
Thinking of moving?.. there really is no time like the present!

[…] The first set of figures for the year from HMRC show that there were 0.8 percent more residential property transactions in January than there were in December. This adds up to a total of 101,170 properties changing hands...

FACE TO FACE INTERACTION IS INCREDIBLY IMPORTANT

[…] One thing the team here at ‘Iles & Jenkin’ have in common is that we’ve all bought and sold homes in the past. This means that we have walked a mile in our clients’ shoes and can see our business from their...

Don’t be haunted by ‘ghost’ gazumping

[…] Over the years, Estate Agents have received a lot of criticism for unscrupulous practices. Whenever I read or hear a story about a ‘dodgy’ Estate Agent my heart genuinely sinks as the damage these rogue Agents do to the...

Happy 1st Birthday To US!

[…] We have recently celebrated a milestone as it was little over a year ago that we rebranded from the previous national franchise brand and set up as a local, independent agent. Although we were a new name on the High Street,...

Getting to know our team... JOE JAMES!

[…] Tell us about yourself and your family I am 26 years old, and originally grew up in South East London. I moved to Weston-super-Mare when I was 10 years old with my Mum and my older sister. My Nan followed us to Weston...

Calling all Landlords

[…] What are Tenants Really Looking for in their Rental Homes? Whether you are a Landlord considering expanding your portfolio by investing in a new property, or a Landlord preparing to re-let any of your existing investments,...

SMARTEN UP YOUR KITCHEN!

[…] It’s not just the likes of Gordon Ramsay, Nigella Lawson and Jamie Oliver who love spending time in the kitchen. During the twenty plus years that I’ve been an Estate Agent I’ve seen plenty of prospective buyers fall...

SALES PROGRESSION: IS YOUR ESTATE AGENT PROACTIVE OR REACTIVE?

[…] I was recently asked an interesting question; what is the biggest property chain we’ve found ourselves working in? The answer? Around three years ago we inadvertently found ourselves in a chain of properties that kept...

TOP TIPS FOR SELLING YOUR HOME IF YOU HAVE A PET

[…] Although we are all very pet-friendly within the Iles & Jenkin office, we understand that not every buyer will feel the same way. So, here are some useful tips on how to ensure that potential buyers are not put off by the...

Getting to know our team... Dan Andrews

[…] Here is an insight into the next member of the Iles and Jenkin team Dan Andrews! Dan is one of our Sales Negotiators and does a fabulous job! So, Dan, Tell us about yourself and your family. I’m 31 years old and try to...