Should I take it on the chin?
Let me ask you, who likes being abused at work. Abused, a strong word. A word that is uneasy to use. A word normally used in only extreme circumstances. A word we do not want to be associated with...
View ArticleThe Chicken or the Egg??
Go Back The chicken or the egg? A question that has passed down from generation to generation without a perfect answer. So how does this question translate to the current housing market? So many of...
View ArticleI’m playing all the right notes, just not necessarily in the right order!
Eric Morecambe once famously said to the world renowned composer Andre Previn ‘I’m playing all the notes, just not necessarily in the right order’. Eric Morecambe and Andre Previn Interest in...
View ArticleYou just hit it with a hammer!
I was called last week by a lady who was trying to buy a flat in our City. She explained that her offer had been accepted however, the sale had fallen through due to her lender requiring an EWS1...
View ArticleSmoke and mirrors – the tools of a magician
All good magicians have their favourite tricks. For many years I had no idea how a magician asked a person to lay in a box, you would see their head at one end and their feet at the other. And then a...
View ArticleCan you teach me patience, quickly? A blog for young estate agents.
I was once asked by a friend, Mike your a patient guy can you teach me patience, quickly? So what is patience and what does this have to do with young estate agents? Well I believe quite a lot. As an...
View ArticleWhy do opposites attract?
Why do opposites attract? We all know the saying, so why does it happen? How does it happen? I love the film Hitch. A love story between an overweight financial analyst and a wealthy, attractive,...
View ArticleSo what does a good deal look like? – The Tortoise 101 series
I’m asked regularly to look out for a good deal by prospective landlords. So what is a good deal? What does a good deal look like? Has a good deal changed over the years? Many experts have written...
View Article17% of homes have an outstanding primary school as their nearest
Term starts this week for many of the nearly 8.8 million school children across England and Wales. School catchments play an important role for many when choosing a home. Across England and Wales...
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Busiest Housing Market Since 2007
Over 950,000 sales are estimated to have taken place across the UK in the first 7 months of 2021, making it the UK’s busiest housing market since 2007. At 73,740 the number of sales agreed in July was...
View ArticleWhy do we do more than you expect?
A contract with an estate agent really confirms one thing, and one thing only. That if the estate agent sells your property a fee has been agreed between you and the agent. It does not confirm in the...
View ArticleThe Tortoise in the Sevenacre House – Part 1
One winter morning, the vendors of a four bedroom property awoke, knowing today was the day to launch their property for sale. They looked over the 4k photography, 4k property video and virtual tour,...
View ArticleThe Tortoise in the Sevenacre house – Part 2
So the weekend came, the Tortoise and his friends were very excited to meet so many new people and show them the Sevenacre house. The Tortoise took absolute delight in seeing the faces of different...
View ArticleTriggers broom – What is asset management about in the world of property?
What is Asset Management about in the world of property? Let me tell you, it is about ‘17 heads and 14 handles’. I had a great night out on Friday with a good friend for her birthday. Her son works in...
View ArticleThe Property & the Cadbury Creme Egg
When I first think of cadbury creme eggs, that one slogan comes to mind without fail. “how do you eat yours?”. How does this relate to property I hear you ask? Let me explain: I spoke with a...
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Hampton Walking Football – Sponsorship News!
We would proudly like to announce our charity sponsorship of the Hampton Walking Football Team (Peterborough). Walking Football allows all ages, whatever your fitness level, to get involved in...
View ArticleHampton Walking Football Results 24/04/2022
The Hampton Walking Football team turned up at the Nene Valley Community Centre on the 24/4/2022 in bright sunshine ready for another set of league fixtures against Netherton and Glinton. With every...
View ArticleThinking about investing in property to try and beat inflation? Just do it!...
There is sometimes an easy answer to a problem. You may not like the answer, it may not work without help, it may not be the dream, it may seem like hard work, it may not seem fair to some however, it...
View ArticleThe Tortoise & the quest for the Holy Chalice (No, not grail)
One morning, the Tortoise rose to look over his garden, the sun was shining through the clouds and new life was blooming. Then, the Tortoise heard a deep booming yet calming voice. “My trusty Tortoise,...
View ArticleHampton Walking Football results 27/05/22
The Hampton Walking Football team turned up at the Nene Valley Community Centre on the 21/5/2022 in bright sunshine ready for another set of league fixtures against Glinton and Harborough Hornets. With...
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