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Drones for Estate Agencies? We interview Ben Smith of Kensson
I work in many industry sectors and I am now starting to see more drones being used both commercially and by those for whom it is just a hobby. Are drones now more accessible for businesses than ever? Increasing demand for drone services has led to many more service providers, from qualified individuals to large…
Read MoreThe top 3 barriers to blogging
Success means different things to different people, but what I do know is that there is no magic pill, no easy fix. Money is earned, not made and ‘hassle-free’ cash, as I have just seen advertised, is a myth – you have to work hard, have grit, determination, and gumption. I understand why so many…
Read More4 Essential Ways to Repair Your Credit to Buy a Home
What is a good credit score? Why does it matter to you? When we are younger, the stakes are lower. You didn’t have to worry about a credit score because you weren’t planning on buying a home anytime soon. But, as you get older and want to land a dream job, get a mobile phone…
Read MoreKerb Appeal is Sex Appeal
One of the questions we always get asked is ‘do I need to re-paint to sell my home’. It is true, a well kept home does attract attention. But there are a few things you can do without breaking the bank to get your home ready to market, Look at your entrance with the rose…
Read MoreDo you need a Qualified Estate Agent?
Choosing an estate agent is critical. The role they play in managing the sale of your property can increase or decrease the strain of what is already one of the most stressful experiences you can go through. Add onto this the reason for the sale; separation, a new arrival, expanding family or needing to release…
Read MoreWhat’s the Future of Estate Agency?
How many of you have wondered which way the future of Estate agency will turn? As an agent specialising on the South Coast including London, the future couldn’t be more clearer. Adaptability is the key. For those of you who consider that YOUR Estate Agency is the best in it’s field, think again! So what…
Read MoreRevised Memorandum of Understanding between redress schemes published
The three government approved redress schemes; The Property Ombudsman (TPO), Ombudsman Services: Property and The Property Redress Scheme have today issued a revised version of their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Established to support the ongoing communication between the three redress schemes where relevant, the MOU ensures that any agent with an outstanding award with one…
Read MoreThrough The Looking Glass: 2017 Tech!
Technology moves and develops at such a rapid rate. We thought that we’d slow the pace down for just a moment and take a glance at the most prevalent ‘tech trends’ to date this year … VIRTUAL AND AUGMENTED REALITY Virtual and Augmented Reality are becoming more widely available to consumers through hardware, games and…
Read MoreUK RENTS NOW FALL FOR FIRST TIME IN EIGHT YEARS, MAY HOMELET RENTAL INDEX REVEALS
Rents in the UK fell by 0.3% in May compared to the same month a year ago, the first such fall since December 2009; the average monthly rent now stands at £901 Rents in London fell by 3.0% in May compared to May 2016, the most substantial fall for 8 years HomeLet’s May Rental Index…
Read MoreLack of Housing Stock Stalling Sales
Available stock of housing has fallen for the second month in a row according to data from Nationwide Building Society. The anticipated spring/summer spike hasn’t materialised as consumers sit on their hands as the number of houses put up for sale has fallen for the 14th month in a row. This lack of supply does…
Read More‘Rumble with the Agents’ raises £18k for Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice
On Thursday 25th May 2017 ‘Rumble with the Agents’, an annual white collar charity boxing event in association with Landlord Action and sponsored by Hamilton Fraser, raised £18,000 for Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice. The sell-out event, which took place at The Holiday Inn Finchley Central, brought together a room filled with property professionals, including estate/letting…
Read MoreDon’t make a mess of MEES
There’s a lot to think about in lettings right now. The ban on tenant fees looks pretty certain, with each of the three major political parties reiterating the intention in their election manifestos. There are murmurings of a change to leaseholds if the Conservatives sweep to power and in the background, landlords are getting to…
Read MoreThe Happy Tenant Company acquires well known Landlord and Letting business
The Happy Tenant Company (HTC), a residential asset management company, is pleased to announce the acquisition of The Landlord and Letting Show, The Landlord and Letting Awards and The Landlord and Buy to Let magazine, alongside plans to host their first landlord conference later this year. Recognised in the industry, the Landlord and Letting show…
Read MoreAre homeowners falling out of love with online estate agents?
Online estate agents have certainly made a big splash in the property market. You only need to turn on your TV to see an online estate agency advert, or walk down the street to see their ‘for sale’ boards outside a home. As a nation that has spent many years criticising estate agents, it’s no…
Read MoreWhy Estate Agents should embrace PropTech
It’s an exciting time for the property industry right now. Every day, PropTech takes another step forward in revolutionising the property industry. More start-ups are established, more deals are made and with innovative solutions always in the pipeline, we’re entering an era where PropTech will be the face of property. PropTech is no longer on…
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