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When it comes to roommates, London values religious and sexual equality… and a clean fridge
The latest research by leading room share platform, ideal flatmate, has revealed what the most sought-after qualities are for those looking for that ideal flatmate or spare room. ideal flatmate uses scientifically-designed algorithms to match potential flat sharers with spare rooms and as part of this process, each person is asked to rank their feelings…
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UK House Price Index January 2019
The January data shows, on average, house prices have fallen by 0.8% since December 2018. There has been an annual price rise of 1.7%, which makes the average property in the UK valued at £228,147. England In England, the January data shows on average, house prices have fallen by 1.0% since December 2018. The annual…
HM Land Registery
Rental prices continue to increase ahead of tenant fee ban – Comments from industry
Private rental prices paid by tenants in the UK rose by 1.1% in the 12 months to February 2019, up from 1.0% in January 2019. In England and Wales, private rental prices grew by 1.1%, while in Scotland private rental prices increased by 0.7% in the 12 months to February 2019. London private rental prices…
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Fine & Country launches a new office in York
International estate agency Fine & Country has opened a new office situated in the historic walled city of York in North Yorkshire. Fine & Country York is joining the network of estate agents in over 300 locations worldwide. Frances Bowling, Manager of Fine & Country York, says, “I am very excited to join the Fine…
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Buy-to-let beats gold, cash and fine art for investment returns in the last decade
Research by VeriSmart, the UK’s only combined lettings inventory and property compliance specialists, has looked at just how lucrative the UK buy-to-let market has been in the 10 years since the financial crisis when compared to other investment options like the FTSE 100, classic cars, gold and fine art. VeriSmart looked at the return on…
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Negative News for houses prices, great news for FTB’s
News is that the average property price of a home is now 0.8% lower than it was a year ago, no ‘spring bounce’ as predicted by many – Fears are that the UK property market as over peeked and due for a correction with the likes of the comedy show of Brexit in the hands…
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£30 million funding received to unlock 760 homes in the Essex
Positive news for the county of Essex as Homes England gives Swan Housing Association and Basildon Borough Council £30 million in order to provide 760 homes within Basildon. The regeneration programme will receive the loan in order to work on the Craylands Estate and Laindon Place – 110 homes will be affordable and the project will…
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Seven Hills Business Park in Edinburgh sells for £15 million
An Edinburgh business park has sold for £15 million to UBS-AM property investment fund – The 76,000 square foot industrial space is due to be completed by Autumn. Seven Hills is said to be the biggest industrial space built on spec for 20 years in Scotland. The space includes 11 units and holds already the…
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Are you risking prosecution? Money laundering is a dirty business.
As I was browsing LinkedIn today I see a promoted post from the UK Home Office: “Are you risking prosecution? Money laundering is a dirty business. Do your due diligence and submit a SAR if you are suspicious.” As the lies and false promises flood out from our government relating to Brexit, we are still…
Christopher Walkey
Usual spring buoyancy weighed down by Brexit uncertainty
The average price of property coming to market rises by just 0.4% (+£1,287) this month, as the traditionally busier spring market gets off to a subdued start: Lowest average monthly rise at this time of year since 2011, though London is the main drag Prices remain more buoyant outside London with nine out of 11…
Rightmove
No more ‘No DSS Please’, Love from Zoopla…
Zoopla, who are said to host around 1 million listings on their website, have stated that the phrase of ‘no DSS’ (DSS: now-defunct Department for Social Security) with regards to rental adverts will be banished in the next few weeks. The restriction was looked in to by both Shelter and National Housing Federation. Terms and…
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House price growth is weakest since 2011 – Comments from Industry:
Alastair McKee, Managing Director of One77 Mortgages, commented: “I think it’s fair to say that these latest findings from the RICS aren’t quite in line with what we’re seeing on the ground at present. Despite the consistent setbacks with Brexit buyer sentiment has remained strong so far this year and while politically the landscape looks…
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8 Rubbish reasons not to become a client of mine
“I don’t like Facebook”, said an agent to me recently. He works with one part-time admin, from a serviced office, and has been going around five years. Last year his annual revenue was £53,000. “Where’s your business going?” I asked him. “Well, I’d like to get to £60,000 this year,” was his response. This guy…
Sam Ashdown
ARPM LAUNCHES 12-STEP PLAN TO BEAT THE TENANT FEE BAN
Professional supplier to the lettings industry, ARPM, has created a 12-step plan to help estate and letting agents beat the Tenant Fee Ban. In the run up to 1st June, when the ban on charging tenant fees will come into force, the outsourced property management and lettings administration provider is recommending lettings businesses prepare. They…
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KFH Pay a Pound Forward for London Youth
To celebrate their third year of partnership, Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward (KFH) has pledged to donate £1 to London Youth for every property valuation undertaken across residential sales or lettings during 2019. The scheme, known as ‘Pay a Pound Forward’, will contribute up to £30,000 towards KFH’s 2019 fundraising target of £80,000. These funds will…
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