Below are the latest blog posts from Peter Heron.
Our offices will be opening at the later time of 10am on Monday 16th January 2012 due to staff training.
Sorry for any inconvenience caused by this, we just want to make sure all our staff are trained to the highest possible standard to ensure we are offering you the best service we can.
Please don’t forget that all our properties are still available 24 hours a day at www.peterheron.co.uk
Posted on 13 January 2012
In case of maintenance emergencies during the holiday period i.e boiler breakdowns please contract the following EMERGENCY 24 HOUR number:
Posted on 23 December 2011
Christmas opening hours: Please note our offices will be closed Friday 23rd December 2011 at 3pm and will re-open Tuesday 3rd January 2012 at 9am.
Posted on 16 December 2011
Due to bad weather conditions we have had a power cut which has brought down all our email systems.
Posted on 13 December 2011
Estate agents’ market valuations are usually free, and because of this, it is very tempting for prospective sellers to invite a number of agents to comment and then select the agent that suggests the highest likely sale price for the property.
Posted on 09 December 2011
We are currently looking to employ 2 accompanied viewers on a part time basis to show prospective buyers and tenants round our available properties
Posted on 02 December 2011
As the property market tightens further, many would-be sellers are simply not prepared to sell their home for what they regard as too low a figure. It may be that the realistic current price of their property falls below their mortgaged amount, putting them into a negative equity situation.
Posted on 25 November 2011
One of the greatest frustrations in selling a property is delay. Delay not only causes anxiety, but also provides more time in which the buyer or seller can reconsider their position and withdraw from a purchase or sale.
Posted on 18 November 2011
When the time comes to sell, there is usually a need for speed. Isn’t it always the case that the minute you start to think about selling, you see the ideal property you want to buy?! The problem is that the chances of getting a chain-free sale on your own property to coincide with your dream purchase can sometimes be slim.
Posted on 11 November 2011
Peter Heron Estate Agents will soon be travelling to London to attend Home Sale Network’s Annual Conference. Taking place on Friday 18 November at the Park Plaza Riverbank Hotel, the event is a national conference of Home Sale Network members who are all independent estate agents based across England, Scotland and Wales.
Posted on 04 November 2011
If men are from Mars and women are from Venus, how do they ever buy property together without falling out? Well according to a recent survey conducted by Home Sale Network amongst its Network members– quite amicably actually!
Posted on 04 November 2011
Many property transactions form part of a chain of related sales. Of course a chain is only as strong as its weakest link and, as a national statistic, unfortunately one in every three chains will fall apart, often at the eleventh hour. This happens for a variety of reasons from one party’s mortgage glitch to an unpleasant surprise in another’s survey or title enquiries.
Posted on 28 October 2011
In an ideal world, once a tenant has been found, it would be good to think that the landlord can simply sit back and watch his/her investment deliver the anticipated return on investment without further involvement. Indeed, this is one of the reasons why some letting agents only offer a tenant finding service. Simple really – or is it?
Posted on 21 October 2011
Moving day can be stressful enough, but a bit of forethought can go a long way.
For example, many people take the opportunity to clear any unwanted junk out of their homes and lives. Charity shops, car boot sales, and friends can be grateful recipients of some items, and hiring a small skip for a couple of weeks (about £80-£120) can be liberating!
Posted on 14 October 2011
Ashley O’Carroll, Managing Director at Peter Heron residential sales and lettings is noticing a significant increase in activity in Sunderland’s housing market in spite of the negative media reports surrounding an ailing global economy.
Posted on 06 October 2011
Sellers often approach us after an unsatisfactory experience with another agent, particularly in relation to poor levels of feedback following property viewings
Posted on 30 September 2011
It seems amazing to us that almost anyone can open up an estate agency and commence trading without any training, qualifications, proof of minimum standards, or certificate of competency.
Posted on 23 September 2011
As a Sunderland landlord you’ll want to minimise the time your property is empty between tenancies (what we call the void period) so it is essential that your property is looking its best for showing to new tenants both in terms of condition and cleanliness.
Posted on 16 September 2011
Most buyers use the internet in their search for a home, so you need to be sure that your property is found and promoted quickly and easily. It is therefore important that your agent subscribes to the most effective property portals because this is how buyers are directed to your property.
Posted on 09 September 2011
In any market, the conversation often revolves around the likely future of house prices. Will they go up, will they go down, will they remain stable?
Even the most credible authorities tend to disagree on the direction of property prices and sales volumes, so where does that leave the humble consumer? Baffled!
Posted on 02 September 2011
Due to staff training both branches will be closed at 4pm on Thursday 1st September.
As estate agents, our job is to sell property. Sounds obvious really! However, some people judge an agent’s ability to do the job on the amount of advertising undertaken on behalf of each client, rather than on the strategy behind their advertising policy.
A recent survey conducted by Home Sale Network amongst its members reports that 97% of Network respondents achieved an average 93% of a property’s asking price in June 2011 – demonstrating the calibre of estate agent we have on our Network.
Peter Heron are a family run estate agency that have been well established in Sunderland for the last 20 years. We are currently seeking an exceptional individual to join us and fill the role of Property Valuer at both our City Centre and Fulwell branch. We are a busy, motivated team that pride ourselves on being The Number One estate agent in the Sunderland area and are looking for someone that can continue along this line of success with us.
Students are an excellent prospect for landlords wishing to maximise their return on investment. They are in ample supply, meaning an almost certain let, a greater choice of tenant and fewer void periods. Reliable student loans and parental guarantees mean that students are also less likely to default than they were in the past.