Jonathan Rolande

Such a huge problem for our country. Bad housing impacts health, happiness, prospects, families… Thanks @GBNEWS and @Jacob_Rees_Mogg for the chance to discuss it.

At the Alto AI launch yesterday, their tagline 'ready to feel like an agent again?' hit home with a roomful of estate agents who feel bogged down by increasing rules and regulations. Exciting times.

@rainbowland1979 @theipaper Not all are created equal but...

@theipaper No it is not.

I’m buying my first flat for £500,000 – is it ever worth considering a leasehold? trib.al/lmLm9A2

Tough decisions for a fist time buyer in London. #PropertyGoals #leasehold #property

@MarcopoloLondon @MerrynSW My guess, very low given SDLT and tax arrangements.

@MerrynSW % that will be bought by landlords?

You would wouldn't you. Who'd be a landlord?

AI is changing estate agency fast. On 29 April I'm joining the panel at Alto Intelligence to talk honestly about what's coming. Will your next hire be an AI agent? If you want to be in the room, the link is below. altosoftware.co.uk/alto-intellige…

Me in a restaurant checking the wine list, knowing I’m about to order the second cheapest.

@MerrynSW So far the Gvt has done nothing to actively help and quite a bit to hinder. Politics of envy, letting the market decide or just too busy elsewhere? Take your pick. End result: bad for UK PLC.

House prices down 13% in Westminster in last 12 months to Feb. Even before Iran. It's quite something. Tax, interest rates, political idiocy.. and of course over valuation in the first place.

@PippaCrerar @SophyRidgeSky Getting serious Blair flashbacks.

It’s rare you hear such an honest take from a politician these days 😬

@ronin21btc They are if priced right. Flats are the biggest problem.

Why are houses 200K+ currently not selling in the UK?

This is another level!

@Therichardralph Generally agree but depends when it was bought and how it was financed. Best years behind us now.

Controversial Opinion Buy to let property as an investment in the UK is well overrated.

@omgsidewalks Invest in yourself more than your job.

I'm 22. Please recommend to me oddly specific life tips. No general “surround yourself with positive people” tips. I want the most random, specific advice possible please.

@FinanceTiger It’s a home and security first. Second it’s an enormous asset once the mortgage is paid off (interest usually similar to rent) and any gain is 100% tax free. The market is slower for sure. But. There’s life in the old dog yet.

🏚️ No matter where you live in the country the old idea that by buying a house you are guaranteed to build wealth no longer holds true. It was true, however, in previous generations. mol.im/a/15744371

The oil crisis isn’t good for anyone but if building costs rise as house prices fall, who will build homes that make no profit? Ironic that lower prices will mean fewer homes.

@SAFCPaddy Aspiration?

I will never understand why working class people fight tooth and nail to defend billionaires

@DPJHodges It will take just one email to surface out of the millions the must receive.

Something that will happen either today, or prior to Starmer's statement on Monday. It will emerge that No.10 was indeed informed by Robbins of Mandelson's vetting failure. At which point the line from No.10 will change again.

@FinanceTiger It’s tougher but possible. Get the price right, it will sell. I absolutely guarantee it.

I spoke to Savills today about selling a property. They bluntly told me not to bother with the market; it’s practically non-existent! 😬

I’m really pleased to be the new property expert for @theipaper. I’ll be doing a bi-weekly column answering reader’s property queries. You can send in to money@theipaper.co.uk

AI for estate agents is already big and about to be massive. I'm joining the panel at the Alto Intelligence live showcase to talk about where this industry is heading. If you'd like to join us, the link is below. Limited spaces. 🗓️ 29 April | London altosoftware.co.uk/alto-intellige… #EstateAgency #PropertyIndustry #AI