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Tom Harrington
Tom Harrington
Managing Director, House Tree
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About Me

House Tree is a unique combination of a traditional Estate Agent, with all the benefits of a local contact and a modern online agent, with massive cost savings and up to date technology. At House Tree we believe you need the best start when marketing your property, that’s why we include floor plans and virtual tours on every property at no extra charge.

All properties are listed on over 150 websites, including Rightmove, Primelocation, Zoopla and all major property sites. Ask yourself, if you are looking for a property, where do you look first? If you’re like most people, it's online, not traipsing down to the high street and looking in windows.

We have an experienced team of valuers and negotiators on hand to make sure you obtain the best price for your house in the shortest time possible, we have also developed our Rapidsell technology, which gives maximum exposure to your property in the crucial first month of advertising...A much needed alternative to a industry that has lacked innovation for too long.

my expertise in the industry

I am an online agent looking to shake up the property industry. I appeared on Dragons' Den last year, certainly an interesting experience!

Tom 's Recent Activity

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About time as well, rogue landlords have been getting away with this for too long, needs to be stopped.

From: Tom Harrington 03 November 2015 12:20 PM

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I have to agree David, although the UK as a whole are becoming more energy conscious, whether a property is energy-efficient or not won't effect the choice of tenancy as much as location, rent and bills. A good initiative, maybe, but I don't see how it will come into fruition.

From: Tom Harrington 13 October 2015 12:53 PM

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Not surprised in the slightest that this is the main bone of contention that landlords have. That's why many landlords are turning to online agents instead to market their homes. Many online agents, like what we have to offer want to ensure their vendors can save money on fees whilst communicating with a team of professionals who can offload their expertise!

From: Tom Harrington 05 October 2015 17:47 PM

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No surprises here, as more families are renting than ever before and require a larger living accommodation. The private rental sector has become much more varied in recent years as a consequence of rising property prices.

From: Tom Harrington 25 September 2015 14:39 PM

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Who doesn't want to hear that void periods are decreasing? Landlords are happy, which makes letting agents like me happy! Best statistics in over 10 years it seems!

From: Tom Harrington 23 September 2015 16:54 PM

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Agreed, it certainly needs to be a two-way street with regards to these initiatives! There are plenty of brilliant landlords who abide by the rules and are dealt the bad tenant card, which needs to be prevented.

From: Tom Harrington 22 September 2015 17:19 PM

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Can't say I'm shocked by these figures, but for there to be reports of 1 in 10 sub-letting to a friend, well that is simply unacceptable. I'm all for giving tenants a bit of independence but a line shouldn't be crossed.

From: Tom Harrington 18 September 2015 14:59 PM

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All sounds well and good, I'd be intrigued to see how much they actually end up investing in the community and exactly what on though. The fees part, well that is the law, not a special thing which they're providing.

From: Tom Harrington 17 September 2015 14:22 PM

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With the PRS expanding so extensively, an index like this is long overdue!

From: Tom Harrington 15 September 2015 15:27 PM

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It's difficult because landlords can't let the recent tax changes effect their income otherwise it means that becoming a landlord is no longer a profitable venture. Their only viable solution is to up the rent. The phrase stuck between a rock and a hard place springs to mind.

From: Tom Harrington 14 September 2015 16:43 PM

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Gas Safety Week? I'm not sure there's ever a week know which doesn't highlight or celebrate something! On a serious note though, landlords and agents must ensure they're in keeping withe these guidelines, especially that all gas equipment is checked before re-letting.

From: Tom Harrington 09 September 2015 12:57 PM

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Often looking for rental property can be a stressful time, especially for students who are often time-restricted. However as this report shows, it really is crucial that you remain online-savvy and ensure the company you are giving money too is genuine and belong to a government-approved deposit scheme.

From: Tom Harrington 04 September 2015 11:17 AM

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Schemes like these, attempting to clean up the PRS can only be a good thing. We're all more than aware that the amount of renters are set to increase in the next five years, so the cleaning up of the industry is essential.

From: Tom Harrington 23 July 2015 12:14 PM

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This is promising, at last London is showing signs of stabilising. No surprises that the outer commuter belts are also showing signs of rising house prices and people are increasingly willing to travel further to get to work.

From: Tom Harrington 15 July 2015 14:59 PM

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Have to agree @John, when I saw the headline I thought it would have been more! Seems to have decreased somewhat since the election, where 1 in 4 MP's were landlords!

