The Property Card Game
I often think that playing the property game, is like a game of cards. You have to best use the cards you have been dealt to greatest effect in order to achieve the right outcome, whilst not giving the game…
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Is Estate Agency a Lost Cause?
Although I hopefully don’t look it, I will have been in the property industry for 20 years this coming August. During this time, there have been numerous changes in the way agency operates, legislation and of course the ‘disruptors’ to…Read this article -
Hold on Yorkshire – 2022 is here
Despite the cold, it’s that time of year to strip down and get out there, what one thinks will happen in the property market over the course of 2022. The last two years in the Yorkshire market have been nothing…Read this article -
Del Boy Trotter and PLC New Homes
Only Fools and Horses – the ultimate British sitcom following the trials and tribulations of Del Boy and his brother Rodney on their mission to get rich. However, when it comes to PLC new homes, it would seem that the…Read this article -
Why is the Yorkshire Property Market Performing so Well?
It’s time for the current space race between Branson and Bezos to step aside. Yorkshire has its own property rocket, which has recently hit new heights in the stratosphere. The relentless pace in the market has been nothing short of…Read this article -
How to be an attractive buyer?
Ask any estate agent how many potential buyers come to them and say they are ‘cash’ and they will usually sigh and roll their eyes. This term is often thrown around quite nonchalantly and buyers need to be wary of…Read this article -
Why is the Yorkshire Market so Strong?
The Yorkshire market has been on fire recently, with surging house prices, strong demand and there doesn’t seem to be any loss of appetite currently. So how did all this interest suddenly come to Yorkshire and what’s really going on?…Read this article -
Yorkshire Property Market Predictions
Well it has certainly been quite a year so far in the property market – especially in Yorkshire. Continued stories of ferocious competition, block viewing days, best and final offers, gazumping and there doesn’t seem to be much let up.…Read this article -
The Hidden Property Sector
There has been a part of the property market that has been steadily gaining strength and which remains hidden to many – and that is the off-market sector. To the uninitiated, these are properties that are not available in the…Read this article -
A Phenomenal Property Market – Now What?
There have been moments nothing short of insanity in the Yorkshire market recently, with exceptionally high prices being achieved, sealed bids, jaw-dropping competition and no let up. As we exited the lockdown earlier in the year, the market very quickly…Read this article -
The Plight of Mortgage Prisoners
The property sector continues to be in the news for all the wrong reasons, with various injustices coming into the public eye. Whether it’s the cladding scandal, the Leasehold debacle or PLC developers cutting corners behind the scenes, the list…Read this article -
Property is Going Back to the Future
We are bombarded constantly from advertisers, all vying for position to get in front of us with the sole purpose to make us buy. Not so long ago this was restricted to just newspapers, magazines and television. However nowadays you…Read this article -
The Empty Homes Scandal – who’s the fool?
648,114 empty homes – let that sink in for a moment. That is the number the Government published in their report from October last year, on the number of uninhabited homes in the UK. Of this, 225,845 were classed as…Read this article -
What are you really paying an agent for?
The sceptics out there will say this sounds like an oxymoron; however it has never been more important to have a rock solid agent that is correctly remunerated to keep their motivation. Let’s be clear about something – getting your…Read this article -
Cladding Scandal – the bigger picture
Cladding isn’t just cladding. Following the tragic events at Grenfell in 2017, it has come to light that a high proportion of ‘modern’ apartment blocks across the UK were built and fitted with inadequate and flammable cladding, balconies, cavity barriers,…Read this article
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Ed Stoyle
06:36 01 Oct 21
I have just had the pleasure of working with Alex on a complex off market sale during which he provided valuable and balanced council, helping to steer the deal over the line. He clearly has the right balance of experience and market knowledge to add a layer of assistance rarely available in the world of estate agencyread more
Jennifer Allong
15:30 29 Jun 21
Alex is very professional in his dealings with others yet at the same time, very personable. He is never too busy to give his time and attention to help in whichever way he can. A rate quality indeed!read more
Dino Kania
12:37 01 Dec 20
House Sold! It says it all really. However, this could not have been achieved without Alex. These have been very strange times and selling a house is not as simple as it used to be hence we hired the talents of Alex. From start to finish we knew exactly where we were at regarding people coming to see the house to completion of the sale. We could always contact Alex and he would always come back to us with refreshing new ideas if we needed them. All I can say is brilliant service and Thankyou. I would thoroughly recommend Alex, especially during these very hard testing times.read more
