PROPERTY SEARCH
IMPROVING THE USER EXPERIENCE AND SALES OPPORTUNITIES
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After the ‘wow factor’ of movement on your home page, we don’t want to lose the momentum of movement once your viewer has navigated through your website.
The half opacity black overlay will consistently stay in situ across all pages, and you have the option to keep the home page video looping in the background or we can change this to a static image.
PROPERTY SEARCH BAR
There is a significant improvement in the User Interface for the new property search engine once you have navigated away from the home page.
When you scroll down the page, the property search will stay visible at the top of the page along with the header/ navigation bar to ensure easy navigation through your website at all times.
We have added a Search Radius field option after unanimous feedback from our survey, and you will be able to decide whether your default settings including SSTC, grid or list view and sorting preference from price and date listed parameters.
INTERACTIVE MAP
This is another feature from our existing website which simply just didn’t need to change. The interactive zoomable map pins direct the viewer straight to the property details, and as we have witnessed, the harder we work together to grow your market share, the more impressive this display becomes!
GRID AND LIST VIEWS
This is another feature which didn’t need a lot of development. Apart from aesthetic changes, the functionality offers all the information about a given property easily, and the use of icons lends its familiarity nicely between desktop and mobile.
CALL TO ACTION ADVERTS
We recognise it is important to allow your readers to have the ability to click through to your services easily, so these three advertising opportunities can be designed by our talented team to advertise whatever you request with a call to action link.
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VALUE MY PROPERTY LOGIN REGISTER ASKING PRICE OF £1,975,000 ASKING PRICE OF £1,975,000 ASKING PRICE OF £1,975,000 ASKING PRICE OF £1,975,000 << < 1 2 3 4 5 > >> £1,195,000 £1,195,000 £1,195,000 £1,195,000 OFFERS OVER £1,195,000 OFFERS OVER £1,195,000 OFFERS OVER £1,195,000 OFFERS OVER £1,195,000 Search... SEARCH 36 PROPERTIES MATCH YOUR SEARCH CRITERIA Min Price This area only Lady Byron Lane, Knowle, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 9AT PROPERTY OVERVIEW This is an extremely rare opportunity to purchase a most stunning five double bedroom / four ensuite detached property set within a highly sought after road of Knowle. Woodhall is a most exceptional and versatile property. Lady Byron Lane, Knowle, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 9AT PROPERTY OVERVIEW This is an extremely rare opportunity to purchase a most stunning five double bedroom / four ensuite detached property set within a highly sought after road of Knowle. Woodhall is a most exceptional and versatile property. Lady Byron Lane, Knowle, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 9AT PROPERTY OVERVIEW This is an extremely rare opportunity to purchase a most stunning five double bedroom / four ensuite detached property set within a highly sought after road of Knowle. Woodhall is a most exceptional and versatile property. Lady Byron Lane, Knowle, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 9AT PROPERTY OVERVIEW This is an extremely rare opportunity to purchase a most stunning five double bedroom / four ensuite detached property set within a highly sought after road of Knowle. Woodhall is a most exceptional and versatile property. Lady Byron Lane, Knowle, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 9AT PROPERTY OVERVIEW This is an extremely rare opportunity to purchase a most stunning five double bedroom / four ensuite detached property set within a highly sought after road of Knowle. Woodhall is a most exceptional and versatile property. Lady Byron Lane, Knowle, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 9AT PROPERTY OVERVIEW This is an extremely rare opportunity to purchase a most stunning five double bedroom / four ensuite detached property set within a highly sought after road of Knowle. Woodhall is a most exceptional and versatile property. Lady Byron Lane, Knowle, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 9AT PROPERTY OVERVIEW This is an extremely rare opportunity to purchase a most stunning five double bedroom / four ensuite detached property set within a highly