The day eventually comes when the family home, despite its wonderful memories, no longer fulfils the purpose for which it was originally purchased. This usually coincides with an evolving lifestyle for people in early middle age and the freedom that…
t’s official – what we’ve suspected all along – a “traditional” estate agent gets sellers more in their pocket than the internet-only alternative. They also secure more viewings and offers! According to research by The Advisory, internet-only agents rely too…
Interestingly I have noticed prospective buyers are increasingly waking up to the fact that the current window of opportunity could slam shut in the event of a Brexit deal and are being more proactive and Lock & key yet again…
The adage that a chain is only as strong as its weakest link could not be more aptly demonstrated than in respect of property transactions in the UK. Whilst a lot of agents focus on finding a buyer, which is…
Good negotiation is a skill that adds real value to the service you receive from your estate agent. After all it can be the make or break of a sale. Many agents focus on “getting the maximum price” for their…
Sensation sells! The press is having a field day with all sorts of Brexit-related headlines and claims about how the current state of confusion is negatively impacting on the housing market. The reality is that latest figures published by respected…
One of the most important aspects of your estate agent’s role is not only to negotiate a price (or ideally secure the full asking price of course) but to generate an offer in the first place! Too many agents simply…
The layman’s view of an estate agent is simply someone who shows prospective buyers round properties. Whilst understandable, this simplistic perspective belies the fact that the well-trained agent knows how to maximise the viewing opportunity with the specific objective of…
It’s a funny old thing, the British housing market. Just when you might expect the political uncertainty prompted by the “B” word to dull the market further, it leaps! That’s the way things look from where we’re standing anyway! Not…
The phrase “Willing and Able” is seldom heard today, as it no longer appears on estate agency documentation. However, it remains important to discover if a prospective buyer for your property is indeed willing and able to proceed, should they…