JOIN THE PARTY AS URBAN VILLAGE TURNS FOUR
Thu Nov 14 2019
We are big believers in sharing our time, knowledge and effort - it’s what marks out us from the crowd. Since we opened, we have donated over £40,000 to local causes.
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THE BEST PLACES TO LIVE WITH A GOOD QUALITY OF LIFE IN ENGLAND
Tue Nov 05 2019
Across England there are a variety of unique and beautiful places to live and work which offer individuals their perfect lifestyle. We asked our Guild agents their opinions on where the best places to live in Britain with a good quality of life are.
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BUYING AND SELLING OVER CHRISTMAS
Tue Nov 05 2019
Many people think that trying to move house over the festive period is a mistake, but that is no longer the case. People have more free time and motivation to make a change in the New Year, so it can be a great time to buy and sell. Guild agents share their top tips.
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HOW DO I KNOW IF MY HOUSE IS HAUNTED?
Thu Oct 31 2019
Halloween is known for its eerie tales, creepy ghouls and mysterious occurrences. We have put together a collection of spooky stories, inexplicable sightings and things to look out for. Here is a tongue and cheek look at how you know if your house is haunted.
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NEW HOMEMOVER GUIDES HIGHLIGHT NEED FOR AGENT COMPLIANCE
Tue Oct 15 2019
With the assistance of The Guild of Property Professionals and other experts, the Government has released a How To Buy a Home guide and a How To Sell a Home guide, which provides homemovers with an overview of the entire process of purchasing and selling a property. The guides give potential buyers and sellers the key steps in the processes, as well as which organisations they can contact for help if required.
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LANDLORDS: WHY YOU NEED AN AGENT TO RENT OUT YOUR PROPERTY NOW
Fri Oct 11 2019
There are around 125 pieces of legislation to grapple with as a potential landlord. It’s a complicated affair and new laws have made it even more complicated.
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4 STEPS TO FINDING YOUR FIRST HOME
Thu Sep 26 2019
Many people dream of owning their own home, and when your financial and personal circumstances finally allow your dream to become reality, it’s an exciting time. That said, as a first-time buyer, there’s plenty to learn to ensure that you get the right property at the right price while avoiding the many pitfalls along the way.
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COULD BORIS MAKE CHANGES TO STAMP DUTY IN THE NEAR FUTURE?
Fri Aug 30 2019
Many in the property industry have called out for the new Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, to act decisively on his previously proposed plan of possibly scrapping Stamp Duty on homes under £500,000, at the same time cutting it from 12% to 7% on properties valued at over £1.5m. The hope is the proposed changes would mitigate the potential negative impact of the recent political instability and would improve buyer confidence in the market.
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LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION: A GUIDE TO FINDING YOUR NEXT HOME
Fri Aug 30 2019
There is one thing that all property professionals agree on, whether they work in commercial property or residential, and it’s that location is one of the most important factors to consider when buying a home. Property gurus around the world continue to emphasise the importance of location because it has such a massive bearing on a property’s desirability and potential investment return.
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HOW VIRTUAL REALITY IS CHANGING THE PROPERTY SECTOR
Fri Aug 30 2019
In today’s fast-moving technological age, new developments in tech are constantly being introduced that are having a significant impact on the property sector. The most recent is the introduction of virtual tours and virtual reality (VR). While VR is by no means a new concept, rapid advancement in augmented reality technology has meant that it is now at the point of having an impact on consumers’ day-to-day lives.
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WHY HIGH STREET ESTATE AGENTS ARE BETTER THAN ONLINE ONLY
Tue Aug 13 2019
Another week, another horror story about online-only estate agents. Purple Bricks plans to expand overseas have had to be cut back and Emoov was only recently bought out of receivership. It doesn’t look good for the online-only agents, and there’s good reasons why.
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RECORD HAUL FOR GUILD AGENTS AT THE ESTAS
Wed Jul 24 2019
The Guild Member agents around the UK were recognised at the prestigious ESTAS Customer Service Awards for 2019, the biggest awards in the UK property industry. The winners were announced at a lavish luncheon and awards ceremony at the Grosvenor House, Park Lane London attended by 1,000 of the UK’s top property professionals.
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