February Newsletter from Veco

Hello, and welcome to our latest newsletter. 

We have confirmed our stand at FUTURE: PropTech in May and our plans for the ARLA Conference in April are all coming together now.  If you're planning on attending either of these events make sure you stop by our stands, we've got so much to tell you. 

We've also got a team for the AgentsGiving Love Mud Challenge.  Chris, Duwayne, Ricardo and Tim have all bravely agreed to take part in the 7k mud-fest and the rest of us can't wait to stand on the sidelines cheering them on (whilst staying clean and dry!).  The details are below if you'd like to sponsor us, we would really appreciate it.  If you're going to be there make sure you let us know!  

Have a great February! 

<span style="text-align: center; display: block; width: 100%;">Agents Giving Love Mud Challenge!</span><span style="text-align: center; display: block; width: 100%;"><br /></span>

 

That's right, Team Eurolink is GO. We've had four brave entrants so far and we think there might even be a few more to come. 

Support us in the fantastic cause by clicking the image and going through to our fundraising page. 

 

See you in the mud! 

Click here to read <span style="text-align: center; display: block; width: 100%;">Agents Giving Love Mud Challenge!</span><span style="text-align: center; display: block; width: 100%;"><br /></span>.

Updating your Anti-Money Laundering Process

The Government’s new “Flag it up” campaign targets UK Money Laundering and is aimed at increasing awareness among estate agents, accountants and solicitors of their obligations with regards to Anti-Money Laundering.

Click here to read Updating your Anti-Money Laundering Process.

<span style="text-align: center; display: block; width: 100%;">Referral Fees Transparency</span>

 

In June 2018 a survey was launched by the National Trading Standards Estate Agency Team (NTSEAT) to assess the use of referral fees by estate agents. It was supported by the Property Ombudsman and the Property Redress Scheme, and came in the wake of the Government’s ‘Call for Evidence’ released in October 2017. 

Click here to read <span style="text-align: center; display: block; width: 100%;">Referral Fees Transparency</span>.

<span style="text-align: center; display: block; width: 100%;">Meet the Team: Tim Moody</span>

 

 

Tim Moody, First Line IT Support, talks about his interest in tech and the previous experience that led him to this role.

Click here to read <span style="text-align: center; display: block; width: 100%;">Meet the Team: Tim Moody</span>.

<span style="text-align: center; display: block; width: 100%;">10 Things to Consider Before Booking a Software Demonstration</span><span style="text-align: center; display: block; width: 100%;"><br /></span>

 

After people, data is one of your most important business assets. Deciding on where to store it can be a challenging task. There are a number of things to bear in mind to ensure your estate agency software is the right solution for your needs.

There are many standard considerations but there will be some which will be more unique to your business operations and the market in which you operate.

Click here to read <span style="text-align: center; display: block; width: 100%;">10 Things to Consider Before Booking a Software Demonstration</span><span style="text-align: center; display: block; width: 100%;"><br /></span>.

The Importance of Maintaining Your Fee Level

Since the beginning of 2019 the property market has been much slower across London and the South of England, with many agencies fighting for stock and being tempted to reduce their sales fees, in order to compete with online agencies.

Click here to read The Importance of Maintaining Your Fee Level.

Changes for Tenants Claiming Universal Credit

On 11th January Ms Rudd confirmed that this Summer the Department will launch an online portal for private landlords to obtain their rental money directly from the LHA, cutting out the tenant.  This could be a very welcome move, find out more here. 

Click here to read Changes for Tenants Claiming Universal Credit.