Someone asked me the other day… Where can I find a Windmill for sale? Now anyone who knows Harringay in North London will quickly realise that windmills are not an everyday sight in the area.
Three Valuations… or Free Valuations
So How Much Do You Charge? – A good Estate Agent will seldom disclose their fee over the phone! Try not to be too irritated or put off by this… it is actually a good sign, and quite clever! If you think about it, the last thing an agent wants is for you to put down the phone, and move onto the next agent on your list with the same question. They will want to meet you, see your property, and have a chance to explain face to face the service they can offer, and what you will be getting for your fee!
Scrappy Do!
There is talk of a suspension of hips, but no-one really knows for sure, at the time of typing this, what is going on. It’s all a bit like the Apple iPad was a few weeks ago… We all know it’s coming, but when? Let’s hope they do not delay the launch!
The election fight is over but, the ‘Scrap’ is yet to come!
So… whichever corner you were backing in the fight for No 10 – The big scrap (as far as the housing market goes) is coming soon… HIPs will get ‘Knocked Out’ in the first round!
Top Tips for Moving Day
We invited Claire Hose, a professional moving consultant from ‘MoveMinder’ to write a guest blog packed with her professional tips to ensure that you are ‘super organised’ and ready for the big day.
Why can’t we just be regulated, ask professional Estate Agents?
Did You Know? Professional Estate Agents have welcomed government regulation for some time, in fact we have professionally pushed for it with government ministers, and the OFT (office of fair trading).
Money Makers V’s Risk Takers
A blog post that weighs up the risks involved in selling a property privately, the professionals reckon you could be far better off financially if you choose your professional wisely and resist the urge to go it alone.
Famous Villain Moves in on Harringay Property!
Famous Villain Moves in on Harringay Property! In the old town of Harringay in North London N8 there is a battle going on. Even now as I sit here typing this, from my property newsdesk AKA ‘Castles Estate Agents’, the famous bully ‘Gazunderer’ is being chased out of town by what some would describe as just another big bully called ‘Gazumper’ The battle is almost won and the gazunderer has been sent packing.
Special Agent Wanted – Secret Agent Sacked
Secret Agent – “Ok, so let’s put it into perspective, are they really trying to convince you to put your property on the market on the basis that the value has increased by £70.000 over the quietest few weeks of the year… come on, what does that tell you”?
Property – The ‘dedicated follower of fashion’
Property – The ‘dedicated follower of fashion’. How fasionable is yours, and does it really matter?