November 2017

Many of us had been waiting with baited breath to see what Wednesday’s Budget would deliver.  After weeks of speculation and hearing about how the Tories were classing the ‘UK housing crisis’ as a priority, all was finally revealed. We will discuss and summarise here, the relevant points made in relation to housing in the UK. Time to look forward not backwards Highlighting the demand for homes...

What they are and our top 5 tips to clear them. Mention the word ‘void’ to a housing association colleague and watch them shudder.  Voids are the more challenging properties to rent or sell. Put simply, a ‘void’ in housing terms is when a property is unoccupied for a period of time.  For Housing Associations, ALMOs (Arms Length Managed Organisations) and Choice Based Lettings Schemes the aim is...

Part Buying Part Renting a home is much simpler than you think! If you are considering buying a home right now you should read on.  Especially, if you are struggling with the current prices of housing and how you can afford to buy the home you want. This is a first-hand experience from one of our MovingSoon Customers, Sarah, about how she got on the property ladder. Like most people, Sarah was looking...

MovingSoon have had the pleasure of a young individual to assist in our day to day tasks for the last two weeks.  Shannon from Leasowe is currently completing a 12 week employment course with the Prince’s Trust.  She has been sent on a two week office based secondment to help her gain experience and confidence to help her gain employment. A home from home MovingSoon headquarters are based in the busy...

I am part of the Prince's Trust Programme; I had volunteered to do a two week work experience with Moving Soon. When I first heard that I would be working for Moving Soon I was expecting it to be a quite strict and strict uniform but it had turned out to be I was working in a shed inside a larger building.   It was bizarre to think I was doing office work inside a shed and I was allowed to wear casual...

So what is the Rightmove data feed for Housing Associations? In case you missed it, MovingSoon have recently launched an innovative new tool.  The new ‘Rightmove data feed’ has been designed to save our client time and costs.It is for housing associations that have an account with Rightmove that also want to advertise on our portal. MovingSoon can now send the adverts posted on our pages directly to...