How can first-time buyers get on the ladder faster?
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Are you thinking of getting on the property ladder this year? It is often a daunting task, but interest rates are currently low and there are government schemes that can help, too. We asked Guild agents across the country for their advice to help...
Spring Budget 2017 wish list for the housing market
Thursday, March 2, 2017
It’s the last spring Budget. What does Philip Hammond, Chancellor of the Exchequer, have planned for homeowners? How will first-time buyers and landlords be affected? Guild Members share their wish lists ahead of the Budget on March 8th. ...
Housing white paper is admirable, but detail is lacking
Thursday, February 9, 2017
The eyes of the property industry recently turned to the Government’s Housing White Paper, which was released on Tuesday 7 February. Now that experts have had time to digest the information, The Guild of Property Professionals have noted...
UK property prices rose by 6.5% in 2016, Halifax said, while according to Nationwide Building Society’s House Price index, prices were 4.5% higher by the end of the year, having risen by the same rate as in 2015. East Anglia The...
Guild Members commended for excellent service at awards
Friday, February 3, 2017
Offices from around the UK were commended for their exceptional performance at the Guild of Property Professionals – previously known at the Guild of Professional Estate Agents - gala dinner and annual awards, which was held at The Vox...
The next chapter for the Guild: interview with CEO Marcus Whewell
Monday, January 30, 2017
When searching for an estate agent, you want advice and guidance from professionals who are trained and trustworthy, who have in-depth local knowledge and the technology and connections to expedite your sale: in short, you are looking for a...
Lenders have started to announce changes to their buy-to-let policies following the Prudential Regulation Authority’s decision to phase in new stricter rules.
The PRA said in September that lenders must take the borrower’s income...
Contractors and people who are self-employed can face additional challenges when securing a mortgage, which may sometimes cause delays during the property buying process. Around 22% of the UK workforce are now self-employed or contractors,...
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.
