The British Property Federation (BPF) has urged any business in financial distress on the second rent quarter day of 2020 to speak to their landlord as soon as possible. Commercial evictions have been extended from June 30th to September 30th, so businesses can’t be forced out if they fail to make a payment in the […]
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Nearly nine in 10 (88%) Londoners still regard a physical office as necessary in future, a Savills Office FiT survey found. Most want a physical office with the option to work from home when required, as 57% would like to work from home 1-2 days per week. According to Savills 45% of London employees are […]
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From deciding on a budget figure, to sorting necessary paperwork and choosing a trusted conveyancer, JMP Solicitors has compiled a list of top tips to help get first-time buyers ready to buy 1. Decide on a realistic budget When purchasing a home, the deposit isn’t the only cost you’re going to need to cover. As […]
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Three in five (60%) renters would be willing to pay more for a flat with a terrace or balcony after the lockdown period. Data from Badi found that nearly a quarter (17%) did not have access to a private outdoor space as part of their flat, while 12% found that their rooms were not optimised […]
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Fine & Country has opened an office in Olney, Milton Keynes. The office will cater for the premium market, typically marketing homes worth above £400,000. Fine & Country Olney will be run by Haydn van Weenen, who has been a partner in the brand for the last three years, working closely with colleagues in Northampton, […]
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Rental yields in the North East have increased by 0.12% to 5.09% in the first quarter of 2020, research from peer-to-peer investment platform Sourced Capital has found. At the other end of the spectrum they’ve fallen by -0.22% in London to 4.10%. Stephen Moss, managing director of Sourced Capital, said: “Turning a profit in the […]
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The government has extended planning permission deadlines across the construction industry, which typically expire after three years if work has not started onsite. Planning permissions with an expiry date between the start of the lockdown and the end of 2020 will see the deadline extended until 1 April 2021. Ian Fletcher, director of Real Estate […]
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People are less inclined to buy open plan homes due to the lack of privacy involved, research from US firm Zillow indicates. Builders reckon more people want more quiet spaces to work, reflect and take a break, now more people are forced to work from home. In a survey by Zillow and The Harris Poll, […]
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Conveyancing practice O’Neill Patient LLP has purchased law firm Cavendish Legal Group. The aim is for O’ Neill Patient’s (ONP) technology to accelerate the law firm’s growth plans. Cavendish Legal Group will keep its brand name. Adam Forshaw, managing director of ONP, said: “Cavendish Legal makes a great addition to our group and provides clients […]
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Gatehouse UK Private Rented Fund I, advised by Gatehouse Bank, has agreed to forward fund a £10.2m Build to Rent scheme in the West Midlands, which is set to create 66 new family homes. The investment will fund the construction of the scheme at Raleigh Street, Walsall, consisting of 23 two-bed, 39 three-bed and 4 […]
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