Apricot Estates deal with residential sales, lettings and property management.
We sell properties
We rent properties
We manage properties, whether individual properties or flats in a block.
We can asist you with home improvement and maintenance
Of course, it seems pretty obvious that an Estate Agent sells homes. However there is a lot more to it then that. Firstly Apricot deals with sales and lettings: we not only deal with the marketing of properties, but also their management in the rented sector. This includes organising maintenance, arranging for furniture to be delivered, even having the gas appliances checked.

 

In essence an agent deals with four types of people: People wanting to sell their property People wanting to buy a property People wanting to rent their property and People wanting to rent a property

However, in the next section you can discover the many different people we work with concerning property

It is no good having lots of one group (for example buyers) if you don’t have the other (sellers). Therefore we do lots of things which make sure that the right person finds the right property and that everything goes smoothly. We do this by:

BEING ORGANISED
We take the work and worry off the person selling or renting their home, by working full time on their property.
We help people looking for property by advertising properties and registering their requirements, so that when a suitable property comes along we can contact them.
By ivesting in technology, we can record an applicants requirements. We can then text, e-mail, phone or write to an applicant when we have a suitable instruction.

VALUING PROPERTIES
We have experience in judging the market and can advise on the value of the home and how best it should be sold or rented (for example furnished/unfurnished).

ADVERTISING
We have facilities for publicising a property, for example a shop front with long opening hours.
We advertise locally, regionally and nationally: something that a single vendor/landlord is unlikely to be able to afford.
We provide useful information, as in this web site.
Our constant advertising means that people know what is on offer. We also draw up property specifications and take photos so people can see what the properties look like.

OFFERING SECURITY
We offer the security (to all parties) of an accompanied viewing, which can be especially reassuring to the elderly or those living alone.

ARRANGING FINANCE
We have experience in establishing whether an interested buyer has the finances for a sale.
We can assist with your mortgage.

PROVIDING MAINTENANCE
We can arrange for the maintenance of rented accommodation.

NATIONWIDE APPEAL
Many people come to London from other parts of the country and overseas. A purchaser/potential tenant needs to be quickly informed, of what is available.

PROFESSIONAL SALES ADVICE
Having secured a sale the job is far from done. The agent supervises the sale from offer to completion. This behind –the- scenes role is rarely appreciated but should not be underestimated. The Estate Agent acts as a contact for all parties, solicitors, building societies and surveyors. We offer advice and reassurance right to the end, when keys are handed over.

MANAGING A PROPERTY
By managing properties we deal with all the day-to-day issues that arise in renting out a property.

What can we do for you?
Over the years Apricot Estates have nutured numerous relationships with property related people which enables us to offer the highest standard of service to our customers. As well as our own divisions of staff, we offer access to a range of different professions including the following:

ACCOUNTANTS	GARDENERS
BUILDERS	GAS ENGINEERS
CARPENTERS	GENERAL TRADESPEOPLE
CARPETERS	HOUSE CLEARERS
CLEANERS	INSURANCE BROKERS
DAMPPROOFERS	KITCHEN FITTERS
DECORATORS	MORTGAGE ADVISORS
ELECTRICIANS	PEST CONTROL
FURNITURE SUPPLIERS	PLUMBERS
REMOVAL EXPERTS	ROOFERS
SOLICITORS	SURVERYORS
WINDOW CLEANERS

 

Can we help YOU?

'Property Improvement and Refurbishment Service'
Whether you wish to improve your property before selling, or you are a Landlord wishing to attract a certain tenant, all properties require maintenance and occasional refurbishment. At Apricot we understand how difficult it can be to organise cost effective and reliable works. Apricot Estates have built up numerous contacts over the years via our Property Management department. We can recommend to our customers various local contractors and professionals. In addition our relationship with the Home Improvement Company estateagents-extras™ allows us to offer our clients complete project management.

 

EstateAgents-Extras are a nationwide company that offer a range of sales incentives and letting improvements. Their National buying power and use of market-leading companies ensures that our clients can rely on the improvements representing affordable quality.

Sales
If a property for sale requires updating we can offer a range of 'Sales Incentives' to enhance the property. Added extras like a brand new kitchen, bathroom, better security or one of many other sales incentives can convince a potential buyer to proceed, without the vendor having any initial outlay. Alternatively, a vendor can improve their property before it is marketed, to achieve a higher price. EstateAgents-Extras offer a free-no obligation quote. Therefore enabling all parties to understand the potential cost of any improvements ranging from the following:
· New Fitted Kitchens
· Fitted Carpets · New bathrooms
· Gas Central Heating
· Double Glazing
If you are interested in any 'Sales Incentives', please contact our office. We will be happy to discuss any package and to arrange a free, comprehensive and without obligation quote. To conclude, whatever your property needs, Apricot Estates can help you or recommend someone that can.

Lettings
Via our alliance with 'EstateAgents-Extras' we can help you achieve a higher rent, have shorter vacant periods and attract more interest in your property.

Why are we doing this?
In the last few years the number of buy to let investors has greatly increased, giving more choice to tenants. As a result it is vital that Landlords maintain and improve their properties to keep up with the market. For those that already use Apricot's service you know that we can organise repairs and improvements. However as the market changes so we have responded to Landlords' needs and launched a more extensive service.

Helping our Landlords Maintain their investment
By forming an alliance with 'EstateAgents-Extras' an organisation that negotiates 'bulk buying' discounts on behalf of estate agents; we are in a position to offer high quality, affordable packages, designed with the Landlord in mind. With Apricot Estates knowledge of the market place and 'EstateAgents-Extras' discount arrangements with a number of leading Home improvement companies, we can assist Landlords in organising any of the following improvements;

· Brand New Fitted Kitchens
· Fitted Carpets · New bathrooms
· Gas Central Heating
· Double Glazing
· Supply of 'white goods'
· Furniture packages

How does it work?
Very simply. Our aim is to ensure our Landlords achieve higher rents, have shorter vacant periods and attract more interest in their property. If you are interested in discussing our services or any refurbishment project, please contact our office. We will be happy to discuss any improvements and to arrange a free, comprehensive and without obligation quote.