Members' Insights
 

Keep up with the latest real estate insights, news and trends from The Landsite members.

 

5th November 2019
The wind of change in the estate agency industry
There has been a real wind of change in estate agency and over the last 18 months we have seen the emergence and establishment of a different way of working: the self-employed agent.
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5th November 2019
Brits abroad expat landlords
How many Brits are living abroad is up for debate depending on which source you listen to. But one thing we do know for sure is that there are a lot of expats living all across the globe.
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5th November 2019
Insurance tips for let property
Posted by Lansdowne-Woodward
Whether you let a terraced house or a block of flats, your property is an investment that needs to be correctly insured. When renting your property to a third party, you need a specialist type of cover to that of a standard home insurance policy to protect both yourself and your property.
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5th November 2019
ARLA Propertymark political manifesto
Ahead of the political parties finalising their manifestos for the forthcoming General Election, Propertymark has published its own manifesto calling on the new Government to regulate and reform the housing sector.
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5th November 2019
Grenfell inquiry releases phase one recommendations
Sir Martin Moore-Bick has released the long-awaited phase one report on the public inquiry into the fire at Grenfell Tower on 14 June 2017.
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5th November 2019
The Commercial Mortgage Hut - Award-Winning Commercial Mortgage Advisers
Posted by Robert Johnson
Efficient, excellent communication, respectful of needs, speedy responses and genuinely interested in working with you. Chris & his team were really helpful from start to finish & we can not thank them enough.
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4th November 2019
What is a Revolving Credit Facility?
Posted by Fusion Finance
So what is a revolving credit facility? Until quite recently, most businesses would turn to their high street bank for an overdraft to finance their day to day working capital needs.
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4th November 2019
How to find short term rental spaces
Posted by Pall Mall Estates
Whether you’re a start-up wanting to agree on terms on your first office uni without potentially damaging long-term commitments or just requiring commercial space for a one-off project, short-term lets present the opportunity for both flexibility and freedom for you to take things at your own pace.
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4th November 2019
How to change commercial use class on a property
Posted by Pall Mall Estates
Something that people often forget is that commercial properties have their specific use classes, which have been determined by the Town and Country Planning Order 1987. This blog post will help you understand what each specific premises may be legally used for.
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4th November 2019
Why you should consider moving your business out of London
Posted by Pall Mall Estates
When it comes to the capital, one can’t deny that it can offer a lot to fledgling businesses and start-ups. Particularly when it comes to the pool of talent that is always right on the doorstep and the technological infrastructure of the city making it easy for young businesses to kick-start their online presence. Having said this, it’s crucial to note that there are numerous other regional cities also have lots of commercial benefits they bring to the table.
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4th November 2019
Buy to Let Portfolio Re-Finance
Posted by Fusion Finance
Mr and Mrs Gray had a portfolio of forty eight residential investment properties in London. The mortgages on the properties were through eleven different mortgage providers, and the portfolio geared up to an average 58 % LTV. The average yield across the portfolio stood at 7%.
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4th November 2019
Commercial Property Mortgage
Posted by Fusion Finance
Mr Shepherd approached us as he needed a commercial mortgage to purchase a warehouse he was renting. The freeholder was looking to retire and gave our client first option to buy. However, the deal required confirmation of funding and needed to complete within six weeks.
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