Communication is the key to staying on top of rent arrears
Rent arrears, which often feature in property repossession cases, can be kept under control with the effective use of communication and technology, according to PayProp. Read More
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Property prices near football stadiums outpace UK average
Research gathered by Pure Commercial Finance finds homes nearest football stadiums are experiencing property price increases considerably higher than the UK average. Cardiff-based commercial finance Read More
Policy changes to invoke ‘high-rise’ of Build to Rent?
James Blackwell, Associate in Planning at Ashfords LLP discusses new changes to the National Planning Policy Framework which finally gives proper recognition to built-to-rent. (Image Read More
Chestertons reviews the 2018 sales and lettings market in London and looks ahead to 2019
Chestertons, one of London’s largest estate and letting agents with 33 offices, reports on the key trends of 2018 and looks at the 2019 forecast. Read More
Revealed – The top 5 buzzwords and phrases used by London estate agents
Analysis has revealed ‘innovative’ as the most common buzzword or phrase used by London estate agents on their websites. This is according to anecdotal research Read More
Letting agent fees ban enforcement – challenges and opportunities
As part of the government’s plans to enforce the upcoming ban on letting agent fees, a new lead enforcement authority will be established for the Read More
Two leading Yorkshire Estate Agents join forces in transformational deal
Two independent Yorkshire estate agency chains – who between them have helped more than 100,000 people move home – have joined forces, it was announced Read More
Workplace design and fit-out company to launch Bristol office
A socially responsible workplace design, refurbishment and fit-out business, which reinvests its profits into supporting people with mental health issues, is set to open its Read More
Don’t ‘close early’ for Christmas, agents warned
Estate and letting agents are being warned not to slow down in the run up to Christmas as it can be a valuable time for Read More
Hertfordshire property buyers could be over £850,000 better off than renters
Residents in Hertfordshire would be better off by up to £855,477 on average over 25 years if they bought instead of rented a typical property, Read More
Millennials now able to save for first home direct from pay
The first payroll-deducted LISA (Lifetime Individual Savings Account) is now available through Smarterly, the workplace savings platform that uses artificial intelligence to design and monitor Read More
AgentPro Property of the Week: White Hayes Cottage, Albrighton
AgentPro Software for Estate Agents powers property sales and lettings across the UK and beyond. Each week, the company selects one property from the thousands Read More
Estate agents are UK’s ‘most stressed profession’
Results from a new survey reveal that estate agents are the UK’s most stressed professionals. A staggeringly high 86 per cent of realtors reported to Read More
Agent & Homes on a recruitment drive for ‘disillusioned’ entrepreneurial agents
Prime London hybrid estate agency, Agent & Homes, is on a recruitment drive for disillusioned property professionals looking for entrepreneurial opportunities. The firm, which launched Read More
Tenants want to stay put … even after the landlord sells
78% of tenants want the security of renting a property that lets them remain in their home even if the landlord sells 79% think it’s Read More
AgentPro Property of the Week: Dugoedydd Farm, Rhandirmwyn, Llandovery
AgentPro is the UK’s leading estate agency software, powering property sales and lettings across the UK. We choose one property from estate agents across the UK to Read More
New CEO appointed at PropTech leader GoReport
Anthony Walker FRICS has been appointed chief executive officer at PropTech business GoReport, taking the reign as it continues to expand its portfolio of digital surveying Read More
Important winter safety tips to share with your tenants
Wasim Bux is the Product Manager at home insurance provider iGO4. Here, he shares four important winter safety tips you should pass on to your Read More
Forward-thinking agents excel with innovative London hybrid agency
A partnership of former high street estate agents has quietly made an impressive impact on the London property market following the launch of their hybrid Read More
AgentPro Property of the Week: Glendalough, Herne Bay
AgentPro is the UK’s leading estate agency software, powering property sales and lettings across the UK. We highlight one Property of the Week for Estate Agent News. Read More