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£20m fund to help homeless into private rented homes

The £20 million fund will allow councils to put in place vital new schemes so that those at risk will have the support to secure their own tenancy. Read More

Digital Local Land Charges Register goes live for City of London Corporation

From 8 October 2018, anyone requiring Local Land Charges searches for the Square Mile will need to get them from HM Land Registry rather than going directly to the City of London Corporation. Read More

5 Point Plan to help you get the perfect property website for your business.

When you're planning for one of, if not THE most important parts of your business, it pays to take advice from the right sources. Read More

Student Accommodation – How to rent safely

Leaving home for the first time can be challenging enough, without having to cope with rogue landlords and substandard rental property. The law is changing and will offer students better protection. Read More

Construction Output Increased in July

It may have felt like it was too hot work in July but the construction industry still managed to increase its output by 0.5%. ONS figures released today show a steady increase in output since April with private housing being the main contributor. Read More

We don’t just horde things in our homes, we use our vehicles for extra storage!

Thought your collection of empty water bottles was bad? The weird stuff found in untaxed cars will make you wonder what's people get up to in their vehicles. Read More

Is It Time To Switch To A Better Deal?

We all know that by switching utility suppliers, we can save HUNDREDS of pounds but did you know that by switching website suppliers, you could save THOUSANDS! Read More

Do You Chat Over The Garden Fence? Or Would You Rather Text Your Neighbour?

The latest Community Life Survey, released today, highlights how much our society has changed and how we're more likely to chat with a friend hundreds of miles away than talk to our nextdoor neighbour. Read More

UK’s first large-scale 5G trial to be rolled out in the West Midlands

The Government have announced today that the West Midlands has been selected to become the innovative home to the UK's first multi-city 5G testbed. Read More

HM Land Registry Goes Digital in Liverpool

HM Land Registry has rolled out its digital migration to include Liverpool. From today anyone requiring Local Land Charges searches in the local authority area of Liverpool City Council will need to get them from HM Land Registry rather than going directly to the council. Read More

Property Website Security – Why is it so important?

We all understand how important it is to make sure a website is secure when making online purchases, but did you know that it's equally important to make sure you are viewing properties and registering on secure property websites too? Read More

AML and CPR Solutions for Estate and Letting Agents

AML and CPR legislation is a monumental headache for estate and letting agents, but with the right help, it really doesn't need to be. The law is complex and often difficult to fully understand. It can also seem impossible to put into practice. Read More

Money Laundering – Latest HMRC Guidance Release

New guidance release from HM Revenue and Customs regarding money laundering regulations and how failure to comply can impact your business. Read More

Will having a subdomain like ValPal on my website incur a Google Penalty?

No, Google does not inflict penalties on sites that use subdomains.It is a popular myth, perpetuated by scaremongers and we can assure you that Google does not whip out its red card and provide your competitors with a free kick, leaving you at a disadvantage. Read More

Astroturfing – Not just Illegal and Immoral , it’s also Bad for your Business

Thought Astroturf was just something to play footie on? In today's competitive online marketplace, you're more likely to see it in the form of fake reviews and testimonials. Read More

Is Now a Good Time for Retirees to Downsize?

With house prices having reached an affordability plateau, interest rates rising and another rise on the cards, is it worth hanging on to a property too big for your needs? Read More

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