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Home Maintenance Tips
If you’ve gotten on the property ladder, then you know that owning a house isn’t cost-free. We’re not even talking about the mortgage – simple home maintenance can end up costing you quite a bit of money if you aren’t careful. While home repairs can seem rather difficult and daunting, hiring a professional to do…
Read MoreEstate Agency Fees: A race to the bottom?
During the last 6 months, I have had the pleasure of being introduced to some of the best independent estate agencies and come to mention it, agents, across the UK. I have travelled from Cornwall to Dover, across the South and London, Midlands to Manchester and Liverpool, through Wales, up across the Lakes and over…
Read MoreSocial media marketing for estate agents
Admission time… I’ve developed something of a niche, a passion and five estate agents are now using, not abusing, me. It’s social media marketing. I’ve done a lot of reading and research and experimentation with primarily 6 social media platforms: LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Pinterest Facebook Google Plus. Each one has its advantages, its pros and…
Read MoreWhy Buying in London is Always Safe, even Post Brexit.
For anybody ever considering buying a property in London there is never a shortage of property ‘experts’ who will tell you it’s a really good/ bad idea and that prices are about to soar/ crash and you should definitely buy/ wait. 2016 has been particularly gruelling for polarised, contradictory opinions, about the probable or likely impact of Brexit on…
Read MoreProfessional Risk Associated with Property Professionals
What is PI Insurance? Professional Indemnity Insurance, often referred to as Professional Liability Insurance, PI, PII. PI provides cover for legal costs and expenses and compensation payable to a 3rd party in the event of a claim for professional negligence. Why do I need it? PI is usually taken out to satisfy the following: 1.…
Read MoreLANDLORDS FOLLOW TENANTS OUT OF CAPITAL AS RENTAL DEMAND NOSEDIVES
The central London rental market is beginning to show signs of topping out as tenant demand slides and landlords look to higher yielding investments in other areas of the UK. New research* shows that the number landlords reporting a rise in tenant demand over the past quarter has slipped almost 30 percentage points when compared…
Read MoreTraditional estate agents must embrace PropTech to survive
First-time buyers are struggling to get on the property ladder, house prices relative to incomes have rocketed (particularly in London and the South-East ), and the Brexit vote has caused additional uncertainty in the sector. With transactions in November 7.3% lower than they were a year ago, and the share prices of many leading estate…
Read MoreEstate agents to modernise their services in order to stay relevant:
Matthew Dendle, Head of Architecture, Dezrez “Over the weekend, news broke that the number of first-time buyers taking out mortgages has reached its highest level since 2007. This growth will of course mean an increased reliance on estate agents. Typically aged between 23 and 40, these tech-savvy first-time buyers will no doubt expect their estate…
Read MoreSappy Dappy and the case of £70,000 of property damage
Landlords need to be clear that the impartially of check ins, check outs, inventories and inspections is just as important as conducting them in the first place.
Read MoreLonsdale Inurance Brokers launch new online quote & buy system
Lonsdale Insurance Brokers Ltd have developed a new professional indemnity insurance online quote & buy system for property professionals. The coverage includes optional Public and Employers Liability, Office Insurance, Directors & Officers Liability and Cyber Liability. The ‘quote and buy’ facility enables property professionals to obtain an instant quote for a selection of PI limits.…
Read MoreWhy you should be a journalist’s flexible friend…
Everyone would like to get their company, its products or services into a wide range of publications and the best way to achieve this is to be as flexible and open as possible to the needs of the media, whether it is in print, online or broadcast. Whilst it is obviously important to remember who…
Read MoreGarden Village and Towns – An Alternative View
Following the Government’s statements that it plans to build 14 garden villages and 3 garden towns across England a leading land and new homes expert has urged agents to be positive and pro-active. Contrary to some negative industry reaction to the announcement Kevin Ellis, founder of the Land and New Homes Network, which works with…
Read MoreHow data can help bridge the gap between clients and estate agents
How data can help bridge the gap between clients and estate agents No matter your reason for venturing on to the property market, whether it is buying, selling, renting or letting, the whole process often evokes a range of emotions. Excitement, joy, stress and doubt are just some of the feelings we experience. After all,…
Read MoreThe Absolutely Fabulous world of PR
For ladies of a certain age (in the AB Property Marketing office it seems to be 35 and above), the image of PR was forever defined by Jennifer Saunders’ unforgettable performance as Edina Monsoon in Absolutely Fabulous. Saffy: “I’m sorry, Mum, but I’ve never seen what you actually do” Eddy: “PR!” Saffy: “Yes, but…” Eddy:…
Read MoreTop 10 press release writing tips – keep your copy at the top of its game
Part of a successful PR campaign is the production of well-crafted, engaging press releases that present your brand and product to the world. Writing a press release can be an immensely rewarding task when it generates column inches and sales enquiries. The experts at leading property PR agency, AB Property Marketing, share their top 10…
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