2014

Tell more people why your homes are better places to live in

You really should tell more people why your homes are better places to live in. How else are you going to cast a wider net for property inquiries if you don't do this? Get the message out about why your homes are better places to live in We've met with many different housing providers saying the same thing. Most of the time you will shout about the 'big news', for example, a new housing development....

Reduce the number of empty homes in your portfolio

There are many ways you can reduce the number of empty homes in your property portfolio. One of them is to make sure you use exit questionnaires. This applies to Registered Social Landlords (RSLs) as well as private landlords. Why are your homes becoming empty so frequently? Do you find yourself in a cycle of letting properties only to find 6 months later you are trying to find a new tenant? So why is this...

Struggling to get on the property ladder

Younger people are struggling to get on the property ladder according to a recent report by the NAEA (National Association of Estate Agents). It says in June 2014 just 3% of home buyers were aged 18-30. Affordability and struggling to get on the property ladder Why are younger people struggling to get on the property ladder? The problem is that younger people need bigger deposits now to buy their first...

Targeted rental property adverts to achieve quality leads

Make sure your rental property adverts are targeting the right people. It is so important that your property listings are targeted enough to meet your objectives and goals. What are targeted rental property adverts? The description of the advert should be clear about who you want to apply. For example, take a look at the property description below: 'A 2 bedroom flat to rent in Liverpool city centre,...

Is the transition towns model the way forward?

I read an article in Tuesday's Metro about ideas to help love your city. It was a really interesting piece and got me think about the transition towns model. What is the transition towns model In short, it's about making where you live a happier neighbourhood with a stronger local economy. Although entitled 'transition towns' it can also apply to cities and villages. So there is a strong community...

Property ads or location location location, which comes first?

So which comes first, browsing property ads or where to live? It's location of course! It's pointless trawling the property portals until you have an idea about where you want to live. Location location location - 10 things you may consider You may have one or several locations that you are keen to live in. This could be due to either one or several factors. Here is a list of 10 things which you may...

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