sought after road of Knowle. Woodhall is a most exceptional and versatile property. Lady Byron Lane, Knowle, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 9AT PROPERTY OVERVIEW This is an extremely rare opportunity to purchase a most stunning five double bedroom / four ensuite detached property set within a highly sought after road of Knowle. Woodhall is a most exceptional and versatile property. Lady Byron Lane, Knowle, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 9AT PROPERTY OVERVIEW This is an extremely rare opportunity to purchase a most stunning five double bedroom / four ensuite detached property set within a highly sought after road of Knowle. Woodhall is a most exceptional and versatile property. Lady Byron Lane, Knowle, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 9AT PROPERTY OVERVIEW This is an extremely rare opportunity to purchase a most stunning five double bedroom / four ensuite detached property set within a highly sought after road of Knowle. Woodhall is a most exceptional and versatile property. Lady Byron Lane, Knowle, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 9AT PROPERTY OVERVIEW This is an extremely rare opportunity to purchase a most stunning five double bedroom / four ensuite detached property set within a highly sought after road of Knowle. Woodhall is a most exceptional and versatile property. Lady Byron Lane, Knowle, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 9AT PROPERTY OVERVIEW This is an extremely rare opportunity to purchase a most stunning five double bedroom / four ensuite detached property set within a highly sought after road of Knowle. Woodhall is a most exceptional and versatile property. Min Beds Max Price Max Beds FOR SALE LIST VIEW SORT: HIGHEST PRICE INCLUDE SSTC SSTC SSTC SSTC SSTC HOME SEARCH SALES LETTINGS ABOUT US MORTGAGES VIDEOS NEWS OUR MAGAZINE READ MAGAZINE PROPERTY LIFESTYLE RECIPES INTERIORS HOW MUCH IS MY PROPERTY WORTH? VALUE MY PROPERTY GRID VIEW Helping you find the right mortgage EMAIL US VALUE MY PROPERTY LOGIN REGISTER ASKING PRICE OF £1,975,000 ASKING PRICE OF £1,975,000 ASKING PRICE OF £1,975,000 ASKING PRICE OF £1,975,000 ASKING PRICE OF £1,975,000 ASKING PRICE OF £1,975,000 ASKING PRICE OF £1,975,000 << < 1 2 3 4 5 > >> 36 PROPERTIES MATCH YOUR SEARCH CRITERIA Lady Byron Lane, Knowle, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 9AT PROPERTY OVERVIEW This is an extremely rare opportunity to purchase a most stunning five double bedroom four ensuite detached property set within a highly sought after road of Knowle. Woodhall is a most exceptional and versatile property which has been significantly extended and comprehensively modernised by its present owners and to the highest possible standard throughout and in brief includes underfloor heating throughout Lutron lighting / CCTV with remote access / Fire & Security Lady Byron Lane, Knowle, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 9AT PROPERTY OVERVIEW This is an extremely rare opportunity to purchase a most stunning five double bedroom four ensuite detached property set within a highly sought after road of Knowle. Woodhall is a most exceptional and versatile property which has been significantly extended and comprehensively modernised by its present owners and to the highest possible standard throughout and in brief includes underfloor heating throughout Lutron lighting / CCTV with remote access / Fire & Security Lady Byron Lane, Knowle, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 9AT PROPERTY OVERVIEW This is an extremely rare opportunity to purchase a most stunning five double bedroom four ensuite detached property set within a highly sought after road of Knowle. Woodhall is a most exceptional and versatile property which has been significantly extended and comprehensively modernised by its present owners and to the highest possible standard throughout and in brief includes underfloor heating throughout Lutron lighting / CCTV with remote access / Fire & Security Lady Byron Lane, Knowle, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 9AT PROPERTY OVERVIEW This is an extremely rare opportunity to purchase a most stunning five double bedroom four ensuite detached property set within a highly sought after road of Knowle. Woodhall is a most exceptional and versatile property which has been significantly extended and comprehensively modernised by its present owners and to the highest possible standard throughout and in brief includes underfloor heating throughout Lutron