Posts by Christopher Walkey
What’s in store for Online / Hybrid Estate Agents in 2019?
We must certainly admit that 2018 was a roller coaster ride for the online / hybrid estate agency world and ultimately the Mike Tyson vs Evander Holyfield showdown against traditional high street agencies never really materialised. Just under 10% of new instructions in 2018 went to online estate agents (still a great achievement) with a…
Read MoreWhat to expect from the UK housing marketing in 2019
News is certainly going to play a big part in the UK housing marketing for 2019 with many headlines likely to effect the confidence and ultimately prices across the country. 2018 still saw growth in UK housing prices though this tailed off towards the end of the year with reports such as asking prices in…
Read MoreFolly over Brexit decision brings amount of buyers, sellers and prices down
Theresa May could not make the country look any weaker or foolish with her certainly doing her very best to bring about the slow clapping and jeering from across the EU waters as she stumbles (or break dances) in front of the army of EU elitists. With this globally seen act of undemocracy from her…
Read MoreLondon’s Mayor continues his disastrous leadership with a new U-Turn on Rent Controls
We are now all fully aware of the massive increase in knife crimes and murders in London following the so called Mayor of London’s tenure. With many calling for him to leave and poor figures to support a further few years of increased crime in London, we now have another failing with a u-turn on…
Read MoreUK Property Prices fall by 1.4 per cent on the previous month
As Prime Minister Theresa May continues to make the country look like a indecisive and weak nation regarding Brexit, the negative and frustrating wave pushes through the economy with pound taking a hit against the euro / dollar and ongoing fears and drops in property prices. A high majority of headlines on UK property prices…
Read MoreThe Emoov Movement no longer Moving?
Despite only recently securing investment via Crowdcube with a £1,000,000 raise and the merger of Emoov, Tepilo and Urban.co.uk, it appears that the Emoovement is no longer moving. The online estate agency brand which was founded by Russell Quirk is now said to be leaving 100’s of consumers out of pocket (their service requires certain…
Read MoreA challenger to Rightmove and Zoopla?
The UK property industry is awash with innovation within #Proptech, funding hitting the sector left, right and centre and changes are frequent in how the industry works and communicates to consumers. Recent headlines in the FT state that a new challenger in the new build sector could be seen to stand shoulder to shoulder with…
Read MoreFounder of Estate Agent Networking launches Champagne concept on Crowdcube
Third party title though I will write now in first party! Yes, I do run a few other similar style platforms online in different industry sectors, of course Estate Agent Networking is a fairly well known brand with previous investors on board and I also recently sold another of my property themed online concepts, TeqDen,…
Read MoreCommercial properties — 5 simple sales hacks
Selling a commercial property can sometimes be trickier than shifting residential real estate. Some of the same principles apply. But when you’re trying to convince a battle-hardened businessperson to part with their cash, your preparation and powers of persuasion will have to be on point. If you’re struggling for inspiration, here are five simple sales…
Read MoreProperty prices in UK fall an average of £5,000 in the last month
Without a doubt, browsing property on Rightmove or Zoopla where reduced listings are highlighted, it is now a common theme to see house prices being dropped in order to attract buyer attention. A headline released on Daily Mail online today states ‘Property prices have dropped by more than £5,000 in the past month alone‘. Rightmove…
Read MoreFail to deliver on Brexit causing collapse of Conservatives – ex Housing Minister resigns
I am sure that not many people will even know who the current housing minister is today (Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP), though it is the reluctance of Prime Minister May to carry out Brexit which is causing descent amongst the ranks. With more shifty underhand dealings than a dodgy poker player from May it would…
Read MoreProperty Price Reductions on Rightmove and Zoopla
Many will rejoice in the fact that more and more listings are appearing on major property portals at a reduced price. We may be long off the days where property will start to flood the market and auction houses, but for many who sit in rented property waiting for property prices to hit sensible valuation…
Read More10 Top Instagram tips for beginners
One of the most popular social media channels is Instagram which was founded by Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger in California 2010. Since that time Facebook went on to purchase the fast growing image driven platform for a cool $1 billion in 2013 (cash and shares transaction). In June 2018 it is stated that there was…
Read MoreHouse prices continue to slow down – Average price now £227,869
Is it still a string of negative news for house prices, though they still continue to rise it is now at a much slower pace… Maybe it is still positive news, depending which way you look at things, but for many it is the news they have been waiting for years to hear – Prices…
Read MoreTop Christmas Marketing Ideas to Boost your Estate Agency
It seems to be getting earlier and earlier every year, the marketing of it that is, that we are promoting Christmas. Adverts on television in October or before, shelves festively stacked in supermarkets in November and the decorations appearing in high street stores… Don’t we all dread that Facebook post from one of our family…
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