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Lenders refuse to back cladding initiative to help 450,000 trapped owners sell
Banks and building societies say they weren't consulted on EWS1 form exemption announcement made over weekend by government.
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EXCLUSIVE: Phil Spencer urges agents to get behind #endourcladdingscandal campaign
The TV presenter first aired his criticism of the Government's handling of the scandal last month, but is now backing wider efforts to help trapped leaseholders.
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Housing ministry rebuts Phil Spencer’s cladding criticism
This rebuttal follows an article published yesterday by The Negotiator reporting on the Channel 4 presenter's comments about the lack of progress on cladding removal.
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TV star calls on government to fix the growing leaseholder cladding scandal
Phil Spencer says hundreds of thousands of apartment owners face a bleak future including not being able to sell or remortgage their homes.
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Phil Spencer advises some buyers to ‘sit on the fence’ and negotiate
The TV presenter has given a characteristically candid interview in which he spells out the somewhat stark choices facing buyers and vendors during the ongoing pandemic.
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‘Some agents are not aware of the property viewings guidance’
Phil Spencer joins the debate over industry and consumer ignorance of the government's lockdown property viewings rules.
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Would you do this for charity? Phil Spencer to climb 8,848 metres in four days on skis
The TV presenter and property industry figure is taking part in the 'Climb Everest' challenge in the Alps once more to raise cash for a charity hoping to better treat children with brain tumours.
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True cost of Phil and Kirsty’s ‘love it’ TV property advice: £54,000
Phil and Kirsty are so enshrined in TV property mania they don’t even need surnames, but do estate agents make enough use of the dynamic duo’s advice? If not, perhaps they should – even if it’s ‘just a refresher’. With, hopefully, a less anxious, more lively property sales market – 2020 should be a great year – if you have the vision… So here’s some food for thought, inspired by ‘Love it or list it?’ and kindly supplied by www.insulationexpress.co.uk. After watching series 1-4 of the TV show, they uncovered that the average Love It or List It home renovation costs £54,111. And the programme has also proved that many potential buyers see a home and immediately ‘see’ the potential problems. However, the smart agent has suggestions for a solution to practically anything, but this is a launchpad for your own list of potential issues and solutions. Problem Solution Notes A lack of space Add a loft conversion or an extension to the house. Or if you’re on more of a budget, changing the layout of your home i.e. switching the kitchen and the living room. 64% of ‘participants claimed a ‘lack of space’ was their main reason for wanting to…
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Is Channel 4 TV show Location, Location, Location ‘out of touch’?
Twitter reacts aggressively to episode showing two couples buying their first houses with budgets of £500,000 and £750,000 but who reject many of the properties.
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Gazumping is back as competition hots up in reviving housing markets
Phil Spencer says phenomenon is result of overheating markets and low stock in many cities.
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