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Karl Knipe

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About Me

Partner of the Kings Group, an estate agency now in its 24th year. After forming in 1991, with the very first office opening in Enfield Town, Kings Group are now in their 24th year, with 10 sales offices and 9 lettings offices.

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At Kings Group our primary and most principled philosophy is very simple. It is to ensure that we provide the best possible service to our clients, whether they are a corporate client such or someone who wants to sell, rent, buy or let through the help of our services. We achieve this by employing hardworking, professional and enthusiastic staff throughout the entire business who understand that clients are the most important people to focus on.

Karl's Recent Activity

It comes as no surprise to me that the original photo was chosen as the most appealing to buyers. Not only does the property look better, but so does the sky and grass! I don't believe that changing the filter of an image will attract more buyers - just a poor attempt to disguise any flaws - which fell flat on its face here anyway! Ultimately people decide on a property when they see it in the flesh, and there won't be any filter available then.

From: Karl Knipe 27 January 2016 11:26 AM

This is definitely not sustainable in the long run - demand still massively outstripping, construction output still so worryingly low. Higher house prices is obviously good news for sellers, but in the long-term these forever increasing house prices are just not sustainable. It's not good for the property market, agents, sellers or buyers.

From: Karl Knipe 20 January 2016 09:33 AM

No major surprises here. I think it needs to be set out - in a fair, balanced and unbiased way - what a Brexit would mean for the property industry. Until it's made clear, I don't think any of us can really make our minds up. It's all just conjecture, speculation and fear-mongering from both sides.

From: Karl Knipe 19 January 2016 14:46 PM

Just looked at the footage of this, completely ridiculous. What their goal was in breaking into an estate agents is beyond me.

From: Karl Knipe 12 January 2016 12:58 PM

It's all about balance, at this stage the last thing we need to do is legally force sellers to commit to the selling process. However, if you have a team of highly experienced estate agents who know how to delicately negotiate then the fall through rate will remain low, it's really that simple.

From: Karl Knipe 07 January 2016 16:48 PM

Precisely why any estate agent would decide to remove themselves from either Rightmove or Zoopla to OTM in the first place is beyond me. Just a 2% margin share is paltry to say the least, and now we're seeing OTM members jumping ship, and I'm left trying so hard not to say I told you so.

From: Karl Knipe 06 January 2016 12:56 PM

It has become a little tiresome, all this talk and no action when it comes to housebuilding, and I think that Cameron is finally getting a grasp on how frustrating some find it that not enough new homes are being built. If this does definitely go ahead, then it's certainly a step in the right direction, but I'm afraid I won't hold my breath.

From: Karl Knipe 05 January 2016 17:54 PM

Stories about easyProperty are becoming rather tiresome now as of late. I have to agree with @Jon, we so far have had no real indication of how they have performed across 2015, which is rather bizarre. They're usually quick to shout their successes from the rooftop!

From: Karl Knipe 04 January 2016 16:43 PM

It's vital sellers are aware of what's going on in the current market and that there is expected to be huge interest for property this winter. Sellers often think it's best to hold off placing their property on the market until the New Year, when in fact, not having your property listed before the festive period could be damaging. A sellers main aim is to get the right price for their property, and placing their property up for sale right now is crucial, where a higher price will most likely be obtained.

From: Karl Knipe 10 December 2015 13:59 PM

Have to agree Kelly, we're an agent which has fully embraced the online interest in its entirety and place the customers needs at the forefront. Online agents may appear all well and good from the outside, but are unlikely to provide the best service, and it's near impossible that they will know the same amount of local information that a local agent will have. People keep talking of a collaboration between the two, but as far as I'm concerned, that's what we already succeed in doing!

From: Karl Knipe 08 December 2015 17:57 PM

Hmm, it's hard to say the prime market is every really in the doldrums, with properties going for prices of £1m and upwards. I understand the frustrations, but there are far more important issues to be dealing with.

From: Karl Knipe 08 September 2015 16:11 PM

Spot on, John. You've hit the nail on the head.

From: Karl Knipe 08 September 2015 16:09 PM

And another quick one from me... With 3 major portals do you think the industry would find that it was better served in terms of value for money? Would that also mean that all three companies could still make a good profit but not have accusations of profiteering, to quote a phrase that is regularly thrown at them?

