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BMVs and all that !
Weekly article written by George Humphreys MRICS
18/03/2011
Roll up, roll up, bag a bargain today. Exceptional offers, don’t miss out. Great BMV offers this month. Surprisingly we’re not in the veg section of Devizes market but these are the cries of the same property spivs who were pedalling toxic buy to let deals four years ago. .
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Bullish Lettings
Weekly article written by George Humphreys MRICS
18/03/2011
The latest RICS Residential Lettings Survey has just been released which shows that demand for rental accommodation is increasing at its fastest rate since the end of 2008. The focus of demand from tenants is slightly in favour of houses rather than flats although there are likely to be rental increases for both categories over the coming months. .
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House Price Guess Work
Weekly article written by George Humphreys MRICS
18/03/2011
There are currently over 20 established indices reporting house price movements in the UK. The government is now streamlining its own house price reporting in 2011. Consumer confidence has become so intertwined with property values that an investigation is underway as to the effectiveness of the data compiled from the Land Registry and the Department for Communities and Local Government. These two indices supply information on pricing and mortgage completions respectively..
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Green Deal Makes Landlords See Red
Weekly article written by George Humphreys MRICS
18/03/2011
Christmas is over, long live the fricassee. The credit card bill dents the door mat but after such extended excesses belt tightening is twice as painful. I’m sure I’m not alone but how many guys are heading straight for the thermostat when they get home and turn it down from 30 to 19 degrees? That reassuring click as the exhausted boiler finally falls silent and my neurosis over the oil bill subsides. .
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Localism - What is it?
Weekly article written by George Humphreys MRICS
18/03/2011
There’s a lot of hot air surrounding the term ‘Localism’. Grant Shapps, the housing minister, hopes to “make the country a better place to live” just as the Miss World contestants wanted to “make the world a better place”. So what exactly is localism ?.
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Wikileaks and the special Relationship
Weekly article written by George Humphreys MRICS
18/03/2011
If Wikileaks were to turn its attention to the darker corners of the property world, what would come to light ? In reality the thought of a disgruntled employee from a large corporate estate agent dumping millions of internal emails for public consumption is rather underwhelming . The Guardian have picked through endless US government files and come out with the sensational bits. I use the word ‘sensational’ in the loosest possible way. There’s nothing really there that we didn’t already know.
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Property Portals
Weekly article written by George Humphreys MRICS
18/03/2011
The internet increasingly rules our lives and the nation’s obsession with property has spawned a multitude of portals, websites and chat rooms. Information on value is freely available from the trusted Land Registry or the sage in the back bedroom. If I was to stand in court arguing over a contentious valuation which was based on the findings of Zoopla mixed in with a bit of Mouseprice, then the judge would quite rightly dismiss my endeavours..
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Cut Wisely
Weekly article written by George Humphreys MRICS
18/03/2011
There was a much used photo opportunity last week of Grant Shapps, the housing minister, Kirsty Allsop and other B list property types ripping off red tape that had been wrapped around a large model house. The message was to signal the end of regulatory constraints such as HIPs and the compulsory registration of landlords and letting agents..
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Let and Run
Weekly article written by George Humphreys MRICS
18/03/2011
In June I mentioned that Grant Shapps, the coalition’s housing minister, had scrapped plans to regulate letting agents. It was considered at the time that blanket regulation was unnecessary which also fitted in to the publicity stunts about cutting red tape. .
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Service !
weekly article written by George Humphreys MRICS
18/03/2011
I sold a well known Wiltshire hotel last week which sadly had slipped into the hands of the receivers. Sign of the times you might think. If the times are that bad then, why was there healthy demand to put life back into the building ? Service..
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Millions can be saved through Asset Management and creating a shared future
21/02/2012
RICS Northern Ireland Chairman's Mid-Year Report
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RICS calls on government to cut red tape
20/02/2012
RICS has called on the government to cut red tape in the construction sector and to re-examine its approach to regulation in the housing sector.
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Update on government's proposed changes to EPCs
20/02/2012
RICS has received confirmation from the government that the proposed changes to Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) will go ahead on 6 April 2012.
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2012 Rewards and Attitudes Survey results released
17/02/2012
RICS and Macdonald & Company 2012 Rewards and Attitudes Survey results have been released.
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RICS Scotland Awards 2012
16/02/2012
Nineteen building projects from across Scotland will compete in the RICS Scotland Awards 2012 to be named a category winner and, ultimately, Scottish Project of the Year 2012.
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RICS to aid smart approach from Cabinet Office
13/02/2012
RICS have the knowledge and the skills to assist the Cabinet Office as it seeks to ensure that taxpayers get more for their money on the construction, procurement and management of the public estate.
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RICS publishes its submission to Budget 2012
13/02/2012
RICS has used its budget submission to call on the government to introduce immediate measures to kick-start the economy and help combat increasing cynicism in the sector.
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Updated guide to best practice for inventory providers
13/02/2012
An updated version of a handbook designed to set out the minimum standards of service expected from inventory providers has been released.
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East of England surveyors celebrate
10/02/2012
Newly qualified chartered surveyors from across the East of England are celebrating after recently completing their Assessment of Professional Competence (APC).
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RICS Geomatics at Oceanology 2012
10/02/2012
RICS Geomatics Professional Group will once again take a stand at this year's biennial oceanology conference and exhibition at the Excel Centre, London Docklands, from 12-15 March.
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Masters of all they survey in the East Midlands
10/02/2012
Newly qualified chartered surveyors from across the East Midlands are celebrating after recently completing their Assessment of Professional Competence (APC).
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Identify changes needed for building regulations
10/02/2012
DCLG building control is currently consulting on a number of changes to the building regulations regime.
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Valuer Registration Scheme and the APC
09/02/2012
Candidates who did not complete the Valuation competency to Level 3 at APC cannot join the Valuer Registration Scheme straight away, and must instead do further study and assessment.
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RICS announces Inaugural Dispute Board Register and Training Programme
08/02/2012
RICS has today announced its Inaugural Dispute Board Register aimed internationally at pre-empting and resolving contractual disputes on major construction projects.
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RICS Renewable Energy Strategy Response
08/02/2012
The European Commission's Directorate-General for the Environment launched an open consultation on the renewable energy strategy on 6 December 2011.
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RICS takes part in expert panel on value of 'green' buildings
08/02/2012
Property Investor Europe's Green Property Breakfast, held in December 2011, brought together four experts to debate the topic 'Is Green becoming more relevant to future values and lettings?'
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Expression of interest - Chair for RICS matrics VIC TAS
07/02/2012
RICS matrics Victoria & Tasmania are seeking expressions of interest for the position of chairman.
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Updated WEEE directive approved by European Parliament
06/02/2012
RICS mineral and waste surveyors should be aware that the EU's Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive was revamped in January.
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EU grants for uptake of energy efficiency and renewable energy
06/02/2012
The EU has launched a new round of calls for proposals including, among others, the uptake of nearly 'zero energy' building renovations, and quality and compliance in construction.
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RICS Oceania Valuation Alert
06/02/2012
Did you know that RICS members in Oceania are seeing a wider acceptance of their qualification with business and governments?
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