Posts by Christopher Walkey
Where to find Estate Agency Reviews online
Other than word of mouth, what ways are there for consumers to read up on reviews about their local estate agents? When we are choosing which of the main high street estate agents we are going to use for selling our property, past experiences from their clients can help us to decide which one deserves…
Read MoreCould you live in a Haunted House?
I’m sure that most of us, at one time or another, have had the feeling that we are not alone at home! Maybe you are someone, like myself, that those little noises at night causes you to pull the bed covers over your head. You’ve spent the evening watching that ghostly horror movie, your senses…
Read MoreWhere can I Advertise my Property for Free?
Though it is not an overly popular undertaking these days, there are still some of us that seek to sell our property outside the services of estate agents / auctioneers. Our main reason for selling property ourselves is so that we do not pay out any fees / commissions. Can we legally sell our own…
Read MoreFive of the Best Property Management Software for Landlords
Being a successful landlord requires a good relationship with your tenant, ultimately you want your property to be treated well, get paid on time and build long term relationships. Management of property has come a long way in recent years especially since the internet and certainly thanks to management software and apps. Today there are…
Read MoreWhat you need Planning Permission for in your Garden
Gardens, mostly those at the rear of property, offer us a great diversity of options outside just a lawn and patio area. From outside office space to swimming pools, gardens are a great space in which we can add great value to our lifestyles from leisure to work. Planning permission is the phrase used to…
Read MoreWhat do Burglars look for in a House?
We are all aware, unfortunately so, that today we need to be very careful on what we leave on show that could tempt a burglar / thief. Home security has certainly improved over the years including methods of combating crime and deterring those tempted to break in and enter. Especially with the invention of the…
Read MoreTop Tips to increase Kerb Appeal
How many times have you driven past a row of houses and admired an individual property? Something usually catchers your eye be it architecture, colours, plants, flowers, iron work and more. We can all obviously stand out with bright colours and loud design work, though this can be sometimes an eye sore instead and can…
Read More15 External Factors which can affect your House Value
If we take a look at what lays outside of your property and your boundary to include your kerb appeal, there are many external factors which can either positively or negatively effect the value of your property / the property you are looking to buy / rent. Supply & Demand: If the market is busy…
Read MorePros and Cons of Living by the Seaside
I write this article as an owner of a property by the sea. Just a few minutes walk away are the golden beaches of the east coastline that graces Essex with its presence. Where we live the property are well spaced out so that though we are 700 metres from the sea front, we can…
Read MoreMoney Laundering in the Property Industry
Long gone are the days of slapping down on the table a wod of cash and expecting the estate agent to count it then hand you over the keys when purchasing a property. Who, what, where, when and why is most certainly the questions you will need to ask today and rightly so. Though it…
Read MoreClever Ways in which to acquire Backlinks via Social Media
Seeing as you are tuning in to this article I will assume that you are aware of what backlinks are and how important they can be for driving traffic to your website to include building your domain authority and ranking on search engines. It’s kinda important eh!? You can obviously pay your way to backlink…
Read MoreWhy are some property listed as POA?
When searching through property listings you are for sure going to come past some with POA stated instead of a price. So, what does POA actually mean? It is simply an abbreviation for Price on Application. Why is the price not stated and instead it says POA? This can be for a host of different…
Read MoreThe importance of Backlinks in your SEO Marketing Plans
Firstly, let us tackle the question of ‘What is a backlink?‘ – Backlinks, which also go by the name of inbound links, incoming links or one way links are simply the word to phrase links from one website to another website. So a third party website will contain a link to your website thus your…
Read MoreBank of England Raises Interest Rate to 1%
A tweet out from official Bank of England Twitter account stated: “Higher energy and goods prices have pushed inflation to 7%, and we expect inflation to rise further to around 10% this year. We’ve put up interest rates to help inflation return to our 2% target. We may need to increase interest rates further in…
Read MoreEasy Ways to Add Style & Appeal to your Property
Whether it’s because we are planning to sell our property or simply want some design ideas to bring life and character back to our home, how our property looks can greatly effect our moods and its appeal. What simple and relatively economical actions can we take around our homes to improve the visuals – Here…
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