PROMOTION Agents of Change David Lewis, local property expert and buying agent explains what moving home is now likely to involve and shares some early trends being seen in the market The government's announcement in mid-May that the English property market had been released from lockdown created Virtual becomes reality In the same way that the car industry has evolved in recent years most buyers now enter the showroom with an in-depth knowledge of their products gleaned from extensive online research and a quiver of excitement amongst those frozen mid-purchase and also frustrated new buyers. David Lewis GARRINGTON YouTube videos. New beginnings Based on the flurry of activity already seen in the market, many movers that had to put on hold their transaction have been on the phone to their agent and advisors immediately to push through a purchase after having been "locked down" for weeks. Property buyers will become similarly more informed before they even contact estate agents, having carried out virtual tours and research online. However, whilst buying from the safety of your own home may sound eminently attractive, in a rapidly changing market the need for trusted advice and a real-world perspective has never been more important. homeowners that their home is only going to be offered to fully proceedable buyers whose buying criteria closely matches the property on offer. This will reduce the namber of viewings and limit the number of strangers entering their home. A Garrington, we had a number of retained clients whose searches were paused in the early stages of their purchase and many of these have now instructed us to proceed with haste. We are also seeing an increase in the number of new enquiries for homes in Cheshire - whether that be relocating from a city to gain more space or to simply move to a house that suits their longer term needs better, whether that be with a home office Homeowners looking to sell their property are also likely to reduce the number of agents visiting their homes for valuation. Gone are the days it would seem when three plus estate agents are invited round for tea and a tour. This is sometimes being replaced by a virtual interview using Zoom and the likes, followed by a more controlled roll out of essential visits by one agent to prepare the property for market. How we can help Having a local expert representing you as the buyer in these uncertain times can provide invaluable reassurance and value. or simply more garden. It's not clear if this sample of the buying public is typical of a wider trend, but one thing for sure is, that anyone moving will be cautious of this new norm and fearful of getting it wrong. Local knowledge of how Cheshire property prices will differ from area to area will be ever more important in these turbulent times. Different property types and locations will respond differently to the global changes that have taken place. A handful of agents have experimented with virtual viewings/videos in recent times and these are likely to become more commonplace based on guidance from Education, Education, Education At Garrington, we offer clients trusted and In light of the understandable air of caution government. well substantiated advice as well as real- surrounding our industry, new ways of transacting are already emerging requiring an education process for all parties involved In the move. world 'warts and all'videos of viewings taken place on behalf of our elients, removing the need for them to visit property in person until they know it really offers what they are secking. Selling properties off-market has always appealed to high-end property sellers, but there are already signs that this type of selling is to become more popular across the entire market. This method of sale reassures However, when using these techniques to assess a property, buyers should be mindful that like the glossy photos used extensively. agents' material is there to sell and promote the most attractive aspects of a home. Agents' videos will never show the less desirable aspect of a property such as next door's yappy dog or other possible blights surrounding a home. In these uncertain times, we offer support and reassurance to make buying property a safe and well considered purchasing experience. If you would like further information regarding how Garrington can save you time and money finding the right home, contact David Lewis at Garrington's Knutsford office on: 01565 818110 info@garrington.co.uk www.garringtonnorthwest.co.uk PROMOTION Agents of Change David Lewis, local property expert and buying agent explains what moving home is now likely to involve and shares some early trends being seen in the market The government's announcement in mid-May that the English property market had been released from lockdown created Virtual becomes reality In the same way that the car industry has evolved in recent years most buyers now enter the showroom with an in-depth knowledge of their products gleaned from extensive online research and a quiver of excitement amongst those frozen mid-purchase and also frustrated new buyers. David Lewis GARRINGTON YouTube videos. New beginnings Based on the flurry of activity already seen in the market, many movers that had to put on hold their transaction have been on the phone to their agent and advisors immediately to push through a purchase after having been "locked down" for weeks. Property buyers will become similarly more informed before they even contact estate agents, having carried out virtual tours and research online. However, whilst buying from the safety of your own home may sound eminently attractive, in a rapidly changing market the need for trusted advice and a real-world perspective has never been more important. homeowners that their home is only going to be offered to fully proceedable buyers whose buying criteria closely matches the property on offer. This will reduce the namber of viewings and limit the number of strangers entering their home. A Garrington, we had a number of retained clients whose searches were paused in the early stages of their purchase and many of these have now instructed us to proceed with haste. We are also seeing an increase in the number of new enquiries for homes in Cheshire - whether that be relocating from a city to gain more space or to simply move to a house that suits their longer term needs better, whether that be with a home office Homeowners looking to sell their property are also likely to reduce the number of agents visiting their homes for valuation. Gone are the days it would seem when three plus estate agents are invited round for tea and a tour. This is sometimes being replaced by a virtual interview using Zoom and the likes, followed by a more controlled roll out of essential visits by one agent to prepare the property for market. How we can help Having a local expert representing you as the buyer in these uncertain times can provide invaluable reassurance and value. or simply more garden. It's not clear if this sample of the buying public is typical of a wider trend, but one thing for sure is, that anyone moving will be cautious of this new norm and fearful of getting it wrong. Local knowledge of how Cheshire property prices will differ from area to area will be ever more important in these turbulent times. Different property types and locations will respond differently to the global changes that have taken place. A handful of agents have experimented with virtual viewings/videos in recent times and these are likely to become more commonplace based on guidance from Education, Education, Education At Garrington, we offer clients trusted and In light of the understandable air of caution government. well substantiated advice as well as real- surrounding our industry, new ways of transacting are already emerging requiring an education process for all parties involved In the move. world 'warts and all'videos of viewings taken place on behalf of our elients, removing the need for them to visit property in person until they know it really offers what they are secking. Selling properties off-market has always appealed to high-end property sellers, but there are already signs that this type of selling is to become more popular across the entire market. This method of sale reassures However, when using these techniques to assess a property, buyers should be mindful that like the glossy photos used extensively. agents' material is there to sell and promote the most attractive aspects of a home. Agents' videos will never show the less desirable aspect of a property such as next door's yappy dog or other possible blights surrounding a home. In these uncertain times, we offer support and reassurance to make buying property a safe and well considered purchasing experience. If you would like further information regarding how Garrington can save you time and money finding the right home, contact David Lewis at Garrington's Knutsford office on: 01565 818110 info@garrington.co.uk www.garringtonnorthwest.co.uk