Posts by Christopher Walkey
Interview with eMoov – Just a couple of quick questions please:
Is property selling nationally at a fast pace with eMoov or are there more so hot-spots that you are successfully breaking into? We’re selling more properties than ever and, should you ask, have not been affected by the EU vote at all. We will sell properties to a total value of over £1bn this year…
Read MoreShould You Buy a House Now, Later… or Never?
In many affluent countries, buying one’s first house is a mark of success, a symbol that one has “arrived” or at least is on the way up. But with house prices on the rise, and wages for the most part remaining stagnant in a global economy that hasn’t fully recovered from the Great Recession, the…
Read MoreAuction House reports July successes, despite Brexit uncertainty
Auction House reported better-than-expected results in July, despite the post-Brexit slowdown which dampened expectations going into the month. The group sold 385 lots from 526 offered, delivering a success rate of 73% and raising a total of £50.5 million. Commenting on the figures, Founding Director Roger Lake said: “The Brexit factor led to forecasts of…
Read MoreEU TENANTS WORRIED BREXIT WILL LEAVE THEM HOMELESS
Three in ten (31 per cent) European Union (EU) citizens living in the private rented sector (PRS) say they are worried that the result of the referendum will make it harder for them to rent in the UK. The findings*, from the National Landlords Association (NLA), also show that a quarter (25 per cent) say…
Read MoreDo these roads, street and location names Really Exist!
I am sure we have all done it, as we are driving in our car, riding our motorcycles or burning off the calories on our bicycles, we have spotted that oddly named village or street sign and with today’s social media trends, we no doubt have taken a photo of it to share! I have…
Read MoreHow to Combat the Rise of Online Estate Agents
As the battle between online and high street retailers rages through all industries, the fight for the property market is heating up. Online estate agents may have gained steam lately, with companies like Emoov and Yopa attempting to undercut traditional property marketers, but it’s not quite game over for high street agents. Your biggest advantage…
Read MoreKey Questions to Ask Before Getting a Loft Conversion
A loft conversion can be a great addition to your home, providing a lot of extra space to be used as a new bedroom, playroom, office or anything you want. However, arranging a loft conversion will be a timely and somewhat expensive endeavour. Therefore, it is important to answer a few essential questions before you…
Read MoreWhat does Brexit mean for London property?
Almost 2 weeks after the UK somewhat surprisingly voted to leave The European Union, the dust is now starting to settle. Focus has shifted away from the merits of the decision and onto the implications, specifically how the UK will negotiate an exit. With a new prime minister and cabinet now in place, the fog…
Read MoreTownends Estate Agents Reacts to Bank of England Decision to Cut Base Rate to 0.25%
Yesterday, the Bank of England made its first interest rate cut for more than seven years, slashing its base rate from its already historic low of 0.5%, which it has held since March 2009, to 0.25%. It is a move aimed at stimulating the economy after Britain voted to leave the EU in the referendum…
Read MoreSamsung screens available from approved resellers Fairfield Displays
Fairfield Displays are thrilled to announce that they will be working with Samsung SDS to resell a brand new digital display system that has been created by the technological heavyweights in conjunction with property experts Zoopla. The innovative system is made up of two different arrangements, interior and window displays. Samsung have created the software,…
Read MoreInterview with Purplebricks – Some Answers you want to know:
Is property selling nationally at a fast pace with Purplebricks or are there more so hot-spots that you are successfully breaking into? Firstly, Purplebricks isn’t an online estate agent – we are a full service estate agent and we’re successfully selling thousands of homes every month throughout the UK and have an excellent track record…
Read MoreIs Social Media really working for your Estate Agency?
For many businesses in many business sectors, social media is now a stable part of their marketing activities. It will no doubt have a percentage marketing spend set aside for it and it is highly likely that the business you are searching for online will have a presence on at least one of the major…
Read More30 years this week – Suzy Lamplugh:
“On the last Monday of July 1986, in broad daylight and in the middle of a working day, the unthinkable happened. Suzy Lamplugh, a 25 year old, disappeared during the course of her work as an Estate Agent while showing a client round a house in Fulham”. SuzyLamplugh.org This week marks the 30 year anniversary…
Read MoreWaterfords in Fleet Wins British Property Award
Waterfords’ Fleet branch has just won the British Property Award for Fleet. These prestigious awards provide agents throughout the UK with an invaluable opportunity to compare the service they provide with that of their local, regional and national competition. Using an award winning agent also provides consumers with the added level of reassurance that they…
Read MoreWe need 300,000 new homes a year, not 200,000, says Aston Mead
Leading land brokers Aston Mead say that the new Government under Theresa May should set its sights on building 300,000 homes each year, rather than the 200,000 proposed under David Cameron’s leadership. The company’s comments come after the publication of a new report from the cross-party House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee, entitled ‘Building More…
Read More