For the property sector though it was bitter sweet. A hike in stamp duty on second home/investment property purchases to 5% is at best inconvenient. But not terminal. Retaining the 24% CGT level on resi investment property disposals, a reprieve given that at one point...
Month: October 2024 Articles
The Two Russell’s Ep: 18 Russell Quirk Opens Up
In this episode with a difference, the Two Russells' very own property PR expert Russell Quirk is interviewed by Verona Frankish and Josh Rayner. Russell opens up about failure, bouncing back, the Emoov journey, raising £27m in capital, board problems... and how his...
The Importance of Property Development PR
More than just a marketing tool, property development PR is essential for thriving in the ever-evolving UK property market. In the competitive UK property development PR is vital to maintain a successful strong public image. Public relations (PR) plays a crucial...
The Two Russells Podcast Ep17: Verona Frankish of YOPA
Verona Frankish went from Derry to London in her early 20's and forged a career in retail. Her entrepreneurial instincts led her to found a financial services business that led to MAB (see Peter Brodnicki's podcast with us) then PurpleBricks and now Verona is the very...
Property Tribes 8th October 2024 – Russell Quirk: “Suck it up and stay in the landlord sector!”
Russell Quirk, Property PR Expert was grabbed by fellow property expert Vanessa Warwick to chat about how the U.K. economy is affecting the property market, what he thinks the outlook is and whether being a landlord is still a good place to be.... watch here.
The Two Russells Podcast Ep16: Paul Munford – The Biggest UK Mortgage Ever Written?
Paul Munford founded Century Capital as a lender to high new worth individuals and now lends £30m in mortgage monies to the well-heeled most weeks. He is also the guy that arranged the biggest mortgage in UK history. You'll be amazed how much? And why exactly do...
Rightmove and REA: The UK portal just looked a gift-horse in the mouth
Property PR expert Russell Quirk learned today that REA has withdrawn its interest in Rightmove, the UK's number one property portal. This after a series of REA bids that topped £6bn. The thing is, Rightmove is only worth £4.5bn, according to the City, and so why did...
Property Industry Eye – Inspirational agent reveals how she survived brain tumour to set-up successful estate agency
Property Industry Eye 26th September 2024 Inspirational agent reveals how she survived brain tumour to set-up successful estate agency The two Russells, Russell Jervis and Property PR expert Russell Quirk, have just released the latest (15th) episode of their engaging...







