Members' Insights
 

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

 

28th October 2019
Propertymark Qualifications Awards 2019 Winners
The winners of the Propertymark Qualifications Awards were announced on 23 October, celebrating learners and those who commit to their professional development.
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28th October 2019
Welsh Government provide updates clarifying ban on fees rules
The Welsh Government have provided clarity on the changes which have been made to the Guidance for Renting Homes (Fees Etc.) (Wales) Act 2019.
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25th October 2019
The rise of build to rent
The build to rent (BTR) market has experienced a significant increase in activity and popularity over recent years.
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25th October 2019
Owners of unoccupied properties need to be aware
Posted by Strettons
There has been continuous media coverage surrounding the lack of available housing and the need to build more houses, which has significantly increased pressure on local councils to find new homes. They are increasingly needing to be more creative in accommodating residents at affordable levels.
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25th October 2019
October Auction Highlights
Our five auctions at the end of October and into November promise to be crackers with a whole host of superb properties and land going under the hammer. We’ve picked out three of the highlights from the upcoming events…
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24th October 2019
What you need to know about property investing and crowdfunding
In this video, Gareth Bain and Jatin Ondhia, CEO of Shojin Property Partners respond to questions raised by investors about property investment and crowdfunding. In this interview we talk about: Is buy-to-let a good property investment strategy? We don’t think it is a good long-term strategy at the moment.
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24th October 2019
Jatin Ondhia of Shojin Property Partners
The Wealth Scene chats to Jatin Ondhia of Shojin Property Partners about how investing in property in the UK has changed.
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24th October 2019
Is property a better investment than a traditional pension?
The property investment vs. traditional pension debate has been ranging almost as long as the famous chicken and egg controversy. For individuals involved in the property industry, it is quite surprising that this debate is still continuing, especially when many experts believe that property investments will always be the resounding winner each time.
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24th October 2019
Getting a mortgage if you are self-employed
There has been a rapid rise in self employment over recent years, in fact the number of self-employed workers has increased from 3.3 million in 2001 to 4.8 million in 2017, according to the Office for National Statistics. They now account for a substantial 15% of the British work force.
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24th October 2019
What to do pre - application
For you or your loved ones getting a mortgage may seem a little bit like climbing Everest. The summit is incredibly far away and it’s going to be a long journey that requires a lot of commitment. That’s because the process of buying a home doesn’t start by selecting a property that’s within your budget – it can take months, even years of preparation to get fully mortgage-ready.
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24th October 2019
Video exclusive: former Purplebricks director reveals all about his new business
Posted by Investerge
Purplebricks’ former National Lettings Director Richard Jacques (above, left) says his new investment platform Investerge will create a level playing field for investors and claims it’s already initiated property deals worth ‘multi millions of pounds’.
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24th October 2019
Mark Applebee - at the Property Investors show
Posted by Investerge
The latest IN News introduces Mark Applebee. Mark talks about the Property Investors show and his role at Inversterge 
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