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Nightmare agent with no Client Money Protection causes double-trouble for landlord
This week (Thursday 18th May, 9pm) Channel Five’s “Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords” will highlight why Client Money Protection is of paramount importance to all landlords and tenants, as a rogue agent in Ilford fails to pass on rent or carry out sufficient referencing, leading to a sub-letting scam via a Romanian property website. When IT…
Read MoreTo hybrid or not to hybrid?
That is the question many estate agents are facing a market place where purple… and the like are changing the landscape and the traditional agent is left with a declining market share and decreasing fees. Do we stick or spin? I made the decision to spin some time ago and whilst I believe it will…
Read MoreLess than 2% of new house purchase loans are now taken out on an interest-only basis
News from the CML, Council of Mortgage Lenders, showcase the decline of interest-only mortgages in the UK with now only 2% being them in 2017 which is a fair drop from what was approximately 40% in 2017. “When we first started to collect this data in 2012, the regulatory concern was that interest-only loans…
Read MoreAre you ready for Generation Z?
When I say, I been working within estate agency since the last century, it makes me feel old but it does help me make my point. Having had a successful career to date, I have prided myself on understanding the customer. I understand segmentation and pride myself on making decisions based on the fact that…
Read MoreHouse Price Index: affordability struggles continue as election looms
The latest England & Wales House Price Index from Your Move has shown that affordability struggles continue as election looms. Top line stats: Average house price at £301,606 in April Up just 0.1% in the month and 3.5% annually West Midlands powers on as fastest growing region, topping growth table with Shropshire up 10% London…
Read More5 Tips for Moving House in London
Life can change on a dime. And when it does, it can be difficult to adjust. One of the biggest life changes is when you move house. Choosing the right London house removal company may be the most important decision to make for your move. But here are 5 things that you need to do…
Read MoreTotal Facilities Management is an Effective Outsourcing Solution
One of the most significant changes to businesses in the 21st century is the increased tendency to outsource those functions that are seen as non-core to the business itself. We are all familiar with areas such as payroll and catering being outsourced, but today, a growing number of companies are deriving both financial savings and…
Read MoreNow Hybrid is available on the High street ….. Hystreet
London, UK (2nd May 2017) – The way people move home is changing, with sellers increasingly turning to online estate agents like Purplebricks and YOPA because of the 24/7 convenience and flexibility they offer. This evolution of the marketplace has led to big high street agents like Countrywide and Connells investing in their own online…
Read MoreNo 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…
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