When I was first selling property a decade or so ago, internet property searches were in their infancy and social media hadn’t even been invented. But times have changed, and like many East London estate agents, I’m finding that social media is a great tool for selling property. Here’s why…. Social media is a cost-effective […]
Many of you will know that I’m always going on about East London and how much I love it, and when I’m not going on about East London, I’m going on about Hertfordshire, where I great up. But it’s important to understand that I’m not the only link between these two locations. In fact, there […]
When you’re selling a property you’ve lived in for years, you’ve probably put your stamp on it pretty firmly. The pink walls in the sitting room only need a coat of magnolia to get them back to neutral, but the bits and bobs you’ve accumulated over the years might pose more of a challenge. However, […]
Dockleys have been working with a number of developers recently to sell new build property in East London. There are many reasons why newly built houses and flats appeal to buyers, from practical matters like brand new boilers to more emotional ones like being the very first person to live there. In this blog, I’ll […]
If you’ve invested in a buy-to-let property, you’ll be wanting to maximise your return – it stands to reason. But having your investment property managed by an estate agent can often be cheaper in the long run. Choose the fully-managed option and tap into a wealth of knowledge, experience and efficiency, providing value for money […]
If you’re one of the countless people who move out of London to settle in Hertfordshire or Essex, one very big change is your mode of transport. Instead of cycling or taking the tube, you’ve probably become a commuter who uses the overground train service. From Hertfordshire and Essex, on journeys like Broxbourne to Liverpool […]
When one buyer has made an offer on a property and has had it verbally accepted, then has it rejected because a second buyer makes a higher offer, it is called gazumping. Gazumping in the East London property market With reasonable asking prices from sellers and sensible offers from buyers, not to mention the fast […]
Most London estate agents cover just one area and a few postcodes. In the Home Counties, estate agents might have different offices spread across one county. Very few operate in both the city and the countryside, but I’ve been doing it for the last year and I’ve found it works brilliantly. Trends in moving out […]
It’s celebration time here at Dockleys – we’re selling and letting property in record time and are still reeling from the successes of the past week (including two units in this development in Clapton, E5). Of course, the hard work of me and my team is an important factor in shifting property quickly, but it’s […]
As Dockleys celebrates its first birthday, I’ve been looking back over what we’ve achieved. Something that stands out is the amount of repeat business we’ve seen, both with buyers becoming sellers and owners of multiple properties returning to sell and let through our East London estate agency. A sign of a trustworthy estate agent Most […]
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