Posts by Alex Evans
How To Get Your Property Viewing Ready
When selling a home it may seem obvious, but doing everything in your power to minimise the risk of leaving anything to chance is a major advantage. The property viewing is one of the most important aspects of the sale and a great deal of emphasis should be put on getting your home in shipshape…
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 More“Where are the missing billions?” property expert asks
A leading property expert is seeking the whereabouts of at least £1.4bn held in Tenancy Deposit Schemes £3.2bn of deposits paid by UK renters are currently sitting in the schemes – with much of that money being held by their landlord or letting agent. Landlords and agents are legally required to place tenancy deposits in…
Read MoreBenefit from understanding the phases of a business
We get many businesses using our platform. From initial start-ups to established brands and national franchisees. Over the last 3 years we have had the privilege of watching them grow and expand. And what we have noticed is that each business seems to be in a past, present or future juncture of a particular growth…
Read MoreGovernment vs Property – does Nanny know best?
Whether it’s to do with our sugar intake, types of cars we drive or consumption of fruit each day, it seems the Government have our best interests at heart. So one would assume that when the powers that be, “fine-tune” the property market, that they are looking to help us all. Their thinking is that by aiming to…
Read MoreA little tip to keep you busy during the summer holidays
With the holiday season approaching, it’s that time of year when new instructions to the market sometimes tend to dry up a little bit. So what should you be doing during this time? In my opinion, the holiday season is a great time to be speaking to any stock which is already on the market…
Read MoreWhy you must market using an agency who fully embraces the power of the internet
Within the existing climate of uncertainty, it is imperative to select a property agency who has a proven track record in delivering success by maximising market reach. When selling a commercial property, one cannot ensure best price without an effective depth of marketing. It is known that many agencies are reluctant to fully embrace the…
Read MoreWhat to Look for when Searching for a New House
The right way to find a new property is to call your preferred real estate agency and discuss all the details about your expectations and preferences. That’s why you should know what you’re looking for very well and here are a few key factors to consider when looking for a new house. First – the…
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 MoreWhich Euro 2016 Team is Your Agency Most Like?
So we’ve had a look at all of the teams competing in Euro 2016. Let’s put to one side the activities of an absolutely mindless minority of thugs (from many nations) who seem to think this is a festival of flying chairs and let’s focus on the football. I’ve watched almost every game bar two…
Read MoreThings to ask your seller before you move
We all know that moving house can be a stressful experience and there are many things which can make the process a little easier. The following little things can really help you with your move to your new home. Forwarding address Changing to a new address can take time and I wouldn’t be surprised if…
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 MoreThe Domain Name Game
It’s something we emphasise with any new website project – selecting your website address or domain name is equally as influential as selecting your business name itself. Many potential customers come across your domain name before anything else through search engines and as we all know first impressions count. Furthermore, your domain name is one…
Read MoreDon’t just reform rental deposits, abolish them altogether
A leading property expert has welcomed government plans to reform rental deposits – and is calling on policy makers to abolish them altogether. Chancellor George Osborne recently revealed the government’s intention to reform rental deposits, while standing in for David Cameron at Prime Minister’s Questions. Southampton MP Alan Whitehead Labour MP told the House of…
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