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Caxtons have announced that they have become a
member of Allied Surveyors, which provides a
network of firms throughout the UK, offering reliable residential property advice including surveys, ‘HomeBuyer’ reports and valuations.
In addition to its existing
portfolio, Caxtons will now provide professional services associated with house purchase to clients across Kent. Ian Cousins BSc FRICS, who
works out of the Kent Thameside office and the Castle Street office in Canterbury, has joined Caxtons from fellow Allied Surveyors members, Stuart Edwards Fullermoon in Croydon, specifically to undertake the valuation and survey work generated by the Allied Surveyors alliance. Graham Mitchell, Finance Director and Head of Professional Services said, “During his twenty- year career as a surveyor, Ian has gained invaluable experience and we are delighted that he has joined Caxtons in order to assist us with our Allied Surveyors workload. We will continue to work closely with Stuart Edwards Fullermoon, who provide the commercial valuation service for Allied Surveyors in Kent, as well as both residential and commercial work in South London, Surrey and Sussex, and look forward to a long and successful relationship.”
Hamptons InternatIonal launcHes watersIde dIvIsIon premium rises to 21 per cent. A separate Hamptons
Hamptons International has announced the launch of a new specialist Waterside property division. Established to meet a
growing demand from buyers and tenants for waterside properties, Waterside by Hamptons International is a collection of the very finest waterside properties across the Hamptons Sales and Lettings networks, from riverside penthouses to country houses on private lakes. To mark the launch of the new division, a Hamptons International study has revealed the premiums associated with waterside living. According to the results of the Hamptons International branch survey, properties by water are 18 per cent more expensive in London than similar properties which do not have a water feature. Across our country branches, this
International study of rents conducted recently for a new Central London development revealed that waterside views were worth 13 per cent more on average and as high as 16 per cent for three bedroom properties compared with other units on the same floor. For landlords, this translates to nearly £50 extra per week for a one bedroom property and more than £130 per week for three bedroom flats. Neal Wood, Head of
Waterside Country Sales at Hamptons International, commented, “Waterside homes attract a diverse array of buyers and tenants who are searching for a home by the water for a whole host of reasons – beautiful views, a calming influence, leisure activities are just a few of the benefits of a waterside home.”
countrywIde expands lettInGs In tHe nortH east months and we will look to continue this throughout the year.” James and Maureen Lackie launched Property Quarters in 1978 and it has quickly grown to employ nine members of staff who will play a crucial part in growing Property Quarters over the coming years. James and Maureen have
Countrywide is continuing its expansion plans with the purchase of North East specialist letting agents Property Quarters. Property Quarters has been
operating in the North East for over 33 years through its flagship branches in North Shields and Whitley Bay. Margaret Longden, Countrywide
Co-Managing Director said, “Property Quarters has always impressed us and we’re proud to have their team onboard. This acquisition complements our ongoing growth plans in the North East through both acquisition and organic growth to increase our lettings footprint and client reach. Across the UK we have opened 70 lettings offices in the last seven
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retired from the business which will continue to trade as Property Quarters and managed by its long standing, experienced team of sales and operations staff. Both branches will be supported by Countrywide’s sales, online, training and management teams, which will be led by Richard Coxon, Area Director for the North East and Yorkshire.
GrowtH for fyfe mcdade Fyfe McDade who have recently opened their third office, are predicting a buoyant 2011 in the central London property market, reporting increased volumes of both buyer and tenant enquiries through their well established Shoreditch and Bloomsbury branches.
Experienced estate agents
Natalie Hall and Jean-Pierre Kalebic have recently joined the Fyfe McDade management team. Natalie will be heading up the already established Shoreditch sales team, while Jean-Pierre will be launched the new Islington branch at 293 Upper Street N1. “It’s an exciting time for the
company; says Carl Schmid, director, “We are very proud of the reputation we have achieved since opening the doors in 2007 and look forward to building on that over the coming years.”
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