Posts by Alex Evans
Estate Agent Leaflet Drops – Sin or Success??
Just the other day, I was privileged to attend a Rightmove seminar in South Wales, where on a couple of occasions when the words ‘leaflet drop’ were mentioned. This made me twitch a little, why? Every day we all receive a wonderful selection of ‘junk’ mail through our doors some of which could include one of your…
Read MoreMANCHESTER SET TO BECOME FIRST CHOICE FOR PROPERTY INVESTORS.
Manchester is the front-runner for domestic and international investors looking to expand their property portfolio, according to a new report from property investment firm IP Global. Manchester rapidly becoming top choice in the UK for property investment Predictions of 22% growth in property value in the next three years 65% of FTSE 100 companies now…
Read MoreJUST WHAT IS PRIME IN CENTRAL LONDON?
While the exact boundaries defining “Prime Central London” are unclear, isn’t it time we recognised the likes of Hackney, Stratford and Woolwich as some of London’s real “prime” locations? We’ve launched a number of London property developments so far this year, and as is so often the case when we turn our attention to this…
Read MoreHow Much Should be Spent on a Window Display?
When deciding on how much money to spend on your new window display, there is no right or wrong amount. We always ask whether you’re looking for a ‘Ferrari’, ‘Audi’ or a ‘Kia’ in terms of your display. Window displays have come a long way in a short space of time. It is possible to…
Read MoreVIDEO: What are your views on the Right To Buy?
We spoke with National Award Winner Jessica Dowdy and she shared with us her views on the Right To Buy and highlights of her career.
Read MoreCustomer Service … can help you stand out from the crowd.
We live in a world that gives customers almost limitless choice. In every town there are often 20, 25, even 30 or more agents. And online there’s yet more competition, some of it being very inexpensive. So how do you stand out from the crowd? How do you make yourself distinctive? What will make your…
Read MoreSelling Property £2m+ but Stuck in a Becalmed Market? Read on…
After 3 years and a lot of blood, sweat and tears, I had a development of two £2.45m properties in Putney, South West London nearing completion. The properties received rave reviews, as the highest quality property to come on to the market in years. As such, I had agents queuing round the block vying for…
Read MoreWhich does Google prefer: Mobile site vs Responsive Design.
I had a conversation with one of our clients last week about the difference between Mobile friendly sites and responsive sites and how they are viewed through Google’s eyes. I decided it would be a good time to write a blog explaining the differences in plain English. Before you read this blog it is worth…
Read MoreEdinburgh student rentals.
It’s safe to say that the student market in Edinburgh is booming. At ACE Property Management we have been renting 1 beds to 6 bedroom HMO properties all over the city on behalf of our landlords to students looking to move in during August and September. Students are starting to enquire about properties earlier and earlier each year…
Read MoreWhy the property world needs Periscope!
I was introduced to Periscope on Monday night during a networking event on Twitter. Once a week Estate Agents UK host a #prophour event where members of the property industry from all across the UK can bounce ideas off each other and discuss current topics relating to the property market. I was asked if I had…
Read MoreHelp your tenants to help themselves (and you!)
IT’S universally acknowledged that being a landlord has its fair share of headaches. No matter how nice your tenants are; you’re still leaving them in charge of your most valuable possession, which is a stressful prospect. In addition, much like your children, you’re only likely to hear from them if they want something. Or worse,…
Read MoreraterAgent Formally Launches.
raterAgent formally launches with new marketing campaign – “True Review?” For any agency wanting to increase its instruction volumes and protect fee rates, genuine reviews from an independently-verified source are now a vital part of their marketing mix. raterAgent checks all reviews for genuineness and stops those that it finds are fakes from being published. raterAgent,…
Read MoreHow to Sell a house in UK…
Homes are our biggest asset, naturally we expect a good price and yes under the right circumstances it should be possible to get it. When you have a good product you want to sell for money and in return get a good price too, All what you do is think about how to attract the…
Read MoreGetting the most from your Fixflo system
With more than 900 agency offices using Fixflo across a few time zones we’ve pulled together our top five tips to make sure you get the most from your Fixflo system. 1. Make it easy for your tenants to find your Fixflo system Links from your homepage and contact page work best and we have a…
Read More5 things to consider when contracting an inventory company.
A property inventory is an essential part of any legitimate tenancy agreement, it is a comprehensive report of the condition and content of a particular property. Ideally the inventory should be supplied by an independent inventory clerk, to help avoid disputes in the future and to ensure it’s clear to both parties what damages (if…
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