Tips On Renting Out A Commercial Or Industrial Property
Are you looking to rent out a commercial or industrial space? This particular rental type is much different to leasing residential property, and it is Read More
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A Guide to Preparing for the Tenant Fee Ban
It has been officially announced that the Tenant Fee Ban will come into effect on June 1, 2019. In order to ensure you and your clients are as prepared as possible, here is a guide will act as a primer for both landlords and agents to help them prepare for the upcoming changes. Read More
Could the fees ban help letting agents to stay on the high street?
The upcoming ban on tenant fees, set to come into force on June 1, could help traditional letting agents to remain on the high street, Read More
Could Brexit uncertainty spell good news for private landlords?
HOMELET, the country’s leading tenant referencing and specialist insurance provider, holds the UK’s largest and most up-to-date pool of data on agreed rental price trends, based on newly agreed tenancies. Chief executive Martin Totty sets out his views on what Brexit – deal or no-deal – and the outcome of Today’s vote may mean for the private rental sector. Read More
Important Dates for Agents in 2019
From Brexit to the Tenant Fee Ban, these are some of the most important dates to make a note of for your agency this year: Read More
SpareRoom pioneering ‘Housemate DNA Personality Testing’ to find perfect flatmates
Finding the right mix of housemates is essential in creating a happy flatshare. However, it can be challenging for tenants to find the perfect blend Read More
Fees ban: Agents should acknowledge government advice to consider business models
Letting agents should heed the government’s suggestion to ‘consider their business models’ in preparation for the upcoming ban on up-front fees, a service provider to Read More
RICS HomeBuyer reporting goes digital on Landmark’s Q-Mobile
Landmark Valuation Services (formerly Quest) has today announced that chartered surveyors can now produce RICS HomeBuyer reports on a tablet device, using its award-winning Q-Mobile Read More
RICS: Further fall in housing stock as demand also falls for the eleventh month
The RICS have today reported that new buyer enquiries, new instructions and newly-agreed sales continued to drift lower in February. New buyer enquiries fell for Read More
Countrywide shares fall by 20% following huge 2017 losses
The state of the UK’s ailing property market has received another blow today as the UK’s largest estate agent chain, Countrywide has seen shares fall Read More
Prime Minister announces new measures to tackle housing crisis
Prime Minister Teresa May addressed the National Planning Conference yesterday, and introduced a range of measures to reform planning in the UK, and promised to Read More
58% of investors predict strong demand for European commercial property in 2018
According to figures released by Knight Frank, 58.9% of European investors are predicting “stronger demand” for European property in 2018. Furthermore, Savoystewart.co.uk discovered the top Read More
ValPal Network partners with Feefo to revolutionise customer feedback and analytics in property sector
The ValPal Network has announced a strategic partnership with Feefo, the global reviews and customer insights company. Using Feefo’s authentic customer review platform and analytics, Read More
DIY & ethical housing groups set to boom thanks to multimillion European fund
A London community housing group has received European funding to share its knowledge and inspire more communities to become ethical housing developers. London Community Land Read More
As Britain freezes, estate agents & landlords warned not to miss the energy efficiency deadline
This week’s cold snap is a firm reminder of the importance of energy efficiency, where we hear press reports of tenants afraid to turn the Read More
Move or improve? Britain’s fascination with home improvements continues with the 110th edition of the Ideal Home Show
Ideal Home Show 2018 sponsored by Zoopla*, heralds one of the busiest times of the year for the DIY and home improvements industry. Taking place Read More
Available rental properties in London now 46% lower than the rest of the UK
Letting and Estate agents are increasingly concerned that taxes and legislation are making the buy to let sector untenable, especially in high priced areas like Read More
Scottish Rent Costs Rocket in January
Almost half (44 per cent) of Scottish tenants saw their rent costs rise in January, a considerable contrast to the national average of 19%, ARLA Read More
As house hunters ‘flood the January market’ outside the capital, London Estate Agents express disappointment
NAEA Propertymark today issued it’s January Housing Report, which shows that the number of house hunters looking for new homes rose by 37% in January. Read More
Capricorn Financial added to Barratt’s mortgage broker panel
Capricorn Financial has been appointed to Barratt Developments’ mortgage panel, which now comprises 14 separate brokerage firms across the country. Capricorn will principally serve the Read More