From: Karl Knipe 07 September 2015 11:01 AM

Rivalries aside, do you think the industry would function far better in the interests of estate and letting agent businesses (and, accordingly, the public) with 3 major portals rather than the duopoly we had at the start of the year? If not, why not? To balance this question, I’m not advocating the set-up of OnTheMarket but thinking more along the lines of another commercial portal competing equally along the lines of Zoopla and Rightmove but with its own USP.

From: Karl Knipe 07 September 2015 10:57 AM

Yes, it's an interesting idea. Whether it is workable or would receive enough backing from the stated demographic is a whole different kettle of fish. To be fair to them, Creasy and Lammy are trying to come up with ideas in the place that is being worst hit by the housing shortage: London. The average age of a first-time buyer is far too high - this is bad news for sellers, buyers and agents in equal measure. More needs to be done. We need to have a broad and open discussion about housing, where a wide range of different ideas and opinions are taken into consideration. For some reason, the government doesn't seem to be taking housing very seriously, despite mounting evidence that it's one of the major issues facing the country. As you say, Jon, we can't keep burying our heads in the sand.

From: Karl Knipe 03 September 2015 10:24 AM

I'd also take that election promise with a hefty pinch of salt. This government and the coalition government before it don't exactly have the best record on housebuilding. Everyone agrees we need more houses, that's not in doubt. We also need more affordable housing and more housing for those under 40. The government is making all the right noises, but we need to see some decisive action. Until then, the naysayers and sceptics will have every right to remain cynical.

From: Karl Knipe 27 August 2015 10:00 AM

Fair play to them. I can't say I'd heard of the agency before now, but they seem to be expanding at a rapid rate.

From: Karl Knipe 20 August 2015 11:48 AM

Yes, John, their approach seems to be to bombard you with as much information as possible - and links galore! Good luck to him. It's certainly a different approach. I have my reservations about how well it would work, but it's a novel idea nonetheless.

From: Karl Knipe 20 August 2015 11:46 AM

I doubt that would fit their agenda, John. It's become pretty trendy to demonise agents in recent years. Sometimes that criticism has been completely fair, but at other times it definitely hasn't. A little bit more balance would be nice. I think, when people actually use agents, they realise that most of us are just ordinary, decent folk doing a job like anyone else. Unfortunately, our name is tarnished by the minority of agents who put their own greed before the customer. We need to remember that it is only a minority, though.

From: Karl Knipe 17 August 2015 11:37 AM

The CMA have certainly been busy this year! I agree, Simon, I think this is just a case of them monitoring rather than acting on any actual information.

From: Karl Knipe 17 August 2015 11:33 AM

Interesting findings. Of course, traffic/page visits is all well and good, but it's converting them into genuine leads/instructions that is all-important. After six months the number of visits is quite impressive, but still nowhere near the level of RM and Zoopla. I think Springett is getting a little bit carried away. He needs to wait a year/18 months before he can start crowing too loudly.

From: Karl Knipe 05 August 2015 09:08 AM

Agreed, John. £34,000 might be the average salary in London - and even that's debatable - but in the rest of the country it's unlikely to be that high. Of course, if houses prices are way, way above average wages, we're going to have an affordability issue, even if the average income needed to acquire a mortgage is now lower.

From: Karl Knipe 24 July 2015 15:05 PM

While this is a promising sign, it doesn't follow that buying a house is suddenly more affordable. Buyers, particularly younger buyers, are finding it difficult to scrape together large deposits and are being put off by very high house prices. Also, with the Mortgage Market Review measures in place, there are more barriers in the way for people looking to acquire a mortgage. People with lower salaries finding it easier to get mortgages is good news, but getting a mortgage is only part of the buying process and the other elements are still proving very tricky or unaffordable. We need to take further steps to make house prices more affordable - which will increase the number of transactions being made and give us a more stable market, brilliant news for us agents. This is a step in the right direction, but we shouldn't be jumping for joy just yet.

From: Karl Knipe 24 July 2015 15:03 PM

Sounds like a bit of fun, but I certainly won't be watching and I hope most of my staff don't either! They might say they're watching for research purposes, but I don't think this very ITV-sounding programme will be educational in any way.

From: Karl Knipe 20 July 2015 11:25 AM

"Rightmove says the drought in properties on sale continues, thanks to the seasonal summer slowdown and mortgage and affordability constraints." Yes, I'd say it's partly down to these factors - in particular the expected summer slowdown - and sellers feeling in a relatively confident position at the moment, where they are holding out for their asking price for as long as possible. This, of course, is a direct consequence of the lack of supply in the housing market. If sellers know buyers lack genuine alternatives they're more likely to hold out and be more hardball in negotiations, as is their right.

