Resources
Articles and features of practical use to estate and letting agents covering redress, compliance, education and training.
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How to survive in today’s low-instruction market
"With a decreasing number of instructions coming onto the market, we are finding it harder than ever to maintain and increase stock numbers..."
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Winning the business
"There are already too many agents in our town; we now have ‘online’ businesses creeping in. We get a fair few valuations but don’t always win the business. Advice appreciated."
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Rents bounce back
The average rent in the UK rose by 1.1% in July compared to a year ago, HomeLet’s latest research shows, the first rise in three months.
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Confidence versus arrogance
"The most experienced person in my team treads a fine line between confidence and arrogance. How can I make sure he stays the right side of that line?"
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Bad news for landlords as rents fall
Average rents fell last month for the first time for eight years, the HomeLet Rental Index reveals, as economic uncertainties to take their toll across the property market.
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Time to review what is really happening in your business
"The market remains very mixed where we are. Brexit and elections don’t help! Any tips on making the best of a potentially challenging remainder of 2017?"
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London and South East rents fall
Rents in London fell for the first time in eight years during April, new research from HomeLet reveals, with rental price inflation across the UK falling to the lowest level for seven years.
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Brexit + Election = slowing market
Designs on Property tracks and summarises the monthly property indices. Kate Faulkner says, “The issue is stock; NAEA Propertymark reports the lowest number of properties for sale since their records began in 2002. As a result, price growth may slow, but not ‘collapse’.
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House price myths debunked
Designs on Property tracks and summarises the monthly property indices. Kate Faulkner says, “The average age of a first time buyer today is hardly that different from 2003, 14 years ago, even in London!”
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The salespeople with an agenda
"The younger agents in my team sometimes fail to take control of conversations and activities, allowing clients to take the lead. Any tips on helping us resolve this issue?"
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