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The House Party – Which political party has been best for tenants and landlords?
Independent letting and sales agent, Benham and Reeves, has looked at which political party has had the most impact on the UK rental market and which way you might want to be voting depending on whether you’re a landlord or tenant. Benham and Reeves looked at the average rental cost across England between the joint…
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5 Ways to Succeed in the UK Property Industry after Brexit Talks
When the UK Voted to Leave! It’s true. When the UK voted to leave the EU, there a collective gasp went around the world. Yes, we’d always known that the British public was somewhat disillusioned with its lot in the European Union. It always seemed to feel that it gave much more than it received….
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Eww yuck! Where is the dirtiest area of the home?
Bacteria gets literally everywhere. From the bristles of your toothbrush to the buttons of your TV remote, just because you can’t see it doesn’t mean it’s not there. In fact, some of these hidden areas could actually be more germ-ridden than the more obvious dirty areas that initially spring to mind, such as toilets, bins…
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Just one house has been awarded via a house competition – here’s what to look out for when entering
Since April 2018 there have been no less than 15 hopeful homeowners opting to go down the house competition route in order to sell their home and maximise their financial return while doing so. However, research by Winmydreamhome.com (WMDH) has revealed that just one of these has resulted in a lucky winner actually receiving the…
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Buy to Let: The difference between Scotland and England
English investors seeking property in Scotland tend to focus on Edinburgh. Not only the Capital city, Edinburgh is also the strongest property market in the UK in terms of growth of capital and yield. Edinburgh’s population grew by 10% in the last ten years and this growth is expected to continue with a further…
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The best Bake Off street names with sweet house price values
With the nation preparing their pantries for another series of Bake Off, estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk, has looked at some of the sweetest Bake Off inspired road names across England and Wales and how much property is selling for based on sold prices over the last year. Using data from Land Registry records, GetAgent.co.uk…
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The UK’s hotspots where employment is pushing up rental prices
Research by lettings management platform Howsy has looked at how employment rates impact rental growth and where is home to the best mix of above-average employment and healthy rental increases for landlords. The latest data on employment levels from the Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings across the UK shows that there has been strong…
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Private jet costs to Nice could cover your rent in the UK for nearly three years
While a private jet may seem like an appropriate method of travel for royalty, Harry and Meghan have come under fire for opting to fly on their fourth in 11 days after departing Sir Elton’s £15m pad in France. Despite Elton picking up the tab, a two-hour return flight from Nice to London on a…
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The North-South property divide is still £102bn in property sales favouring of the South
Leading national fast sale agent, Springbok Properties, has looked at how the North and South of the UK currently match up when it comes to the property market with month upon month of market uncertainty hitting the more expensive, southern regions the hardest. Springbok Properties looked at the number of property transactions and the average…
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Creating the perfect student house: top tips
If you are lucky enough to own a rental house within close proximity of a university, you should certainly consider changing it to rent to local students. Continue reading for our top tips about creating the perfect student house. Fit for purpose Ensure that the house you have is fit for purpose; you don’t want…
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Got Landlord Leads?
The rental market is competitive. Getting noticed by landlords who have properties to manage is the battle for agents. This is where Rent Round gives letting agents & property managers the edge on lead generation. They allow landlords to compare letting agent & property manager fees & performance. The landlord can then seamlessly contact an agent to…
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Picking up the bill: The huge stamp duty penalties paid by Londoners compared to the rest of the market.
Recently released data for the first and second quarter for Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) receipts shows that – overall – transactions that triggered SDLT on residential properties over £40,000 increased from Q1 to Q2 this year, having picked up in every category with the exception of transactions of £2 million and over. With that…
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Organising Your Office Move: A Guide
If you are considering an office move, the vast number of elements that you will have to think about in order to move can be disorientating and make it difficult to establish your priorities. If you are struggling to organise your office move, then this article can guide you through some of the most important…
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Top Tips For Selling Your Home
When it comes to selling your home, your main focus needs to be attracting the potential buyers and of course, that all important person who will make an offer on your property. You have to try and create an environment that potential buyers cannot resist. Your estate agent will advise you to make sure before…
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9 Lesser Known Things to Look For When Buying A House
No matter how experienced someone is on the property ladder, it is a daunting decision and one that should not be taken lightly. Property is a considerable investment both financially and emotionally. Lawsure have created a handy list of lesser known things to look for when buying a house make sure everyone is making the…
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