The sun’s out and so are the buyers!
The British summer has finally arrived and so too it seems have home buyers… A recent survey conducted by Relocation Agent Network has found that buyer enquiries are up by 20%. 87% of Network estate agents based in England, Scotland and Wales indicated that they have seen an increase in the number of buyers entering the market when compared to the same time last year. And more buyers mean we need more sellers, so if you’re umming and aaaahing about … Continue Reading…
Thinking of Selling? Contact The Local Expert
Detached? Semi-detached? Maybe a terraced house? And then there’s the question of how many bedrooms. A recent survey conducted by Relocation Agent Network asked its estate agent members which properties are currently the most sought-after by homebuyers – a good indication for potential home sellers wanting to enter the market.
According to Relocation Agent Network, over 60% of estate agents surveyed said that semi-detached houses are by far the most sought-after amongst buyers. The next most popular are terraced houses, with … Continue Reading…
The heart of the home ( and the room that can add the most value!)
A large, leafy garden or state of the art kitchen… which home improvements really make a difference when it comes to valuing a property? According to a recent estate agency survey, home improvements are popular amongst prospective sellers and if you pick the right areas of your home to improve, it can even add value to your property.
Conducted by estate agency organisation, Relocation Agent Network amongst its members, the survey found that nearly three quarters of members would recommend … Continue Reading…
THINKING OF SELLING? WE CAN OFFER SELLERS ADDITIONAL BUYERS
A recent property market survey, conducted by estate agency organisation Relocation Agent Network, reports an increase in the number of properties coming onto the market. A staggering 87% of survey respondents have seen the number of sellers entering the market increase by up to a fifth so far this year, when compared to the same period in 2012.
This is great news for prospective home buyers who will be using the upcoming Bank Holidays to house hunt. For those thinking … Continue Reading…
We Are Helping To Raise Funds For Neil Burton
We are helping to raise funds for a friend, Neil Burton, a 32 year old father of three children who in 2009 fell ill with two rare conditions called Transverse Myelitis & Guillain Barre Syndrome which attacked his nervous system.Four years on he is paralysed from the neck down, confined to a wheelchair and still reliant on a ventilator for his breathing.
Neil is severely disabled and requires 24 hour care. Neil has been an inspiration to his family. Despite the … Continue Reading…
Top Tips for Selling this Spring
With Spring just around the corner, now is the time to start thinking about selling your home as traditionally, the next few months are very popular amongst potential buyers. Below are a few tips on how to prepare your property for a sale:
1. Our very top tip is set a realistic asking price! A recent survey amongst estate agency organisation, Relocation Agent Network reported that 97% of its members (including us) indicated that setting a realistic asking price from day one … Continue Reading…
Mortgages explained for first-time buyers
This is a helpful acticle published on the BBC website.
Over the past few years the perils of the mortgage market have been graphically illustrated, with the prospects of obtaining a home loan changing dramatically from the sublime to the ridiculous.
Now the state-backed Funding for Lending scheme, operated by the Bank of England, has started to breathe some life back into the market.
The mortgage rates now available have plunged and lenders are beginning to compete again.
What is more, there are signs … Continue Reading…
2013 Sees Increase in Market Activity, According to Relocation Agent Network
The UK property market appears to have had a good start to the year, with nearly three quarters of estate agents from Relocation Agent Network reporting an improvement in market activity compared to the same time in 2012.
A recent survey conducted by estate agency organisation, Relocation Agent Network has found that 72% of its members, who responded to the survey, have seen an increase in buyer enquiries and sales agreed in January 2013, when compared to the same time … Continue Reading…
Relocation Agent Network raised £5,000 for children’s charity, Make-A-Wish Foundation® UK during their national launch day.
The Network launch, which took place on Wednesday 30 January 2013, saw member estate agents across England, Scotland and Wales, collectively help to raise £5,000 for the deserved cause. The charity grants magical wishes to children and young people fighting life-threatening medical conditions.
Richard Tucker, Managing Director of Relocation Agent Network comments on the launch day, “We are delighted that our launch day was used to benefit such a well deserved cause such as Make-A-Wish Foundation. The day marked the Network’s … Continue Reading…