Recent content by Jackie606

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    Standard Docs Estate Agency

    and for information there is no regulator that provides a generic document for consideration, they provide guidelines that then have to be drafted... and begging! wow some people on here... ( no offence to the other assistance I have had, this comment just me so cross!)
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    Standard Docs Estate Agency

    Thanks thats really really helpful... for your information I have 10y+ in property and am setting up on my own and yes could have stolen the docs from my past employer after he got them from his franchise, or could mystery shop and get an estate agency copy by lying.... but hey as a start up I...
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    Standard Docs Estate Agency

    Hi anyone got any tips on where to get a standard set of documents for an estate agency... got the lettings side sorted, but would like the standard set for the sales side too, rather than having to redraft with a lawyer from scratch... could poach from other agents, biut would like generic docs...
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    Who does something they actually love or enjoy?

    I do property refurbisment and sourcing and I love it... was a hobby originally Jackie
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    How did you stumble upon or figure out your business idea?

    I commercialised a hobby that I loved ... it was always a dream be able to be able to buy and refurbish property full time... doing it full time for myself and clients after 20 years in Financial services.....
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    Local Telephone Numbers

    Hi I have searched the forum and there are a couple of posts from 08/09 but does anyone have a recent recommendation for a company that can provide a local number of choice? Thanks
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    Feed back on new brand name

    Have to agree with the poster of city meaning concrete buildings... also not very feminine... if its the ladies you are targeting... not sure why you are targeting ladies only unless these are mosaics aimed at handycraft type of market. Just as many men are now into home design and something...
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    Website Design, development and hosting

    Thank you for all comments and Thank you for all of the PM's and requests for spec. I have enough now to work with and make a decision. I am very grateful for the comments and help received. I am confident I have found the right people to work with. Thanks Again Jackie
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    Website Design, development and hosting

    and this is exactly what I am trying to smoke out at the moment, I have had quotes from 3 days to 3 weeks to 3 months..... who really does give a straight answer and no it is not Rightmove style, that is why I have written a spec for review prior to actually Thanks for comment
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    Website Design, development and hosting

    Hi web developers/designers I am looking for a beginning to end service and absolutely prefer those with a portfolio showing property site development and who are able to provide client references. I have a basic spec drafted... please PM for a copy, I would like to know what else you would...
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    Why such a big difference in cost?

    Going at it in reverse to what I have being doing.... starting with what I like and back tracking is REALLY good advise Thanks!!
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    Why such a big difference in cost?

    Hi I have experienced the same as the original post (so thats reassuring its not just me!) 550+VAT and then within 24 hours another quote 10,000 +VAT and he was 2nd or 3rd on a google search......... it is really difficult to decide what is too cheap and risky - even though I have been given...
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    Estate Agents/Mortgage Broker Help

    Hi The note from Greg sums it up, service is what is lacking and fees only materialise when the case is closed and this is 75% of the time this is due to the service quality. where are you based? Jackie
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    Property real estate advice

    Where are you based?
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    New Lettings Agency advice needed!

    Very Good advice! I have been investing in property for ten years, I also source and buy for my expat clients after working in investment advisory with clients offshore for ten years... I eat, sleep and breath property and clients and doubt I could manage my business and lettings if I did...