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Why 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…
Read MoreMy top tip for writing content – Freedom
I think we all know the saying ‘do as I say not as I do’ and I have been very guilty of this recently, I’ve been wrapped up in writing for all our clients on some fantastic, creative and exciting projects that I put no time aside for me! I knew we were exceptionally busy…
Read MoreRussell Quirk: Up In Smoke – This Is Where Estate Agency Is Heading
Ever the man to share exactly what he thinks, Russell shares with us his thoughts on Estate Agency and where it is heading: The die of inevitability is cast. 2016 bore witness to further growth in ‘new’ estate agency and cemented it as a movement that is not going away. Market share is growing as…
Read MoreHow to build a lickle goldmine of potential vendors
Happy New Year folks. Does anyone know when we can stop greeting people with ‘Happy New Years’? Surely it’d be easier for us all if there was a set etiquette established around this? As you can probably tell I’ve had far too much thinking time on my hands during the Christmas break especially a seven…
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