Many of my clients tell me that when considering agents with a view to selling their home, they were tempted to use an agent that has several other branches. They were told that more branches equals more buyers, which on the surface sounds appealing. But don’t be fooled. The “more-buyers/faster sale” claim is standard practice […]
HMO Requirements in Croydon (House of Multiple Occupancy)
As a landlord, you might well have heard the term HMO mentioned by your letting agent, but what exactly is HMO and what are the implications for the private landlord? What is HMO in Croydon? HMO (or Houses in Multiple Occupation) has a specific meaning in terms of the legislation that applies to it. A […]
Selling your Property in Croydon – Personal Accountability
Many properties in the Croydon area are as unique and distinctive as the people who buy them. So when selling yours, it is most important that your estate agent has a thorough understanding not only of your property, but also of the needs and preferences of every buyer who views it. It is simply not […]
Will the Football (Fifa 2018) Slow Down Property Sales! in UK?
The British can usually be relied upon to be passionate about two conversational topics, football and property. So let’s combine the two and see what effect the World Cup tournament is likely to have on the property market, and how will we, as estate agents, respond to this? The market itself is has been […]
Royal Wedding – Good News for the Property Market!
We British love a royal wedding! The unifying effect of such an event as this weekend’s, in which millions of people are interested (ok, not everyone of course) usually generates a feelgood factor that spreads throughout the economy. This wedding is no different and it comes at a time when the public is slightly […]