It seems everyone is searching for the next up-and-coming area to move to, but how do you find the next budding hot spot?
Is it the development of transport links, good schools or just an expansion of the city? We asked Guild Members to...
A (Definitive) Guide: Stamp Duty For First Time Buyers
Friday, March 8, 2019
What is stamp duty?
Stamp duty for first time buyers can be a little confusing at first. Also known as Stamp Duty Land Tax, it is the tax that is owed on a property when purchasing a property over the stamp duty threshold (£125,000)....
This month, we caught up with Simon Etson, Residential Sales Manager for Drivers & Norris. He tells us about the history of Drivers & Norris, the property market in North London and his idea of a dream home.
Simon, tell us about...
Is Brexit keeping first-time buyers out of the market?
Friday, February 15, 2019
While the government has put several things in place to boost the first-time buyer’s market, the uncertainty surrounding Brexit and its full impact on the housing market, deposit requirements and property prices have left many would-be...
Regulatory models: contributions sought
The Government has committed to regulating estate agents to ensure that all tenants, leaseholders and freeholders on private and mixed-use estates are confident that the estate agent they are dealing...
We spoke with Steven Wayne, Managing Director at Benjamin Stevens Estate Agents about his top tips for success in the industry, the future of the property market and his idea of a perfect home.
Tell us about yourself
I launched Benjamin...
Valentine's Day Competition: Hotel Chocolat £100 gift card
Wednesday, January 30, 2019
With Valentine’s Day fast-approaching, everyone is thinking of the perfect gift to treat their loved one. This February, The Guild are giving away a Hotel Chocolat gift card worth £100.
This is your chance to spoil your...
The Guild Annual Conference 2019 was an outstanding success with record numbers of Members in attendance. Almost 450 Members from across the UK attended the conference, which was held at the QEII Centre in Westminster, London on Thursday 17th...
The team were awesome throughout all aspects of the house purchase (Wendy, Nikki & Tom) especially as we needed a quick completion (under a month from viewing to moving in). Every question was answered and they were always super responsive and never left us hanging. I would thoroughly recommend from the purchase side and therefore from the selling side, as assuming the vendors of the property we purchased were thankful for a quick turnaround too. Thank you team H&O.
Trevor Olney-Jones
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Highly recommended!
Holland and Odam offer an honest, friendly, speedy and effective service. They are very well established, cover a wide area, and have an extensive team of expert advisers who will bend over backwards to assist.
Having worked with them for several years, I can say that Holland and Odam are a pleasure to work with.
Ian Threlkeld
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Jack at Holland and Odam recently helped me sell my house, and I couldn’t be happier with the service! From start to finish, he was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in achieving the best outcome. Jack kept me updated every step of the way, answered all my questions patiently, and his expertise in the local market ensured we achieved a fantastic price. The whole team at Holland and Odam were efficient and friendly, making what can be a stressful process feel smooth and straightforward. Outstanding service!
Daniel Lee
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We had a fantastic experience throughout the sale process with the Holland & Odam team. Their communication and approach was invaluable and all aspects of the services provided were delivered professionally and to a high standard. Thank you for all your help and guidance.
Paolo Del-greco5
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My sisters and I found Holland and Odam’s approach as estate agents excellent. They were friendly and approachable . Very professional keeping us informed at every step of the process. Good communication throughout the sale of the house. I would throughly recommend their services.
