What have been your experiences with online estate agents such as Purple Bricks, House Simple, emoov or Tepilo? This week saw Bury based, independent, high street estate agents Weale & Hitchen go into administration, citing the competition from online estate agents as a major factor, as well as a general slowdown in turnover and profitability. Continue Reading…
If you are looking to make a success out of investing in property, whether you’re looking to supplement your income, or develop a new full-time career, there are certain personal traits that will be of great benefit to you in the coming weeks, months and years. I believe you must have good levels of determination, Continue Reading…
Did you know that in Britain, every 2 minutes, someone faces losing their home? At this time of year, peoples focus is on spending time with their loved ones, however many people face the grim reality of being made homeless in the New Year, whether its losing their own home or facing being evicted by Continue Reading…
During their autumn statement, given to Parliament earlier today, the Conservative Government has announced a ban on letting agent fees, usually charged to tenants when they apply to let a private rental property. We do not believe this is the right decision for tenants, or in fact landlords. We worry for tenants that in some Continue Reading…
Well I have returned safely from Slovenia, and along with the 13 others I travelled with raised over £30,000 for Children Today, a North West charity that provides vital, life-changing equipment to severely disabled children. This was a fabulous experience, and a great way to unwind and gain some peace of mind, a welcome break Continue Reading…
We are pleased to announce that so far we have raised over £1,000 for ‘Children Today‘, our designated charity partner, by Simon not cutting his hair or shaving, his bi-annual ‘Hairy Challenge‘. Simon’s goal is to raise £2,500 and we have organised a Charity Quiz Night on Thursday 5th May at the Red Hall Hotel, Ramsbottom with Continue Reading…
Last week Britain’s most expensive one bedroomed flat went on the market at a dizzying £9.9 million! You may be surprised to hear that it’s not located in Ramsbottom or Manchester, but in the exclusive One Hyde Park development in Central London, which is clearly the most expensive apartment block in the UK! Of course, Continue Reading…
Launched in January 2015, after almost a year in the making OnTheMarket.com is hoping to make some waves in the property market, and disrupt the current duopoly that is rightmove and Zoopla. Their aim according to Agents Mutual Ltd, the company behind the new property portal is to provide a “cleaner, fresher, more focused approach. Continue Reading…
With the property market showing signs of improvement over the past 18 months, many people we speak to are considering whether investing in property is a good idea. Of course, our experience over the past 7 years suggests that many of our landlords are indeed enjoying buy-to-let success, and it is certainly true that with Continue Reading…
Welcome to my ‘Hairy Challenge’ 2014! No, I haven’t had a breakdown, or decided ‘to let’ myself go! Actually, I have decided NOT to cut my hair or shave, to raise awareness of the great work done by Bury Hospice. I intend to continue my ‘Hairy Challenge’ until I have raised £1,000, then I may seek Continue Reading…
