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Cash replaced by mortgages as housing market holds up

A big change in the mix of buyers purchasing homes across UK cities is causing conflicting signals on the strength of the UK housing market. But there is no sign of any sudden weakening in market conditions as the Brexit debate takes centre stage.This is the view fro...

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Flooding: is your flat at risk?

Is your flat at risk of flooding? Dozens of flood warnings are in place across England today, with the Environment Agency issuing 60 flood warnings and nearly 160 alerts for coastal areas from Mount's Bay in Cornwall to Seahouses in Northumberland.With many rivers al...

Read    02/09/2020

How to make you - and your home - healthier

Many of us start each New Year in need of a boost. Its easy to get through too much food and drink over the Christmas holiday and on 1 January, while we're still dealing with bottle fatigue, our thoughts turn to health and fitness. We all know that gym memberships an...

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Brexit sees off 'Autumn bounce' in house prices

Sales are down but could you grab a bargain?Autumn. Now is the time when estate agents expect to see a bounce in market activity and prices. Children are back at school and buyers and sellers come into the market ahead of Christmas. But not this year. According to th...

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Sprinklers: could new proposals be a life saver?

Earlier this summer, the London Tenants Federation (LTF) urged the government to put an end to the stay put policy used when there is a fire in a high-rise block. Following a recent spate of fires, the London Fire Brigade seems to agree and has apparently ditched sta...

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New legislation about Freehold Estate Charges

There are two bills now going through Parliament, that propose sweeping changes to freehold estate charges. First, MP Helen Goodman awaits a second reading of her Freehold Properties (Management Charges and Shared Facilities) Bill which was proposed in November 2018...

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Government to boost access to EV charging points - but ignores leaseholders

Poor air quality and the spectre of climate change are driving a push towards electric vehicles. The Government recently doubled funding for on-street EV charging and is proposing changes to the Building Regulations to make it easier to provide them. The aim is to gi...

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Three cheers for apprenticeships!

Year 13 students around the country got their A-level results this morning and many will be off to university in the autumn. There are plenty of degrees on offer in property-related subjects and certain universities such as Reading and Nottingham Trent have a strong ...

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Making money from short-term lets? Check your lease!

Many of us now use short-term lets to pay for our holidays or to make a regular income. As we're right in the middle of the holiday season you might be tempted to give it a go. But before you do - think again. Here's a cautionary tale for renters or leaseholders thi...

Read    02/09/2020

Our service to you is changing - for the better!

Last week we blogged about the likely regulation of property agents. Today it's official. Change is coming. And it should have a positive impact on the way the residential sector delivers services to our customers.Lord Best has delivered the final report of the Regul...

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