News and features from the world of residential property

The PROPERTYdrum National Conference and Expo 2012 (in: Events) Jan 30, 2012

It is the event the residential agency industry has been asking for, in sumptuous surroundings and in a format that PROPERTYdrum has proven is successful for all.

The power of the press (in: Business Tips) Jan 29, 2012

The internet hasn’t entirely taken over homes marketing, as Karen Keeman discovers.

Strutt & Parker is the first national agent to roll out ‘Smartboards” with QR code and NFC technology combined on all its sale boards. (in: Products & Services) Jan 24, 2012

Strutt & Parker is the first national agent to roll out ‘Smartboards” with QR code and NFC technology combined on all its sale boards.

Accounting: don’t skimp on best practice (in: Software) Jan 20, 2012

Poor client accounting practices can cost agents time, money and considerable difficulty with clients according to CML Software.

Squatters, bang to rights? (in: Landlord/Buy To Let) Jan 20, 2012

The amendment to the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill currently progressing through Parliament will mean that anyone found squatting in a residential property could face up to a year in jail and/or a £5,000 fine.

Seasonal trend sees rents in London drop (in: The Market) Jan 18, 2012

The average cost of renting a home in London dropped in October – dipping for the first time in 2011, according tothe latest HomeLet Rental Index.

New Facebook App revolutionises marketing (in: Business Tips) Jan 16, 2012

Social Media is the sixth biggest lead generator for business, well above telemarketing or printed media.

Guaranteeing the guarantor Jan 5, 2012

"It is essential that the referencing process also includes validation of that guarantor and verification that they are in a financial position to fulfil their obligations", says Nigel Atkinson of PropertyRisks.