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Houseviz to revolutionise property marketing in the U.K.
Revolutionary marketing experts Houseviz has launched in the UK to drive how forward thinking estate agents present properties to the market and attract new clients. Houseviz is the only company in the U.K.to offer smartphone enabled augmented reality (AR). A full range of innovative marketing services are also on offer to include professional photographers and…
Read MoreCraig Vile, director at ValPal, reacts to Autumn Statement:
_We needed some bold announcements on property from the Chancellor today but all we have seen are temporary sticking plasters to appease the market. In reality the ban on letting agent fees will not benefit tenants, the costs have just been passed over to the Landlords, which will in the end be passed on to…
Read MoreSansfords Estate Agents & Hamilton Fraser react to Autumn Statement
Andrew Ellinas, Director, Sandfords (estate agent in Marylebone and Regents Park) “The news that the governmentÿis banning letting agents fees to tenants as soon as possible and that landlords should meet those fees, has left me struggling to see howÿthat’s fair. Granted there are some letting agents charging unreasonable fees, but on the whole tenantsÿhave…
Read MoreCountrywide report good progress despite tough market conditions
Countrywide PLc released their trading update yesterday 24th November headlined ‘Good strategic progress in a challenging market’. Commenting on the Group’s performance, Alison Platt, CEO said: “We have made good progress this year despite tough market conditions since the EU referendum, particularly pleasing is our growth in market share in both Sales and Lettings based…
Read MoreBelvoir Post Brexit Rental Index
Belvoir recently released it’s 3rd Qtr Post-Brext Rental Index. The Rental Index released on the 22nd November offers a view of the rental market from their 170+ strong network, covering all corners of the UK. Chief Operating Officer, Dorian Gonsalves said _This is Belvoir_s first post-Brexit rental index and the results, together with a survey…
Read MoreAutumn Statement – Landlord Action & Accommodation for Students comment:
Paul Shamplina, Founder, Landlord Action _Although there had been some whisperings, confirmation of this announcement will be a big shock to the industry. It is realistic to assume that the ban on letting agent fees to tenants, which will leave a black hole in agents_ profits, will need to be partly recuperated through letting and…
Read MoreHousing announcements in the Autumn Statement
The Chancellorÿ announced yesterdayÿ in the Autumn Satement a new 2.3 billion Housing Infrastructure Fund to deliver up to 100,000 new homes in areas of high demand and a further 1.4 billion to build 40,000 additional affordable homes, also another 1.7 billion by 2020-21 will be used to speed up the construction of new homes…
Read MoreProperty Personnel slams Chancellor for not slashing stamp duty
The Managing Director of the UK_s longest-established estate agent recruitment consultancy has slammed the Chancellor for failing to reduce stamp duty in today_s Autumn Statement. Property Personnel Managing Director Anthony Hesse said: _Slashing the rate of stamp duty would have been Philip Hammond_s single most effective fix for UK finances. There is no more economically…
Read MoreHAMMOND’S RENTAL BOOMERANG: INDUSTRY BODIES RESPOND TO BAN ON LETTING AGENT FEES
Commenting on the Autumn Statement, Richard Lambert, Chief Executive Officer at the National Landlords Association (NLA), said: _The new Chancellor is clearly aware of the pressures facing those living in the private-rented sector, but in attempting to improve affordability he has shown that, like his predecessor, he lacks an understanding of how the whole sector…
Read MoreChancellor is set to announce a ban on letting agent fees
Press release today from ARLA commenting on the news that the Chancellor is set to announce a ban on letting agent fees in today_s Autumn Statement. David Cox, Managing Director, Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA), comments on news that the Chancellor is set to announce a ban on letting agent fees in today_s Autumn…
Read MoreRent Smart Wales – enforcement powers are now active
Since 23 November 2015, all landlords operating in Wales were required to become registered. ÿ Landlords had a year to comply with this new obligation, thisÿ requirement comes from Part 1 of the Housing (Wales) Act 2014. The legislation made provision for those who needed to comply to do so within a year, without fear…
Read MoreAutumn 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…
Read MorePrivate 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…
Read MoreFormer 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…
Read MoreHome 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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