Posts by Alex Evans
Guidelines for Investing In Student Property in the UK
Each year, numerous students shift to the UK for furthering their higher studies. In such cases, student property can be a lucrative option and a viable asset. Research shows that about £4 billion has been invested in this sector, in the first quarter of 2015. Also, according to the latest release of the GCSE research it…
Read MoreBrexit means Brexit
Several weeks ago, we heard the UK was leaving the EU and what happened… panic set in. Whilst one half of the UK were revelling in their success, the other half were going in to meltdown. The stock exchange was all over the place, Sterling fell off a cliff, political resignations went around like wildfire…
Read More15 Proven Ways To Grow Your Twitter Following
When used correctly, Twitter is a powerful tool for businesses of all sizes. This micro-blogging platform shares real-time information to help you build your brand presence, connect and engage with your customers and share information instantly. But to do this, you need followers. Without them, your content isn’t seen or shared. So how can you…
Read MorePeople, goldfish and estate agencies in 60 seconds
You’re busy. We all are. Time is our rarest commodity. Followed fast on its heels by our attention. We have to use both wisely. It’s exactly the same for your potential customers. They haven’t got the time to give your marketing and PR their full attention. Or have they? In my experience you can grab…
Read More5 Worthwhile Value Adding Investments
No vendor wants to sell their property for a below par price, meaning that investing finances and effort into home improvements can greatly aid the guarantee of achieving a good price on the sale. Enhancements to a property can breathe a new lease of life and add to the current value of the home. We…
Read MoreThe ‘Waitrose Effect’ Has The Potential To Add Up To £38,666 To a Property
The ‘Waitrose Effect’ is sweeping the nation, signalling to any homeowners within rational walking distance of a Waitrose supermarket that their property could potentially be worth up to £38,666 more than a similar property without a supermarket, according to a recent survey. It was discovered that living close to any supermarket has a positive effect…
Read MoreThe Technology Transforming Estate Agency
Digital Signage for Estate Agents is the future of the industry. In recent years, the high-street estate agent has been challenged by the online agency. To compete in today’s market, traditional agencies need to adapt. Digital signage could be their secret weapon. Get Social With Your Signage More and more estate agents are turning their hand to…
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 MoreThe King is Dead and how consistent is your agency’s marketing and PR message?
I don’t feel I fit in with most PR and marketing people. For three main reasons. Firstly I’m not posh, never went to university and don’t take myself seriously – as someone once said ‘it’s PR not ER, chill out’. Secondly I have a real allergy to jargon, the mere sound of such gems…
Read MoreSummer Garden Edit
The trend for bold colour in interior and garden furniture continues this season, with colour ‘pops’ being the way forward. Previously I was an advocate more neutral shades, but I have to say i’m now a complete colour convert. There are so many inspiring and reasonably priced accessories on the market i’ve had…
Read MoreHas London Benefited from Online Estate Agents?
Online estate agents seem to have taken the United Kingdom by storm, with many homeowners in the nation making the switch from high street to online agent. This is most evident in estate agency royalty, Savills, recent investment in online estate agent startup YOPA. The minority stake purchased by Savills is testament to the potential…
Read MoreDon’t Assume They Know You do it for Free
Never assume. Don’t blindly think the doctor always knows best. Or the solicitor knows the law inside and out. Or heaven forbid that ‘clever’ politicians know what they’re doing and have a plan for our future. A recent experience has taught me to never assume homeowners or landlords know that 99.9999999 per cent of estate…
Read MoreNow’s the right time to show some Brexit bottle
On the day after the EU referendum vote I jetted off with the family to Greece. I just fancied somewhere hot and politically stable. For two weeks I avoided social media like a room full of Russian football fans, swerved the newsstands and switched off totally. Proper jelly head. I’m now back and having scanned…
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 MoreWhy use a designer on your rental refurbishment project?
I’m sometimes asked by landlords ‘what’s the benefit of using a designer? isn’t it going to take my project over budget? what’s wrong with managing the builders and sourcing myself?’ Recently a client who has a portfolio of properties was very busy and asked me to take over the refurbishment of one of their flats.…
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