How do I become a real estate agent in London, UK?
You don't necessarily need a degree to start work as an estate agent. A confident, outgoing personality as well as enthusiasm, drive and a head for numbers might be the very qualities that could land you the job. However, as with many positions, some relevant experience or an appropriate degree can put you that bit ahead of other candidates for the same role.A Qualification In Business Or Management Studies would be beneficial, and for the more top-end agencies or senior positions qualifications in surveying, urban studies, land studies and land management (particularly for rural estate and land management agencies), structural and civil engineering or estate management could lead to better paying jobs with more responsibility.You should also take into consideration that estate agents are increasingly using the internet as sales platform. Being more than competent in using CMS (content management systems), SMS updates, virtual tours and digital photography will be regarded as very attractive attributes in terms of employability. Although you may receive training in this area on the job, having the IT skills beforehand will definitely be of great benefit.Another consideration you should make if thinking about changing career to become an estate agent is the legislation that is involved in the job. There have been increases in the amounts of regulation and legislation involved in the sale of a home, and as an estate agent you will also be required to liaise with other professionals such as solicitors and surveyors, and acquire an understanding of certain legal procedures and aspects of the law.In Scotland a solicitor will manage the majority of the sale, however, in England and Wales, unless the estate agent is a qualified chartered surveyor, there will be a lot of communication with other parties, so your Organisational And Communication Skills must be excellent.
How do I become a real estate agent in London, UK?
You don't necessarily need a degree to start work as an estate agent. A confident, outgoing personality as well as enthusiasm, drive and a head for numbers might be the very qualities that could land you the job. However, as with many positions, some relevant experience or an appropriate degree can put you that bit ahead of other candidates for the same role.A Qualification In Business Or Management Studies would be beneficial, and for the more top-end agencies or senior positions qualifications in surveying, urban studies, land studies and land management (particularly for rural estate and land management agencies), structural and civil engineering or estate management could lead to better paying jobs with more responsibility.You should also take into consideration that estate agents are increasingly using the internet as sales platform. Being more than competent in using CMS (content management systems), SMS updates, virtual tours and digital photography will be regarded as very attractive attributes in terms of employability. Although you may receive training in this area on the job, having the IT skills beforehand will definitely be of great benefit.Another consideration you should make if thinking about changing career to become an estate agent is the legislation that is involved in the job. There have been increases in the amounts of regulation and legislation involved in the sale of a home, and as an estate agent you will also be required to liaise with other professionals such as solicitors and surveyors, and acquire an understanding of certain legal procedures and aspects of the law.In Scotland a solicitor will manage the majority of the sale, however, in England and Wales, unless the estate agent is a qualified chartered surveyor, there will be a lot of communication with other parties, so your Organisational And Communication Skills must be excellent.
What countries are startup friendly in order to develop your innovative business?
Well, The first world vs the third world comes to mind!As a Native New Zealander and primarily english speaker, the following list from Native English speaking countries shows places I would likely find starting a business a little easier.Antigua and BarbudaAustraliaThe BahamasBarbadosBelizeCanada*DominicaGrenadaGuyanaIrelandJamaicaNew ZealandSt Kitts and NevisSt LuciaSt Vincent and the GrenadinesTrinidad and TobagoUnited KingdomUnited States of AmericaGiven cultural differences with say, What I am used to and Jamaica, I would fairly happily have a crack at starting a business in:AustraliaEnglandScotlandIrelandUSACanadaIn most of these places, one fairly simply fits in: Mostly the same, but a little bit different. Countries where english is common, but not exclusive that I would consider:Much of the pacific islands - Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, Rarotonga etc etc.Given the great startup community, I would consider Israel, Singapore fairly highly - though cultural difference would be higher.Other european countries, Of course, one would be remiss to ignore Italy, Spain, Germany, France.South Africa - I am divided in my opinion - I doubt I would happily move my family to south africa at present.Russia would I suspect be a little more challenging, but not impossible.South america, though the languages could be a challenge, there is definitely opportunity - Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Columbia etc.When I acccounted for population the current offering I have could be translated into common useage, not just for language, but also culture, comparable legal protections etc, for around 550 million people.What occurred to me as a “Privileged” Westerner - I am in a minority - one in 14 people in the world enjoy a similar viewpoint to what I am entirely accustomed to.Similiar viewpoints and baseline economies will translate into similiar opportunities for startups. That said - the value of NOT being a local is potentially incalculable - as humans we seem to be wired to both be attracted to, and utterly despise that which is different. Some people in countries that aren’t our home will hate us, some will love us.That translates to business.
What countries are startup friendly in order to develop your innovative business?
