Social Networking 23/07/2010 Henry Ward have joined the social networking generation! For FACEBOOK join us by searching for 'henry ward property solutions' in groups. For TWITTER search people for 'henrywardps'

Recruiting! 22/04/2010 Henry Ward Property Solutions are looking for a SALES NEGOTIATOR to join our busy and dynamic Estate Agency. The successful candidate will be punctual, preferably have previous experience, computer literate, self motivating and above all a friendly and outgoing personality. A full UK driving licence and own vehicle are essential requirements for this position as is a willingness to progress your career. Please apply for this position in writing to gavin@henryward.co.uk attaching an up to date CV. Alternatively post to Henry Ward Property Solutions 4a Sun Street Waltham Abbey Essex EN9 1EE

What Is A Virtual Tour ? 29/03/2010 As technology increases so does the opportunity to present property to a higher standard and virtual tours are something that we have been using for a number of years now as part of our marketing. Traditionally they have been reserved for ‘high end’ properties usually at an extra expense for the vendors to bear. The idea behind a virtual tour is that potential buyers can see all aspects of a particular room or space as a whole rather than the one aspect that can be achieved with a photograph. Some virtual tours we have seen vary from agent to agent, some are series of photographs stitched together to create a panoramic view of the room but we found that this method tended to skew the rooms and in some cases looked a bit strange. Others idea of a virtual tour is a link to a slide show of the original pictures. (missing the point somewhat we think) At Henry Ward we have invested a lot of time and money, perfecting a way of achieving this and are now able to make a high definition movie of the property to be added to the website and internet marketing. These ‘movies’ have been well received and our figures show that properties advertised with virtual tours gain more interest than ones without. We make sure all our advertised properties are marketed with virtual tours regardless of the selling price and because we produce the movies ourselves we are able to include them as a standard part of our marketing and with no extra cost to our vendors.

Market Update 30/11/2009 We are being asked on an almost daily basis, what we think will happen to the housing market in 2010. Buyers are itching to know whether this is, in fact, the best time to buy, sellers are worried that they are selling at the wrong time. This seems to have created a bit of a stand off. In a complete market reversal, demand is now far out stripping supply and first time buyers account for 22% of all purchasers, double that of this time last year. So it seems that the market has stabilised and buyers are back, so will house prices increase? This really is crystal ball sort of stuff and the economists can’t seem to agree. There is strong evidence that a slight increase over the last month or so is due to a shortage of property on the market which may or may not be the case in early 2010. In our opinion, more property will come to market in early 2010 and buyers will have more choice, stabilising  house prices for the time being.  We think it will be a long time before prices increase at the same rate that they did at the start of the Millennium. Most sellers realise that, when buying on, the market value of a prospective property is relative to the one they are selling, so in real terms they do not suffer a financial loss unless their property is in negative equity. One thing is for sure though, at the moment, property is in high demand and we simply need more property to sell. We are registering a high quantity of buyers who are in good positions and ready to move, so now may well be the right time to sell. As ever, the best way to gain the most amount of money for your property is high quality estate agency. We use the latest in estate agency technology and even some completely new ideas we have developed ourselves to present property to its full potential and we welcome the opportunity to demonstrate why we feel we offer ‘estate agency with a difference’.

Stand out in a tough market. 11/07/2008 The property market has faced a tough couple of months. At the moment it is definitely a buyers market and they have a wide and varied choice, there are a reported 15 properties on the market for every 1 buyer. So what does this mean for sellers? Well, if you are thinking of selling or your property is already on the market then you need to have a close look at the marketing techniques used by different agents. Estate agents that have thrived in a good market are now starting to feel the pinch. Gone are the days when he could simply put a couple of pictures and a brief description on a property portal and hope for the best. Chances are your advert will be overlooked if there is not enough information to hand. Property savvy buyers now expect more information before booking appointments to view. What layout does the property have? How big is the plot the property sits on? What does the other end of a particular room/garden look like? Without this information your potential buyer may well click straight past you. Remember they have another 14 properties to move onto. This is why Henry Ward use detailed floor plans, virtual tours, Ariel mapping and high end photography in all our listings. This way, we can be sure we capture every available buyer for your property. If your current agent is not marketing your property to its full potential, then they simply aren’t doing enough.