PLC Developers Bet on Red
Much we do in life has risk attached to it and in the casinos of Monte Carlo, the options at the roulette wheel are laid out in front of you. Will you bet on red or black? Or are you feeling lucky…
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Alex Goldstein’s Guide to Living in Ilkley
A good part of the work I handle is relocations, particularly people moving from the south to the north, either for work or because they want to swap a busy metropolitan lifestyle for a quieter, more rural existence. You may…Read this article -
How to Speak to Estate Agents
Cooking up the best gourmet meal in the property ‘kitchen’ can sometimes feel like Gordon Ramsey’s Kitchen Nightmares! There are people shouting across workstations, utensils flying around, plus pots and pans all on the go at the same time. As…Read this article -
Hong Kong residents snap up property in northern England
In the last two weeks, one agent in Manchester has sold seven properties to Hong Kong buyers. Normally, he would sell one every six months. Demand for property in northern England from Hong Kong buyers is surging as the Chinese…Read this article -
Buyers – Know your onions
When it comes to buying a home, purchasers often think in straight lines. By that I mean they think it’s all about the money and that to secure a property, they will only win if they offer the most money.…Read this article -
Guide Prices, Fees and Bin Liners
The time has come to tackle two of the most talked about points in estate agency – guide prices and agency fees. Some may say these topics are rather taboo, but get them wrong and your sale isn’t even going…Read this article -
Is your Estate Agent Best in Show?
Tuning the television into Crufts the other month, I was amazed at the dazzling array of different dog breeds – no less than 222 according to the Kennel Club. They were tested across numerous situations and aptitude tests, displaying various…Read this article -
The Medusa effect of PLC new homes
In Greek mythology, the goddess Medusa turned everything she looked at into stone. The same could be said for God’s own Country through the blight of new homes being built by large property development public limited companies (PLC’s). Vast swathes…Read this article -
Is your Estate Agent fully-loaded?
Over the festive period, I thought I would visit that well known burger chain run by several chaps. I don’t go there very often so it was a bit of a treat. I stood at the counter examining the extensive…Read this article -
Gladiatorial Estate Agents
The gladiatorial arena of estate agency is where battle-hardened agents slog it out to win over clients. In today’s cut-throat market, these gladiators must research their opponent and use various tactics, so that they are fully armed to overcome any…Read this article -
Know your Estate Agent Statistics
‘Due diligence’. It’s one of those phrases that either gets you rolling your eyes or going into forensic detail, depending on your perspective. In essence it is about doing your homework when you come to buy or sell your home.…Read this article -
Best Sale Price for your Home? Call The Royal Marines!
It never ceases to amaze me how many hours are put into selling or buying our homes. We have to spend so much time on researching and inviting estate agents round, having them appraise our properties, digest their opinions on…Read this article -
The Problem with New Build Homes
We all know the feeling of elation that comes with driving your new car for the first time, or when you take your shiny new smart phone out of its packaging. When you replace an old item for something new,…Read this article -
What’s in an offer anyway?
When you are selling your home, it is often the speed with which it will sell that is one of your top priorities. In other words, how long will it take to go from the point of being marked ‘For…Read this article -
The South-North Property Divide
It’s official. This is the first time in eight years where property prices in the south have dipped, while those in the north have increased. I was asked by Talk Radio the other week to comment on this very subject…Read this article
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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