lighting / CCTV with remote access / Fire & Security Lady Byron Lane, Knowle, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 9AT PROPERTY OVERVIEW This is an extremely rare opportunity to purchase a most stunning five double bedroom four ensuite detached property set within a highly sought after road of Knowle. Woodhall is a most exceptional and versatile property which has been significantly extended and comprehensively modernised by its present owners and to the highest possible standard throughout and in brief includes underfloor heating throughout Lutron lighting / CCTV with remote access / Fire & Security Lady Byron Lane, Knowle, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 9AT PROPERTY OVERVIEW This is an extremely rare opportunity to purchase a most stunning five double bedroom / four ensuite detached property set within a highly sought after road of Knowle. Woodhall is a most exceptional and versatile property which has been significantly extended and comprehensively modernised by its present owners and to the highest possible standard throughout and in brief includes underfloor heating throughout / Lutron lighting / CCTV with remote access / Fire & Security Lady Byron Lane, Knowle, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 9AT PROPERTY OVERVIEW This is an extremely rare opportunity to purchase a most stunning five double bedroom / four ensuite detached property set within a highly sought after road of Knowle. Woodhall is a most exceptional and versatile property which has been significantly extended and comprehensively modernised by its present owners and to the highest possible standard throughout and in brief includes underfloor heating throughout / Lutron lighting / CCTV with remote access / Fire & Security SSTC SSTC SEARCH SALES LETTINGS ABOUT US MORTGAGES VIDEOS NEWS OUR MAGAZINE Helping you find the right mortgage EMAIL US READ MAGAZINE PROPERTY LIFESTYLE RECIPES INTERIORS HOW MUCH IS MY PROPERTY WORTH? 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Court, Dorridge, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 8DF ASKING PRICE OF £1,195,000
Club and the Old Silhillians Rugby Club as well as numerous private gyms. Dorridge has a junior and infant school and the bordering village of Knowle has an excellent junior and infant school and secondary school, Arden Academy. A few minutes’ drive away is the nearby town of Solihull, which offers its own excellent state and private schools, Touchwood shopping centre, which houses many shops, restaurants, bars, cinema and John Lewis department store. Dorridge is well placed to access the M42 and M40 motorways, which then provides links to the M1, M6 and M5, enabling travel to Birmingham, Coventry and London. Resorts World and Arena, Birmingham International Airport and Birmingham International Train Station are also within easy access from Dorridge.
COUNCIL TAX Band G
TENURE Freehold
SERVICES Water meter, mains gas, electricity and sewers
BROADBAND Sky Fibre Optic
LOFT SPACE Boarded, ladder and lighting
GARDEN Landscaped & private rear garden
ITEMS INCLUDED IN THE SALE Bosch integrated oven, Bosch integrated hob, Bosch extractor, Bosch microwave, Bosch washing machine, carpets, curtains, blinds, fitted wardrobes in all bedrooms, underfloor heating in kitchen and the ensuite in bedroom one and garden shed
Hinchwick Court, Dorridge, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 8DF ASKING PRICE OF £1,195,000
PROPERTY OVERVIEW This internally remodelled and beautifully presented five double bedroom detached property offers a superb family home set within a secure gated and select development and internal inspection is highly recommended to fully appreciate this stunning family home. Hinchwick Court is located a short walk to Dorridge village, station and park and the property boasts a high quality finish with four reception rooms and magnificent open plan breakfast kitchen and family room. All ground floor accommodation is accessed via an imposing entrance hallway and includes four spacious reception rooms including living room / family room / dining room and conservatory. To the first floor a five double bedrooms with two luxury ensuite and luxury family bathroom. Outside the property enjoys a double garage set behind a block paved driveway and landscaped and p[private rear garden which is mainly laid with lawn with full width paved patio providing ample room for table and chairs. To view this stunning family home please contact Xact Homes on 01564 777284.
