Agents urged to promote the benefits of smart meters
Isobel Thomson: “Letting agents can play their part by explaining the many benefits of smart meters and supporting tenants by showing them how simple it is to have a smart meter installed.”
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Almost two-thirds of homes have poor EPC ratings
Matt Gilpin, CEO of Sprift: “These figures around how many properties fall into the lower EPC ratings categories, and the amount of CO2 emissions they produce, are alarming.”
Strong demand ahead of a potential base rate rise – Rightmove
If interest rates increase, mortgage rates will go up from their current record lows.
haart unveils first home-based lettings partner
Marc West, who until recently was a car salesman, is being supported by haart’s Coventry Property Centre.
Property industry reaction to Rightmove House Price Index
James Forrester, of Barrows and Forrester: “The market has posted an incredibly strong performance with asking prices climbing across every region.”
Strong demand for prime property places upward pressure on prices
Marcus Dixon, head of research at LonRes: “Across prime London stock levels have fallen by almost 69% compared with the same point a year ago.”
Pinnacle Group snaps up Orchard & Shipman
This acquisition will integrate the whole of Orchard & Shipman within Pinnacle and the firm will continue to be led by Chris Shipman, executive chairman.
Scottish government to revise licensing plans for holiday lets
Shomik Panda, director general of the STAA: “The STAA welcomes the decision by the Scottish government to reconsider some aspects of its proposed licensing regime.”