Going, going, all gone!
For the second property auction in a row Austin Gray achieved a 100% success rate. The sale held at Hove Town Hall on 29th November drew a large and expectant crowd and many hopeful bidders left empty handed. Many lots were keenly contested with some making well over the guide price. Auction manager Nick Muston commented “This was a great end to a most successful year in which we have not only increased the turnover through our auctions but have enjoyed an excellent year of private treaty sales by the department, where we have sold a whole range of residential and commercial investment properties, development opportunities, garages and land”.
“We are selling many more lots to owner occupiers, first time developers or new to the market buy to let investors that are wary of buying at auction. My staff work extremely hard at demystifying the process and getting the answers to questions that are understandably raised”
“We don’t use local agents to conduct our viewings as we feel it is vital to meet and greet prospective purchasers and build a relationship so that they can trust us in order to bid with confidence”
“The market is definitely more buoyant but I would like to think that our client focus goes a long way to our continued success”.
The firm revealed their auction turnover for the year of £12.5m an increase of 9% on 2012. Not only did turnover increase but more importantly the average sale rate went up from 79.3% in 2012 to 84.3% in 2013.
The next auction will be on Friday 20th February 2014 and early entries are invited for this sale. www.austingray.co.uk/Auction.aspx.
Brand Vaughan awarded at The Estate Agency of the Year Awards 2013
Brand Vaughan was awarded as Best Small agency South East at The Estate Agency of the Year Awards 2013 On Friday 6th December, over 600 leading estate agents from throughout the UK attended a glittering ceremony at The Lancaster London Hotel opposite Hyde Park where the winners of the most highly regarded awards in the estate agency industry were revealed. The prestigious awards were presented by TV newsreader and presenter Penny Smith.
Jason Brand commented “We are thrilled to have won Gold again. After our success last year in winning in the single office category we have maintained our high standards to win in the category of 2-6 offices this year, in what is the Oscars of the property industry” www.brandvaughan.co.uk
Elves are us
Robert Luff & Co in Worthing organised and smashed the Elf World Record with 1,276 elves gathered at Steyne Gardens in Worthing on Sunday 8th December. The elves were people of all ages dressed in red and green jumpers and special elf hats.
World-record breaking estate agent Robert Luff organised the event to raise thousands of pounds for St Barnabas House and Chestnut Tree House Hospices.
Robert marshalled residents of Worthing into a special elf pen where everyone had to remain for five minutes to validate the record attempt.
We wish Robert Luff an elfy and properous new year! www.robertluff.co.uk
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