Government sets eyes on AML violations in the property industry
Security and economic crime minister Ben Wallace has revealed that the Home Office will start targeting the property industry harder to bolster its crusade against money laundering. He pointed out that the reason for this is that too few estate agents are currently reporting suspicious transactions. Iain McKenzie, CEO of The Guild of Property […]
Relocation Agent Network National Conference: Help Us Raise Money for Charity!
The Relocation Agent Network National Conference and Exhibition is a great opportunity to raise much needed funds for charitable 0rganisations all around the UK. And this year is no exception. We’re delighted to be raising money during the Conference and Awards Dinner for two well-deserved causes Do It For Dom Friends of the […]
Nearly 200,000 properties have been bought with Help to Buy
Since the launch of the Help to Buy: Equity Loan scheme in 1 April 2013, 195,219 properties were bought using the scheme as of 30 September 2018. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has found the total value of these equity loans was £10.66bn, with the value of the properties sold under the scheme totalling £49.89bn. […]
An interview with Drivers & Norris
This month, The Guild of Property Professionals caught up with Simon Etson, our Residential Sales Manager. He tells #TheGuild about the history of Drivers & Norris, the property market in #NorthLondon and his idea of a dream home Simon, tell us about yourself… I am the Residential Sales Manager for Drivers & Norris. I was fortunate enough to join the […]
What are the top 5 benefits of downsizing in retirement?
For many retired people on limited incomes, the recently raised utility bill price caps could have a major impact on monthly budgets especially during the cold winter months. Gillian Girling, Chief Executive of Girlings Retirement Rentals, suggests that one of the many benefits of downsizing and renting in a specialist retirement development in later […]
Is Brexit keeping first-time buyers out of the market?
While the government has put several things in place to boost the first-time buyer’s market, the uncertainty surrounding Brexit and its full impact on the housing market, deposit requirements and property prices have left many would-be homeowners waiting on the sidelines for now. Brexit According to Chris Sawyer, Managing Director at Sawyer & […]
Number of new homebuyers entering the market recovers to pre-recession levels for the first time
The number of new homebuyers entering the market has recovered to pre-recession levels for the first time, official figures have revealed. There were 370,000 new first-time buyer mortgages completed in 2018, some 1.9 per cent more than in 2017, according to data released today from trade body UK Finance. This is the highest […]
Drivers & Norris chalks up a centenary but celebrates roots going back nearly 200 years
A firm of estate agents is this year celebrating its official centenary. In 1919 a Mr Driver and a Mr Norris merged their respective companies to become Drivers & Norris, now one of London’s oldest estate agents. In fact, the north London business can trace its roots back much further than 100 years […]
A walk in the park: Homes near pretty parks
Looking for a fresh start in 2019? We have scoured the country for homes near pretty parks. Whether you enjoy a gentle stroll in the park, a trek in the hills, or a place to play sports at the weekend, these properties have one thing in common: they are beautiful places to live and explore. […]
Seven of the best kitchens on the market
A place where family and friends congregate, the kitchen is often described as the heart of the home. A kitchen is the home’s epicentre and must have the capacity to both entertain and bring happiness to those who live there. Here are some of the best kitchens currently on the market that will warm your […]