I set up Dockleys as an East London estate agency in 2017, selling and letting residential and commercial property. Since then, it’s gone from strength to strength, meaning that I have to recruit people to help me! I’ve got some great team members already and I hope to find even more. Here’s why you might […]
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, […]
I love all of East London (well, most of it!) – that’s why I sell property here. I practice what I preach too and I’ve been living in Bow for the last ten years. Bow has a great location and a great vibe, as well as providing essentials like schools and shops. Here’s why I […]
I’m sure you’re aware of the housing crisis in the UK at the moment. Population increase and longer lifespans both play their parts, as well as replacement developments that house fewer families than the original buildings did. There are many issues and many possible solutions. I believer that one of the possible solutions to the […]
If you’ve lived in your property for any length of time, you’ve probably stopped noticing your kitchen. You’ve got over your lust for granite worktops and made your peace with your awkward fridge. But if you’re hoping to sell your house or flat, it’s time to look at your kitchen afresh. The kitchen is the […]
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 […]
Finding the right property is always and joy and often a relief (!), but there are still several steps to follow before you actually get the keys and move in. One of the most important is putting in your offer and doing everything in your power to get it accepted. Delay and you risk someone […]
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