From: Karl Knipe 20 July 2015 11:22 AM

I doubt there is much between the big two. I think RM could point to research putting them top of the pile. Certainly, RM and Zoopla - and PrimeLocation to a lesser extent - have entered the national consciousness in a way OTM will struggle to ever do. They are the market leaders by quite some distance, with significant PR teams and serious investment behind them, so of course their brand awareness is going to be excellent. If you can get your name on the side of a London bus, you're pretty much sorted. But as we've seen with OTM, having glossy, expensive TV adverts and an extensive marketing drive doesn't count for much if the average person on the street isn't aware of you. People are aware of Zoopla and RM, because they are the go-to portals for anyone looking to buy or sell a home. They are automatically associated with property. People hear the name and immediately know what they stand for. Whatever you think of them, their branding is very successful and eye-catching and I just can't see OTM ever matching their success.

From: Karl Knipe 17 July 2015 08:41 AM

Fair play, but I think they would have to continue this trend on a number of properties over a more significant period of time before we start crowning it as a wonderful, revolutionary achievement. In trendy Hackney, it's not exactly surprising that the asking price jumped by that amount. Not to put a downer on what they've done, but I'd like to see them follow this up with further successes before I'm fully brought round to the idea.

From: Karl Knipe 17 July 2015 08:32 AM

That would suggest they've got some significant backing then, Greg. I personally can't see the model working, but I'm willing to be proved wrong. I suppose we will just have to wait and see how this plays out. Interesting times.

From: Karl Knipe 16 July 2015 15:55 PM

No, John, it looks set to run and run. And so it should. Standards still need to be raised in the industry, so the sort of underhand, greed-fuelled behaviour that was seen in the programme needs to be called out and clamped down on. They need to be made an example of so other agents don't make the same mistake in the future. Some of the agents involved might think they're being singled out or criticised too harshly for something only a few individuals took part in. While I have some sympathy for that, that doesn't mean the agents involved should be admonished of all blame. They should be coming down like a ton of bricks on the staff members involved to show they're serious about tackling this sort of thing and keeping standards high.

From: Karl Knipe 16 July 2015 15:52 PM

The wave metaphor/analogy was awful, as was much of his sales pitch. I think he would be well-advised to quit while he's not ahead.

From: Karl Knipe 14 July 2015 17:32 PM

Hmm, I think this goes to show that some people do have more money than sense. And you can't merely buy one at Gatwick, you also have to get one at Glasgow too. Sounds a bit fishy to me.

From: Karl Knipe 14 July 2015 15:14 PM

A fifth due to buyers changing their minds - that sounds about right, a reasonably common occurrence in our experience. The increase in fall-throughs would seem to reflect the pre-election period so I would expect Q3's figures to fall again, especially with all the positive figures we have seen over the past couple of weeks.

From: Karl Knipe 10 July 2015 09:47 AM

Worrying how these scams can unfold - but as demonstrated in this case it must be rare for people to fall for them

From: Karl Knipe 10 July 2015 09:44 AM

Great to see this fundraising work by the industry. And what a sterling effort from those at Arun Estates!

From: Karl Knipe 10 July 2015 09:41 AM

The 'generational divide' in housing section sounds particularly interesting, much more so than the tired online vs. traditional debate. The difference in expectation and housing aspirations between generations is something we've noticed in some of our key areas like Hackney.

From: Karl Knipe 07 July 2015 14:42 PM

Good to see a young president given the opportunity. Here at Kings we're proud of our NAEA membership and I'm pleased to see Martyn's comments about 'spreading the word' of the association. For me, this is the key role of the NAEA, working to increase visibility of hard-working agents to the general public. Anything Martyn can bring to this side of the job will be greatly beneficial.

From: Karl Knipe 07 July 2015 14:39 PM

Not a bad idea at all. If a physical, on the spot valuation is not possible, an instant automated valuation is the next big thing. And they're mostly very reliable and accurate.

From: Karl Knipe 03 July 2015 09:48 AM

Probably should have got their facts straight before they disseminated the information. Now it makes them look a little silly and unprofessional. Blaming the intern is a little bit weak. It may well be true, but with my cynical hat on I'd say the top brass are trying their best to pass the buck.