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Min Price This area only Min Beds Max Price Max Beds SORT: HIGHEST INCLUDE SSTC PHOTOS VIDEO VIRTUAL TOUR VIRTUAL WALKTHROUGH HOW MUCH MY PROPERTY - 012PROPERTY OVERVIEW This internally remodelled and beautifully presented five double bedroom detached property offers a superb family home set within a secure gated and select development and internal inspection is highly recommended to fully appreciate this stunning family home. Hinchwick Court is located a short walk to Dorridge village, station and park and the property boasts a high quality finish with four reception rooms and magnificent open plan breakfast kitchen and family room. All ground floor accommodation is accessed via an imposing entrance hallway and includes four spacious reception rooms including living room / family room / dining room and conservatory. To the first floor a five double bedrooms with two luxury ensuite and luxury family bathroom. Outside the property enjoys a double garage set behind a block paved driveway and landscaped and p[private rear garden which is mainly laid with lawn with full width paved patio providing ample room for table and chairs. To view this stunning family home please contact Xact Homes on 01564 777284. PROPERTY LOCATION Dorridge is a conveniently located, picturesque and a sought after village, situated on the edge of open countryside, full of local amenities (including a Sainsbury’s Superstore), has its own train station with links to Birmingham and London. Sporting facilities located nearby consist of the Knowle & Dorridge Cricket and Tennis Club, Copt Heath Golf
HALL LIVING ROOM 20’ 0” x 14’ 1” (6.10m x 4.30m) DINING ROOM 13’ 5” x 11’ 2” (4.10m x 3.40m) OFFICE/PLAYROOM 12’ 0” x 12’ 0” (3.65m x 3.65m) CONSERVATORY 16’ 3” x 12’ 8” (4.95m x 3.85m) BREAKFAST KITCHEN/FAMILY ROOM 26’ 11” x 16’ 9” (8.20m x 5.10m) UTILITY 11’ 10” x 5’ 7” (3.60m x 1.70m) WC FIRST FLOOR BEDROOM ONE 16’ 9” x 11’ 2” (5.10m x 3.40m) ENSUITE 8’ 2” x 7’ 1” (2.50m x 2.15m) BEDROOM TWO 12’ 10” x 12’ 10” (3.90m x 3.90m) ENSUITE 10’ 6” x 4’ 11” (3.20m x 1.50m) BEDROOM THREE 13’ 5” x 11’ 9” (4.10m x 3.59m) BEDROOM FOUR 12’ 10” x 12’ 0” (3.90m x 3.65m) BEDROOM FIVE 12’ 2” x 10’ 0” (3.70m x 3.06m) BATHROOM 9’ 4” x 7’ 7” (2.85m x 2.30m) OUTSIDE THE PROPERTY DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE LANDSCAPED & PRIVATE REAR GARDEN MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS Prior to a sale being agreed, prospective purchasers will be required to produce identification documents. Your co-operation with this, in order to comply with Money Laundering regulations, will be appreciated and assist with the smooth progression of the sale. FEATURES Stunning Five Double Bedroom Detached Within Easy Walking Distance To Dorridge Station & Park Internally Remodelled & Updated Four Reception Rooms Five Double Bedrooms Two Luxury Ensuites Open Plan Breakfast Kitchen Private Gated Entrance & Detached Double Garage Landscaped & Private Rear Garden EPC Rating C VALUE MY PROPERTY LOGIN REGISTER BACK TO SEARCH RESULTS HOME SEARCH SALES LETTINGS ABOUT US MORTGAGES VIDEOS NEWS OUR MAGAZINE READ MAGAZINE PROPERTY LIFESTYLE RECIPES INTERIORS Hinchwick Court, Dorridge, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 8DF | ASKING PRICE OF £1,195,000 Hinchwick Court, Dorridge, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 8DF ASKING PRICE OF £1,195,000 ADD TO WISH LIST VIEW FLOORPLAN BOOK A VIEWING VIEW EPC RATINGS VIEW BROCHURE LOCAL SCHOOLS 4 3 6 CONTACT EMAIL US REQUEST A CALL 0208 657 5000 sanderstead@paulmeakin.co.uk 13 Limpsfield Road South Croydon Surrey CR2 9LA Sanderstead GET DIRECTIONS Search... SEARCH Min Price This area only Min Beds Max Price Max Beds FOR SALE SORT: HIGHEST PRICE INCLUDE SSTC PHOTOS VIDEO VIRTUAL TOUR VIRTUAL WALKTHROUGH HOW MUCH IS MY PROPERTY WORTH? VALUE MY PROPERTY Helping you find the right mortgage EMAIL US
THE SEARCH IS ON!
ACHIEVING MAXIMUM ENGAGEMENT WITH CAPTURED ATTENTION
AN EYE FOR DETAIL
A fundamental user experience fault from our last website design was the placement of the property address and price as you landed on a set of property details. These are now placed prominently at the top of the page next to the BACK TO SEARCH RESULTS button so it is highly visible above the media reel, as well as with the property details below.
MEDIA REEL
We’ve made some great improvements here to accommodate how our estate agency members have evolved throughout COVID-19 and social distancing restrictions... you’ve all become much more confident with a video camera!
The photographs you take will scroll in a sleek carousel previewing the previous and next images in a half opaque view to fill the screen width. Your websites will now integrate with your data feed to import your own virtual tours you have uploaded to the likes of YouTube and pasted as a virtual tour link into your software, along with any third party 360o tours you produce from the likes of Matterport. And of course our property videos if they are included within your exclusivity agreement.
