Arnolds Keys Blog
Insights and updates on the property market. Featuring opinion pieces and brand news across residential, commercial and agricultural sectors.
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M&S a high profile sign of a changing retail world
31 May 2018
Another week, another major retailer announcing tough times and a programme of store closures – and this time it is the long-time bastion of the High Street, Marks & Spencer. Read more >
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Oh We Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside
25 May 2018
It is perhaps a measure of how fixated we are as a nation with the weather that our shopping habits can be very predictable. Read more >
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TAKE COVER – YOU’RE A LANDLORD NOW
12 May 2018
One of the most common mistakes made by buy-to-let investors, especially those new to the sector, is to rely on a standard home insurance policy. Read more >
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Estate Agency - A profession, not just an Industry
3 May 2018
After a long personal battle to see regulation brought in, Jan Hÿtch reacts to the Government announcement of the introduction of qualifications for Estate Agents. Read more >
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A PROFESSION OF RESPECT
30 April 2018
Much has been written about the change in legislation which means that in future estate agents will have to be appropriately qualified to be able to operate – encouragingly, almost... Read more >
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WHEN A CVA MIGHT BE THE LEAST WORST OPTION
26 April 2018
In the continuing stormy waters which are battering the retail sector, many firms are seeking calmer waters through the use of company voluntary agreements, or CVAs. Read more >
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WHY BUY-TO-LET INVESTORS MUST BUY PROPERTY WITH THEIR HEADS, NOT THEIR HEARTS
16 April 2018
Despite tax and stamp duty changes, residential buy-to-let remains a popular choice for investors, especially as interest rates remain stubbornly low, giving poor returns on many other forms of investment. Read more >
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TIME FOR RURAL AREAS TO ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF PERMITTED DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS
29 March 2018
A quick glance around the changing face of the city demonstrates the large influence that Permitted Development Rights (PDR), which made it easier to convert commercial property into residential use,... Read more >