Well, The first world vs the third world comes to mind!As a Native New Zealander and primarily english speaker, the following list from Native English speaking countries shows places I would likely find starting a business a little easier.Antigua and BarbudaAustraliaThe BahamasBarbadosBelizeCanada*DominicaGrenadaGuyanaIrelandJamaicaNew ZealandSt Kitts and NevisSt LuciaSt Vincent and the GrenadinesTrinidad and TobagoUnited KingdomUnited States of AmericaGiven cultural differences with say, What I am used to and Jamaica, I would fairly happily have a crack at starting a business in:AustraliaEnglandScotlandIrelandUSACanadaIn most of these places, one fairly simply fits in: Mostly the same, but a little bit different. Countries where english is common, but not exclusive that I would consider:Much of the pacific islands - Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, Rarotonga etc etc.Given the great startup community, I would consider Israel, Singapore fairly highly - though cultural difference would be higher.Other european countries, Of course, one would be remiss to ignore Italy, Spain, Germany, France.South Africa - I am divided in my opinion - I doubt I would happily move my family to south africa at present.Russia would I suspect be a little more challenging, but not impossible.South america, though the languages could be a challenge, there is definitely opportunity - Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Columbia etc.When I acccounted for population the current offering I have could be translated into common useage, not just for language, but also culture, comparable legal protections etc, for around 550 million people.What occurred to me as a “Privileged” Westerner - I am in a minority - one in 14 people in the world enjoy a similar viewpoint to what I am entirely accustomed to.Similiar viewpoints and baseline economies will translate into similiar opportunities for startups. That said - the value of NOT being a local is potentially incalculable - as humans we seem to be wired to both be attracted to, and utterly despise that which is different. Some people in countries that aren’t our home will hate us, some will love us.That translates to business.
Why is British food often perceived to be terrible?
The British are often quite modest and self depracating. The idea that British food is poor probably is a British creation. Couple this to the British idea that everything foreign est exclusif et très fantastique.When you go to a posh restaurant in the UK, it is quite normal to see a huge amount of French language on the menu. Even though the menu isn't for a French restaurant, they will use French words. Even our daily speech will be filled with foreign words (particularly French words) when talking about food.The above two menus come form Gordon Ramsey's restaurants. He is, of course, a trained in the French tradition, but Gordon is Scottish and epitomises the best of modern British cooking. The menus are full of French words. For example: what is, "roasted poussin on the bone"? Is it just roast chicken? It goes on, farfalle, poussin, mousseline, sautéed, romaine roulade, brioche, marinated, romanesco, crème fraîche, Foie Gras, sauternes, velouté, purée. Gordon even includes the French accents just to rub in that they aren't English words.Now some of these, such as "marinated" and "sauteed", have become so common in English that we just accept them, but they are foreign words. There really isn't any reason, in the modern UK, that a restaurant should require diners to open their French/English dictionary before eating. All this "À la Carte"** **nonsense actually puts many people off as they are scared of ordering something that they might not like.It doesn't need to be this way. Britain has great cuisine, as other answers have shown. Britain also has great chefs, great restaurants, and high quality food production. One might simply look to the menu of another famous TV chef, such as Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall, to see that restaurant menus can actually be written in a language we can all understand without negatively affecting the quality of the food. For example: River Cottage Canteen Bristol.
What is an unbiased review of the 4-years of Modi’s government?
Instead of attempting to figure out the review let us note the net affect of modis polics resulting in below activitiesBiggest SALE of Indian assets..Any takers?Jindal Steels is selling 49% of its Rail business, 5% of its Energy exchange and its 3,500 MW Power plant..Essar is selling a huge stake in its Steel business and 49% of its Oil to a Russian Oil business..GVK sold 33% of its Bangalore Airport stake as well as its controlling stake in Bombay Airport and its complete Road assets..DLF is selling its Saket Mall and 40% of all its Rental Assets and Land Assets..GMR Highway Projects, South African Coal Mine, Istanbul Airport, 70% in a Singapore Power Project, 2 Coal Mines in Indonesia..JP Group sold all its Cement Assets to Ultra Tech Cements..Yamuna Expressway stake, Power to JSW Energy..Tata is selling its Corus Steel in UK.. Dhamra Port, Communications Arm Neotel in South Africa.. Land in Bombay..Lanco Assets in Power Generation on sale in Andhra and Udupi..Videocon selling Telcom Spectrum in 6 circles.. Oil assets in Mozambique..Renuka Sugars is selling its Brazil Power, Sugar and Bio-fuel business..Sahara groups 86 Real Estate Assets are on sale.. 42% stake in Formula 1, Mumbai's Sahara Hotel, Grosvernor House Hotel London, New York Plaza Hotel, The Dream New York Hotel and 4 Airplanes..Nearly all of Vijay Mallya's Assets are on Sale..Reliance Infrastructure is selling 49% in Electricity Generation, Transmission in Mumbai..Cement business to Birla Corp.. Also it's entire Portfolio of Road Projects, 100% of it..have you ever seen this in the last 60 years
Which are some of the best quotes by Sherlock Holmes?
I have only read A Study in Scarlet.I find the whole discussion about Holmes knowing nothing about the solar system or pop fiction humorous, yet fascinating.He explains his ignorance by stating, “I consider that a man's brain originally is like a little empty attic, and you have to stock it with such furniture as you choose. A fool takes in all the lumber of every sort that he comes across, so that the knowledge which might be useful to him gets crowded out, or at best is jumbled up with a lot of other things so that he has a difficulty in laying his hands upon it. Now the skilful workman is very careful indeed as to what he takes into his brain-attic. He will have nothing but the tools which may help him in doing his work, but of these he has a large assortment, and all in the most perfect order.”And finally, “It is of the highest importance, therefore, not to have useless facts elbowing out the useful ones.” Love it!!Later, he says, “It is a capital mistake to theorize before you have all the evidence. It biases the judgement.” So true.