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£250m fund to support small and medium-sized builders announced – what does this mean for the future of corporate builders?
United Trust Bank (UTB) and Homes England have announced that they will launch a £250m fund to support small and medium sized builders. This five-year alliance will provide support for small and medium sized house builders and developers, with the aim of taking the pressure off the UK housing market. It will offer loans of […]
The Importance of Inventory Reports – Should Price Trump Quality?
The aim of an inventory (and interim and check out reports), is to protect the landlord against the results of damage or neglect and the tenant from unfair accusations of misuse or failure to care for the property. Disputes often arise from disagreement over costs being levied against the deposit due to a lack of […]
Rise of the Accidental Tenant
Will 2021 see the rise of the ‘accidental tenant’? As the intensity increases around the Governments extension of the Stamp Duty, the Chancellor’s budget, set to be delivered tomorrow; Wednesday 3rd March is highly anticipated to include an extension to the deadline from the 31st March to the end of June. With under 24hrs to […]
Inventors & Innovators: How Does Your Street Name Affect House Prices?
Britain has a storied history of innovators, inventors and scientists who have contributed greatly to society at large. Whether they revolutionised their field or paved the first stone in the path to future greatness, these icons deserve great recognition. Many of the most famous innovators are memorialised in the form of street names, spread out […]
Road to somewhere – Government announces 4 Step plan out of lockdown
As the Government announced their new four-step plan to bring to an end the restrictions needed to minimise the impact of COVID on the nation’s population; many could be forgiven for thinking ‘This is it! We’re out of lockdown!’. But that’s not quite the full picture. With every step taken, the Government is trying to […]
Post Brexit: House boom or bust?
Brexit has happened. We are now officially out the other side and no longer part of, or tied to, the European Union. There has been much speculation on how this will impact the housing market with experts proclaiming both doom and gloom and a buoyant market. Although forecasts predicted a crash in the property market […]
Will the end of the stamp duty holiday see the market falter or flourish?
On July 8th, 2020 the government announced a six month stamp duty holiday in a bid to support housing market activity in England and Northern Ireland following the first period of lockdown. This was the first stamp duty holiday since 2008. The holiday means that properties valued up to £500,000 do not attract stamp duty […]
Want to be a landlord? Post tenancy blues and how to avoid them
In our second blog of the series; Want to be a landlord? Defining your mid tenancy obligations we looked at the key reporting points during the tenancy namely the interim property visit and why Interim inspections are vital to a successful tenancy. In our third blog of the series; Want to be a landlord? Post […]
April deadline looms for electrical compliance: Are landlords ready?
Electrical compliance for landlords is coming. As anyone within the industry will confirm, there is no such thing as a typical day in the life of a professional involved with property lettings and management. No two properties are the same, no two clients have the same expectations, and no two tenants communicate in the same […]
Apportioning Liability – Not my job!
Apportioning liability to a defect or damage seen at checkout can either be a straightforward or a complicated process. This can also be very much dependent on both your experience and the information you have available to make a qualified judgement. So how do you apportion liability? Apportionment is the term usually associated with making […]
Why Detailed Property Inventory Reports Matter
Why Are Property Inventory Reports Important? A property inventory report is essential for helping to prevent disputes with tenants, and ensuring that your rental property is in the same condition (less fair, wear and tear) at the end of a tenancy. What Role Does Inventory Management Play in Tenancy Agreements? Since the launch of mandatory […]
Second Century Ventures Announces Radweb as REACH UK Proptech Program Member
Proptech innovator and software developer, Radweb, are proud to be confirmed as an inaugural member of the award winning international ‘REACH program; UK Class of 2021’. Created by Second Century Ventures, the strategic investment arm of the National Association of Realtors® and with the support of NAEA Propertymark; REACH UK helps scale start-ups and established […]
Will the new Dogs and Domestic Animals Bill deter landlords from renting out the property?
What is the New Dogs and Domestic Animals Bill? The new Dogs and Domestic Animals (Accommodation and Protection) Bill proposes a change in the law to ensure that pet owners can gain the right to live with their pet in any rented property so long as they can prove that they are responsible and caring […]
Why property inspections must be a priority during lockdown
We know what you’re thinking. We would say property inspections must be a priority during lockdown. We are, after all, the purveyors of the best property inspection app on the market. Over 80,000 registered users. Over 1.8m property reports completed. Let’s unpack this idea. Let’s get back to basics and remind ourselves why property inspections […]
Utilising new opportunities to inspect properties
Have you changed the way you inspect properties? The coronavirus pandemic has led to massive changes in how we make use of technology and the property management sector is no exception. Lockdown restrictions mean that it has become much more difficult for landlords and agents to gain entry to tenanted properties in order to carry […]
What happens to the property market once the eviction ban ceases?
An eviction ban extension was announced by the government on January 11. Details of the announcement included the extension lasting until the end of March, possibly longer. Eviction ban legislation states landlords are unable to evict or begin court proceedings for a tenant. Notice periods remain at six months until the end of March. With […]
Inventory Clerk Guidance For Safe Property Reports – 3.0
We are now in yet another national lockdown. This will be the third event where restrictions have been implemented however despite the entire globe battling the COVID pandemic; property reports still need to be carried out. Although the housing industry is permitted to work, it does not mean that we can let our guard down. […]
All in a day’s work – with Sián Hemming-Metcalfe
What does a day in ‘the life of’ mean? Definition (expr.) a typical day; a normal day. Examples: I wonder what a day in the life of a Rock star is like? Today in this series of daily insights is: – Sián Hemming-Metcalfe, is the Head of Training & Development for InventoryBase Academy – training inventory clerks and property professionals online […]
Are Inventory Clerks safe working in properties?
For many inventory clerks, the news that the housing market can continue to operate has been a welcome relief. In some ways, it provides a much needed ‘sense of normality’ – if that is even possible at the moment! But as we near the end of the first week of Lockdown 3.0, there is concern […]
Why property professionals shouldn’t adopt an ‘I’m alright Jack’ mentality
As a property professional, if you were to take a quick survey about the housing industry what do you think your score out of 10 would be? Do you know how many pieces of legislation affect or impact our roles as clerks, what the industry is facing in the next six months in regards to […]
Are landlords getting the support they need to provide safe homes for tenants?
For landlords, or those responsible for letting and managing a property, you will already know that there are many legal responsibilities regarding maintaining a safe home for your tenants. But where do you find all the information that you need? And do you think there is sufficient advice available for you as a landlord or […]
Winter blues: What can go wrong?
One of the nicest things about winter is having the ability to curl up next to the radiator and enjoy how lovely and warm your home is. However, if something goes wrong with your heating, winter can truly be a time full of the blues. Here we’ll consider some of the things that could go […]
Driving home for Christmas: Why VOID inspections are vital as students start their journey home
Conducting VOID inspections is important whenever a property is going to be left uninhabited for an extended time period. Thousands of students across the UK are currently planning to leave their university properties to go back to their family homes for the festive period. With the travel uncertainties surrounding the current coronavirus outbreak, VOID inspections […]
Easing the Headache of Deposit Management
Deposits remain a huge topic of conversation as agents and landlords seek to minimise costs, reduce time spent on managing issues and avoid the need to go to dispute. Disputes by their very nature can be complex, extremely time consuming and a drain on staff resources. Without expert eyes on the ball important milestones can […]
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