From: Tom Harrington 10 July 2015 14:51 PM

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'Boutique hospitality' - Very fancy, although surely you must have more money than sense to be willing to pay over £1,000 a night for these places!

From: Tom Harrington 06 July 2015 12:06 PM

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'He will give councils the power to seize landlords’ homes that are deemed to be unfit'. I'm interested to know just exactly how he proposes to distinguish whether the damage has been done by the tenant or the landlord as often the lines can be blurry where the responsibilities lie. The main thing is that new houses must be built, fast, and this could be one potential solution.

From: Tom Harrington 29 June 2015 11:54 AM

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It's come as no surprise that this scheme hasn't exactly kicked off with quite the bang it anticipated! Only one fine, and even that is being appealed.

From: Tom Harrington 29 June 2015 11:47 AM

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Another check for letting agents and landlords, is this really part of their job now? Will there be time allocated for training to ensure that the landlords are full equipped for the task. This seems a little ill-thought out if you ask me.

From: Tom Harrington 26 June 2015 12:16 PM

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It does make perfect sense that short-term lets have become increasingly popular in the PRS - often, especially in the fast-paced life of Londoners, they require accommodation for just a couple of months. I've seen it a lot in the lettings sector. But it's important for those who are renting out their property, whether it be a room or the whole property, to learn about the legislation before committing. The last thing the PRS needs is an influx of amateur landlords.

From: Tom Harrington 24 June 2015 12:18 PM

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Can't wait to tune in (not!) I don't doubt that the programme will get viewers, particularly those who are drawn in by the drama of it all but I do doubt that we'll learn anything about the PRS from this typically trashy episode.

From: Tom Harrington 23 June 2015 11:27 AM

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I would imagine this document would make a highly interesting read, especially for letting agents like myself. It is astounding the growth that the PRS has undergone in the last five years, long may it continue, along with the creation of more affordable housing.

From: Tom Harrington 17 June 2015 14:12 PM

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The amount of press this has received is tremendous, and rightly so. No-one in the industry should now be able to use the excuse that they wasn't aware of the new laws that will be enforced.

From: Tom Harrington 16 June 2015 12:03 PM

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Not surprising really. What did OTM expect when they created a portal that only allowed one other portal and isolated online agents, a huge part of the future of estate agency?

From: Tom Harrington 15 June 2015 15:24 PM

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Shocking behaviour again from everyone's favourite agent. These 'secret commissions' must no longer remain a secret, it's ridiculous! Very poor yet unsurprising service.

From: Tom Harrington 15 June 2015 15:11 PM

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In my experience communication is key. If both parties are regularly in contact, even if it's just the landlord/letting agent checking-in with the tenant, then many of the problems can be averted quickly.

From: Tom Harrington 12 June 2015 12:03 PM

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This is getting out of control now. Tenants must be mad to want to pay that much, but what do you expect from Central London property at the moment. Property at its extreme yet again.

From: Tom Harrington 11 June 2015 12:32 PM

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Despite some of the statistics here the future is bright for the PRS - more people are choosing to stay at the same rental address for longer, making like a lot easier for landlords. Certainly no surprises with regards to the highest rental yields being in the capital, as the demand for rental property in Central London rises.

From: Tom Harrington 10 June 2015 11:11 AM

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'Hoping to make around £100 million in profit' - A staggering amount. Anyone considering BTL as a source of income will surely be slightly swayed by this story. They're renowned for their ruthlessness but isn't that something to almost be admired for?

From: Tom Harrington 09 June 2015 12:34 PM

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@Hannah Lawrence - Agreed! Ease the housing shortage AND provide the owners with a tidy little profit. Win-win-solution for the capital surely?

From: Tom Harrington 09 June 2015 12:26 PM

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Sounds like a cracker! I'd expect nothing less from Channel 5. Cheap, sensationalised, divisive, unrepresentative dross!

From: Tom Harrington 03 June 2015 11:49 AM

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This sounds like a very innovative idea. We've seen the success of portals in the last decade or so, there is no reason why one entirely focused on investment can't work too.

From: Tom Harrington 02 June 2015 10:15 AM

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In this case, yes, the council have every right to introduce such a scheme. If the accommodation on offer isn't up to standard, then it's only proper that steps are taken to rectify that. But I share your concerns, Kenny, that all landlords will be tarred with the same brush and schemes like this will become mandatory. This will only deter prospective landlords from entering the market - which, with more people renting for the long-term, is something we could do without.

From: Tom Harrington 20 May 2015 14:42 PM

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