Estate agency excellence commended at Guild Awards 2018

Estate agency excellence commended at Guild Awards 2018

Posted on Friday, March 2, 2018 | Market Reports

The best estate agents in the country were commended at The Guild’s annual award ceremony at Westminster Bridge County Hall, right next to the London Eye, in February.  The 35 silver and gold awards for sales and lettings were presented...

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New rules for portfolio landlords now in place

New rules for portfolio landlords now in place

Posted on Monday, November 20, 2017 | Market Reports

Portfolio landlords – those with four or more mortgaged buy-to-let properties – now face more stringent checks by lenders when buying additional properties. Since the end of September, new portfolio lending rules issued by city...

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Government launches consultation into house buying and selling

Government launches consultation into house buying and selling

Posted on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 | Market Reports

We asked our Guild agents what their thoughts and opinions were on the recent government inquiry: “ Government launches consultation into house buying and selling ”.   Zoe Hayle, Marshalls & Parsons “The...

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Continue success for the Guild: 157 pass Associate Scheme in July

Continue success for the Guild: 157 pass Associate Scheme in July

Posted on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 | Market Reports

  Good news this month, a total of 157 Members of The Guild of Property Professionals have passed the Associate Scheme in sales and lettings in July.  T he Associate Scheme covers fundamental knowledge for sales and...

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Guild's CEO has concerns over appointment of new Housing Minister

Guild's CEO has concerns over appointment of new Housing Minister

Posted on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 | Market Reports

Alok Sharma was named the latest Housing Minister on the evening of 13 June 2017.  The MP for Reading West is the 6th person in the role since 2010.  But what will it mean for the housing market? The Guild's CEO, Iain McKenzie,...

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Election result 2017: what will it mean for the housing market?

Election result 2017: what will it mean for the housing market?

Posted on Friday, June 9, 2017 | Market Reports

The Guild's CEO, Iain McKenzie, weighs in on the election result - and what it could mean for the property market.  _ The UK wakes up today to the shock news that there is a hung parliament with no party winning the required 326...

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House price growth slows but mortgage war continues

House price growth slows but mortgage war continues

Posted on Monday, May 8, 2017 | Market Reports

Slowing house prices combined with rock-bottom mortgage rates are making it more affordable for first-time buyers to get on the property ladder.  Property prices fell by 0.4% last month according to Nationwide’s latest House Price...

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‘Fit for the future’: The Guild of Property Professionals Regional Meetings

‘Fit for the future’: The Guild of Property Professionals Regional Meetings

Posted on Friday, April 28, 2017 | Market Reports

The Guild of Property Professionals will hold their annual regional meetings in May. The meetings will be held at 10 sporting venues across the UK, inspired by the theme ‘Fit for the future’, and will focus on keeping members abreast...

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