Monthly Archives: July 2015

The pros and cons of open days.

There is a trend towards having open days amongst estate agents. Sometimes it’s used as a sales tactic by an agent to persuade a would-be seller that they’re the agent to use.   But are they good, or are they …

Posted in Blog | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

How to be an expert first time buyer……………..

By the end of reading this post you’ll be perfectly set to go out and buy your first property.  (if you’re buying a flat, read my blog on leasehold properties)  So here we go……… Buying your first property isn’t an …

Posted in Blog | Leave a comment

3 simple truths about estate agency.

1.  In a given area, most estate agents will have exactly the same buyers list.  Exactly the same.  Who only goes to one estate agent when looking for a property? 2.  Buyers don’t care about your estate agent.  They just …

Posted in Blog | Leave a comment

How frequently should you contact estate agents when you’re looking for a property?

I get asked this question a lot so thought I’d do a quick blog on it.  When buying somewhere, the amount of time and effort you put in to your search will dictate the number of opportunities you have.  If …

Posted in Blog | Leave a comment

Are you one of the many facing the downsizing dilemma?

I have met and am helping advise to many people that are currently going through the process of deciding if downsizing is the right thing to do, or not.  Some people are thinking forward knowing that they will have to …

Posted in Blog | Leave a comment

The pro’s and con’s of differing estate agency models.

There are many options for you to choose from when selling a property.  They range from a DIY service to a fully fledged bells and whistles offering from a local expert; and near about everything between.  The hard thing to …

Posted in Blog | Leave a comment