CALL TO ACTIONS
Consistently designed in synergy with other pages throughout your website, you have three prominent call to actions alongside the property details. We strongly advise you keep the top advertising position as a Valuation call to action, but these can be whatever you want them to be.
PROPERTY DETAILS NAVIGATION BAR
This is now headed with a social share bar including WhatsApp so your brand can easily be shared online for brand reach. BOOK A VIEWING has become more prominent to draw attention, whilst the other buttons are easily accessible for the users attention including floorplans, EPCs, brochure, local schools (COVID-19 restrictions) and adding to their personalised property website wish list.
CONTACT DETAILS
As per the current websites, your office contact details are easily to hand in case the prospective buyer/tenant would rather pick up the phone or call in to your office, and even request a call back.
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NAVIGATION AND SERVICES
IMPROVING THE USER EXPERIENCE AND SALES OPPORTUNITIES
CATEGORISING YOUR SERVICES
One thing we have recognised from our existing design is the site page structure not being ideal for a user journey with the video and textual content spread across multiple pages for one service.
Our new site structure allows us to group all your relevant pages into one category; Sales for example in the visual to the right. Your services will now be much clearer to find for every market and type of visitor.
DOWNLOADS
A new feature with this free website upgrade, is the ability to have download pages within each service. See page 16 for more details.
NAVIGATION VALUATION BUTTON
A really clever use of advertising space is our new FREE MARKET APPRAISAL call to action on the drop
down menu. This prominent design and reinforcement of branding means no stone is left unturned for the opportunity of a click for a valuation request!
SERVICES PAGE DESIGNS
We can build each page for you with our new sleek design, using rich media content with SEO friendly keywords and Alt tags to improve your Google listings on Page 1.
Each page can be coded to suit your exact needs and marketing the key messages that are important to your business. All videos will be hosted on YouTube for the optimum streaming speeds, and as you scroll through the pages the on-page elements will animate in bringing each page to life.
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SELLING YOUR HOME
RECEIVE ALL OF THE STANDARD MARKETING TECHNIQUES LIKE OTHER ESTATE AGENTS PLUS OUR EXCLUSIVE INDUSTRY LEADING TECHNOLOGY
When you choose to market your property with Paul Meakin, you will receive your very own FREE property website to share online with your family and friends. Social media has become the fastest way online to create traffic to your property, and you can personalise your very own website - NO OTHER AGENT IN OUR AREA CAN OFFER THIS!
Our professional team are all trained by industry experts to guide you through the moving process, give you advice you can trust in, support you can rely on, marketing you’ll be proud of and ultimately the successful sale of your home.
HOW MUCH IS MY PROPERTY WORTH?
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GENERATING SALES OPPORTUNITIES AND GROWING YOUR DATABASE
A new feature with this free website upgrade, is the ability to have download pages within each service.
Everyone starting their home moving journey will have lots of questions about how things work and what to expect from your services. These download sections provide a useful area for your clients to easily have access to the information they need.
Examples would be your sales brochure or a guide on staging your home for sale. Or for lettings, your Landlords guide, maintenance advice and lettings fees. Another suggestion would be to share community newsletters showcasing your support of the local area.
Each of these downloads would require a name and email address so you are collecting valuable data to engage with new customers.
PREPARATION IS KEY
As we are busy building this new website and marketing platform in the background, we can be using this valuable time to prepare the content you need available as downloadable assets ready to be added to the website once complete.
As we roll out the new website to the membership you will be contacted to agree a list of assets we need to collate as a checklist to complete ready for the website launch.
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Selling with Paul Meakin
If you are thinking of selling this brochure explains the services we offer and why we are experts.
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How to prepare your house for sale
To ensure you achieve the maximum price for your home download our guide to prepare your home for sale. Your
Understanding conveyancing
At Paul Meakin we are proud to be driving the property and financial services revolution which is currently taking place.
step-by-step guide to conveyancing process
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nce a sale has been agreed and is in the hands of your solicitor, it will go through the following stages. Sometimes additional work will be needed – for example, if the property is leasehold or is yet to be registered with the Land Registry. It is also important for buyers to discuss the availability of their deposit with their solicitor early in the transaction, and we strongly recommend that you contact your solicitor regularly so that they can keep you fully up-to-date with the progress and the latest timescales.
