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Breaking Property News – 05/03/24

 

Daily bite-sized proptech and property news in partnership with Proptech-X. Gary Barker appointed as CTO & COO of TM Group Spoiler alert – I have worked closely with Gary on a number of projects with various companies and although he did not inform me until today of his new appointment, I can unreservedly say that…

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Rightmove comment & mortgage rates ahead of Spring Budget tomorrow

 

Matt Smith, Rightmove’s mortgage expert said: “The relative stability of the mortgage market at the start of this year appears to have helped give more movers confidence. However, ahead of the Spring Budget tomorrow, demand has been slowest to pick up in the typical first-time buyer homes sector. After demonstrating resilience and determination last year, the…

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Breaking Property News – 04/03/24

 

Daily bite-sized proptech and property news in partnership with Proptech-X.   Spring Budget – what has Jeremy Hunt got in store for the property sector? Two important things happen this coming Wednesday the 6th of March at 12.30pm, Zara my co-director goes for her six weekly groom, and the Chancellor of the exchequer Mr Hunt…

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Breaking Property News – 01/03/24

 

Daily bite-sized proptech and property news in partnership with Proptech-X.   Table of ContentsHide Alto reveals ‘next generation’ of Lettings Progression Birchgrove and Hybr launch intergenerational living scheme Laura Hamilton to present Guild Awards at the Annual Guild Conference   Alto reveals ‘next generation’ of Lettings Progression Alto, software for estate agents and part of…

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Breaking Property News – 29/02/24

 

Daily bite-sized proptech and property news in partnership with Proptech-X.   Laura Hamilton to present Guild Awards at the Annual Guild Conference The Guild of Property Professionals is thrilled to announce that Laura Hamilton, renowned TV Presenter, Property and Travel Expert, and Entrepreneur, will be presenting the Guild Awards at the Annual Guild Conference and…

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Breaking Property News – 28/02/24

 

Daily bite-sized proptech and property news in partnership with Proptech-X.   Birchgrove and Hybr launch intergenerational living scheme A unique partnership will see students, key workers and retirees live together at new north London retirement development. Birchgrove, the UK’s leading provider of rented retirement homes, and Hybr, the UK’s leading student letting platform, today announce an industry-first…

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Rightmove’s weekly mortgage tracker – 28/02/24

 

The average 5-year fixed mortgage rate is now 4.80%, up from 4.59% a year ago The average 2-year fixed mortgage rate is now 5.15%, up from 4.92% a year ago The average 85% LTV 5-year fixed mortgage rate is now 4.73%, up from 4.64% a year ago The average 60% LTV 5-year fixed mortgage rate is now 4.30%, up from 4.25% a year ago The average monthly mortgage payment on a…

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Rightmove calls for stamp duty reform with only 4% of London homes exempt

 

Ahead of the Spring Budget on March 6th, the UK’s biggest property website Rightmove suggests three policy reforms that could help people moving home: A reform of stamp duty to consider regional property price variations: Only 4% of homes in London are stamp duty exempt for all buyers, compared to 71% in the North East Less than…

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Breaking Property News – 27/02/24

 

Daily bite-sized proptech and property news in partnership with Proptech-X.   Alto reveals ‘next generation’ of Lettings Progression Alto, software for estate agents and part of Houseful, has revealed further information about the improvements being rolled out in 2024 to drive a step change in business efficiency for letting agents. Leading the way is a…

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Andrew Stanton

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Searches soar for Tuscany as Amanda & Alan’s second home goes up for sale

 

 Searches for the region of Tuscany (+39%) and the city of Lucca (+60%) in Italy have soared compared to this time last year The spike in searches comes as Amanda & Alan’s Italian Job Season 2 is filmed in the area, prompting viewers to search for where they could live nearby The home renovated by…

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Breaking Property News – 26/02/24

 

Daily bite-sized proptech and property news in partnership with Proptech-X.   Exploring Day 1 Conference Agenda Highlights Of The London PropTech Show 2024 Reported by Maleeha Javaid ‘The London PropTech Show 2024 kicks off on the Tuesday 26th of February, at ExCel London Royal Victoria Dock E16 1XL, with the doors opening at 9.00 am. And it…

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Breaking Property News – 22/02/24

 

Daily bite-sized proptech and property news in partnership with Proptech-X.   Curious how the Building Safety Regulator will impact your future projects? Article by Will Varnals and Ed Resek Associate Director – Watts Group ‘The Building Safety Act has been described by government as the ‘Biggest Changes to Building Safety for a Generation’. Arguably, the most impactful change at…

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Breaking Property News – 21/02/24

 

Daily bite-sized proptech and property news in partnership with Proptech-X.   Government announces new Short-term lets rules to protect communities and keep homes available. Press Release London February 2024 – Overview – ‘Short-term lets rules to protect communities and keep homes available. Local residents will be protected from being pushed out of their communities by excessive short-term…

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Enhancing Security and User Experience with Face Recognition Technology

 

In an era where digital interactions dominate our daily lives, the need for robust and convenient security measures has never been greater. Traditional methods of authentication, such as passwords and PINs, are increasingly susceptible to breaches and hacks. In response to these challenges, face recognition technology has emerged as a cutting-edge solution, offering a unique…

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Rightmove’s weekly mortgage tracker – 21/02/24

 

Headlines The average 5-year fixed mortgage rate is now 4.72%, up from 4.62% a year ago The average 2-year fixed mortgage rate is now 5.08%, up from 4.95% a year ago The average 85% LTV 5-year fixed mortgage rate is now 4.67%, down from 4.68% a year ago The average 60% LTV 5-year fixed mortgage rate is now 4.19%, down from 4.23% a year ago The average monthly mortgage payment on…

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