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A great result
A really great result for the property market as David Cameron settles back in No.10 with an overall Majority, after months of speculation on the outcome of the election people can now really get on with their lives in the knowledge that we have a Government in charge who puts growth first. Many buyers had…
Allen Walkey
Connells Group piloting raterAgent.
Connells joins other award-winning clients of raterAgent, including Webbers, Marsh & Parsons, Keatons and Anthony Pepe, amongst hundreds of others agents across the UK. It marks another milestone in the site’s growth, just 4 months since it launched in ‘beta’ testing, alongside its competitive and free-to-enter ‘Agent of the Week’ award for the best client…
Christopher Walkey
One hundred complaints.
Since October last year it was mandatory that Property Agents be joined up to a consumer redress scheme, essentially a scheme authorised by the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) and National Trading Standards, a role in which the scheme would provide fair and reasonable resolutions to disputes between members of the public and…
Allen Walkey
Cameron back at No.10
At the time of writing this post at 07.00am today the counts was as follows: Cons 320..Labour 243..SNP 56..Lib-Dem 9..others 22 This all points to David Cameron being back in No.10, however at this point in time it is still unsure whether Conservatives will have an overall majority or that they will be just short….
Allen Walkey
Unaffordable Housing
According to a new report from Shelter, many first-time buyers (FTBs) are finding themselves locked out of the housing market because of affordability issues, with many being placed under increasing financial pressure in order to buy their own homes. As a result of this the union UNISON is asking the Government to provide more help with…
Allen Walkey
Petitions to Wind Up Company of c/o Cream Group #CreamClub.
Taken from online sources, not confirmed and not of the opinion / speculation of Estate Agent Networking: Notice category: Corporate Insolvency Notice type: Petitions to Wind Up (Companies) Publication date: 6 May 2015 Edition: The London Gazette Notice ID: 2329010 Notice code: 2450 Share In the High Court of Justice (Chancery Division) Companies CourtNo 2334…
Christopher Walkey
Christopher Hamer stands down as the Property Ombudsman.
After nine successful years as the Property Ombudsman, Christopher Hamer’s term of office is coming to an end. On 30th November 2015 he will be officially standing down. The independent TPO Council together with the TPO Board Chairman, Bill McClintock, have began the search to fill the position. Christopher will however remain as Ombudsman for…
Christopher Walkey
Definately not Labour
Today, I am posting why I personally would not be voting Labour tomorrow, it is a view with one eye on the negative effects it could have on the property industry and the other on a few points in general that others may not be aware of. It is not only myself that feels that…
Allen Walkey
MANCHESTER SET TO BECOME FIRST CHOICE FOR PROPERTY INVESTORS.
Manchester is the front-runner for domestic and international investors looking to expand their property portfolio, according to a new report from property investment firm IP Global. Manchester rapidly becoming top choice in the UK for property investment Predictions of 22% growth in property value in the next three years 65% of FTSE 100 companies now…
Rented sector could suffer under Labour
There could be serious problems ahead if a labour Goverment were to enforce all the Landlord reforms they have been threatening to enforce, that is if they are elected into power with or without support from another party. We could see fewer rented homes available as Landlords may just look to sell up and not…
Allen Walkey
Good news from Halifax
The Halifax has introduced a new mortgage scheme for First Time Buyers, it will apply to those first time buyers applying for a qualifying mortgage between the 4th May to the 28th June this year, this offer excludes Buy To Let and Large Loans over £1 million. According to the Halifax they understand what a…
Allen Walkey
Just 3 days before Election
Yes, just 3 days to go before the General Election 2015, and still no one is able to predict a confident outcome, that applies to the party that will have most seats and the coalition that may exist after. The Yougov results for Sunday 3rd May were as follows. Cons 34% Lab 33% LD…
Allen Walkey
Mortgage approvals for March
U.K. mortgage approvals unexpectedly fell in March, probably due to consumers being wary of purchasing a new home in the months before the general election. Approvals fell to 61,341 from 61,523 in February, the Bank of England reported today. Economists had forecast an increase to 62,400. With a less than a week until the general…
Allen Walkey
Rents should stabilize
All too often high rents have been in the spotlight over the last year or two, affordability for most has become close to a joke, especially in the Capital, maybe we have light at the end of the tunnel, according to a survey conducted by Your Move and Reed Rains of more than 1200 landlords…
Allen Walkey
Decision re letting boards in Cardiff
Two areas in Cardiff, Cathays and Plasnewydd will see a ban on letting boards coming into force from this October, both areas are heavily populated by students. The Welsh Government gave power to Cardiff Council to take action against Landlords who displayed such advertising without requesting consent. Landlords are not at all happy how these…
Allen Walkey