Guild awarded by agents and customers as Best Agency Network at The ESTAS
On Friday 22 October, The Guild of Property Professionals walked away with not one, but two coveted awards at The ESTAS. These being The Best Agency Network and the Supplier Awards – Best in Sector. The first award was voted for by the Members’ customers, and the second by the agents themselves. It is a […]
Preparing for Trick-or-Treaters This Halloween
As families carve out pumpkins and put together their spooky costumes, many are thinking of taking to the streets for the annual trick-or-treat season. In 2020, coronavirus restrictions in the UK meant knocking on our neighbours’ doors was out of the question. This year, there are no restrictions to prevent us from celebrating Halloween, but […]
Transforming Your Interiors with a Painted Brick Wall
Exposed brick walls are a classic design feature for homes as far apart, style wise, as period barn conversions and industrial loft spaces. But what are your options if the rough and raw look is a little too unfinished for your interior design tastes? The current trend for cottagecore, or its grown-up cousin ‘rustic […]
How do I know if my house is haunted?
Halloween is known for its eerie tales, creepy ghouls and mysterious occurrences. We have put together a collection of spooky stories, inexplicable sightings and things to look out for. Here is a tongue in cheek look at how you’ll know if your house is haunted. 1. The History Particularly if you live in an […]
Keeping Connected: Broadband and Moving Home
If you are planning on moving house, broadband should be prioritised alongside other essentials like utilities. Minimising downtime is vital, especially if you have a family who spend a lot of their time surfing the internet and especially if you work from home. This quick guide to broadband and moving home will help you get […]
40 Guild Members shortlisted for The Negotiator Awards
The Guild of Property Professionals has once again shown the calibre of agents within their network with 40 shortlisted offices for their Members in The Negotiator Awards shortlist 2021. The Negotiator Awards is organised by Propertydrum Ltd, publisher of the residential property trade magazine, The Negotiator. Sadly 2020 saw the COVID-19 related postponement of the […]
An Interview with Chelton Brown
This month, we caught up with Edward Chelton Brown, Director of Chelton Brown Estate Agents in Northampton. He tells us all about his love of rugby, what podcasts he listens to and exactly how he came to be a director of his family business. There is a lot to learn from Edward and his charitable […]
Buying a House with Solar Panels
According to industry figures, approximately 900,000 British homes have solar photovoltaic (PV) panels installed. If you are looking to buy a house, there’s every chance that you will come across properties that have a solar roof installation. The benefits of using solar panels The benefits of owning a house with solar panels are certainly […]
PropQual: The Formal Qualification From The Guild
September marks the eagerly anticipated launch of PropQual, the learning platform The Guild will be using to support an Ofqual-accredited qualification for estate and lettings agents. Registration for the Certificate and Diploma qualifications is now available to Guild Members, allowing Members to commence with the learning activities. Paul Offley, The Guild’s Compliance Officer, will […]
First Impressions Count: 5 tips for improving the entrance to your home
Creating a welcoming atmosphere within the first few steps of your home is important, whether you are looking to sell your property or not. The sense of ‘coming home’ is an ambience many strive to achieve in their entrance ways, lobbies and porches, and entering this area of your home after a long day at […]
