What Clients Want From Modern Estate Agents
It seems that the onset of artificial intelligence and online technologies has caused an age-old question to resurface: what is it that consumers want? Industries across the world are reassessing customer needs and expectations in order to better serve them as the...
December Market Report
As we approach the end of the year we find ourselves in politically turbulent times, with the Brexit debate continuing to undermine confidence, but only slightly. Certainly there are some scary concepts being tabled, not least the Governor of the Bank of England...
Digital Estate Sales: Yes or No?
The topic of online estate sales has been taking the country by storm and for good reason. Uncertainty in the market, thanks in large part to the ongoing Brexit situation, has left many bewildered and skeptical of the sales market and, by default, the agencies...
October 2018 Market Report
From a property perspective, it would appear that the latest budget will not be enough to light November’s fireworks. Nevertheless, overall, it did hint at a surprisingly stable economy, with improved growth prospects and an apparent end to the tighter austerity...
The Safest Places To Live in England
A recent survey of United Kingdom residents sought to discern which locations were viewed as the safest places to live. The survey polled residents in of 30 different locations the UK in March/April of 2018. Participants rated the safety of their location on a scale...
September 2018 Market Report
Originally published on Oakfield-Property.co.uk If anyone thinks that the confusing political shenanigans of the past few weeks have destabilised the property market, they’d be wrong. If anything, we are seeing more “lubrication” in the market, as sellers realise...
3 Factors Influencing The Sales Market In 2018
Over the past few decades, the housing market in the UK has been influenced by several factors on both the demand and supply side of the market. Things like interest rates, the economic state, the size of the population, and the real income of citizens have led to...
4 Unfortunate Consequences of Skipping An Estate Agent
If you are looking to sell your house, then you might be considering whether or not you should hire an estate agent. It’s tempting to think that you might be able to save some money without one. However, not hiring an estate agent could cost you in the long run. Avoid...
August 2018 Market Comment
Originally published on Oakfield-Property,co,uk As we move from a scorching summer to a cooler autumn, will the property market return to “normal”? Certainly the latest HMRC figures indicate a positive outlook, with a 0.3% increase in the number of transactions over...
Image Marketing For Estate Agencies
For estate agencies, perfecting your online images is crucial to attracting new customers and standing out in the industry. Estate agency photography affects your reputation and determines how professional you are as an agency. If you want to understand the importance...