From: Karl Knipe 02 July 2015 13:18 PM

Sounds a much more sensible plan. The way the government wants to do it will just cause more questions than answers, and it will do nothing to ease the housing shortage. The Mayor's way isn't ideal, but it's a lot better.

From: Karl Knipe 02 July 2015 13:16 PM

Bringing empty homes back into use should be part of a two-pronged attack by the government to try and ease the housing shortage. The other thing being, of course, building more houses. As you point out, Jon, we have all this existing stock that we're not making best use of. And not just empty homes, but brownfield sites too. With a bit of innovation and clever planning, we could bring a lot of stock back into use. Of course, this should then be made affordable so we don't then have the issue of houses being out of the reach of too many first-time buyers. We can bury our heads in the sand or we can use a bit of initiative and solve the lack of supply at its root.

From: Karl Knipe 30 June 2015 10:37 AM

Yes, good points Colin and Philip. I think you've both hit the nail on the head.

From: Karl Knipe 29 June 2015 10:12 AM

Very sensible idea. We have a major problem in London, particularly in high-end areas like Canary Wharf, of overseas investors buying up stock that they will never live in. They are simply buying it as an investment and sitting on that investment until they've made enough of a profit on it to sell it on. There are an unforgivable amount of empty homes in the UK - which is even more pertinent given the current housing shortage. Therefore, any initiative to solve this is fully welcomed by me.

From: Karl Knipe 25 June 2015 09:55 AM

I think this is the right decision, but now it's been classified as a community asset I'd like to see it used as such. There was a reason the pub was closed down in the first place - a stabbing, I believe - so more needs to be done to make the area safe and turn the building into a place people want to visit, whether that is a pub, a community centre, a cafe or housing.

From: Karl Knipe 25 June 2015 09:52 AM

I've seen that board before now. Always makes me chuckle.

From: Karl Knipe 23 June 2015 17:29 PM

It is quite ironic, but surely the more pressing issue here is that a perfectly good building is not being put to use. If it kept its original features and sense of history, would it not make more sense for it to become housing or something else rather than a property for Foxtons and the squatters to squabble over.

From: Karl Knipe 22 June 2015 13:20 PM

Well said, Felicity. Some agents will go to tawdry lengths to try and outdo the competition. Luckily, it seems like these fake reviews are intercepted before they become published, but there will always be one or two that slip through the net. Reputation is everything in estate agency - and, unfortunately, one bad review holds more weight than five or six good ones. If that bad review is a fake or a plant, then it becomes all the more galling.

From: Karl Knipe 22 June 2015 13:17 PM

You can't miss it, that's for sure. Which is probably quite a good thing for an estate agent's logo. Whether it catches people's attention and they like it, or whether it catches their attention and they hate it, remains to be seen. It's certainly a gamble.

From: Karl Knipe 18 June 2015 11:44 AM

I'm sure there are plenty of good people who work for Foxtons, but they seem to have been tarred with the same brush as a result of the actions of the top brass.

From: Karl Knipe 18 June 2015 11:41 AM

If they're sponsor, I think they have a right to be displayed prominently inside and outside the stadium. If that includes a stand, so be it. Jessica Ennis-Hill says she understands and fully supports the decision. The public and fans might not be too enamoured with the change, but Redbrik has the right to look out for its own business interests. Their growth is to be admired. I can't say I'd heard of them before now, but it looks like that will change over the coming years.

From: Karl Knipe 17 June 2015 09:21 AM

This is the sort of thing that really doesn't help our reputation. Incredibly frustrating when something like this happens because all it does is tar us all with the same brush.

From: Karl Knipe 17 June 2015 09:18 AM

Yes, does seem like a good time for sellers to act. As we know, things can change drastically in the property market, so sellers might we well-advised to strike while the iron is hot.

From: Karl Knipe 15 June 2015 15:29 PM

Nothing gets the debate going like the portals!

From: Karl Knipe 15 June 2015 15:27 PM

Not sure a complaint was really warranted in this case. Agents have the right to complain if they think bad or misleading practice is being carried out by other agents, but there is always the danger that this descends into petty squabbles between local agents, as we saw in the case above. A fine balance is needed.

From: Karl Knipe 11 June 2015 15:11 PM

Totally agree, Lyn. I don't think smaller agencies would get the recognition they deserve with rating websites like the above. For some reason, despite more and more of them springing onto the market, they don't appear to be making a great success of it. Certainly not in the same way TripAdvidsor or Booking.com manages for the hotel/leisure industry.

