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There’s a question we often ask ourselves – are we offering our customers the best we can as a property website? In some ways, it’s a constantly changing answer and sometimes dependent on market demand.  So, when we came to redesign our website, we set a series of benchmarks to determine what makes a good property website and the features it should be offering our customers. Digital marketing is changing the face of property websites The last couple of years has seen its ups and downs, although it certainly ended on a high in the property market. With the impact of Covid-19 lockdowns, there was a growing trend in buying, selling and investing in properties remotely. By that we mean, the power of photos, floorplans and compelling property tours in the form of videos were the drivers in decision making.  This, in turn, changed the face of the property website to the extent that more emphasis is now placed on the role of digital marketing. Whilst it can be a challenge to keep up with cha

Property fraud is on the rise; in 2020 alone, The Land Registry ended up paying £4.5 million – the second-highest figure on record – in compensation to people who were victims of property fraud.  Predominantly property title fraud, the potential of being caught out was highlighted by luxury developers, the Candy Brothers, when they believed they were purchasing a 47-acre estate in Sunninghill from four pensioners only to find that they weren’t the actual owners. The property was owned by a billionaire Saudi sheikh and Land Registry ended up paying more than £6.5 million in compensation.  So, what are the types of property fraud and scams? How can you spot them and avoid becoming a victim? Types of property fraud and scams Awareness of property fraud and scams has increased in recent years. However, this type of fraud comes in various disguises and can involve buyers, sellers and the legal profession. Some of the types include: READ MORE

As spring and summer approaches and the sunny weather is with us, people start to think more seriously about moving house. Traditionally, March is the time when the property market starts to get busy and it’s no different in Norwich.    Property for sale in Norwich and demand for properties starts to increase as homeowners look to put their house on the market. Despite the end of the Stamp Duty Holiday, mortgage interest rates going up and rising property prices, people are still looking to upsize or downsize, relocate and first time buyers are wanting to get their ‘foot on the property ladder’.   It is predicted that property values will  increase by 3% to 5% in Norfolk  by the end of 2022, which is prompting people to move now rather than later in the year. But what’s the best way to list your property for sale?   How to list your property for sale?   If you’re in the position where you haven’t had to sell a property, it can be quite a daunting task. That said, it can be overwhelming