The lettings industry has witnessed significant change, which, says Simon Duce, Managing Director, ARPM, requires agents to adapt accordingly and to do that they may need to look for some external assistance.
Read MoreElectric dreams
Thinking of changing your fleet? Pete Tullin suggests that electric could be the way to go to boost your local green image – and, of course, to save the planet.
Read MoreDawn of a new kind of tenant deposit
Finding a deposit to buy a home is beyond the reach of many young people, but, says Andrea Kirkby, finding a deposit on top of the first month’s rent is also tough…
Read MoreOutsource and survive
Agents face a perfect storm this year – the tenant fee ban, increasing tax, regulation and flat rents, says Joanne Christie. Could outsourcing help to keep the balance sheet balanced?
Read MoreRiders on the storm
In this perfect storm of lower transactions and commissions – and a failing online-only model – Joanne Christie says franchising is gaining in popularity.
Read MoreThe benefits of belonging
Every industry has its professional bodies, but, says Andrea Kirkby, how much do they do for their members and do their buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants see the value of that membership?
Read MoreSomething more than B&B
Why – and how – has Airbnb taken over the online short let marketplace? Marc Trup, CEO of Arthur Online, explains.
Read MoreIs conveyancing really to blame for sales falling through?
When the dreaded call comes in that a sale has fallen through, the news is a double whammy for estate agents. Not only will they not get their commission, says Joanne Christie,…
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