Posts by Christopher Walkey
Latest Property News
When it comes to finding out exactly what is happening in the world of property, we have many options in which to update ourselves. From picking up the newspaper (do any of us do that anymore?) to grabbing the morning news on the television whilst having your morning coffee, property news is widely available. Alongside…
Read MoreEssential Marketing Tips for Estate Agents
The UK property industry is becoming more and more competitive as traditional estate agency is now being opened up to expanding setups such as working from home, online estate agents, AI and more. Whereas years before your local knowledge and length of time serving your community would be a key factor in consumer choice, the…
Read MoreFacebook Groups offer the best way to advertise to Estate Agents:
I now notch up nearly 15 years in the UK property industry within the marketing / PR sector. Time flies undoubtedly as it only seems like no more than five years ago that I burst on the scene with my then unlimited passion for promoting social media as an avenue for reaching clients / agents.…
Read MoreLandlords 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 MoreUK / European Property Market Commentator: Christopher Walkey
Are you looking for a respected and long term serving UK property expert to comment on current affairs within the industry sector? I have been involved in property for nearly 20 years and I am founder of one of the UK’s biggest property news channels (were you are now reading this post) with a community…
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…
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