From: Karl Knipe 10 June 2015 13:50 PM

Sounds very fancy and interactive, but my worry is that it's more of a gimmick than something that can used practically on a day to day basis.

From: Karl Knipe 09 June 2015 10:16 AM

While more positive coverage for estate agents is always welcomed, some of her compliments do seem a bit back-handed. If a member of public shadowed me or one of my team they would be surprised at how much work an estate agent does on a day to day basis. We do long hours, we're not all millionaires, and we genuinely want the best for our clients. These are the things that aren't reported on enough. We're an easy target, an easy scapegoat. I can see why, but that doesn't make it right.

From: Karl Knipe 09 June 2015 10:14 AM

I don't see too much of an issue with it if all parties agree at the very beginning, but I can see how it would come across as a bit cheeky and unwarranted. Buyers changing their mind at the last minute is an annoyance, but that's part and parcel of being an agent - you have to deal with things like that and move on. I'm not sure charging buyers in this way is the solution.

From: Karl Knipe 08 June 2015 10:38 AM

Customer service is the be all and end all for agents. For inexplicable reasons, some people still ignore this, thinking you can get away with treating customers shoddily and not putting their interests first. Anything that helps to raise these standards in the industry is welcomed. Without clients, we'd be nowhere, we wouldn't exist, so I make sure I drum it into all my staff that the customer is king. We're there to serve them. You might get frustrated with sellers - that's bound to happen from time to time - but remaining professional and personable is all part of being a good agent.

From: Karl Knipe 05 June 2015 10:20 AM

Nothing very surprising here. We all know there is a supply/demand issues and has been for some time. I can't see that changing in the next five or so years, even with the government's planned building of 200,000 new starter homes and various other pledges. While demand hugely outstripping supply might sound like good news for estate agents - in that sellers can achieve higher asking prices because they can play hardball with buyers - it can be a double-edged sword. If too many people are put off buying then a seller is going to find it more difficult to sell. That's not we want. Plus, high house prices and low stock means more people are forced into the PRS, placing greater pressure there. Things aren't perfect, but they have been getting better since it was confirmed a stable government would be in place. Hopefully now, with a small majority, they can really deal with the housing shortage. I don't think we can keep burying our heads in the sands. I agree with Tim that Help to Buy has done pretty well. No flawless by any means, but not the disaster some like to make out.

From: Karl Knipe 05 June 2015 10:07 AM

This could end badly for OTM. The one other portal rule was such a clumsy, ill-thought out move.

From: Karl Knipe 04 June 2015 11:02 AM

The adverts are cheesy as hell, but they do draw your attention. In that sense, they achieve their primary purpose. As does the colourful purple branding, whether you love it or loathe it.

From: Karl Knipe 03 June 2015 10:37 AM

'Capital recorded the highest price growth in the past 12 months' What brilliant news for the London's property sellers, definitely best to strike whilst the iron's hot and get on the market now!

From: Karl Knipe 02 June 2015 12:39 PM

So if you don't agree with virtual tour apps you're a dinosaur? I'm not saying I agree or disagree, but it seems a tad harsh to label everyone who doesn't agree with this as a stuck-in-the-past Luddite.

From: Karl Knipe 01 June 2015 14:51 PM

I also thought it was quite an innovative move by Champions Estates, but I can see why it didn't go down well. Whether we like it or not, estate agents don't have the best reputation in the world, and people seem resistant to too many branches operating in a certain area. We have to be careful not to over-saturate the market. At the same time, if a perfectly usable building is left entirely empty, is that really the best use of stock we are desperately short of anyway?

From: Karl Knipe 01 June 2015 14:47 PM

Yes, I'm sure the removal of the threat of the mansion tax played a part, but I think the extent to which people were being put off might have been over-emphasised a tad. I think it's more likely that the election itself always brings a slowdown, and the interest high-end agencies are now seeing is a result of that. The idea that PCL would have collapsed if the mansion tax had been introduced was just scaremongering, in my view.

From: Karl Knipe 29 May 2015 16:16 PM

Nice work. Always an interesting watch.

From: Karl Knipe 29 May 2015 16:13 PM

Yes, does seem a bit over-the-top. But I'm sure the ASA had its reasons. As you say, Trevor, this might come back to bite Paul Smith and Spicerhaart at a later date, especially with the sort of comments he's made about OTM. I also agree with John Bamonte that Mr Kirk has a point with regards to RM and Z.

