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NICK ROBINSON MATTHEW SUMMERFIELD Owner of BlakeStanley Estate Agents
Senior Sales Negotiator at BlakeStanley Estate Agents Photography
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NICK
ow time flies; it seems I’ve only just got used to H writing 2015 and 2016 is around the corner. Well it is said that if you’re busy, time can rush by, and we have definitely been busy at BlakeStanley! We opened our second office on Chatsworth Road, E5 in 2014 and our third office on Balls Pond Road, N1 has just opened this year! Saying this, the march of time could just be due to me hitting the big 4-0 this year, however since I’ve looked at least this age for the last ten years I’m not convinced. Thinking about it, it is more likely down to watching my children growing up. Whatever the reason I am very much looking forward to the Christmas break in which I plan to spend some down time with family and friends. Before we get to Christmas, though, there is still a lot of work to do: People may think December isn’t a great time to sell their property but there are still a lot of buyers around who are keen to head into the New Year with the purchase of their new home under way.
FROM ALL AT BLAKESTANLEY WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS & A HAPPY NEW YEAR
Also don’t forget it’s a time when, typically, we are visiting lots of different houses of friends and family which can spur people on to make a move for their new dream home. So if you are thinking of selling in 2016 my advice is get the property details drawn up ready for marketing next year but in the meantime have us offer it to our database of potential buyers now. Who knows; you may start the New Year with one less thing to do...
MATTHEW
s a kid growing up I dreamt of being a professional footballer, and I did make it to a pretty good local level. Unfortunately, a passion for the pitch changed to a love of extracurricular student life and the dream became just that! A
Since leaving university I have had a long history in the sales industry, so I am used to scoring different goals in different arenas. However, it wasn’t long before the lure of working in property won me over and I joined the BlakeStanley team six years ago. I have harboured a great interest in the property industry for a long time and I relished the idea of revamping my old home from head-to-toe (although the final bill wasn’t quite so enjoyable!). I always enjoy seeing new properties and each individual sense of style that the owners put into them. Plus it gives me great ideas for my next revamp project! Working in Hackney for the last six years I have seen a tremendous change in the market, and the demographic within the area means I have dealt with people from all backgrounds. My current mission is helping to set up our new office in N1. I look forward to dealing with the diverse people and property in this new area, which I have transgressed from our Broadway Market office previously. u
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