Posts Tagged ‘Letting Agent’
Revealed … 75% of landlords left their agent due to poor service.
The Landlord & Tenant Survey, carried out by The Property Academy every year, has recently been published. With approximately 5000 participants, it’s one of the largest independent national surveys carried out each year. The results gave some key insights for letting agents when looking at how to grow your business. Landlords were asked what their…
Read MoreFlash the cash – a note of caution on upfront rental payments.
It used to be home buyers in Central London that bemoaned the cash power of the global elite – making offers on properties they coveted, bandying about sums way above the asking price and paying in cash. And who could blame the vendors for preferring the outright buyer who could move quickly over those trying…
Read MoreA simple Guide on when to move home.
If you’re thinking on shifting your home-whether that’s into a rented accommodation or property you’re procuring—you may think if there’s a right time or season of year to begin the plan of home moving. To be very frank, there is never an ideal time to move home. It depends on your individual requirements and your…
Read MoreAgencies Beware! The Light Is Shining On Commissions.
In the run-up to the General Election the property industry’s focus has been on the prospect of tenant fees being banned. There is a risk that with a deluge of commentary about this prospective change a recent case with significant effects on estate and letting agencies’ revenues has been overlooked. The Background Agencies may use…
Read MoreAre mid-term inspections more important than tenant references?
If you are a lettings agent or property manager, you’ll be forgiven for feeling like a referee. Disputes between tenants and landlords are normally time consuming and complex, with a fall out that can sour relationships with everyone involved. The situation is not helped by a piece of new research by online letting agent PropertyLetByUs,…
Read MoreIs a hybrid estate agency around the corner?
Not even the fanciest of crystal balls has been able to predict the future of the property market but one thing is certain – the way people buy and sell property will change over the new few months and years. Already we have seen a big revolution in the way people search for property, with…
Read MoreKremer Signs Acquire Site Signs.
Kremer Signs are pleased to announce some very exciting plans for 2015 and are starting with the acquisition of Site Signs. Site Signs have been established since 1964, and have been catering for the signage needs of estate agents for over 50 years. The premises is based in Bristol and will remain there as a…
Read MoreWhy YOU Need Property Management Software in 2015.
Do you spend too much time on admin and accounting tasks and not enough with your current and potential tenants? We all get lost in a world of paperwork and boxes to tick, forgetting the main factor for property management, the properties and those living in them. If you are looking for a New Year’s…
Read MoreEverybody’s talking: separating the speculation from the fact.
Ah December 2014. The end of the calendar year and a time for property experts, journalists and agents to gaze into their crystal ball and predict just what might happen in 2015. There’s so much hyperbole out there that it’s hard to separate the fiction from the fact, especially when you’re looking for some key…
Read MoreAre you providing a truly tailored lettings service?
Smart office? Check. Deposits protected? Check. Adherence to over 500 regulations and pieces of legislation? Check. All the ingredients of a sophisticated, trustworthy and transparent lettings business, surely? While all of the above are essential in today’s marketplace, this attention to detail is all-consuming. Has the quest for accountability and professionalism overtaken ground-level customer service?…
Read MoreMonthly Rental Index Analysis
Every month the Move with Us Rental Index provides an analysis of the rental market. It is based on 600,000 rental properties across eleven regions on the United Kingdom covering England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The reports enable property professionals to track trends relating to rental pricing in different regions of the UK. It also…
Read MoreAre you a property manager or a flunkey?
There was a brilliant article recently that stemmed from revelations of letting agent Benham & Reeves. It covered the bizarre and often ridiculous questions posed by some tenants – including the request to put a bouncy castle on a roof terrace. The agent agreed that, while they strive to help in any situation, a line…
Read MoreRent Increases, Landlord and Tenants Responsibilites When Renting Privately
With rising house prices, renting property in the UK is very popular and when engaging in this particular process, both the landlord and the tenant should be equipped with certain information which is very crucial. Some of the important facts are discussed below: Your privileges and responsibilities In all independently houses or flats to rent you’ll…
Read MoreHow To Boost Foot Fall if You’re on The High Street
I thought it would be a excellent idea to explain why using advertorials can help drive foot Fall into your local branches and ultimately generate huge amounts of new enquires. ( Especially when there are so many online agents) In this example, I will use my forensic marketing eyes to dissect key elements of the advertorial created by just think marketing agency for Thirwells estate agents, based in the North East. Please follow along…
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