Property stock is currently in short supply and it has resulted in many buyers securing property that has not yet been listed publicly for sale. i.e. is off-market. This is also proving a popular method increasingly used by sellers, as some of the benefits include...
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Commercial Investment Opportunity – City of London – Apply Now!
With hope and optimism on the horizon with the establishment of a roadmap, and the City of London about to re-awaken with activity, we are delighted to share a unique commercial opportunity in the coffee industry, specifically built to cater for a City of London...
The Super Quiet Gigabit Broadband Roll Out That Will Certainly Catch out Developers & Landlords but Make Tenants Life Easy- Find Out How It Will Impact You?
If slow, inconsistent internet has been one of your lockdown woes when working from home as a tenant, you will welcome the news that the new Telecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) Bill is finally set to become law. The government will now seek industry...
The Office of The Future – Welcome to the Rise of the Hybrid Office.
It has been a really tough year for commercial properties due to the pandemic, with most offices shut and unoccupied whilst widespread remote working has been enforced to comply with government guidelines and lockdown regulations. Roles that traditionally made sure...
Buying Your First Property – Checklist, UK
Are you a first time buyer thinking of getting on the property ladder, either for residential or investment purposes in the UK? Here's our handy 12 step checklist that will help guide you through the property purchase experience, from finances to completion. 1....
Here Comes the New SDLT Surcharge for Overseas Buyers of Residential Property. Are You Ready?
The stamp duty land tax (SDLT) surcharge for overseas buyers of residential property, which was was announced in the 2018 Budget, will be taking effect from 1 April 2021 and we anticipate that a lot of prospective buyers will be eager to ensure any property...
The 5 Most Crucial Things to Consider If You Are Thinking Of Investing In a Buy To Let Property
Have you been considering investing in a buy to let property to start expanding your property portfolio? We’ve put together some of the key aspects you need to know about if you are considering purchasing a property investment. Buy as an Individual or in a Limited...
Post Pandemic ESG Investing Strategies for Residential and Commercial Property Developers and Managers
There is no doubt the landscape, post pandemic, will look quite different for the real estate industry. The question is, other than COVID-19, what will be the major influencing factor driving decisions for real estate investors, property developers, tenants and...
How Stonelink International Has Embraced Technology During the Global Pandemic
Prior to the various Tier level led restrictions and Lockdowns buyers would often commence their property search by looking at the specs of a property online, seeing a 3D tour and follow it up with a viewing in person. With Covid-19 and associated changes in...
New EICR Rules: Electrical Checks Become Mandatory For All New & Existing Rented Properties from 1st April 2021
From the 1 April 2021, it will be a requirement for all Landlords with rented properties, new and existing, to conduct an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR). This means that landlords must ensure they have an EICR performed for all their properties in...
Top 5 Predictions for the Real Estate Industry in 2021
The year that has come and gone, 2020, has been a turbulent and challenging one across the board. However, as we look forward to the year ahead, 2021, here are our predictions on trends that will occur in the Real Estate Industry. 1. House Prices Will Slowly Rise We...