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Introduction
Brought to you by Women in Residential Property, this series of interviews has been created to help new joiners in the residential property industry develop a better understanding of all aspects of a transaction from property searches through to mortgage broking. For those of us who are more experienced, they are a great source of answers to all the questions you’ve never dared to ask!
We believe that improved understanding across the residential property industry is fundamental to improving, both, customer experience and relationships between those working in the industry so please share these videos on social media using #wirptheguide #resipropertyguide #homemoving
Creating Happy Home Movers
With Clare Yates of CY Training Works
Packed full of useful advice for Estate Agents and Conveyancers, this video addresses a range of topics from communicating effectively in stressful situations through to working harmonioulsy with the other parties involved in a sale and purchase.
Surveys and Mortgage Valuations
With Sirah Parks of SDL Surveying
In this Q&A we discuss the important role that a residential surveyor fulfills during a house purchase. We address the difference between a survey and a mortgage valuation; how surveys are commisssioned and we bust the myth about surveyors ‘down-valuing’ properties.
The Role of the Estate Agent
With Sally Playfoot, Branch Director of Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward, West Putney
5* rated Agent, Sally shares her top tips for Estate Agents inlcuding advice on working effectively with conveyancers; relaying bad news to home movers and how to ensure sellers are sale ready.
Mortgages and Mortgage Broking
With Jane King, Mortgage Adviser and Director of Ash-Ridge Private Finance
This Q&A will help viewers understand:
- The different types of mortgage available
- How long is a mortgage offer valid for?
- What’s a mortgage offer in principle?
- How does a mortgage broker get paid?
Property Searches
In this insightful discussion about an often misunderstood aspect of a property sale, Kelly explains what property searches are, how they’re procured and why they are important.
Septic Tanks
With James Warren – Off Mains Solutions
Everything you ever wanted to know about off mains – but couldn’t bring yourself to ask
The Gender Pay Gap
with Ella Tyler & Leanne Linacre
What is it, how does it affect you and what can be done about it?
Menopause in the workplace
With Slade de Lacey, Donna Butler and Katie Arscott
Embracing the change, symptoms and how to deal with them and how HR/Employers can help women at work.