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- 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…Read this article
Property Guide Price & Estate Agent Fees
The time has come to tackle two of the most talked about points in estate agency – property guide price and estate agent fees. Some may say these topics are rather taboo, but get them wrong and your sale…Read this articleIs Your Estate Agent Team 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…Read this articleThe 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…Read this articleEstate Agent Extras – 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…Read this articleGladiatorial 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 gladiatorial estate agents must research their opponent and use various tactics, so that they are fully armed…Read this articleKnow 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…Read this articleSell Your House Like 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, having them appraise our properties, digest their opinions on…Read this articleThe Problem With New Build Houses
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…Read this articleWhat’s In An Offer For A House?
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…Read this articleThe North-South 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 the north-south…Read this articleHow To Choose An Estate Agent That’s Right For You
Having a footing in both the Yorkshire and London markets, the current consensus I feel, is that the vast majority of buyers and sellers just want to get on with it. Yes there is continued hot-air being churned out…Read this articleViewing A Property Advice
Getting footfall across the threshold is key to securing the sale of your home. The more viewings you have, the more likely you are to end up in the fortunate position of having offers on the table. Of course,…Read this articleHow Much Information Should You Put Online?
Virtual tours, virtual reality, elevated photography, 3D floorplans, 4K drone fly-through video – you name it and you’ll find it online on major property portals. Sounds impressive, looks great on screen – what’s not to like? Actually, there’s a…Read this articleThe Grey Area Of Property Buying And Selling
Like it or not, the world has become more clinical in its approach to life in general. It’s all about analysis and I have previously mentioned that too much data isn’t necessarily a good thing. The same applies to…Read this article