Three PropTech trends to watch out for
PropTech has become increasingly prominent in recent years as digital tools and services continue to transform the lettings experience for both consumers and professionals. With our daily lives...
View ArticleLandlords encouraged to stick it out while sales market is tricky
Recent data showing that it now takes longer to sell a house than a year ago should encourage landlords looking to sell up to make the most of their rental properties while the market is tricky....
View ArticleMandatory CMP is a major milestone for the lettings industry
The introduction of mandatory membership of Client Money Protection (CMP) schemes for letting agents is a significant milestone for the lettings sector – with all-round benefits for agents, landlords...
View ArticleSome do’s and don’ts when applying for a buy to let mortgage
Purchasing or remortgaging a buy to let mortgage offers a myriad of choice, understanding some key aspects of lender criteria can help keep you on the right track. Andrew Turner, chief executive at...
View ArticleLetting agents and landlords should prepare for a flurry of moves after June 1
The nation’s letting agents and landlords are being warned to prepare for an increase in tenant activity from June 1. No Letting Go, the UK’s largest provider of inventory services, says that many...
View ArticleHomesitters reports increased demand for live-in guardians to keep empty...
The latest figures from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government show that the number of long-term vacant properties – those empty for at least six months – rose by 5.3% to 216,186 in...
View ArticleReducing void costs can help letting agents to retain landlord clients
Letting agents can help landlords to reduce void periods between tenancies with the right processes in place, according to Tenant Shop. The utility management service says that reduced void periods...
View ArticleMore landlords shift to two-year fixed buy to let deals
Are more landlords looking for a short-term solution to ride out the economic and political chaos created by Brexit? That is the question posed after specialist buy to let broker Commercial Trust...
View Article70% of estate agents do not use video or promote a YouTube channel
Residential People, the free to list property portal, has revealed the results of marketing research which shows how little agents are doing to promote their own websites. The research looked at over...
View ArticleOff to university? Wave goodbye to your bedroom at home
Two thirds of Brits (66%) say they will be repurposing their child’s bedroom as soon as they leave for university, according to a new study from AA Financial Services – nearly a third admit they can...
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