Autumn Budget Statement – What’s in it for Housing?

Later today the Chancellor Philip Hammond will deliver his Autumn Budget Statement to the House of Commons, it will be the first for the new Chancellor and Prime Minister Theresa May. Some experts are expecting a possible cut in stamp duty on house purchase to help regenerate the housing market which appears to have slowed…

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Private Rental Business in doldrums due to supply shortfall

The UK private rental business is apparently in serious stress on account of a severe supply shortfall. One of the reasons why this has happened is the fact that a large number of young people prefer to rent rather than buy homes. Nearly 50% of 20-year-olds to 39-year-olds fall in this category. This is a…

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Former Student Launch Student Accommodation Portal – FreshRent

Former students launch student only lettings portal Former University of Lincoln students are due to launch a student only lettings portal on 1st June 2016, known as FreshRent.co.uk New Agents whom sign up in May have an exclusive offer of a FREE, no obligation 18 month trial of the portal. Should you wish to avail…

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Home improvement tips for the wine lovers

If you’re a bit like me, and have a little addiction to wine, you will understand that your home can really showcase your obsession. There are a few ways you can improve your home whilst keeping wine in mind. Check out some of our tips below to really make your home stand out. Kitchen The…

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How to Provide Student Accommodation Efficiently.

There’s no respite for student accommodation providers. From the date they move in, in September to moving out in the following summer there is always something to do, even vacant months are hectic. The only way to survive is to ensure your time is used as effectively as possible, this can be helped with various…

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Four ways to improve security for Commercial Properties.

Unfortunately, two things go with this blog that commercial property owners / occupiers will not want to hear and this is that it is highly likely that your premises will targeted for crime such as theft or vandalism and that most guaranteed security measures will require an investment of money and time. With these two facts…

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What does your Twitter following really say about you?

Firstly, Twitter is all about building a following and that I am sure many would agree. What’s important to note at this early stage of the conversation is that I refer to target following over simply numbers. I mean, if you are selling Bentley’s in your local City then you are far better off having…

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Top 5 Mistakes In Office Design

An office makeover can add value to your business and make the time at work much more enjoyable for you and your staff. However, there are costly pitfalls that you should be aware of. This article will discuss the top five common office interior design mistakes and how to avoid them. Your office is a…

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How Good Signage Can Generate You More Business

Estate agency boards have recently come under a lot of scrutiny regarding the impact that they make in this modern world of online marketing. The biggest argument, is signage still important? Kremer Signs are strong believers that estate agency boards and office signage, still has a huge part to play in the estate agency marketing…

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14% increase in calls to Moneypenny’s property team

Telephone answering specialist Moneypenny has reported a 14% increase in calls to its dedicated property team in the period 1st April to 30th June as compared to the first quarter of 2014. In call trend data released today looking back on the first half of the year, Monday has been identified as the busiest day…

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The Importance of Brand Consistency

For all agents brand consistency is extremely important to build a strong company brand and image, especially for multi-office agents where sometimes the consistency can go astray. This can happen due to different suppliers working for each office, which can result in colours, proportions and sometimes even fonts not matching the brand guidelines. A great…

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Bridging the High Street branch with the digital world

Greeting customers online any time of the day or night creates a superb customer experience and generates great qualified leads. We all know that a key to successful business is in building solid relationships with your customers, yet when it comes to online many estate agents are missing huge opportunities to engage with potential clients…

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Protect yourself against Immigration

As a property professional, it is vital to be aware of not just your employee’s immigration status but the tenant’s themselves. Managing immigration can be difficult and can prove costly if not correctly applied. That’s why we have put together some detailed information on how to monitor tenants and employees immigration status. It is vital to…

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Aerial Marketing – a UAV view from Above

Property professionals are starting to grasp the benefits of using UAV (unmanned aerial vehicles) or drones to film or photograph property. Certainly with large countryside residences, commercial premises, retail parks and leisure outlets where the operation of drones is less restricted in the congested urban locations, Drones are an ideal tool to film and photograph…

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The Importance of an Inventory

The Importance of an inventory should never be underestimated. Having a detailed inventory prior to a tenant checking-in and an equally detailed report at the check-out provide crucial evidence to the content and condition of the property’s fixtures and fittings. You may think creating an inventory is a quick and easy task, especially with unfurnished…

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