Richard James Joins Forces With Agents Across The UK To Help Support Local Food Banks
We’re delighted to announce that we are participating in a nationwide event organised by Relocation Agent Network called #OneThousandItemsofFood, supporting local Foodbanks in their bid to help tackle food poverty in the UK.
The #OneThousandItemsofFood event runs between 14 June and 21 June. Richard James and our customers will collect as many items of food and other supplies with the aim of collecting 1,000 items across the network.
The last day of our fundraising event coincides with Agents Giving ‘Donate a Food Parcel … Continue Reading…
It’s Not Just About Selling!
Many estate agents put substantial emphasis on their ability to find a buyer, and they highlight this as a primary reason to sell through them.
However, we believe in going far beyond this. In many ways, finding a buyer is the easy bit! Most switched-on agents have access to most of the buyers in the market, primarily via their advertising in the press, website and portals, enabling them to build a large database of registered buyers.
But the issue is not actually … Continue Reading…
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 jaded by Brexit confusion and needs a bit of a tonic.
May is historically an optimistic time of year, heralding the summer months ahead, which are most … Continue Reading…
Who’s Choosing Your Home?
An Englishman’s home may be his castle – but it is usually a woman who chooses it!
94% of estate agents polled in a recent survey* confirmed that, in most house-hunting couples or families, it is the woman who has the last word in choosing which home they buy.
Two of the most important factors that attract women in a home are a modern kitchen, and a his-and-hers en-suite bathroom, with 91% of agents questioned saying that a good kitchen is the … Continue Reading…
March 2018 Market Comment
Just like the snow, the property market seems a little unsure as to what it’s doing, with the Office for National Statistics reporting a fall in UK property prices of 0.3% last month (0.5% in England), and property price growth slowing slightly from 5% to 4.9%.
However, ONS and Land Registry figures are always out of date by at least a couple of months as they do not reflect current buyer activity, which, in relation to the supply of stock, is … Continue Reading…
Enter The Spring!
Spring is traditionally a time of change. Brighter and longer daylight hours make house-hunting easier for working people, and sellers naturally want their property to look its best.
Job-hunters, who wanted to secure their Christmas bonus before seeking employment elsewhere, have by now settled into their new positions and feel confident about upgrading their home.
The school year is approaching its final term, which focuses the mind of parents who wish to make a move before the new academic year begins. They … Continue Reading…
Snapshot Of Regional Property Market
A snapshot of the regional property market courtesy of Dataloft and are colleagues at Relocation Agent Network
Why Are The Brits Obsessed With Property?
No dinner party would be complete without talk of property values, gazumping, or someone who has made a killing, or a loss, on their home. We are obsessed with our bricks and mortar. More of us own our own home than any other European country – although this is decreasing as values have risen to unattainable levels for many.
On this crowded and class-conscious island, home ownership has always been associated with status and self-worth. Indeed, up until the late nineteenth … Continue Reading…
February 2018 Market Comment
Winter may not be behind us yet, but, as far as the property market is concerned, spring is definitely in the air! The latest figures from Rightmove suggest a cautiously positive market.
Of the relatively modest 1.5% annual increase in the price of new-to-market properties on the portal, 0.8% of this occurred last month! This is very much in line with our own observations of very buoyant start to the year, with enquiries from both buyers and sellers on the up.
To … Continue Reading…
Why Overpricing May Leave You Out Of Pocket
As a seller, it is tempting to accept the highest estate agent’s valuation you receive. However, there are three sound reasons why you should avoid overpricing your home initially, as overpriced property often ends up selling for less than it otherwise might have.
Firstly, buyers buy by comparison. Why should they buy your house if it is more expensive than a similar alternative? This simply does not make sense, and your property is unlikely to sell until such time as any … Continue Reading…