Posts by Alex Evans
Is it all about “Location, Location, Location”…?
In the current world of technology which appears to be evolving on a daily basis, has the good old OS Map lost its way? Are we becoming too reliant on Google or BING Maps? Historically as a nation we are map lovers and inevitably with the digital age we are seamlessly integrating free internet maps into…
Read MoreProperty photography – from the worst to the best.
With online marketing undeniably now so important in selling property, the rise in the importance of quality images is equally undeniable. Last time I sold my house, I was so disappointed with the photos, I took some myself – after all, I knew the house, when the best light in each room occurred and was happy…
Read More5 ways property vendors can achieve a quick sale.
How to set and achieve the asking price for your home A home is not just a financial purchase, it is an emotional investment. And with residential property in the UK now changing hands for an average of £286,133, it’s no wonder vendors and purchasers feel they have had an extended ride on a super-size…
Read MoreCelebrities buying and Selling Houses
Recently A lot of celebrities started investing their gained money from movies, music records and clips in buying fancy luxuriated houses in a unique spots round the world specially in UK. As a start one of the famous celebrity that bought house in the past 5 years and selling it in 2015 is Jennifer Lopez She…
Read More3 things your website says about your brand.
1) How up to date your brand is Your website is your virtual shop front, and tells the public a lot about how much you value your brand. In the same way you wouldnt let your shop front get dirty and old because the public would see it; you shouldnt let your website fall behind…
Read MoreBranding, the story of your business.
How do your clients perceive your business. When you think branding, what is it that comes to mind? Logos? Colours? It’s something that, in our experience, small businesses don’t invest a lot of time into outside of initial start up. But what is branding? I think our friendly neighbourhood branding expert puts it best: The…
Read MoreA simple Guide on when to move home.
If you’re thinking on shifting your home-whether that’s into a rented accommodation or property you’re procuring—you may think if there’s a right time or season of year to begin the plan of home moving. To be very frank, there is never an ideal time to move home. It depends on your individual requirements and your…
Read MoreHow to Show Your Cards on Twitter.
Twitter has around 255 million active users, according to the company’s latest quarterly report, and despite reports that the social network’s numbers are declining, its widespread use means it acts as a fantastic way for businesses to directly communicate with prospects and clients. It started out as a great place to create, discover and share…
Read MorePart 2: Start using your editorial calendar. Template and step-by-step guide included.
In the first article of this two part series, I explained why you need an editorial calendar and the benefits it creates in the long run. It helps you plan ahead, schedule publishing deadlines, apply a strategic approach to your content development, and meet the expectations of your readers by creating a consistent flow of…
Read MoreVIDEO: Does the property sector practice equality enough?
Is the Government doing enough to support the Private Rented Sector?
Working with charities: Case study with Bidwells
In the second part of our series looking at the benefits to your agency of working with charities, we feature Bidwells celebrating their 175th anniversary with activities that engaged their local communities and produced long-term benefits – I’m sure they had a party too! Patrick McMahon, Senior Partner at Bidwells explains, “Bidwells has recently been…
Read MoreNew Age Pensioners: giving more control to over-55s.
The long-awaited and hotly-debated pension reforms have finally come into force today (6 April). Now, anyone over 55 years old will be allowed to choose what to do with their pensions; withdraw the total sum in one go, take small fixed amounts when they wish to, or choose to invest the funds in an annuity…
Read MoreYour Data holds the secrets to your success.
Your data holds the secrets to your success. You just need to know how to search it. A search outcome is basically an organised structure of information that is relevant, presented to the user. Search tools provide this function, from manually finding something by alphabetic order to filtering lists in computer applications. Tools have been…
Read MoreSelling a famous property: from music legend to murder.
From the former home of a music legend to the site of a murder, the history of a property can arguably affect its selling price and can make it hard to value, as a number of recent examples illustrate. At a recent auction, the former childhood home of Sir Paul McCartney in Speke, Liverpool achieved…
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