Property Whore
@propertywhore.bsky.social
Nige Lewis is a property journalist and editor based in London reporting on the UK estate agency and landlord sectors.
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@propertywhore.bsky.social
· Jan 24
Banning 'rent in advance' sounds noble, but risks chaos for agents
Labour's recent amendments are designed to protect vulnerable people from 'exploitation' but how will agents manage rent payment risk?
thenegotiator.co.uk
My views on the Government's Renters' Rights Bill latest amendments and in particular its attempt to stop 'rent in advance'. thenegotiator.co.uk/columns/bann...
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
Great article in The Observer highlighting some gaping holes in the 'true' Salt Path story.
Great article in The Observer highlighting some gaping holes in the 'true' Salt Path story.
The real Salt Path: how a blockbuster book and film were ...
Penniless and homeless, the Winns found fame and fortune with the story of their 630-mile walk to salvation. We can reveal that the truth behind it is ve...
observer.co.uk
July 6, 2025 at 4:05 PM
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
Great article in The Observer highlighting some gaping holes in the 'true' Salt Path story.
Great article in The Observer highlighting some gaping holes in the 'true' Salt Path story.
Love a good sign hijack. #westnorwood
April 27, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Love a good sign hijack. #westnorwood
This is a hard read if like me you went to a private boarding school. So much rings true. www.theguardian.com/education/20...
‘Breaking our spirits was the plan’: the lifelong impact of having gone to boarding school
As a new documentary explores Boarding School Syndrome, seven former pupils share their stories…
www.theguardian.com
April 20, 2025 at 6:50 AM
This is a hard read if like me you went to a private boarding school. So much rings true. www.theguardian.com/education/20...
My home town of Eastbourne. Only could happen here. Outside a hotel
April 16, 2025 at 8:33 AM
My home town of Eastbourne. Only could happen here. Outside a hotel
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Ed Balls, "We do 2% of our trade with India, we do less than 20% with the US, we do 50% of our trade with the European Union"
"Surely prioritising trade talks with the European Union to try and break down barriers?"
Lisa Nandy, "We are.. For example music touring"
But no Customs Union 🤷♂️
"Surely prioritising trade talks with the European Union to try and break down barriers?"
Lisa Nandy, "We are.. For example music touring"
But no Customs Union 🤷♂️
April 9, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Ed Balls, "We do 2% of our trade with India, we do less than 20% with the US, we do 50% of our trade with the European Union"
"Surely prioritising trade talks with the European Union to try and break down barriers?"
Lisa Nandy, "We are.. For example music touring"
But no Customs Union 🤷♂️
"Surely prioritising trade talks with the European Union to try and break down barriers?"
Lisa Nandy, "We are.. For example music touring"
But no Customs Union 🤷♂️
The obvious takeaway from this shocking piece about the demise of Voice of America is that Trump and Musk are pro-Russian and anti-freedom of speech. I hope I'm wrong. reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/news/trump-g...
As Trump guts US global media agency, thousands of journalists are left in limbo
Reporters from Voice of America, Radio Free Europe and Radio Free Asia face an uncertain future, with jobs, careers, livelihoods and freedoms at risk.
reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk
April 9, 2025 at 8:48 AM
The obvious takeaway from this shocking piece about the demise of Voice of America is that Trump and Musk are pro-Russian and anti-freedom of speech. I hope I'm wrong. reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/news/trump-g...
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Haha! Love this letter from Douglas Adams to his US editor about not Americanising the text of Hitchhiker's Guide. 🐋🌸
April 7, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Haha! Love this letter from Douglas Adams to his US editor about not Americanising the text of Hitchhiker's Guide. 🐋🌸
About timesomeone called out the appalling leadership of Israel. well done those 70+ MPs.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
MPs expelled by Israel receive show of support from Commons colleagues
Ministers and more than 70 MPs attended photo call with Yuan Yang and Abtisam Mohamed whose travel ban was called unacceptable
www.theguardian.com
April 8, 2025 at 8:46 AM
About timesomeone called out the appalling leadership of Israel. well done those 70+ MPs.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
The most reasoned and clear explanation of the Trump tariffs to date. Well done BBC and @faisalislam.bsky.social read here...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Trump has turned his back on the foundation of US economic might
What made the US step back from the system that it profited handsomely from for decades?
www.bbc.co.uk
April 6, 2025 at 7:47 AM
The most reasoned and clear explanation of the Trump tariffs to date. Well done BBC and @faisalislam.bsky.social read here...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
If you want to understand why shaking up the planning system and building enough homes is so difficult in the UK then read this!
www.eveningnews24.co.uk/news/2505636...
www.eveningnews24.co.uk/news/2505636...
Proposal for new homes rejected for being 'out of keeping' with the area
Proposals for four new homes in Fakenham Road, in Great Witchingham, has been refused by Broadland District Council.
www.eveningnews24.co.uk
April 4, 2025 at 6:45 AM
If you want to understand why shaking up the planning system and building enough homes is so difficult in the UK then read this!
www.eveningnews24.co.uk/news/2505636...
www.eveningnews24.co.uk/news/2505636...
As a journalist I have always been told by businesses that digital technology will create more jobs... apparently not.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Sky to cut 2,000 jobs at customer service centres and close three sites in UK
Owner of Sky News plans to close its Stockport, Sheffield and Leeds Central contact centres
www.theguardian.com
March 31, 2025 at 9:58 AM
As a journalist I have always been told by businesses that digital technology will create more jobs... apparently not.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Have I woken up in the wrong dystopian nightmare?
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Met raids Quaker meeting house and arrests six women at Youth Demand talk
At least 20 officers forced their way into property and police said some present were planning direct action in London
www.theguardian.com
March 29, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Have I woken up in the wrong dystopian nightmare?
