Property
Why summer is the best time to sell
By Michael Bruce, ceo of Purplebricks We’ve long been told that summer is the best time of year to put your home on the market if you want the best chance of selling quickly, and achieving a generous price. Here I share my expert thoughts on whether this is indeed the case, and if so, how you can ensure that your property stands out in a busy market place. In my experience, any time of the year can be a...
Zoopla launches new ‘Find a Pro’ service
By Bea Patel, TLE Property Editor and Director of Shop for an Agent Zoopla Property Group (ZPG) has launched a new service - Find a Pro - in partnership with Plentific. It gives you access to thousands of UK Property professionals and local tradesmen for home related projects and services. The service lets you access a network of over 35,000 professionals nationwide, covering more than 50 home-related service categories including conveyancers, surveyors, mortgage brokers, architects, electricians, locksmiths, plumbers, gardeners, painters...
Are you a Secret Property Snooper?
By Bea Patel, TLE Property Editor and Director of Shop for an Agent Greeted by fluffy pillows and Egyptian cotton sheets, jet spa baths and a range of Molton Brown products – why wouldn’t we love a good night’s sleep in a luxury or boutique hotel? Meticulously designed rooms are laid out to maximise space, décor and furniture is tailored to the hotel’s style, large spa bathrooms are designed with each tile, feature and amenity firmly in mind. It’s no...
We must regulate rental market, says Property Guru
By Thomas Villeneuve, CEO and Founder of flatsharing network Weroom: Britain is in the midst of a housing crisis and today the number of people in privately rented accommodation in the UK has never been higher. A recent article stated that private rents grew faster than house prices in June for the first time in nearly two years – a new record high. More worryingly for Londoners, the report which was based on 20,000 properties, states that London is the...
What will London’s monthly rent get you around the world?
By Bea Patel, TLE Property Editor and Director of Shop for an Agent, the estate agent comparison site It’s no secret that monthly rent costs in the capital are spiralling out of control. Tenants’ face the highest increase, as demand from them drives up the amount landlords are charging. With the average London monthly rent priced at a staggering £1,515 (USD 2,363), one would wonder what this price could get you around the world. How does a chic rooftop apartment...
Location, Location: What Do Home Buyers Really Want?
By David Ingram, Founder of mylocalmortgage.co.uk Everyone who has been through the process of buying a home will know that there are many factors to consider - the size of the property, how old it is and whether or not your garden is south-facing. But research by online mortgage directory MyLocalMortgage.co.uk has discovered what buyers really consider when it comes to purchasing a house, and the results speak volumes about our changing lifestyles. The results are in A survey asked...
Best and worst office views: the competition has begun
By Bea Patel, TLE Property Editor and Director of Shop for an Agent, the estate agent comparison site Procrastinating… Thinking… Daydreaming? Ever gazed out of the office window? Ever actually thought about what you see? Is it inspiring or an eyesore? At some point in time, many of us have gazed out of the office window – some of us may have more than one office view. But have you actually thought about what you see and contemplated what it’d...
Do you know the true value of your property?
By Perry Power, property sales specialist at Perry Power Let me begin by saying that the value of your house should be based on its true market value at the time you want to sell it, rather than what price you’d like or think you should achieve. Sometimes there’s a significant discrepancy between the two. This can lead to difficulties in marketing the property, such as discouraging potential viewers and offers. No agent worth their salt should market a property...
7 Of London’s Most Exciting Office Spaces
By Steve Taggart London is certainly one of the coolest places in the world to work. A start-up boom is well under way in London, with it becoming a renowned technology hub over recent years. ACI Office Design bring you 7 of the most cutting edge office spaces in the capital. 1. Forward Internet Group At their headquarters in Camden, Forward Internet Group have built a headquarters that are the epitome of cool. Featuring excitingly decorated rooms with unusual statues...