Which room convinces you to buy?
When you step into a house there is naturally one room which buyers gravitate towards. The important question is, which room convinces you to buy? If you’re looking to sell your home it is useful to know which room to prioritise for open houses, images of the property or facts about your home. Read […]
Splashing Out: Bathroom Bliss
From palatial master en-suites to private powder rooms, beautiful bathrooms are a statement and unique feature that are often considered to be one of the most important rooms in a home. We look at some of the best bathrooms on the market. 1.Virginia Water, Surrey – £7,500,000 Set within the heart of the […]
The Guild of Property Professionals Annual Conference 2019
Guest Speakers Rachel Riley TV Presenter Rachel Riley is the numbers expert on Channel 4’s long-running quiz show Countdown and a resident team member on the hit Channel 4 comedy show 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. We are delighted to welcome this numbers expert to […]
Over 180,500 first-time buyers benefit from stamp duty tax relief
Yesterday marked a year that first-time buyers have benefited from the stamp duty tax relief. The money-saving tax relief, which is known as First Time Buyer Relief (FTBR), was introduced on 22 November 2017. The Treasury announced that since the inception of the scheme, more than 180,500 first-time buyers have benefited, saving a total of […]
Secret tips to sell and move in before Christmas
Buying a property can be complicated, and so getting it right is pivotal to speeding up the process. Whether you are a first-time buyer, or an experienced home owner, our Guild agents are here to help. We have collected our secret tips to help you sell and move in before the holidays. 1. Preparation […]
How stamp duty changes will impact the market?
The government has done much to enable first-time buyers the opportunity to get into the market and removing stamp duty on all shared equity purchases up to £500,000 is another great initiative for those purchasing their first home. Since the abolishment of the stamp duty for first-time buyers, many more people have been able to […]
WE’VE JUST RETURNED FROM A NATIONAL ESTATE AGENCY CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION
Taking place on 23 November at London’s Park Plaza Riverbank Hotel, the event included three keynote sessions including; David Meade, a world-class international corporate speaker and performer, who discussed how to find and retain the best employees; learning and development guru Malcolm Smith; and mathematician and ex-Funds Manager, Darren Shirlaw provided an economic forecast, including […]
DRIVERS & NORRIS NAMED 2018 NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR BY RELOCATION AGENT NETWORK!
Held at the Park Plaza Riverbank Hotel, London on Friday 23 November, the Awards Dinner was hosted by well-known comedian and TV presenter, Katherine Ryan, who announced Drivers & Norris’s award win. The Newcomer of the Year Award was eligible to any estate agent that has joined the Network since May 2017. The accolade […]
Drivers & Norris Wins a Customer Relocation Award and Named a Relocation Agent Network Platinum Member
Drivers & Norris was one of just nine estate agents across England, Scotland and Wales to win a Customer Relocation Award and Platinum Member status. Each winner was deemed to be the most successful in helping customers relocate, by working with fellow member estate agents. The Importance of Working Together when Customers Relocate […]
What to avoid when buying a property for the first time
Buying a home for the first time can be an emotionally driven experience, especially when you consider the various elements that need to be taken into account. While there are several new and exciting things that go into buying a home, it can be a complicated process to negotiate. Often, it’s easy to focus on […]