"The market is grappling with massive delays to mortgage processing times, local authority searches, surveys and conveyancing due to the surge of demand" Melissa Lawford, Property Journalist @ The Telegraph There is undoubtedly a huge flurry of activity happening...
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PM Boris Johnson: Build, Build, Build
PM: Build, Build, Build FROM: Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced the most radical reforms to our planning system since the Second World War, making it easier to build better homes where people want to live. Read more
South Kensington building plans submitted
Plans have been submitted to repair and enhance South Kensington Tube station buildings and the surrounding streets, providing new homes, workspace, shops, and step-free access to the Circle & District lines. The plans, submitted by Native Land and Transport for...
Is this the end of office life?
The office of the future looked very different five months ago. In January, Facebook announced plans to hire 1,000 staff members to fill their new £1-billion London HQ. But by May, the company had said half their future workforce will be permanently remote. This is...
PRESS RELEASE – JUNE 2020 | How can estate agents use technology to conduct virtual viewings and at the same time ensure the safety and security of both property and client?
June 2020... // Where traditional estate agents might use technology and virtual viewings as a last resort, and to mixed effect, boutique property consultants have relied on these tools for years for their clients living overseas or who may be self-isolating. It’s...
Raconteur: Balancing Responsibilities – Future CEO
Raconteur: Balancing Responsibilities From managing a diverse group of stakeholders to driving growth and profitability, CEOs have a vital - and growing - role to play. But how has the role evolved, and what are the biggest management and operational challenges facing...
COVID-19: Ministry of Housing | Guidance for Landlords and Tenants
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance for Landlords and Tenants Non-statutory guidance for landlords and tenants in the private and social rented sectors on: 1. Measures relating to notices seeking possession as amended by the Coronavirus Act 2020 2. Court action on...
Property Owners Beware of Fake Property Sales
Fake property sales is when a person or entity, adopts the property owners identity and changes the deed's of the property from your name to another name, primarily their name or theuir company, in order to sell the property and pocket the earnings. This type of...
The office is vital, but needs to change
Office FiT Survey Results The world of work is at the very heart of life for many people and recent events have had huge day-to-day implications for our engagement with work, the places where work happens and the organisations to which we belong. Before the onset of...
COVID-19: Financial Support for Businesses
Financial support for businesses during coronavirus (COVID-19) Find out what financial support you can get for your business: Financial support for businesses during coronavirus (COVID-19) - Paying your employees - Paying sick pay - Paying tax - Business rates relief...
Important Update for SME’s & Business Owners on the Business Interruption (BI) Insurance July 2020 High Court Case
Business interruption insurance The FCA said it has selected 17 examples from business interruption insurance policies used by 16 insurers who have entered into a framework agreement with the watchdog for governing the process and timetable for the test case. The FCA...