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6 Ways to Financially Cope with Retirement

2nd April 2019 0

Retirement can be a large burden on your finances, especially if it is not something that you have previously considered. However, even if retirement is Read More

The future of property investment – where will 2019’s housing hotspots be?

20th November 2018 0

Regional cities boasting Brexit-proof potential will top investors’ lists in 2019 (Surrenden Invest) Solid market fundamentals will remain in place after March Growing, youthful populations Read More

‘Themed’ super lodges in Wales adventure resort offer huge ROI opportunity

25th October 2018 0

With two thirds of holidaymakers now preferring a UK based holiday, property investment specialist, Select Portfolio, has launched a number of stylish ‘themed’ super lodges Read More

Why Birmingham is captivating modern property investors

21st August 2018 0

It wasn’t too long ago that those with a passion for property almost took pride in never looking further than the prime London property market. Read More

Fast-growing real estate group opens London office

4th April 2018 0

Real estate developer and investment house The Blackmore Group has opened a flagship London office following a period of unprecedented growth. The Manchester-headquartered company has Read More

REITs on the rise if potential tax changes are implemented

14th February 2018 0

Proposed changes to property tax could result in big inflows to real estate investment trusts (REITs), or the establishment of new ones, according to Zoe Read More

Iconic Art Deco building for the taking in Doncaster

18th January 2018 0

As Doncaster is set to benefit from the government’s new £15 million Northern Cultural Regeneration Fund, the town is extending its cultural offering to investors. Read More

CEO expects commercial investments to grow in 2018 – but cautions ‘people still need homes’

5th January 2018 0

Innovative property investment company, Properties of the World, share their predictions for property investment in 2018. 2018 will be a key year for the UK Read More

2018 Global Property Investment Market to be Harder but More Rewarding

15th December 2017 0

With 2018 fast approaching, it’s the perfect time for a detailed and well analysed look at what the future is likely to hold for the Read More

Chinese buyers driving property investment in Manchester

5th December 2017 0

Manchester’s economy and property investment market is decisively booming thanks to the city’s new direct flights to Chinese destinations, according to new report undertaken by Read More

Belvoir releases news of latest resale plus franchisee acquistion plans for 2018

5th December 2017 0

Belvoir is delighted to announce that franchisee Howard King of Belvoir Newcastle has successfully completed on the resale of Belvoir Sunderland. “I am delighted that Read More

Is UK Timber for modular houses becoming hot property for investors?

11th October 2017 0

The UK housing crisis. Global climate change. Two of the biggest issues facing the next generation. What if there was a potential solution to both, Read More

Estate Agent News Today

NAEA/ARLA ask government to include commission in pay rescue deal
on 3rd April 2020 at 11:39 pm
The NAEA and ARLA have jointly written to the government asking it to include agents’ commission in its plans to help those financially disadvantaged at the moment. The move follows talks with the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy about the plight of agents whose income is heavily dependent on commission. The letter... […]
Purplebricks asking sellers to draw their own floorplans
on 3rd April 2020 at 7:00 am
Purplebricks Local Property Experts are asking sellers who are not allowing agents into their homes during the virus crisis to draw their own floorplans. Or, as an alternative, old floorplans from historic sales details will be used. The suggestions were made on a leaflet circulated last month, and which you can see... […]
Good News: Housing market damage may be ‘much less’ than expected
on 3rd April 2020 at 7:00 am
The Nationwide says government measures mean the impact of Coronavirus on the housing market may be “much less” damaging than many may expect. However, the building society is warning that house price movements may be difficult to calculate in the next months because of the temporary near-halt to transactions. The statements come... […]
Automated Valuation leads to agents staying strong, says supplier
on 3rd April 2020 at 7:00 am
One of the industry’s leading automated valuation services says it’s running at approaching 1,000 leads a day for agents even during the lockdown. The ValPal Network - which has some 800 brands and 4,000 agency offices amongst its members - says it recorded over 49,000 leads in March despite the social... […]
Poorly-treated agents will change firms after the virus - forecast
on 3rd April 2020 at 7:00 am
A leading human resources expert predicts that agents who are poorly treated by their employers now will wreak revenge and move elsewhere when the virus subsides.  Recruitment guru Anthony Hesse, managing director of Property Personnel, says that when some form of normality returns “Those who have been treated poorly by their... […]
New EPC assessment guidance issued - Conquering Corona
on 3rd April 2020 at 7:00 am
Hello and here’s the latest daily update to help the industry through these unprecedented times.  If you have any appropriate advice you would like to let the industry know about, please email us at press@estateagenttoday.co.uk and we will gladly do the honours. - First thing today - the government has issued new guidance... […]