Letting Agent Talk
Small Letting Agents – Why is it Difficult for you to Grow beyond 100/150 managed properties
Why is it really tough breaking through that 100/150 managed properties ‘glass’ ceiling as a letting agent?
Christopher Watkin
Renter spending power
The UK renting population is unanimously concerned by the rising cost of living. This is hardly surprising given that rents are rising and commonly do not match up with wage growth. Most impacted by this are those renting in London. On average, its estimated that a Londoner should expect to spend 49% of their annual…
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Revealed: UK renter’s greatest financial concerns
86% of UK renting population concerned by the rising cost of living South West most concerned region in the UK East Midlands least concerned region in the UK Rising cost of living biggest concern for 35-44-year olds The UK has seen a sky rocket in rental prices over the last 10 years. Rents in some…
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£83,500 = The Value of each Lettings Market Appraisal?
Is a landlord really worth over 80 grand .. read this and find out for yourself
Christopher Watkin
Common outsourcing myths busted!
Outsourcing. Everyone has an opinion when it comes to sharing the workload with a third party. If you’re relying on hearsay, second-hand information or Chinese whispers to form your opinion, you’re probably falling into the trap of believing myths. We’d like to put the record straight, so here are the four most common outsourcing myths…
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Letting Agents – Property Management in 2022
Fixflo’s Rajeev thoughts on what Property Management in the UK’s lettings industry will look like in 2022
Christopher Watkin
Edinburgh short term rentals – is the bubble bursting?
As the days get longer and the snow begins to melt the Edinburgh lettings industry will jump back into action this week with the usual demands and preparations for summer rentals. From student lets to short term holiday lets and of course the Edinburgh festival rentals. The emergence of AIRbnb type rentals have become very…
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Should Letting Agents Offer a 24-7 Helpline to their Tenants?
Dont Worry – This isnt a thinly veiled advertorial for some Call Centre but about making fewer promises, but ensuring the promises you do make, you always keep.
Christopher Watkin
Edinburgh short term rentals – is the bubble bursting?
As the days get longer and the snow continues to melt the Edinburgh lettings industry will jump back into action this week with the usual demands and preparations for summer rentals. From student lets to short term holiday lets and of course the Edinburgh festival rentals. The emergence of AIRbnb type rentals have become very…
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Rental Market and Airbnb -Sworn Enemies?
Airbnb: the online marketplace and hospitality service that has, undeniably, revolutionised the manner in which consumers seek out hospitality services and short-term lodgings. However, as is the case with all things revolutionary, it’s rocked the boat somewhat, with property experts and commentators from all levels of the industry, witnessing an increasing number of Landlords removing…
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Why I am building the Property Rugby Club network
In just 2 weeks, the Property Rugby Club (PRC) has generated a great deal of interest. I have been overwhelmed with new contacts getting in touch wanting to find out more and looking to get involved. These include contacts from Hong Kong, Portugal, Belfast, Dubai, Edinburgh and London. My two passions in life; rugby and…
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What hidden costs are draining your lettings profits?
Hands up if you’re starting to take your income and profitability a lot more seriously? With the fee ban looming, it’s sensible to examine your income and expenditure in greater detail. While your accounts department will, no doubt, come to you with some black and white figures laid out in a spreadsheet, creating a cost-effective…
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What is ‘Landlord Farming’ and how it can help you get more landlords for your letting agency? [7 min video]
Over 400 UK Letting agents are getting the landlords they deserve by using this tried and tested technique
Christopher Watkin
Why is there Never Enough Time to Run your Letting/Estate Agency Business?
6 part video series on the issues of running your own Lettings/Estate Agency business
Christopher Watkin
What effect will PRT’s have on Edinburgh Festival Lets
There are no grounds in the PRT that give landlords or letting agents the ability to evict a tenant to enable a property to be rented out for the Festival. The usual practice of securing Festival tenants in January, February and March will no longer be possible from 2019 with the uncertainty of tenants’ plans….
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