10 practices to help maintain mental health during isolation
As many of us are spending more time than ever in our homes, restricting time outside and social contact, it’s hard not to focus on anything that isn’t your own worries and concerns. Here are some mental health practices to help you maintain a healthy and happy mind. 1. Upskill Rediscovering an old passion or […]
Decorating hacks for tenants
If you are poised to start tackling some DIY within a rented property, you may feel you lack freedom when it comes to styling your home. We have put together 10 tips to add character without losing your deposit. So, here are our top 10 tips to update your home without compromising your tenancy agreement: […]
Virtual Viewings: Home staging tips
With our new Virtual Viewing Tool, you’ll be able to host viewings through video, but it’s just as important to stage your home as you would for a physical viewing. Here are our top tips: First impressions count You’ll want to begin your virtual viewing from outside the front of your home. This is the […]
Features to include in your virtual house tour
Over the past few months the property sector has adapted to a different way of working, with virtual viewings becoming an essential method of looking at a property. There are several advantages that arise from viewing a property virtually, such as being able to view multiple properties in one day, it provides more flexibility in […]
How will the lockdown impact buyer behaviour?
Will COVID-19 and the continuing lockdown have an impact on property market trends moving forward or could we see the housing market pick up where it left off? With the lockdown restricting movement and most people spending most of their day in their homes, are we likely to see buyers and tenants’ priorities change when […]
DIY home improvements during lockdown
DIY stores are reporting record sales as many take this time to work on home projects. These five tips will keep you preoccupied and active during self-isolation whilst adding value to your property. 1. A fresh lick of paint Front door First impressions count. If your front door has seen better days, consider coating it […]
10 ways to energise virtual meetings
If you are working remotely and relying solely on virtual meetings, you need to ensure that daily video calls and catch ups don’t go a little stale. Here are our top tips to keep those meetings fun and something to look forward to. 1. Virtual coffee break When we are usually working in the office, […]
Working remotely: how to communicate with your team
With a network of over 800 independent agents, The Guild are dedicated to supporting Guild Members and staying connected, especially during self-isolation. Here are some of the tools we use to remain connected and maintain efficient communication every day: 1. Microsoft Teams Microsoft Teams is an employee hub where you can invite groups of colleagues […]
Digital house viewings: Promoting your property with our Virtual Viewing Tool
While the housing market has remained fairly stable amid fears of risk posed by the coronavirus outbreak, Guild Members are reporting that many people are avoiding placing their properties on the market due to not wanting possibly contagious buyers visiting their homes. At The Guild of Property Professionals, we are always looking to provide […]
How To Host A Virtual Property Viewing
As the country adapts to the temporary ‘new normal’ of lockdown, we are embracing digital tools like never before in all aspects of our lives. Unsurprisingly there has been a huge rise in the number of virtual property viewings, as they have enabled potential buyers to view properties throughout the period of time when social […]
