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Agents run for charity in this years London Marathon
London Marathon takes place this Sunday 23rd April, as in every year so many agents and others in the property industry get involved in this event for the sake of their chosen charities. We extend our best wishes to everyone who is taking part this year and that they do well for their chosen charities….
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Estimated gross mortgage lending March is 19% higher than previous month according to CML
The Council of Mortgage lenders (CML) gross mortgage lending estimate for March and market commentary published yesterday 20th April headlined ‘Gross mortgage lending increases 19% in March. The Council of Mortgage Lenders estimates that gross mortgage lending reached £21.4 billion in March. Gross mortgage lending for the first quarter of 2017 was therefore an estimated…
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New campaign is the biggest ever for Zoopla
This week (17th April) property website Zoopla launches a brand new above-the-line advertising campaign, which shows how Zoopla can help simplify the process of moving home, as told through the eyes of hermit crabs – the world’s most prolific movers. The campaign will debut with a 60” TV advert which introduces all the hermit crab characters who will…
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Average annual rental growth slows in UK according to Homelet
Data from the latest Homelet Rental Index March 2017 reveals average rents in the UK continue to see a slower rate of rental growth compared to last year. The report highlights that for March 2017 the average UK rental value was £904pcm – this is 1.1% higher than the same period last year (£894pcm). In…
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The shocking state of housing in England today is seriously impacting people’s wellbeing says Shelter
New Shelter report reveals that a huge 1 in 5 adults suffer mental health problems such as anxiety, depression and panic attacks, due to housing pressures. The new Shelter report highlights how the shocking state of housing in England today is seriously impacting people’s wellbeing. One in six adults say housing issues have also affected their physical health reporting symptoms…
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The launch of Proptech Den 2017 happens tonight.
The launch of Proptech Den 2017 happens tonight Event location: Google Campus. Ground Floor. Bonhill Street, London Event Date and Time: April 19th 2017. 18:40 – 21:30. Taking things one step beyond, moving with the times and networking in the modern era are some of the ways to describe Estate Agent Networking – Trying to reach…
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Fall in rental growth is driven by London says Countrywide.
Countrywide PLC Monthly Lettings Index for March 2017 published yesterday headlined – ‘One in five homes let, owned by a company landlord – a record high’. According to the report: In the first three months of 2017 the proportion of homes let by a company landlord reached 20%, a record high. Changes to tax relief calculations…
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Council of Mortgage Lenders Seminar – Northern Ireland
The Council of Mortgage Lenders seminar ‘The mortgage market in Northern Ireland’ to be held on the 11th May 2017 at The Hilton Belfast. The half-day update will examine a variety of developments, including the latest regulatory issues and legal updates, the seminar will provide examples of best practice from industry experts. About the Event…
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Average annual rate of house price inflation was 3.3% in March says Your-Move
According to Your Move’s England & Wales latest House Price Index for March 2017, the average house price is now £301,278, a 3.3% increase since last year and 0.5% increase since February. New peak prices were set in 39 of the 109 regions and counties in England & Wales, up from 26 last month and…
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High-end sale properties in central London remain under pressure says RICS
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) today released their Residential Market Survey March 2017 headlined ‘Residential sales still lack impetus’. The survey points out that new buyer enquiries and sales remain flat in March and stock levels hit new record low as number of properties coming to market continues to decline. The picture remains…
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Vendor confidence benefits from a Spring boost according to Home.co.uk
Home.co.uk released their latest Asking Price Index April 2017 yesterday 12th April headlined ‘Asking Prices Surge on Spring Optimism’. In the report it points out that: Seasonal confidence has raised asking prices by +0.9% for the month of April, the largest monthly rise since March 2016. Year-on-year home price appreciation for England and Wales has…
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Hunters announces increased revenue in first full year as public company.
Hunters Property Plc, one of the UK’s largest national sales and lettings estate agency businesses, yesterday 12th April announced preliminary results for the year ended 31 December 2016. Leading the Highlights section they stated: Opened 30 new branches, including the conversion of 20 independent estate agency branches so in aggregate 93 new branches, excluding acquisitions,…
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Number of sales agreed reaching a ten year high in February says NAEA Propertymark
The NAEA Propertymark Monthly UK Housing Report – February 2017 headlines ‘Number of House Sales Agreed Reaches Ten Year High”. The report highlighted: Sales to first-time-buyers dipped in February and supply of available housing increased while demand remained the same. The number of sales agreed rose to a 10 year high in February, to 11…
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Savills announce that they have acquired Independent Estate Agent Granville Residential
Savills announced yesterday 11th April 2017 that it has acquired Granville Residential, one of the best known independent estate agents covering the Marlow, Maidenhead, Bourne End and Cookham area in Berkshire and Buckinghamshire. Savills stated that Granville Residential joins their network of 89 residential offices across the UK and an international network of over 700…
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More loans taken out in first 2 months of 2017 than any year since 2007 says CML
News release yesterday 11th April 2017 from the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) Monthly Lendng Trends for February 2017 headlined ‘Home buying activity up 7% in February’. The CML data revealed house purchase activity increased month-on-month and year-on-year, driven by first-time buyer activity. Remortgage activity continued year-on-year growth while buy-to-let declined. Home buyers borrowed £8.9bn,…
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