Posts by Alex Evans
4 Tips to get your student lets sorted this summer
Student lets can be a trial Lettings agents face a number of labors in the course of their work, and dealing with students brings along a set of pain points that are even more acute. Speaking with friends who have let to students over the years, I’ve learned about quite a few of these problems,…
Read MoreWhat does Residential Block Management entail?
Block Management is one of those things that sound simple, it should be simple but for many reasons it isn’t. Cities in the Sky The UK has seen its skylines change dramatically since the Second World War as the country began to rebuild itself. This ‘quick-fix’ solution began in Essex where the first residential block…
Read MoreSmall Dark Bathroom Transformed
This amazing transformation was achieved on minimal budget for a client with a rental property. By using suppliers I found on-line I sourced beautiful but very well priced bathroom furniture, this vanity cabinet was just £160.00. The large scale mist grey metro tiles bring the bathroom up to date and by installing a wall hung…
Read MoreFive home upgrades that can really pay off
Almost half of Brits plan to give their home a makeover in the next year and they will spend an average of £3,342 on these projects. But not all these jobs will add value to their homes. If you would like to boost your property’s value, make sure these home upgrades are on your to-do…
Read MoreHow safe is your home?
Keeping your home and family safe is one of the things which you strive for in life. But sometimes when you move to a new area, it can be a bit daunting knowing how to keep your home safe. There is always talk around your local neighbourhood or street about crime and that can make…
Read MoreHome Buyers Drainage Surveys – On the rise and here’s why !
Always use NADC Certified Drainage Surveyors https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMG_kMf4GWU In recent times Home Buyers Drainage Surveys have become common place across the UK and Ireland. Building surveyors now recognise the true importance of these surveys and advise clients buying domestic homes and commercial buildings to ensure that they have a drain survey carried out by a fully…
Read MoreSimple Landlords Insurance reveals top reasons for buy-to-let insurance claims
Storm damage, burst pipes and damage from break-ins were the top reasons that buy-to-let property investors made an insurance claim, new figures released today by Simple Landlords Insurance reveal. Simple analysed data from over 100,000 policies to compile the data on the most common risks faced by landlords. The most common claim was for storm…
Read MoreOne month in and a trend emerges.
Buscadom was launched on the 29th of February and we have seen a steady pick up of our new portal offering during the last month. Agencies are appreciative of our ‘on the ground’ approach and whilst some still want to wait and see how we do over the coming months in what is a ferociously…
Read MoreDigital tech is changing traditional industries… Are you adapting to the change?
Digital tech businesses are at the heart of the UK economy and are playing an important role in driving growth. They’re changing the employment landscape, driving productivity, and re-imagining traditional industries. Last month, Tech City UK, the UK government-backed organisation tasked with accelerating the growth of digital business, launched the Tech Nation 2016 report. The…
Read MoreHow to become a Property Manager.
One of the more hidden roles within the property industry is that of the property manager. Everyone wants to be a negotiator, showing luxury apartments and driving fancy cars, but without the support of a residential property manager, none of that is possible.A residential property management company looks after property portfolios on behalf of its…
Read MoreNational Landlord Investment Show in Colchester – March 2nd 2016.
We are delighted to be returning to Essex for a 3rd time after successful National Landlord Investment Show in Colchester. Our shows are all about connecting Landlords, Investors, Developers & Property Professionals with industry leaders and suppliers who can help with all aspects of buy-to-let. Over 40+ companies will be exhibiting on the day, seminars…
Read MoreMEASURING THE PERFORMANCE OF YOUR WEBSITE – GOOGLE ANALYTICS GOALS.
We have written a number of blogs about Google analytics and how they should be used but one feature that stands out in terms of measuring performance is the goals that you set. Goals can effectively measure anything if you set them up in the right way but in order to keep this simple, we…
Read MoreHow To Grab The Attention Of Property Owners Online.
Many estate agents will probably feel there was something unique about them and their business, which if their competitors’ clients knew about, will cause them to leave the competition and hire them. How could you go about ethically stealing your competitors’ clients ? Or ensure more of them are aware of your strengths? Many of…
Read MoreIncome from renting holiday homes can be huge.
Holiday homes exempt from cuts to Buy to Let tax breaks With George Osborne having clamped down on the ‘buy to let’ boom through his huge cuts to the property tax breaks, holiday houses are emerging as a new nest egg for those looking to supplement their income through property. While from 2020, landlords will…
Read MoreDo you value your Estate Agency’s data? 3 reasons to use Cloud storage.
A lot of small businesses continue to work with the good old paper and pen. That’s all well and good, but paper doesn’t last too well against theft, natural disasters or innocent accidents like a tea spill. (We’ve all done that!) As estate agents you go through a lot of important files, so between those…
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