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By theteam, 26 July, 2024
Swings and roundabouts

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Swings and roundabouts

26/07/2024

As we sit open-mouthed at scenes from Buying London, the latest television property show, we are graphically reminded that houses are subjective. Some viewers will find the homes of the rich and famous a source of awe and fascination, while others will bring the matter of taste very much into question. But in property there is something for everyone.
 
The type of firm portrayed in the TV show differs from most estate agencies up and down the country. So do the sales team in Buying London: are they to be admired or reviled? One thing is for sure, most of their talk is about themselves, securing the property and then selling it for a hefty commission. But as agents ourselves, we know that the most critical component in a property transaction is not the agent or the property but the client.
 
Estate agency isn’t about flogging units of residence; it is about carefully matching a seller with a buyer and steering a mutually acceptable agreement through choppy waters to a satisfactory conclusion. Estate agency is about moving people by taking the long view. As such it’s about making people happy, not making a quick killing.
 
Local estate agency is a world apart from the almost fantasy-like glitz and glamour of Buying London, much like a travelling fair is from Disneyland. But all professional estate agents know the actual property world is far more about swings and roundabouts than fantasy.

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By theteam, 11 October, 2022
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"Everyone at Caldwells have been so supportive and friendly, Jeremy, Julian and all their team. Thank you so much for dealing with the sale of my property in Lymington. I have no hesitation in recommending them."

Mrs W
By theteam, 11 October, 2022
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"Caldwells have been brilliant from start to finish. I feel like I have utilised the expertise of every member of this incredible team. So a big thank you to Julian, Jeremy and Jess who all had a hand in this sale. I never felt any pressure to put the house on the market and the first hand advice I received before making any decisions was brilliant and really appreciated. House under offer within a week due to the hard work of every member of the team and I felt reassured throughout the selling process. Thank you to everyone. Thoroughly recommend."

Mr S
By theteam, 28 October, 2022
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"I would recommend Caldwells Estate Agents, they took excellent pictures of our house and an amazing video. They were very professional and the communication was great from start to finish when they sold our house for us."

Mrs C
By theteam, 28 October, 2022
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"To Jeremy, Many thanks for all your advice. With kind regards." 

Mr & Mrs C
By theteam, 28 October, 2022
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"Dear Jeremy and the Caldwells team, Just wanted to say a big thank you for all your help in purchasing my property, very much appreciated."

Mr F
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