Posts by Alex Evans
6 Things to Do When You Get to Your New Home
You have everything packed and loaded in the van and you are ready to move into your new home. The money to pay the movers and the copies of your floor plan and inventory list are with you. You have a couple of friends to help you unload the vehicle and arrange the furniture. The…
Read MoreHow will GDPR affect Estate Agents?
GDPR is not an acronym which stands for something funny like LOL – it’s an important regulation that every business needs to be made aware of. GDPR is coming into effect in May this year and it will affect your estate agency. We have written what GDPR is and what steps you can take now…
Read MoreThe Market Share Trap
There are 8 million people living in Switzerland – compared with China (1.3 billion) and the US (320 million) it’s absolutely tiny. If you were a watch manufacturer you could be forgiven for dismissing the country’s watch brands as a threat to you. After all, Swiss watch companies only manufacture 2% of the world’s watches,…
Read MoreOctulus Rift, Google Cardboard or Samsung Gear VR? Is the future of property VR?
Octulus Rift, Google Cardboard or Samsung Gear VR? Is the future of property VR? So, virtual reality isn’t exactly something new, but one thing is clear – VR is revolutionising the way we view properties and it does look rather exciting. So what exactly does VR have to offer? Could you imagine viewing a property…
Read MoreMore Valuations (How to get them!)
Everyone wants more market appraisals. That’s how you win instructions! We see loads of agents spending a fortune on everything from high tech digital marketing to old-fashioned leaflets to increase brand awareness and get more traffic to their websites. Many see virtually no return on their investment. That’s because unless you get a call or…
Read MoreLet’s talk about Rightmove banner adverts…
I’m a bit confused about the use of Rightmove banner adverts… …The ones a BUYER see’s when after they enter their search location. The one’s that have a 1 in 4 chance of being seen in the few seconds just before the BUYER presses the “Find properties” button. The ones that when you click often just…
Read MoreWhy invest in Dubai?
Brits accounted for AED4 billion of sales transactions (around £837m) in Dubai during the first six months of 2016 – the second highest out of 149 nationalities investing there. So, what makes property investment in Dubai an appealing proposition for Brits? The lifestyle It is a tax-free city, with no income tax or capital gains…
Read MoreHow to increase the value of your garden
A well-designed and maintained garden makes a property stand out and will definitely increase its price. Landscaping is a great way to turn your garden into a magnificent and very special place. Here are some great tips on how to increase the value of your garden and thus improve the state of your house. Take…
Read MoreVirtual Reality Viewings for Estate Agency
Virtual reality is growing, and is something I have been covering extensively in my PropTech blog. That should come as no surprise to anyone with one eye on the news. And, for those working in the Property sector, the technology is quickly gaining a name for itself as a harbinger of exciting new developments for…
Read MoreEnter the third annual Rental Repairs Survey with #Fixflo:
Your chance to win a £50 Amazon Voucher! 1. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR TO WIN. 2. Eligibility. Win a £50 Amazon Voucher prize draw is open to all UK (including Northern Ireland) residents – individuals, not businesses – who are aged 18 or over and who manage or whose company manages property. Tactile…
Read MorePacking tips for a stress-free house move
Whether you are buying a new home or moving to another rental property, stress and anxiety are an inevitable consequence. There are, however, practical steps that you can take to make sure that the process of moving itself – that long, chaotic day when you put your life in the back of a removal van…
Read MoreUse Flowers to add colour to your interior
For a quick interiors update for summer try adding colour and texture into your interior with flowers. The trend at the moment is for very informal natural looking arrangements with a ‘hand picked’ feel, think traditional English countryside blooms, such as ferns and cowslips taken from a summer meadow and arranged casually in a vase.…
Read MoreHow to get a mortgage if you have bad credit
If you have had a bit of a rocky credit history, getting a mortgage may seem like an impossible task. You don’t just need a decent income or a big deposit anymore. If you do have a less than perfect credit score, you are likely to be refused. But don’t fret, there are other ways…
Read MorePlants Mistaken for Japanese Knotweed
There are quite a few plants that are mistaken for Japanese Knotweed. In order to help you identify Japanese Knotweed we will explain in detail the most common plants mistaken for Japanese Knotweed. Having Japanese Knotweed on your property is not to be taken lightly as it could serious devalue your property. Almost all houses…
Read More6 easy steps for easy office removals
Moving office isn’t the easiest of tasks and when you have lots of work to be doing at the same time, it can be incredibly stressful. However, whilst you may not be able to have the fairytale office removals you dream of, you can have a far less stressful relocation by following these six easy…
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