The online estate agency Purplebricks was touted as the ‘Uber of estate agents’, set to disrupt the dusty property world. It hasn’t exactly turned out like that. Charles Dunstone, through his estate agency venture, Strike, has assumed control of Purplebricks. This move was precipitated by a staggering 91.2% of Purplebricks’ shareholders consenting to his £1 Continue Reading…
It’s the biggest legal reform to the rental sector in over the last 30 years. It’s blindingly obvious which side it favours. After bated breath from Landlords, the Government has finally revealed its rental reform plans in the Renters (Reform) Bill. These proposed changes are the most significant the private rental sector (PRS) has witnessed Continue Reading…
What’s behind the distressing rise in vehicle thefts? The Office for National Statistics recorded 130,389 vehicle thefts last year. This is an increase of 25% compared with 2021. Pretty worrying when you sit back and think about it. The figures are also influenced by the third national lockdown from January to March 2021, when crime Continue Reading…
This is the fastest drop since the start of the millennium – Diesel prices have been on quite a journey over the last seven months. In May 2023, they slid by a record-breaking 12p. The RAC has reported that the average cost of diesel at UK filling stations dropped from 158.9p to a more manageable Continue Reading…
It’s been reported in The Times that strict council rules are almost making house shares a thing of the past. Groups of individuals looking for a home to share are finding the tasks incredibly challenging. Many councils are extending houses in multiple occupation (HMO) rules to include more rental homes. Therefore a number of landlords Continue Reading…
Dara Khosrowshah takes a reality ride through into the gig economy. After a half-decade as the boss of Uber, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi decided to do what he’d never done before… drive for Uber. His experience is an interesting insight into how the tech innovator’s high-level policies impact on the day-to-day workings of the gig economy. Continue Reading…
London’s iconic black cabs are now available on the Bolt app. The operator has added black cabs as a new vehicle category for consumers to ride in. The firm have in excess of 1.5 million customers in the capital, making it the largest provider to offer black cabs via an app. Plan Insurance can provide Continue Reading…
Data has recently revealed that in 2022 across England, Wales and Northern Ireland tools were stolen every 15 minutes. This amounts to an enormous number of thefts. The consequences being: work carried out late or not completed at all as well as the stress and time lost sourcing replacements for the stolen items. One source Continue Reading…
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) estimates that asbestos could still be lurking in up to 1.5 million workplaces across Britain, as well as in many homes, despite efforts to eradicate it. Asbestos is not just a thing of the past. Surprisingly, it remains the leading cause of work-related deaths in the UK, with more Continue Reading…
Depreciation is the difference between the price you pay for a new car and the amount you can recoup when selling it. Some cars hold their value well, while others experience rapid depreciation. We take a look at the the fastest depreciating cars this year. People often joke about cars losing half their value the Continue Reading…
