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10th December 2019
Who won the battle of the Christmas ads?
Posted by The Oracle Group
Hafod Hardware, John Lewis, ARGOS and …. Who won the battle of the Christmas ads?
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9th December 2019
What to look out for in a commercial property survey from expert Property Consultants Pall Mall Estates
Posted by Pall Mall Estates
If you are thinking of buying your very own commercial premises outright, a property survey will be a vital investment before signing on the dotted line. First and foremost, it’s important to differentiate between a property survey and a property valuation. A valuation will determine a market value for the workspace, based on its structural condition, but it won’t dig any deeper into the full extent of the building’s health.
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9th December 2019
Thinking of Doing a Property Deal Without Legal Advice? Think Again!
Posted by Robinson Allfree
Entering into property transactions without expert legal advice is always a hostage to fortune. A restaurateur found that out after he was dishonestly induced to enter into an illegal sub-lease of commercial premises by a businessman whom he trusted as a friend.
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9th December 2019
High demand for office space as tech drives employment growth in the UK’s cities
Employment in the technology sector is set to rise across the UK regional cities by 16% over the next ten years, says leading real estate adviser, Knight Frank.
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9th December 2019
Property Job Searching in December – It’s busier than ever so make sure you’re on point!
Posted by Hunter Dunning
December is notorious for usually being one of the slower months when it comes to recruitment, but this year seems to have taken a turn with our clients recruiting more than usual.
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6th December 2019
Are the major political parties taking housing seriously enough?
Posted by Vesta Property
As you will be well aware, the UK property market has continued to face significant headwinds over the past couple of years, which has subdued house price growth (including negative growth in certain parts of the UK, notably London and parts of the South East) and has resulted in fewer property transactions.
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6th December 2019
Property Investors - One of the first questions you may have asked yourself is ‘is it worth it?'
Posted by Together
You need to know how much you’ll get back, based on what you’re having to put in. And this quick guide can help you decide what rent to set, and how to calculate your return on investment.
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5th December 2019
Should facility managers be thinking about mobile f&b, and retail?
Posted by StreetDots
The answer to this question is: most definitely. Facilities Managers should always be looking at ways to adopt new revenue streams and engage their tenant mix. At the same time, FM’s can keep their finger on the pulse of new innovative products and trends which will help their assets remaining relevant and attractive.
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5th December 2019
Why are current mortgage rates so low?
Despite what some commentators are describing as a flat economic and mortgage market, many of you across the country are still finding ways to purchase your dream home. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, home mover or buy-to-let investor, now may actually be a great time to consider your options.
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5th December 2019
London Build Expo 2019
Posted by Hunter Dunning
London Build is the leading and largest construction & build environment show for London. This year, the expo took place on the 27th and 28th of November and was a huge success.
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5th December 2019
Rent costs hit record high - 2019 trends
Propertymark has analysed its lettings and sales data to reveal trends from the year. The private rented sector has seen sharp rent increases due to the tenant fees ban, an outflow of landlords from the market, and Brexit uncertainty.
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4th December 2019
Flexible Offices: Redefining the 21st Century Workplace
With the unpredictability of the current business climate (due in no small part to the unchartered waters of Brexit ahead), flexibility has understandably become a watchword for many organisations. The advantage of flexibility in these ever-changing times is clear: with agility comes the ability to change in response to external influences, which are now especially difficult to forecast.
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