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No rent payments, two mortgages & mounting legal fees – A landlord’s ‘Nightmare Tenant’
This week (Thursday 28th April, 9pm) on Channel 5s “Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords”, a Watford landlord has a fight on his hands when his long-term tenant stops paying rent and unleashes a deluge of abuse when he tries to evict her. With rent arrears already at £6000 and mounting legal costs, builder David Simpson has…
Read MoreHow much does an end of tenancy clean cost?
Many landlords and estate agents require tenants to have their property professionally cleaned when they move out. Some even go as far as requesting a receipt as evidence to show that the professional clean has taken place. No doubt, many tenants, landlords and estate agents have shopped around for end of tenancy cleaning company quotes,…
Read MoreShare sites to make more brownfield land available:
The director of one of the country’s most respected land brokers is calling on planners, architects and builders to increase the amount of site sharing on new construction land across the UK. Charles Hesse from Aston Mead Land & Planning says the idea of putting similar companies and organisations together on the same site would…
Read MoreUse Your Blog to Expand Your Network and Grow your Reputation
In today’s ever more interconnected world, the power of a strong professional network cannot be underestimated. Blogging about the hot industry topics of the day is a great way of building your reputation as an expert in the property business, as well as expanding your network of fellow estate agents. Perhaps the best example of just how…
Read MoreFemale landlords more accepting of diverse tenant types
Female landlords are more sensitive to personal circumstances and more likely to rent to different types of tenant – from single mums to pensioners and students. That’s one of the findings from a new report by Simple Landlords Insurance out today, looking at the rise of women in property and the difference between male and…
Read MoreSmart Property Projection – Now You See Me, Now You Don’t
A lot of estate agents rely on LED light pockets to advertise their properties in lower-light levels during the evening. When this technology first came out, it was a game-changer. Suddenly whole new audiences of passerbys were made accessible out of hours. Years have passed now though and not much has changed. With everyone using…
Read MoreWhat do you look for in a home?
Moving home is a big deal. There’s a lot to take into account before you decide to take the plunge and move on. Some people already have a dream home checklist whilst others have no idea what they want until they see it. Then, once you’ve made the decision you need to make sure you’ve…
Read MoreTypes Of Mortgages That Can Help Buyers In A Tricky Spot
Perhaps due to potential home buyers being concerned about the cost of purchasing a home, the U.K. housing market growth has slowed to the lowest rate in four years, according to The Guardian. Annual housing price growth fell from 3.2% in January to 2.3% by the end of February. This reluctance to purchase a home means…
Read MoreFilming property via live 360 video is easy:
Live 360 video streaming, thanks to the social media platforms supporting this media trend, will certainly be a big marketing avenue for worldwide business – If you have something to show, then why not show it 360! A great example of a live 360 streaming mini video camera is the Insta360 Air, an easy to use…
Read MoreKey Things to Consider When Buying Property in London
The thought of buying a house in London can be overwhelming for many prospective buyers, especially if this is your first step onto the property ladder. However, with the right planning and preparation, there’s no reason why you can’t enjoy the buying process and become a fully-fledged homeowner in no time at all. Here are…
Read MoreKnowledge is power in the fight against lost revenue
Turn your calendar to June and you may have circled the 2nd in red pen – the deadline when agents must respond to the proposed ban on tenant fees in England. The consultation paper has made it clear that all recouping avenues have been blocked off, with a simultaneous ban on landlords and third parties…
Read MoreAn intelligent search engine for the UK Property Industry?
A new intelligent search engine that lists all properties – in real time – by every estate agent across the UK is being launched. The search engine – proptyle.co.uk – which is the property equivalent of Google, is set to help estate and letting agents boost profits and reduce their monthly outgoing costs. Housstech Limited,…
Read MoreASHFIELD LANDLORDS TO RECEIVE DISCOUNTS IN PROPERTY LICENSING SCHEME
The National Landlords Association (NLA) is encouraging landlords in Ashfield to become accredited to take advantage of discounted property licensing fees. From May 1, landlords in Ashfield will require a licence for every property they let, or they could be subject to a £20,000 fine. The scheme, which is being introduced in Sutton-in-Ashfield and Stanton…
Read MoreCIELA challenges the validity and reliability of PurpleBricks
The Charter for Independent Estate and Letting Agents (CIELA) would like to express its outrage to the grossly misleading and misrepresentative portrayal of high street estate and letting agents by Purplebricks. The wildly inaccurate claims issued by the company’s recent press release cite that high street estate agents are lazy, outdated and are a rip…
Read MoreBARBON INSURANCE GROUP STRENGTHENS BOARD WITH NEW APPOINTMENT
Barbon Insurance Group Ltd (Barbon), the UK’s leading provider of risk solutions to the residential lettings sector, via its HomeLet and Rentshield Direct brands, has appointed Mark Witherspoon as non-executive director, subject to the usual regulatory approval. Mark brings extensive experience across retail financial services and property sectors. He is currently Data Services Director at…
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