Seller’s solicitor’s steps Obtain a copy of the Title Deeds (or office copies if the title is registered)
• Obtain a copy of the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) (if applicable)
The seller(s) will return a completed
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Between exchange and completion
• Obtain redemption figures from the mortgage lender and reply to requisitions on title
• Approve the transfer and arrange for the seller(s) and buyer(s) to sign
• Receive the agent’s fee account and seek the seller’s consent to settle this out of completion funds
Completion date
This is the date the ownership of the property passes from the seller to the buyer, and it follows the successful transfer of funds. It’s the date that the
Receive completion funds and (only when this has been completed) instruct Boultons to release the keys to buyers. Redeem mortgage and forward the financial statement. Forward any surplus funds (unless an onward purchase). Ensure all
Forward transfer documents and Forward evidence of ‘discharge of mortgage’ to the buyer’s solicitors
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VALUE MY PROPERTY LOGIN REGISTER Search... SEARCH Min Price Min Beds Max Price Max Beds FOR SALE SORT: HIGHEST PRICE INCLUDE SSTC HOME SEARCH SALES LETTINGS ABOUT US MORTGAGES VIDEOS NEWS OUR MAGAZINE SELLING BUYING DOWNLOADS FREE MARKET APPRAISAL ENQUIRE NOW DOWNLOADS DOWNLOAD Property News Read the latest edition of our monthly property lifestyle magazine From meter readings to removal companies, there’s so much to remember when moving house. Here’s our checklist of what to do and when First of all, congratulations on your new home! The excitement has probably now kicked in but moving home can also be one of the most stressful and emotionally draining things you can do. However, careful organisation and planning can help decrease the stress and anxiety of moving. This comprehensive and essential checklist will help you do just that. Eight weeks – Research Ideally, you want to start packing away any non-essential items as early as possible. This includes any items stored away in the loft, garage and shed. If you are not using it, pack it. Looking into your new area is also important, try to do this around eight weeks before you move. You might need to think about transferring your children to different schools and ordering new uniforms too. At this point, ensure you are also documenting all your important information away: that includes contact details, dates, contracts and information regarding your solicitor. Six weeks – Removal companies or do it yourself? Now would be the perfect time to decide on a local removal company. Or if you don’t have too much to move, you may want to do it yourself. You could even look into different van hire companies. At this point you’ve probably started packing away some bits, but if there is anything you decide not to take, then look into selling these items or donating them to charity. This will also give you an idea on the volume of items you have to move. Four weeks – Notify utility companies This would be a good time for you to notify utility companies and inform them about your move to switch over. This includes gas and electricity, council tax, internet, phone rental and TV. You should also consider changing any car insurance, tax, memberships, phone contracts and inform your bank about the move. Now’s the time to also arrange a date to have your new house cleaned before you move Moving house? The buyers of our homes receive their very own property website to share via social media with its address and personal message! DOWNLOAD Prepare for your house move Congratulations on finding your buyer, download our guide to help you prepare for your exciting move. DOWNLOAD Mortgages At Paul Meakin we can offer you support in securing your financial needs to complete your purchase. DOWNLOAD How to prepare your house for sale DOWNLOAD Name Email
Selling your home
When you choose to market your property with Xact Homes, you will receive your very own FREE property website to share online with your family and friends.
The Lettings Process
The Selling Process
If you’re happy with the valuation and the marketing strategy we discussed, you can instruct us to sell your home.
Sharing is Selling
Remember, you never know where the buyer of your property could be. So why not make sure that you get your property website everywhere.
Letting your property
When you choose to market your property with Xact Homes, you will receive your very own FREE property website to share online with your family and friends.
Listen to our customers
If you’re happy with the valuation and the marketing strategy we discussed, you can instruct us to sell your home.
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VIDEO LIBRARY
ALL YOUR RICH MEDIA IN ONE PLACE
CORPORATE VIDEOS
You will see throughout the website we have gone to great lengths to improve the user experience and easing the navigational routes for your clients.
In this section we have collated all of your video content on one page and your corporate videos will sit pride of place at the top of the page ready to be watched with one easy click.
SOCIAL ACCOUNT VIDEOS
Using the smart software of the social wall on your home page, this next section can collate your video content you publish yourself on platforms such as YouTube and Vimeo. We can integrate with multiple platforms for you and they will automatically appear on your website for you every time you upload a new video.
