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Video Blog: Opportunity knocks

Written by Peter Rollings

Wednesday, 27 May 2009

peter_rollings_managing_director_youtube2 I had an incredibly positive response to my first video blog so it was only a matter of time before I would start thinking about my next one (thanks by the way to Findaproperty , Inside Agent , Primelocation and everyone else for your very encouraging comments). I hope you enjoy the second, of what will hopefully become a regular video blog from me, and once again, I would welcome any feedback from you.

This piece focuses on the growing number of opportunities that are now available in the market. London is showing all the right signs in terms of a recovery and we are hopeful that this will continue throughout the summer. I’ve been talking a lot about the amount of new buyers entering the market and this has had a direct effect on the increase in market activity.

 

As a result however, there is a severe lack of stock and this unfortunately, has encouraged the comeback of “gazumping”, inevitable where buyers substantially outweigh available property. There are so many possibilities in London at the moment and this blog also gives advice to those who are thinking about buying or selling in the current climate.

The idea of doing a blog, whether written or by video is to provide an opportunity to engage with our customers. We want to listen to what you're saying, whether positive or negative, and to show that we are genuinely interested in hearing how the market is interpreted by homeowners and buyers in London. We would like to communicate in real time with real people and without prejudice. So if you feel compelled to respond to this blog then we would love to hear from you.

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written by Lucy Farmer, May 28, 2009
Think this is better than the last one. Really enjoying your video updates - keep them coming! Lucy
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written by Matt, June 02, 2009
Peter,
Looking as handsome as ever! I just logged on "down-under" to get your take on the London market and was glad to see you are as upbeat and pro-active as ever. The similarities between the London and Sydney markets are not surprising, we have seen similar decreases in overall pricing although this has been more marked at the top/luxury end. We are on the way up again though with demand at entry level extremely high, feeding up to the mid range properties. I will be logging on more regularly now for your updates from a reliable source in London. All the best. Matt.
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written by Simon Jefferson, September 16, 2009
I am wanting to buy a 2 bedroom flat in Fulham or possibly Wandsworth and put it in my children's name. To do this i have to dissolve a trust with NatWest and i will be a cash buyer. I will need to let it immediately to collect rental income. Does Marsh and Parsons handle lettings, furnished or unfurnished? Know Pete Rollings well and think this is the time to buy. Do you agree?
Best Regards, Simon Jefferson

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