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FEBRUARY UPDATE- HOW THE MARKET IS SHAPING UP BY MARK WELTON

Well, I thought that I would give all my subscribers an early year indication of what the property market is up to in it’s 2012 infancy and how the coming months are likely to evolve in terms of market activity.

WHY WAIT UNTIL THE SPRING? BY MARK WELTON

There is a common misconception amongst would be sellers, that the best time to sell their home is during the spring months. This is an entirely understandable interpretation of the market since spring heralds warmer weather (hopefully), longer evenings, flowers in the garden and leaves on the trees. In short, it welcomes a period where people often feel more optimistic, re-energised and more prepared to make life changing plans such as moving house……….!

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE PROPERTY MARKET IN 2012 BY MARK WELTON

Well firstly, I would like to wish all our clients, buyers and subscribers a very happy and prosperous New Year and hope that we can all benefit from the many positive opportunities which will inevitably come our way this year.

THE RISE OF THE TECHNOLOGICAL MONSTER DURING 25 YEARS OF ESTATE AGENCY! By Mark Welton

This year I am celebrating 25 years in the estate agency business, a quarter of a century no less, in helping people sell and buy homes!

Looking back has got me thinking about the biggest changes and developments in our industry over that period, and this surely has to be how technology has totally changed the face of the industry.

ALWAYS CHOOSE EXPERIENCE WHEN CHOOSING AN ESTATE AGENT ! By Mark Welton

It would seem reasonable to assume that most people would appoint an experienced and professional estate agent to handle the marketing and sale of their largest asset, safe in the knowledge that one of the largest transactions they will be ever involved with, is in “good hands”.

HOW DOES A RESIDENT GHOST AFFECT YOUR HOMES SALEABILITY?!!

As I write this article it is Halloween and I am (somewhat guiltily!) ignoring the knocks at the door as all manner of ghosts ,demons and vampires queue up to demand a “treat” from my collection of Haribo sweets and mini mars bars!!

Survey Results - What people think about the LOCAL property market by Mark Welton

I have long been skeptical about the abundance of surveys and commentaries that are carried out on the property market, quite simply because they focus on “a national market” with little or no regard for local or regional variations. Statistics are dredged up from banks and building societies relating to borrowing trends and individuals are poled in different parts of the country.

“TO SELL OR NOT TO SELL?”-THAT IS THE QUESTION!! By Mark Welton

I was prompted to write this article, following a somewhat desperate call from an old client who had been spending too much time watching the News and reading tabloid newspapers! As a result, he was worried that the bottom was falling out of the property market and that he should be selling his properties (perhaps below market value he said!) to protect against the apocalypse that was facing the market!!

WHERE AND WHAT SHOULD THE FIRST TIME BUYER PURCHASE IN HOVE? BY MARK WELTON

Many First Time Buyers are, quite understandably, nervous and unsure about their first investment in the Hove property market. Much of this relates to an underlying concern or doubt as to what type of property to look for and perhaps more importantly, in which location.

GETTING READY FOR MOVING DAY BY MARK WELTON

THE HOLY GRAIL OF DO’S AND DONT’S

I feel particularly qualified to offer my suggestions as to how to deal with the moving process, not because I am an estate agent, but because I have just moved house myself and the pain (and joy!!) is very fresh in my mind!