SHARING
Consistently with the rest of the website, there are share links available on every video to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and WhatsApp.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOU
HAVE MORE CONTROL OVER YOUR PEOPLE
ABOUT US
Another leap towards improving your user experience is providing you with a brand new ABOUT US section. From meet the team and office details to career opportunities and COVID-19 guidelines, your customers can easily find all they need to know.
You will also notice the prominent FREE MARKET APPRAISAL call to action ensuring you don’t miss an opportunity.
MEET THE TEAM
Grouped per office, this new sleek layout places multiple office team members on a single page to avoid multiple clicks for your visitors. The images have a professional monotone overlay ensuring the staff members’ name and job title is always visible with its subtle drop shadow, and each image will zoom in when you hover over it on desktop. Once clicked, the staff members’ bio will appear with the option to add an email button and social media account links.
YOU’RE IN CONTROL
A feature that has been requested by many members was the ability to edit, add and remove your own staff members as staff turnover is inevitable as time passes.
You’re in luck... we have developed this functionality into our Content Management System so you can do exactly that! Don’t panic if you’re not entirely comfortable with the process, our team are always on hand to make the changes for you by emailing your request to ticket@ thepropertycollection.co.uk.
You will also have the ability to publish your own Job Vacancies as well, which we recommend you also publish as a news entrySee Page 20 for more information on publishing your own news.
OUR OFFICES OVERLEAF
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VALUE MY PROPERTY LOGIN REGISTER Search... SEARCH Min Price Min Beds Max Price Max Beds FOR SALE SORT: HIGHEST PRICE INCLUDE SSTC HOME SEARCH SALES LETTINGS ABOUT US MORTGAGES VIDEOS NEWS OUR MAGAZINE MEET THE TEAM Sanderstead Selsdon Riddlesdown MEET THE TEAM OUR OFFICES CLIENT TESTIMONIALS CAREERS COVID-19 FREE MARKET APPRAISAL ENQUIRE NOW EMMA MEAKIN MNAEA Director EMMA MEAKIN MNAEA Director EMMA MEAKIN MNAEA Director AMELIA CLARK Sales Negotiator ALLY WARD Sales Negotiator PAUL MEAKIN FNAEA Company Founder/Director PAUL MEAKIN FNAEA Company Founder/Director PAUL MEAKIN FNAEA Company Founder/Director ALLISON BANKS Lettings Manager ALLISON BANKS Lettings Manager SAM WELLER Branch Manager ADELLE GIBSON PA to Director & Marketing Coordinator ADELLE GIBSON PA to Director & Marketing Coordinator AMY REYNOLDS Assistant Brance Manager CONTACT OFFICE CONTACT OFFICE CONTACT OFFICE EMMA MEAKIN MNAEA Director My parents opened Paul Meakin in 1973 and throughout my childhood I witnessed their passion for estate agency and their dedication to the Croydon area. My first working day within the Company was in 1996 and after working in every corner of the business I became a Director in 2005. I pride myself on delivering a professional and honest service, available 24/7 for my buyers, sellers and landlords as well as building relationships they can trust and a service they will return to. Out of the office I spend as much time as I can with my husband and two very cheeky children. EMAIL - 21 -
- 022VALUE MY PROPERTY LOGIN REGISTER Search... SEARCH Min Price Min Beds Max Price Max Beds FOR SALE SORT: HIGHEST PRICE INCLUDE SSTC HOME SEARCH SALES LETTINGS ABOUT US MORTGAGES VIDEOS NEWS OUR MAGAZINE OUR OFFICES FEATURED PROPERTIES FEATURED PROPERTIES 0208 657 5000 sanderstead@paulmeakin.co.uk 77-79 Mitchley Avenue South Croydon Surrey CR2 9HN 0208 657 5000 sanderstead@paulmeakin.co.uk 13 Limpsfield Road South Croydon Surrey CR2 9LA Riddlesdown Sanderstead EMAIL US REQUEST A CALL GET DIRECTIONS EMAIL US REQUEST A CALL GET DIRECTIONS MEET THE TEAM OUR OFFICES CLIENT TESTIMONIALS CAREERS COVID-19 FREE MARKET APPRAISAL ENQUIRE NOW HINCHWICK COURT, DORRIDGE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 8DF LADY BYRON LANE, KNOWLE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 9AT BIRMINGHAM, WARWICKSHIRE, B47 6DB HINCHWICK COURT, DORRIDGE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 8DF LADY BYRON LANE, KNOWLE, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B93 9AT BIRMINGHAM, WARWICKSHIRE, B47 6DB MEET THE TEAM MEET THE TEAM VIEW ALL VIEW ALL
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As per the Meet The Team page, the offices can all be viewed in a list format on a single page to improve the click journey.
