up the market’ without sounding stupid
Recently I read an article discussing how an interest rate hike may affect the housing sector. Within the feature was the phrase ‘talking up the market’, pertaining to how agents have been verbally combating an ever-changing industry of late. ‘Talking up the market’ is perhaps a phrase that you have heard in meetings or even…
Read MoreRENTAL PRICE INFLATION SLOWS, OCTOBER HOMELET RENTAL INDEX REVEALS
Average rents across the UK rose by 0.9% in October when compared to the same month a year ago; the average monthly rent is now £909 Rents in London rose 0.6% in October, year-on-year; the average monthly rent in the capital now stands at £1,556 On an annualised basis, rents rose in 11 out of…
Read MoreThe future of property marketing: What’s in store for 2018 and beyond?
In 2018, it’s important for those in the property industry to look at how consumers are communicating with and purchasing from other industries. There have been significant developments in the sophistication of consumer interactions. These are driven largely by the growing importance of: • brand storytelling • targeted content delivery • customised channel experiences, and…
Read MoreCouncil advises tenant to break back into landlord’s property
It has been widely reported that in a bid to cope with Britain’s housing shortage, councils often advise tenants facing eviction, and in need of social housing, to stay put in buy-to-let properties when landlords ask them to leave. This is because, with resources already stretched, councils are reluctant to rehouse tenants until they are…
Read More3 Advantages of semi-commercial properties
Recent changes to tax regulations in the buy-to-let market have made it less profitable for landlords — which may dissuade potential investors concerned about their ROI. Although the commercial rental property market in London is resisting Brexit nerves to remain strong, rents outside the high-end niche are getting smaller — meaning that a substantial outlay…
Read MoreHousing Market to suffer with interest rate rise, Brexit looming and more… ?
“Inflation has been creeping up and The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has increased interest rates to 0.5% to compensate, despite the annual growth rate being at its weakest for four years. A 0.25% rise is not going to have a significant impact on the economy as a whole, but it will further depress…
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