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Long-Term Prospectors: Hannah Aykroyd on PCL’s new breed of buy-to-let investor
Clients are increasingly coming to buy-to-let with a long hold in mind, intent on capitalising on lower prices and a weaker Sterling, while showing less interest in yield, reports top buying agent Hannah…
The Trial Reservation Experiment: Getting our houses in order
Glentree chief Trevor Abrahmsohn applauds the Housing Ministry's move to try-out Reservation Agreements in property deals, and puts a price on a "Gentleman's Word"
Oona Collins: Winning tactics for turbulent times
Successful businesses are not allowing geopolitical events to affect their ambitions, says top leadership coach Oona Collins -instead they are looking to innovate, as a mean of staying ahead and continuing…
Pitch Perfect: Advising vendors on pricing to sell
Savvy sellers are beginning to understand the risks of overcooking an asking price in the current market, says PCL agent Nic Pejacsevich
The Tenant Fees Act: Does it have any teeth?
Barrister Katrina Mather of Hardwicke Chambers explores the realities of the Tenant Fees ban, a "slightly peculiar piece of legislation" that came into force on 1st June
It’s stick or twist time for London’s prime landlords
As high-end supply levels dwindle, those who held onto their cards can look forward to sharing a winning hand, says Penny Mosgrove
Investors are piling-in to bulk-buy prime London apartments
Buying agency Ludgrove has noted a 55% increase in demand in the second half of 2019 from funds and family offices looking to bulk-buy residential apartments in prime London
Blue Sky Thinking: James Greenwood on why it’s a buyer’s mistake to wait
Whether we wind up with a hard Brexit, a soft one, or none at all, we are unlikely to see any dramatic effect on the property market, argues buying agent James Greenwood - and those waiting for the perfect…
The new Tory administration has finally left the circus and wants to join the housing revolution
At last, concerns over the parlous state of the UK housing market appear to be reaching receptive ears, says Trevor Abrahmsohn
Robert Adam: How can new-build homes be green, beautiful and high quality?
Speaking at a fringe event hosted by the Policy Exchange at this year's Conservative Party Conference, one of the UK's most respected architects flagged up some serious structural issues with the current…
Notes from the country: It’s oh so quiet – or is it?
Listening is a key part of the country buying agent's job, explains Prime Purchase's Robin Gould...
Marketing Matters: Five ways in which estate agencies can learn from consumer brands
Property advisors should look to more traditional consumer brands for inspiration on how to engage clients, says Chris Dietz of LeadingRE