Estate Agent Talk
Packing tips for a stress-free house move
Whether you are buying a new home or moving to another rental property, stress and anxiety are an inevitable consequence. There are, however, practical steps that you can take to make sure that the process of moving itself – that long, chaotic day when you put your life in the back of a removal van…
Alex Evans
“Where are the missing billions?” property expert asks
A leading property expert is seeking the whereabouts of at least £1.4bn held in Tenancy Deposit Schemes £3.2bn of deposits paid by UK renters are currently sitting in the schemes – with much of that money being held by their landlord or letting agent. Landlords and agents are legally required to place tenancy deposits in…
Alex Evans
AUCTION – Certainty in Uncertain Times.
AUCTION – Certainty in Uncertain Times. Regardless of which way you voted last Thursday, for months and from both sides of the fence, we have been warned of a house price drop if we made the ‘wrong decision’. As we know, Britain was divided but Brexit just edged it on a historic night for our…
Demand for Added Value projects with significant growth potential in developing countries is on the rise as yields in Western Europe fail to impress.
High-yield, high-risk strategies in Europe gain traction with investors Investments into European commercial property have been on the rise since 2012 but high demand has led to disappointing yields says Yulia Kozhevnikova, analyst at overseas property broker Tranio.com. Over the last four years, price growth for income-generating property has accelerated faster than rental rates increased,…
Post BREXIT blues and what next?
Never in my lifetime have I seen so much enthusiasm and passion for politics. BREXIT awoke the sleeping dog in almost all of us, with everyone from Richard Branson to John Barnes declaring their voting intentions in the run up to the referendum. Now the result is in, what next? The fact is no one…
ARPM
STOP, THINK, LISTEN
It’s that time of year again “THE SUMMER” with all that goes with it. Strawberries, Pimms, tennis, trips to the beach, to mention just a few and those important Summer Holidays ( oh and this year the EURO FOOTBALL!). PLUS SUMMER MADNESS!! What do I mean by…
Keith Pintointernational
United Kingdom Votes To Leave
After 40 years being a member of the European Union the UK has now decided that it has not worked for them and and have made the democratic decision to “Leave”. Nigel Farage was the first to announce in the early hours of this morning that the vote to leave had won on the figures…
Allen Walkey
Benefit from understanding the phases of a business
We get many businesses using our platform. From initial start-ups to established brands and national franchisees. Over the last 3 years we have had the privilege of watching them grow and expand. And what we have noticed is that each business seems to be in a past, present or future juncture of a particular growth…
Alex Evans
Government vs Property – does Nanny know best?
Whether it’s to do with our sugar intake, types of cars we drive or consumption of fruit each day, it seems the Government have our best interests at heart. So one would assume that when the powers that be, “fine-tune” the property market, that they are looking to help us all. Their thinking is that by aiming to…
Alex Evans
CAN YOU STILL BAG A BARGAIN AT AUCTION?
I was the guest speaker for ‘Your Property Networks’ Manchester webinar recently, talking all things property auctions to around 100 different property investors. As with these events, there was a good mix of people tuning in, from experienced heads who have not only been around the block but bought a few blocks in their time,…
Online Estate Agents – Friend or Foe?
With many high street estate agents charging exorbitant fee’s could enlisting the services of an online agent now be a more viable option? Perhaps it’s just me, with the industry I work in, but in recent years it feels as though there are new agencies starting up everywhere you go! When I was a child…
Which Euro 2016 Team is Your Agency Most Like?
So we’ve had a look at all of the teams competing in Euro 2016. Let’s put to one side the activities of an absolutely mindless minority of thugs (from many nations) who seem to think this is a festival of flying chairs and let’s focus on the football. I’ve watched almost every game bar two…
Alex Evans
Plants Mistaken for Japanese Knotweed
There are quite a few plants that are mistaken for Japanese Knotweed. In order to help you identify Japanese Knotweed we will explain in detail the most common plants mistaken for Japanese Knotweed. Having Japanese Knotweed on your property is not to be taken lightly as it could serious devalue your property. Almost all houses…
Alex Evans
6 easy steps for easy office removals
Moving office isn’t the easiest of tasks and when you have lots of work to be doing at the same time, it can be incredibly stressful. However, whilst you may not be able to have the fairytale office removals you dream of, you can have a far less stressful relocation by following these six easy…
Alex Evans
How Facilities Management Companies help the UK Property Industry
As an estate agency your clients may expect you to manage every aspect of their estate; from the letting/selling of the property, dealing with the contracts, ensuring that the property is run smoothly and that any problems which may arise are dealt with quickly and efficiently. Your role is to make this, often quite stressful,…
Christopher Walkey