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Results from the latest English Housing Survey, reported in The Telegraph, show that over half the number of renters envisage buying a home down the line.

While the majority of private renters are satisfied with their accommodation (84%) and their status as private renters, three out of five expect to buy their own home at some point in the future reports the survey. The survey also highlighted that 64% of households in the private rented sector had little or no savings in 2016–17.

‘The English Housing Survey, Private rented sector 2016–17’ is a national survey, commissioned by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government. 2017 marks the 50th anniversary since the first survey in 1967.

Hats (and hair) off to Michael Dray at Gateway’s Associated Surveying, who lost his quiff over the summer, raising over £500 for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Michael (Mick to us) shaved off the locks he’s so proud of in memory of friends and family, past and present, with cancer. “One of my friends recently lost her hair battling this terrible disease, so I thought I’d follow suit,” explains Michael. Well done for braving the shave and raising funds for such a good cause. We’re sure that spectacular quiff will be gracing the office again soon.

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This April, Gateway is exhibiting at the UK’s largest, and longest running, showcase of UK and international property.

The Property Investor & Homebuyer Show, at ExCel London, is open to everyone looking to invest in property, from first-time buyers to professionals. The show runs on Friday 20 and Saturday 21 April 2018.

Doors open at 10am

Over two days, a large audience of investors, home buyers, landlords and other residential property professionals come together at ExCel London, including over 100 exhibitors. At the show, we’ll be providing property advice and information on a range of Gateway services, from property management and residential lettings to property insurance, as well as guidance on leaseholds and Right to Manage. We’ll also be offering bespoke solutions to property developers, from a project’s inception onwards.

Register for your e-ticket at propertyinvestor.co.uk/Visitors/Visitors/Register

Gateway Group is attending the South Essex Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair at the Towngate Theatre, Basildon, on 12 April.

We’re always on the lookout for talented people. Last summer, the Gateway Group took on two new apprentices in Business Administration and Customer Service roles, working in collaboration with South Essex College and Southend Adult Community College.

We’re keen to develop our apprenticeship scheme further, introducing new candidates to the property industry from the ground up, alongside mentors.