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Love Lanzarote! Had a lovely time cycling, walking and discovering who Cesar Manrique was. He's everywhere here despite dying in 1992. 😁
March 26, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Love Lanzarote! Had a lovely time cycling, walking and discovering who Cesar Manrique was. He's everywhere here despite dying in 1992. 😁
Beginning of the end for gazumping and gazundering.. my exclusive story today.
thenegotiator.co.uk/news/product...
thenegotiator.co.uk/news/product...
Property chain in Essex first to sign 'historic' reservation agreement
Three house movers sourced via Balgores estate agency first in UK to sign 'whole chain' agreement with another in the pipeline.
thenegotiator.co.uk
March 14, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Beginning of the end for gazumping and gazundering.. my exclusive story today.
thenegotiator.co.uk/news/product...
thenegotiator.co.uk/news/product...
Another reason not to go to US on holiday.
www.thetimes.com/article/0cf7...
www.thetimes.com/article/0cf7...
Rebecca Burke: British cartoonist detained at US border is ‘isolated’
Rebecca Burke has been held in an immigration detention centre for two weeks after being arrested trying to enter Canada during a backpacking trip
www.thetimes.com
March 12, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Another reason not to go to US on holiday.
www.thetimes.com/article/0cf7...
www.thetimes.com/article/0cf7...
If you want to see just how dislocated from reality some politicians are in the US are at the moment then watch this clip (bottom) :). Probably better to watch the whole programme to get the wider perspective tho (top link) www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b...
February 19, 2025 at 1:50 PM
If you want to see just how dislocated from reality some politicians are in the US are at the moment then watch this clip (bottom) :). Probably better to watch the whole programme to get the wider perspective tho (top link) www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b...
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Resolving complaints about leasehold and estate management is not always easy.
With assistance from the First-Tier Tribunal, we have created a new consumer guide that should help give an overview of the issues that could be considered through each of the different avenues available.
With assistance from the First-Tier Tribunal, we have created a new consumer guide that should help give an overview of the issues that could be considered through each of the different avenues available.
February 19, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Resolving complaints about leasehold and estate management is not always easy.
With assistance from the First-Tier Tribunal, we have created a new consumer guide that should help give an overview of the issues that could be considered through each of the different avenues available.
With assistance from the First-Tier Tribunal, we have created a new consumer guide that should help give an overview of the issues that could be considered through each of the different avenues available.
More councils getting ready to regulate landlords through new or expanded selective licensing - the latest being Gateshead...
bit.ly/4hMcrvc Landlords within the consultation responses for this made the point that they are being penalised for being good operators. Anyone agree?
bit.ly/4hMcrvc Landlords within the consultation responses for this made the point that they are being penalised for being good operators. Anyone agree?
Big city to expand licensing five-fold despite landlord concerns
Gateshead is to push ahead with new property licensing schemes despite local landlords and letting agents opposing them including 93% saying the fees are ‘too high’.
bit.ly
February 19, 2025 at 1:45 PM
More councils getting ready to regulate landlords through new or expanded selective licensing - the latest being Gateshead...
bit.ly/4hMcrvc Landlords within the consultation responses for this made the point that they are being penalised for being good operators. Anyone agree?
bit.ly/4hMcrvc Landlords within the consultation responses for this made the point that they are being penalised for being good operators. Anyone agree?
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@raskin.house.gov: "The whole anti-corruption crusade is an absolute fraud. They started by decimating the ranks of the inspectors general. These are the people whose job is actually, day in and day out, 365 days a year, to ferret out waste, fraud and abuse in the departments and the agencies."
February 18, 2025 at 4:20 PM
@raskin.house.gov: "The whole anti-corruption crusade is an absolute fraud. They started by decimating the ranks of the inspectors general. These are the people whose job is actually, day in and day out, 365 days a year, to ferret out waste, fraud and abuse in the departments and the agencies."
When you listen to Charley Boorman telling his Paris-Dakkar yarns you wonder how he's still alive. In fact, any of his stories about motorbiking. :)
February 18, 2025 at 4:26 PM
When you listen to Charley Boorman telling his Paris-Dakkar yarns you wonder how he's still alive. In fact, any of his stories about motorbiking. :)
RICS being RICS again - bit.ly/4hFshrr
RICS senior denies wrongdoing after judge's critical comments
New RICS President Justin Sullivan accused of not grasping the detail or answering questions properly during moth mansion case evidence.
bit.ly
February 18, 2025 at 9:38 AM
RICS being RICS again - bit.ly/4hFshrr
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Casual library pickup
Librarian told me "this ones been popular"
Shocking!
Librarian told me "this ones been popular"
Shocking!
February 6, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Casual library pickup
Librarian told me "this ones been popular"
Shocking!
Librarian told me "this ones been popular"
Shocking!
Steve Rosenberg, the BBC's Moscow correspondent, revealing how easy we have it here - Russia'a central bank to keep interest rates at 21%.... www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABQG...
Steve's Reading Russia - Russian Press Review (7 February 2025)
YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg
www.youtube.com
February 7, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Steve Rosenberg, the BBC's Moscow correspondent, revealing how easy we have it here - Russia'a central bank to keep interest rates at 21%.... www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABQG...
Pioneer of US-style franchising within the UK estate agency business dies. bit.ly/42MyQnw
Pioneering businessman who helped bring franchising the UK estate agency dies
Lawrence Alkin, who helped turn Winkworth into a franchised business during the 1980s, held shares in the firm and was a NED until his death.
bit.ly
February 7, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Pioneer of US-style franchising within the UK estate agency business dies. bit.ly/42MyQnw