Posts by Christopher Walkey
Landlords Have “Critical” Role to Play In Housing Market Says New Report
LANDLORDS are today welcoming a new report calling for action to tackle the rental housing supply crisis. The report by the Radix Big Tent Housing Commission concludes that it is “crucial that not only those who are renters of necessity but also those that are renters of choice have the opportunity to live in sustainable, high-quality…
Read MoreWhich is the Best Estate Agent in Clacton-on-Sea Essex?
The famous Essex seaside town with direct train links to London Liverpool Street holds around 23 estate and letting agents. Located within the Tendring district of the Essex County region, the town boasts a population of over 53,000. Famous for it’s golden sand beaches, award winning pier and the West Cliff Theatre. Once was one…
Read MoreFrench Property for Sale Marketing and PR
Facebook’s ‘French Property for Sale‘ Group where anyone and everyone that is involved in or loves French Property can join. If you are a private seller or estate agent/immobilier then do feel free to advertise individual listings for sale/rent. If you are searching for a property in France then do feel free to let the…
Read MoreSocial Media – Build your own or Pay As You Go?
If you are only after results from social media such as brand awareness / leads / website traffic and other business positives, then you can use what has already been done over creating your own. Let me explain… There are two great ways to grow your brand on social media, one is that you create…
Read MoreHow can Social Media increase business: Estate & Letting Agents
For 2024 I have decided to venture back into writing articles on marketing for the estate agency sector. It’s time to blow the dust off my type writer and once again join the vibrant and fast moving world of selling and renting property in the UK. Back in the early 2010’s I was one of…
Read MoreFive Shades Of Success: The Power Of Foil Presentation Folders
First impressions are important in business and marketing. Therefore, the materials you choose for presentations can affect how people perceive your company. The foil presentation folder is a useful item that has gained popularity for its ability to make an impression. These folders with a metallic foil finish surpass the usual standard, enhancing the appearance…
Read MoreDemand Resilient but Bank of England Rate Rises Biting
The price of property coming to market falls by an average of 0.2% (-£905) this month, marginally below the 0% norm for this time of year, as new sellers temper their price expectations in response to rising mortgage costs and increasing buyer affordability constraints Recent Base Rate rises to combat stickier-than-expected inflation are biting, with…
Read More5 Ways to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient
With the rising cost of living, particularly when it comes to energy bills, making your home more energy efficient is not only essential for protecting the planet, but it will help to protect your pennies too. Knowing where to start can be overwhelming, and some energy saving solutions require an upfront investment and significant changes…
Read MoreGive Your Bathroom A Fresh, New Look With These Ideas
It’s fair to say that revitalising your bathroom doesn’t necessarily require a lot of money, time, and effort. If you’re careful, then these quick and easy decorating tips can help refresh your bathroom in no time at all, but more importantly, don’t require a giant budget. Whether it’s bold colours, updated hardware, or some eye-catching…
Read MoreSound / Lighting / Fragrance in Estate Agencies
Remember when you last popped in to the high street travel agents? It’s been a fair few years for me, though the most striking impression was the atmosphere led by that fragrance lingering in the air which was mostly coconut oil – It really made you feel at ease and conjured up thoughts of sun…
Read MoreGrowing your Social Media Audience to Increase Business
I often get asked either ‘how did I build such as big social media following‘ and ‘what business value is there from owning a large following on social media‘. Both questions certainly deserve to be answered so let’s start off with these: How to build a big social media following: Simple I say, either you…
Read MoreLondon Proptech Show Brings Together Leading Innovators and Disruptors to Transform the Future of Real Estate
5 January 2023, London: Valiant Business Media is all set to host the most relevant gathering of proptech industry stakeholders, London Proptech Show at The Business Design Centre from 15th – 16th February 2023. The event will facilitate a topnotch exhibition and stellar conference featuring a dynamic lineup of speakers where attendees will explore the…
Read MoreWhat Is a Studio Flat?
Whether you are in the market for a new living situation or you have a property that you would like to sell, knowing some key industry terminology is important so you (a) know what a listing means and (b) create a listing that is compelling and effective for prospective buyers. With that in mind, what…
Read MoreHow Property Managers Can Go Green
With the changing environmental trends and the need for sustainability, property managers are going green to stay ahead of their competition. They do this by studying property management energy deals to see how they may manage their properties in the best way possible. There are many ways that property managers can go green. They can…
Read MoreTop Places People Lose and Forget their Keys
Just the other day my set of keys went walk about. Yes, it wasn’t anything to do with me, the set of keys had a mind of its own and decided to play hide and seek with me, but eventually after a bit of hunting I found them and won that game. Though honestly, how…
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