Why are people not viewing my property?
Putting your property on the market is an exciting time. The photos are taken, the floorplans completed, and the home is perfectly presented, so it’s time to start the viewings. But how many should you expect? What if viewings are not as regular as you hoped? We asked Guild agents to share their tips and […]
Why do house sales fall through?
Moving to a new house can be a stressful time, particularly if a sale falls through. Don’t worry if this happens as there are often ways to get it back on track. Guild Members talk about the potential pitfalls to avoid during your negotiations and give tips to help your sale move forward. Surveys […]
RELOCATION AGENT SPECIALIST JOINS DRIVERS & NORRIS
Sarah Twiner from Drivers & Norris in Islington is celebrating after becoming an accredited Relocation Agent Specialist. The accreditation was awarded by Relocation Agent Network and is achieved by completing a comprehensive online training programme, The Importance of Service. A national network of independent estate agents (of which Drivers & Norris is a […]
DRIVERS & NORRIS HAS HELPED TO DONATE MORE THAN 15,000 ITEMS OF FOOD FOR THE NATION’S LOCAL FOODBANKS
Drivers & Norris are proud to announce that they have helped to collect more than 15,000 items of food for the nation’s foodbanks. Organised by Relocation Agent Network – of which they are a member – the #RANFoodbank10k event included estate agents from across England, Scotland and Wales. This is the second year that Relocation Agent […]
How to take the stress out of moving
Between packing your things and preparing for your first night in a new home, moving house takes a lot of organisation, but it doesn’t have to be stressful. Here are some tips to take the stress out of moving. Stay organised Pack by room and decide […]
DRIVERS & NORRIS JOINS FORCES WITH AGENTS ACROSS THE UK, TO HELP SUPPORT LOCAL FOODBANKS
We’re delighted to announce that we are participating in a nationwide event organised by Relocation Agent Network to collect at least 10,000 items of food (and other daily necessities) for local foodbanks. Taking place between 13 and 20 June, the event – #RANFoodbank10k – will see Relocation Agent Network members across England, Scotland and Wales […]
Half of England is owned by less than 1% of its population
Just 25,000 landowners – typically members of the aristocracy and corporations – have control of half of the country, according to new data shared with the Guardian. The findings show that owners such as the Duke of Buccleuch, the Queen, several large grouse moor estates and the entrepreneur James Dyson own an “astonishingly unequal” proportion […]
Long overdue’ Rogue Landlord Guidance’ welcomed
New guidance published by the Government on rogue landlords has been welcomed by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health but criticised it for being long overdue. The Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government published two sets of guidance covering both landlord and tenants rights and responsibilities in the private rented sector, and rogue […]
Friends and amenities: What are renters willing to compromise on?
Newly released data by Zoopla has revealed that when it comes to what renters aren’t willing to compromise on, nearby amenities including shops, bars and entertainment comes out on top. According to the research of over 1,700 renters across the UK nearby amenities including shops, bars and restaurants have been crowned as the factor […]
Spoilt for choice? You can’t beat a good recommendation!
Today, we have more choices than ever before. From the half-fat, decaf, double froth cappuccino at your local coffee shop to the fifty shades of white available at your local DIY store (Chapel Porth or Dover Skies anyone?). When it comes to selling your home, selecting an estate agent is no different, except this time […]