An office photo can be uploaded, a map detailing the exact location of your offices, along with full address and contact details which link to directly call and email the office once clicked.
There are quick links to Meet The Team, email the office, request a call back from the office, and also to get directions linking through to Google Maps in a new tab.
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We have mentioned these previously on the home page, but here on the Our Office page you can also select three feature properties to display which you have control over in the Content Management System. If you don’t select any specific properties they will default to your newest listed.
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A click on the image or the clear READ MORE button allows a straight-forward click through to the article with related posts at the foot of the article to continue the reading engagement.
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As per the rest of the website, there are consistent social share icons for your customers to share your website content online with their family and friends.
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The VALUE MY PROPERTY LOGIN REGISTER Search... Search... SEARCH Min Price Min Beds Max Price Max Beds FOR SALE SORT: HIGHEST PRICE INCLUDE SSTC HOME SEARCH SALES LETTINGS ABOUT US MORTGAGES VIDEOS NEWS OUR MAGAZINE BACK TO NEWS LOCKDOWN LIFTED Stage two of the lifting of lockdown starts today, but what is opening? As part of the ‘Roadmap’ out of lockdown, today, the 12th of April, has been a day business owners across the country have been waiting for. Not just business owners though with gyms, outside pubs and restaurants, libraries, hairdressers and beauty salons all due to open too… The full list of what is opening today is below. More businesses will open, but indoor settings should be visited alone, or with household groups. Outside, six people or two households can meet. All shops allowed to open Hairdressers, beauty salons and other close-contact services can open Restaurants and pubs allowed to serve food and alcohol to customers sitting outdoors Gyms and spas can reopen, as can zoos, theme parks, libraries and community centres Members of the same household can take a holiday in England in self-contained accommodation Non-essential journeys between England and Wales are allowed Weddings – up to 15 people Funerals – up to 30 people, with 15 at wakes Children will be able to attend any indoor children’s activity Care home visitors will increase to two per resident Driving lessons can resume, with driving tests restarting on 22 April These points are added to the existing ones, which include… People can meet outside including in private gardens in groups of up to six, or as two households The stay-at-home rule has ended, although the government asks that people “minimise travel”; holidays are still not allowed Outdoor sport facilities can reopen, including golf courses, tennis and basketball courts, and outdoor swimming Formally organised outdoor sports can restart Weddings can take place, attended by up to six people This morning, the Prime Minister Boris Johnson has urged everyone to ‘behave responsibly’ after the measures changed at midnight. 05 APRIL 2021 CONTRACTS SIGNED ON MASSIVE NEW COLLABORATIVE RECYCLING FACILITY CONTRACTS have been signed to build new worldleading next generation Material Recycling Facility (MRF) on the edge of Coventry A new company SPRING INTO ACTION The clocks go forward this month, but what does it all mean? What started with throwaway remark in 1784 has influenced our lives for more than 100 years. But although one of America’s Founding Fathers, Benjamin Franklin, observed on visit to France that Parisiennes should be woken an hour earlier by cannons READ MORE READ MORE 11 APRIL 2021 10 APRIL 2021 RECORD-BREAKING DAY FOR THE PROPERTY MARKET AS SELLERS SPRING INTO ACTION Rightmove reported the most visits ever in one day to their website last week Spring has officially started with bang for the property market! With WEED IT AND REAP Time to roll up your sleeves and put in the groundwork And so here we are. April, the great transitional month where we’ve not quite shaken off winter’s icy grip, but with brighter evenings and significantly warmer days, its hold is definitely weakening. For gardeners, this is where the hard work starts; this month’s … READ MORE READ MORE 09 APRIL 2021 08 APRIL 2021 RECENT POSTS BACK TO NEWS
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