Alex Greystones
14:43 11 May 20
I used Alex's services in the past when I first bought my property near York a couple of years ago. His experience and local market knowledge was exceptional and I was able to find and then purchase a suitable property at a very good price.More recently, I consulted Alex on my plans to extend the property - in particular how to ensure I was adding maximum value to give me the best chance to remortgage post works/COVID. He made a number of suggestions I hadn't thought of and I was able to incorporate into my plans. Work starts in 2 weeks. Thanks Alex!!I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Alex and will be using his services again when the time comes to start thinking about moving house again.read more
Daniel Rathbone
11:51 09 Dec 19
I’ve used Alex’s services to buy my house in Ilkley and to sell my old house in Leeds and I have nothing but praise for him! First up Alex is a great guy; easy to talk to, ultra-polite and a good sense of humour. But it’s not all nicey nicey, he’s not afraid to tell you what to do in order to achieve the best outcome!And speaking of outcomes, the results speak for themselves. Alex was able to find me the perfect house completely off market, so I was able to get ahead of everyone else and avoid any bidding wars. Finding the house was seemingly the easy bit though, the transaction process took 5 months due to various legal issues and Alex was there every step of the way whipping the lawyers, estate agents and vendors into shape in his polite but assertive manner. Alex managed to find us 99% of the things we wanted in a house, all at the right price, which is about as close to perfect as you can get in this game, so I’m a very happy buyer :)On the house sale, thanks to Alex’s input I ended up with 5 offers, all above asking price! The transaction was as smooth as silk and I’m a very happy seller :)So all in all a great experience, highly recommended!read more
Gwenno Hughes
14:24 19 Nov 19
Alex is very professional, I would highly recommend!
Lucy Chapman
12:41 15 Jun 19
Alex did an amazing job at helping us buy our home. Outstanding knowledge of the property sector. He really did go above and beyond - we are very grateful to him. Would highly recommend!!read more
Zebedee Pedersen
11:26 19 Aug 18
Alex helped us to find our first flat and I cannot recommend his services highly enough. He helped us through every step of the purchase of our property: working out what our requirements were, narrowing down and viewing a selection of matches, and ultimately securing a flat that we are very happy with.As first time buyers, we naturally had a lot of questions throughout the process, and Alex was extremely helpful and always available to talk things through. Highly recommended, a great service all round.read more
Anna Takkou
14:21 18 May 18
Working with Alex has been an absolute pleasure to say the least. Illustrating years of knowledge that he has gained throughout his experience of working in the property industry Alex has made what normally could be a stressful process a breeze- the transaction ran smoothly from start to finish, was hands on throughout and was easy to contact as and when needed. I couldn't recommend his services enough.read more
Stephen Young
17:21 02 Nov 17
This is the second time that we’ve used Alex’s services. His professionalism and responsiveness make him the stand out property professional in Harrogate. Nothing is too much trouble, from arranging a decorator to do some final touch ups to negotiating a delicate problem with a lease, Alex was brilliant.read more
Steve Dix
11:01 09 Oct 17
Superb service from start to finish. We would recommend Alex and his services to all.
Douglas Adamson
11:13 20 Sep 17
An excellent professional service from Alex from start to finish. He achieved a speedy, hassle-free off-market sale of my commercial premises in a short period of time. He was diligent and proactive throughout the sale process and delivered a faultless outcome.read more
J Speight
14:39 26 Jul 17
Alex provided an excellent service as we navigated our way through a minefield of sellers, estate agents and solicitors. His continued support was vital in us securing the property we wanted, we highly recommend him, thank you Alex.read more
Jane Fowler
19:37 11 May 17
The practical, pragmatic approach that Alex Goldstein offers, clearly based upon his market knowledge, has been invaluable to me achieving a good sale of my property.I wholeheartedly recommend engaging with Alex. It's the only sensible thing to do if you're buying or selling.Jane, Bishop Monktonread more
Alex Minett
17:11 22 Mar 17
Alex is a great person to have on your side when purchasing a property. It is essential to get good advice when spending significant sums of money, and Alex has the knowledge and experience to support you at every step of the process. He is also very proactive in communication and a great person to deak with - thanks Alex!read more
Chris S-D
14:34 16 Jan 15
If you are struggling with your estate agent or had a bad experience in the past selling your home then you should get in touch with Alex. He will help you choose the right estate agent for you and get the best out them by liaising with them making sure they are doing all they can for you. The best part is the estate agents pays for Alex not you. read more
