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MICHAEL POOLE NOMINATED FOR 2011 REGIONAL AWARD – NORTH EAST
November 2011
Local independent estate agent Michael Poole from the North East is pleased to announce that the company has been nominated by Home Sale Network, a national network of independent estate agents, for the 2011 Regional Award – North East.
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The Private Rental Sector is nearing capacity, according to ARLA
October 2011
Tenants are wary to move in case they cannot find a new flat
The number of new tenancies has been at record levels for the past year but the PRS may finally be running out of space to cater for tenant demand, according to the Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA).
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September Sales
October 2011
Despite the doom and gloom and anticipated double dip recession, Michael Poole, the Tees Valley Estate Agents have seen a significant increase in the number of house sales agreed during the month of September.
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Michael Poole Staff raise over £1000 in sponsored Run / Ride
September 2011
Michael Poole staff Carried out a sponsored Run / Ride event to raise funds for the Kwgala Trust Charity on 10 September 2011
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House prices dropped by 0.6% in August, Nationwide has reported.
September 2011
The lender said house prices now stand at an average of £165,914, a drop of 0.4% over the year.
Nationwide said it expects to see the sluggish market continue.
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Landlord optimism is at its highest point for almost four years.
September 2011
according to the National Landlords Association, which published its Landlord Optimism Index yesterday.
A majority (65%) of landlords rated prospects for their own lettings business over the next three months as very good or good.
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Mortgage approvals for house purchase rose 6.7% in June, as lenders rushed to meet their half-year lending targets.
July 2011
But first-time buyers suffered, as lenders continued to prefer wealthier buyers.
The claim is made this morning by e-surv, the surveying and valuations business of LSL, which is also parent group of estate agency chains Your Move and Reeds Rains.
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Seventy per cent of properties put on the market so far this year are still for sale, Rightmove reported this morning.
July 2011
The number of unsold homes per estate agency branch stands at 78, the highest Rightmove has ever recorded in July.
Rightmove said the figure is "a sobering reflection of current marketing conditions".
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NAEA News - 'Significant headwinds' for UK property market
July 2011
The UK property market is "likely to continue to face significant headwinds", according to the latest Halifax House Price Index. Latest figures for June saw house prices fall again - although the 0.5% drop in Q2 was the smallest quarterly fall for a year.
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MILLION MORE RENTAL PROPERTIES AS HOME OWNERSHIP DIPS!
The English Housing survey from communities and local government shows that the number of households renting privately has gone up by 1 million in the last 5 years.
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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ESTATE AGENTS JANUARY 2011 HOUSING MARKET REPORT
February 2011
The UK housing market experienced a relative increase in activity in the opening month of 2011. NAEA members reported a rise in demand amongst house hunters and also an improvement in the number of offers from sellers – signaling a recovery following the traditional December slump but largely still in line with figures reported at the same last year.
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NORTH EAST WINS AWARD FOR BEST NETWORK REGION AT HOME SALE NETWORK CONFERENCE 2010!
Independent estate agents from the North East region are celebrating after winning Home Sale Network's prestigious Best Network Region award at the Network's 17th Annual Conference, this year held at the Park Plaza Riverbank Hotel, London on 12 November. Michael Poole Property Consultants are part of the winning group of estate agents that make up the North East region.
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Februrary 2011
Our Property Auction department has certainly gained momentum through 2010 and our monthly auctions held in conjunction with the Agents Property Auction www.agentspropertyauction.com enables us to hold monthly auctions in Newcastle targeting buyers throughout the North East of England.
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Property agents rewarded for professional commitment
June 2010
Some of the country’s most dedicated property professionals have been rewarded for outstanding achievement in their professional examinations, at a recent industry ceremony. Susan Hornby was awarded Diploma Student of the Year
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Richard Poole appointed MAF representative for the newly formed North East region of Arla
We are delighted to announce that Richard M Poole FNAEA FARLA. has been appointed the MAF representative for the newly formed North East Region of ARLA (Association Of Residential Letting Agents).
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Charity 'Who Want To Be A Milionaire' Night - Saturday 22 May 2010
June 2010
'On Behalf of the Captain and everyone involved, may I take this opportunity to thak you and your organisation for your support in the above event.'
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PROPERTY AGENTS REWARDED FOR PROFESSIONAL COMMITMENT
June 2010
Some of the country’s most dedicated property professionals have been rewarded for outstanding achievement in their professional examinations, at a recent industry ceremony. Susan Hornby F.N.A.E.A was awarded Diploma Student of the Year
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HOME INFORMATION PACKS SUSPENDED WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
21st May 2010
Communities Secretary Eric Pickles and Housing Minister Grant Shapps announced today that the requirement for homeowners to provide a Home Information Pack (HIP) when selling a home, has been suspended from Friday 21 May 2010. The permanent abolition of HIPs requires primary legislation, which the Government has confirmed they will be doing as soon as practicable.
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Richard Poole appointed MAF representative for the newly formed North East Region of ARLA
We are delighted to announce that Richard M Poole FNAEA FARLA. has been appointed the MAF representative for the newly formed North East Region of ARLA (Association Of Residential Letting Agents).
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SPRING IS HERE AT LAST!
Whilst the daffodils are slow to bloom in 2010 the housing market also suffered a setback with January’s adverse weather conditions. The local market however is now showing significant improvements with an array of new properties coming onto the market for sale and a substantial improvement in the number of sales being agreed.
