DavidJordan: March 2013

Friday 22 March 2013

The World of Estate Agency ... and so much more

This blog considers the world of Estate Agency and how they make active contributions to the community.

It’s easy to get caught up working twenty four seven and forget that we live and work in a beautiful part of the country and which we acknowledge contributes to David Jordan Estate Agents thriving business. Putting back in to the community is a means to switch off work and go out and meet the community socially.

Within our industry the countrywide Estate Agency Foundation exists and David Jordan Estate Agents would like to share with you some of the great charity work it does.

So what is the Estate Agency Foundation (EAF)?

The Estate Agency Foundation (EAF) is dedicated to helping eliminate the causes of homelessness in the UK.

The EAF seeks to bring together all of the Estate Agency industry to contribute to a major issues communities face in the UK.

It raises funds through fund raising activities and events and these funds are distributed to established and recognised charities who work in these fields.

Just the ticket

In 2012 the EAF supported Shelter, Broadway and St. Mungos. Their target was £150,000.

EAF fundraising has recently contributed to Shelter’s advice helpline- this vital service is for those in urgent housing need and is staffed by trained housing advisors. Last year alone they answered around 46,000 calls and this was only 40% of all call that tried to reach them.

The Emmaus project –with a grant from the Estate Agency Foundation has helped Emmaus Companions complete vocational training and help to get a fresh start in life.

In 2012 a 32 day round the UK cycle event was held in aid of the Estate Agency Foundation and was sponsored by Zoopla.

If you are running in the 2013 Virgin London Marathon please consider supporting the Estate Agency Foundation.

So what does 2013 hold?

Key charities for 2013 are:

Centre Point;
HOPE4;
Thames Reach;
Doncaster Housing for Young People; and
Trinity Winchester.

The Estate Agency Foundation has an ambitious target of £250,000 for 2013 and always looks forward to welcoming new ambassadors.

David Jordan Estate Agents are pleased to share with you how our profession is active in raising funds for the homeless through the Estate Agency Foundation.

And finally

For the latest in sales and lettings take a look at our website www.davidjordan.co.uk

Carpe Diem – Seize the day

David Jordan Estate Agents aspire always to deliver to you a cutting edge service offering:

D elivery of a personal and professional service at all times.

A comprehensive service to buyers and sellers alike.

V ast local knowledge of the area.

I nnovative marketing strategies.

D ynamic communicators.

J uggle on your behalf with sometimes difficult solicitors, surveyors or other professional bodies.

O n the pulse of local market conditions.

R egular contact with you keeping you informed.

D avid Jordan’s professionally trained and friendly team.

A lways to listen to our customers.

N avigate you through the move process beginning to end, your move is our move.

The time is now David Jordan Estate Agents is here to make it a clean run whether buying selling or letting.

www.davidjordan.co.uk

T: 01323 898414

Monday 4 March 2013

So if you could ..... Would you ?

So if you could would you choose to live in Britain’s top price areas of the country?

The streets of the Royal Borough of Kensington with their mix of modern architecture and classic architecture are according to new research the most expensive residential streets in the UK.

It has a lot going for it with close proximity to fashionable shops and top end restaurants. Egerton Crescent in Kensington is currently the most expensive street in the UK with the average property price of £8,136,000.

House prices in central London rose last year with strong interest from overseas buyers however there has been intimation that the 7% stamp duty rate on homes in excess of £2million may cause the market to cool.

Wombling in Wimbledon Common

While the Wombles might inhabit Wimbledon Common, Parkside which skirts Wimbledon Common is the second most expensive street in the UK averaging £5.2million for a property.

Camden Hill Square in the centre of London’s Holland Park being Britain’s most expensive street last year came in third this year averaging £4.9million.

Further Afield

Further afield from the Capital most expensive streets include Woodlands Road in Virginia Water Surrey where a home averages £3.2million and Leys Road in Leatherhead Surrey where a home price tag is £3million.

Outside of the South Park Lane in Altrincham south of Manchester carries a home price tag of £2.1million.

Streets in the ‘Golden Triangle’ between Harrogate, Wetherby and North Leeds will set you back £1.1million with Rutalnd Drive in Harrogate one of the most expensive streets.

Many of the most expensive streets in the North East are in Newcastle in the areas of Jesmond and Gosforth with price tag of £1,124,000.

The most expensive street in Wales is Druidstone Road in Cardiff averaging £682,000.

No surprises that London price tags are the highest but other areas in the UK demonstrate high price tags but not always the assumed North to South divide.