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

 

28th June 2019
The Future For Estate Agency – (Now the dust has settled)?
Posted by Properganda
In 2006, when I first started to evangelise about ‘the future of estate agency being online’, I was convinced that democratisation, commoditisation and cheaper fees facilitated by centralisation, technology and the consequential cost savings, would prevail.After trying rather hard for ten years to bring this about via Emoov, it turns out that I was wrong, at least in part.
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28th June 2019
Nominations for the Propertymark Qualifications Awards 2019 are now open
Returning for their 8th year, the Propertymark Qualifications Awards are exclusively open to those who have achieved or are currently working towards, their Propertymark Qualifications Awards and Certificates. This year the nominees will be treated to an intimate ceremony at the House of Lords, surrounded by leaders in the industry.
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28th June 2019
Scotscape-Dramatic Living Wall unveiled at Royal Lancaster Hotel
Posted by Scotscape
Royal Lancaster London has unveiled a stunning ‘green living wall’ as the final area of reconstruction, following its £85 million renovation. The prestigious hotel overlooking Hyde Park has been completely transformed both internally and externally in this universal restructure.
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28th June 2019
New regulations little help to mortgage prisoners
Posted by The Oracle Group
A daily roundup of all the key property news and views.New regulations aimed at helping 'mortgage prisoners' – homeowners stuck on expensive mortgages from inactive or unregulated lenders – could be of little help. The Financial Conduct Authority has proposed introducing an exemption to full affordability tests. 
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27th June 2019
Growing old in style: How technology will transform senior living for future generations
Senior living design has significantly transformed in recent years through a better understanding of the changing needs in later living and rapidly evolving technologies. What type of spaces should we build for longer and more active later lives?Thomas Hardin, director at PLP Architecture, with collaborator Anne Feikje Weidema, analyse four key topics influencing the design of modern senior living property.
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27th June 2019
Clive Emson Receives MBE!
We are delighted to receive the news that our chairman and auctioneer Clive Emson has been awarded an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in the Queen’s birthday honours list.
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27th June 2019
Is it cheaper to rent or pay a mortgage?
Posted by Embarq
The BIG question….is it cheaper to rent or pay a mortgage?Obviously, one would have to compare the cost on the same property to arrive at a fair comparison.
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27th June 2019
8 Most Influential People In The History Of UK Property
Posted by deverellsmith
Every single one of us in our day to day working lives helps to shape the future of UK property. Today’s built environment is testament to the centuries of hard work and persistence from inspiring and influential personalities.
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27th June 2019
What is a HMO Property?
A guide about HMO's. To determine what is an HMO we need to start with what ‘HMO’ stands for ie. House in Multiple Occupancy or House of Multiple Occupation.
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27th June 2019
Housebuilders face Help to Buy code of conduct
Posted by The Oracle Group
In an in interview with the Times, Housing Secretary James Brokenshire reveals that the Government is introducing “codes of practice” or “quality requirements” that housebuilders would need to meet to access the revised Help to Buy scheme, which will begin in 2021.
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26th June 2019
Pure Town Planning- Approved advertisement consent for illuminated sign in New Milton
Posted by Pure Town Planning
New Forest District Council: Dan Wilden has recently secured advertisement consent for a new illuminated sign on the gable end wall of a commercial property in New Milton town centre.
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26th June 2019
The pitfalls of varying a lease
Posted by Strettons
It is common for parties to vary the terms of an existing lease, particularly in times of economic uncertainty. This can include varying the extent of the demise or varying the rent. It can often allow either party to have greater flexibility but it is a process, not without its pitfalls.
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