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Buyers complain about issues with properties
In this case, The Property Ombudsman (TPO) Katrine Sporle, was asked to review a complaint from buyers concerning the misrepresentation of a group of properties.
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Reshuffle: New housing minister is Chris Pincher, who arrives from the Foreign Office
After just six months and a few weeks in her ministerial seat, McVey is out after rumoured clashes with boss Robert Jenrick over housing policy direction.
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Rent controls are top concern for estate agents, reveals report
The spectre of rent controls or caps is a much greater worry for the industry than Brexit or the tenant fees ban, says Goodlord.
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Legal red letter days
Paul Barnes, Head of Dispute Resolution at Kirwans law firm highlights the legal dates that your landlords should have in their diaries for 2020.
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BBC investigation slams agents who offer alternative deposits over ‘lack of transparency’
Report into providers includes warnings from industry and campaigning groups that agents are not being clear enough about how alternative deposits work.
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Scotland’s heavy regulation of rental market is ‘hitting landlords hard’ claims agent
As the English and Welsh governments prepare for heavier regulation of their rental markets, is Scotland the shape of things to come south of the border?
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Why ‘old school’ marketing techniques still work
Don’t go exclusively digital just yet… Lisa Isaacs discovers a hive of activity and innovation in printed collateral and sign boards.
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The rise of co-living
It’s the quiet revolution in housing choice. Susanna Caulfield, senior associate at Rosling King LLP and Khadijeh Moghaddam, trainee solicitor at Rosling King LLP, provide a legal reflection on the rise of co-living and the potential pitfalls for developers and planners.
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Regional Reports
Cheshire, Surrey and London
CHESHIRE Alexandra Storey, Director Storey Estates My husband and I launched Storey Estates in Cheshire in October 2018. Ian has been an estate agent for 17 years and whilst we know it’s not for everyone, it works well running the business together. Due to my previous life as a solicitor, I have a good eye for detail and I’m happy to be in the office whilst Ian is out and about. We focus on properties selling for upwards of £350,000 covering a large area across Cheshire – for us it’s about the right client and property rather than gaining ‘market share’. We market any property that we think fits our brand even if we have to travel – we don’t focus on certain postcodes. We have sold properties in Altrincham across to North Wales, including three properties circa £1million. We turn down invitations to sell ‘cheaper’ properties and whilst it is risky saying no to clients as a new business, it seems to be working as we gain a reputation for handling mid to high end properties. FEES ARE LESS IMPORTANT THAN PRICE ACHIEVED In terms of our fees, we know that we’re not the cheapest – there are…
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Tech attack
The residential property industry has become a prime target for technology companies. Nigel Lewis looks at the scale of the proptech industry and some specific examples.
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