From: Karl Knipe 28 May 2015 10:33 AM

Some good things, particularly regarding the brownfield redevelopment, Right to Build and the 200,000 new starter homes the government plan to build. But I'm much less enamoured with the Right to Buy policy - a pointless initiative that does nothing to solve the housing shortage - and the prospect of the planning process being sped up. I'd love to believe it's true, but I've been around too long to think it will just happen overnight. Like the housing supply issue, it's been a problem for too long to just be solved by a quick-fix. It will take time, patience and money.

From: Karl Knipe 28 May 2015 10:29 AM

Surprising, but as Tom says it would be interesting to see the actual take-up of these mortgage products on the market. Good to see things slowly getting back to pre-recessions levels, though. Shows a new confidence in the housing market, which was temporarily halted by pre-election jitters.

From: Karl Knipe 27 May 2015 17:23 PM

Surprising, but as Tom says it would be interesting to see the actual take-up of these mortgage products on the market. Good to see things slowly getting back to pre-recessions levels, though. Shows a new confidence in the housing market, which was temporarily halted by pre-election jitters.

From: Karl Knipe 27 May 2015 17:22 PM

Yes, Richard, innovation for innovation's sake should not always be welcomed. I don't think this is a bad idea at all, and I'm open to new types of technology, but there has to be a balanced approach. Does the end justify the means? Is it cost-effective? It's all very well having all these new innovations, but have we yet worked out if they aid in the process of selling houses?

From: Karl Knipe 27 May 2015 17:19 PM

*we were. See, now I can have a moan about the lack of an edit button :)

From: Karl Knipe 26 May 2015 12:03 PM

Yes, a bit of argy bargy all adds to the spectacle. It's all fun and games, isn't it? As long as it's not vicious or malicious, then I can't see the issue with the odd 'friendly' bust-up. We all have very different opinions on certain things, even among us estate agents, so differences of opinion are bound to happen from time to time. And we Brits do like a moan. Wouldn't feel right if were completely content.

From: Karl Knipe 26 May 2015 12:02 PM

Not necessarily, Rob. If all the conditions remain favourable, then years of boom doesn't have to lead to a massive crash. Obviously, steps need to be taken to improve the supply issue and something needs to be done to speed up the planning process. Because, as the article states, at the moment it's glacial.

From: Karl Knipe 26 May 2015 11:58 AM

Yes, Fake Agent and Robert May both have a point when they say a greater supply of affordable homes will benefit agents. We naturally want to get the best possible price for our clients, but if the number of buyers is drastically reduced that becomes less and less likely. We need more buyers entering the market - as such, they need to be incentivised not dissuaded.

From: Karl Knipe 22 May 2015 15:48 PM

Yes, Kelly, things will really start to accelerate now. Keeps us on our toes!

From: Karl Knipe 22 May 2015 15:44 PM

Yep, expansion overseas can be a very good thing, but it can also mean a lot of extra work/need for extra staff/knowledge of a whole different market. It's certainly not without risk but good luck to John D Wood & Co.

From: Karl Knipe 21 May 2015 11:09 AM

@Richard Copus - well said!

From: Karl Knipe 21 May 2015 11:07 AM

I'm in agreement with most of the commenters here. It's a bad policy that will never see the light of day because there's just too much opposition against it. In theory, it's pretty sound, but only if the stock is replaced. As we know, that hasn't happened. As others have pointed out, I'm also unsure about the legality of it all. Housing associations own the properties in question - can the government merely sell this off without consulting with them first? Anyway, it's very unlikely to happen. There are other things - building on brownfield sites, bringing empty homes into use, carrying out Build to Rent schemes and continuing with shared ownership and Help to Buy - that will do much more to bring supply and demand closer together.

From: Karl Knipe 20 May 2015 14:56 PM

Good news. Now the election uncertainty has been washed away, things should start to pick up again. We expect to see more houses coming to market and more buyers looking to get in early before prices rise again. Should be a busy couple of months of activity for all of us in the industry!

From: Karl Knipe 20 May 2015 14:50 PM

Looks swish. You certainly can't deny their ambition, but I'm a little sceptical about this 2016 completion date. Seems like a lot of work to do in that time.

From: Karl Knipe 19 May 2015 11:03 AM

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