Posts by Christopher Walkey
How much does Hoarding Effect your Property Value?
There’s hoarding and then there’s hoarding! I am sure many of us are guilty of some kind of hoarding, it is not uncommon that we attach ourselves to certain items and are likely to store / reserve them instead of throwing them away. Many times, what we hoard we do not actually go on to…
Read MoreSocial Media Marketing: “No way a Quick Return on Investment”
Everyone would favour a quick return in marketing investment though most of us know that it rarely works out that way and consistency is key as is patience. Having high expectations for your business is a great mindset, though this must be pacified with realistic goals. Marketing takes up a big portion of annual spend…
Read MoreWhat Fee is your Estate Agent really worth?
It is quite a popular debate, both outside the industry and within, that evolves round what the real value in fees an estate agent is really worth. Throughout the year hundreds of thousands of property are sold up and down the country from studio apartments to estates and a majority of these happen thanks to…
Read MoreHow to Buy Property at Auctions
Many of us will have at one time or another attended in person an auction or at the very least have seen one in action on television. Auctions come in all shapes and sizes from local auctions selling off house clearance items to themed auctions such as film / TV memorabilia or those focused on…
Read MoreWhere to find Land for Sale
For those of us looking for land for sale the search options are a touch more fragmented compared to when we are seeking property. Land, both with or without planning permission, is relatively in high demand in most locations across the UK and will usually have a waiting list of interested buyers. Land with planning…
Read MoreCurious about #Proptech? Here’s some basic facts to know:
Innovation is key in nearly every industry and this includes the property sector which gives us the common phrase used today to put it all under, Proptech or as you would see online. #Proptech. Relatively a slow burner over the last 10 years or so, though more recently it’s a fast moving fashionable trend seeing…
Read MoreCan I sell my Property without using an Estate Agent?
There is no law saying that you need to use an estate agent when selling your home / property. The bigger question is not so much can you sell in regards to legally, but can you sell in regards to finding a buyer and completing the transaction! So if you came to this blog post…
Read MoreTypical Grudges People have with their Property
Of course there are plenty of positives when it comes to property, it’s our safe haven / sanctuary, the well known location of ‘an English mans home is his castle‘ and for many it’s where we spend most of our lifestyle from relaxing to entertaining, bringing up our families to enjoying retirement – Where on…
Read MoreEstate Agency TikTok’rs
I’m sure that many of us in the property industry are inspired by highly successful property professionals across the globe from those television famous interior designers to luxury real estate agents earning millions in commissions annually and driving those Ferrari / Lamborghini dream cars. Even though the real estate sector holds big finance, it is…
Read MoreTop Things that go Missing at Home
If we take out items that might have been theft and we leave out any ghostly paranormal activities, we are very much prone to losing the odd item or tow at home. Apparently, in the USA the most common item that goes missing at home is the television remote control whereas us in England it…
Read MoreBoomin aren’t Blooming on Social Media
When it comes to social media these days it really signifies as to how well you are engaging with your online community(ies). From Facebook to TikTok, each and everyday nearly every house buying and selling (renting and leasing too) consumer will hit at least one platform in order to catch up with what is happening…
Read MoreSustainable / Eco Friendly Ideas for your Garden
To enjoy your garden with sustainable practices is not something which is overly difficult neither expensive, you can take in all the pleasures that gardening offer and gain self satisfaction in knowing that you are giving back to nature what it gives to you. Depending very much on the size of your garden, location, your…
Read MoreEstate Agencies Videos starring Themselves:
Today we are seeing more and more video content within the estate agency sector and this isn’t in reference to one of Channel 4’s broadcasts such as Kirsty Allsop and Phil Spencer in Location, Location, Location or even The Great House Giveaway. Here I am referencing those videos that are being created by the estate…
Read MoreProperty Search Engines 2022
Today we are highly likely to pop on line to start or at least continue our property search, the internet provides us with not only websites, but also social media and an endless supply of property listings can be found this way. Leading the traffic for property searches will undoubtedly be property search engines the…
Read MoreHow to increase qualified leads: Estate Agency
Ever the holy grail for any business let alone estate agency, where is the next lead going to come from and how are you going about finding it? In estate agency, qualified leads equals those looking to buy or to sell and are in a position to do so. What is an unqualified lead? Cannot…
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