You have a choice of agents, and you may also choose not to use an agent at all. To help you decide if we are right for you, here are the 7 reasons we are different.
Our Values
We have discussed, agreed, and documented our values. We talk about them regularly to ensure they drive our decision-making day-to-day; they are:
- Integrity
- Communicating quickly and clearly
- Simplicity
- Respect for others
- Be better than yesterday
Our Purpose
We have also discussed, agreed, and documented our purpose.
Our Purpose is to support people in investing in property to maximise landlords’ long-term return on investment. We do this by achieving high occupancy rates in good quality accommodation.
We are landlords too
We are landlords too. We started investing in property in 2004 and have a diverse portfolio from single let flats to large student and professional house shares, all in Norwich.
Like you, we have saved for a deposit, hunted for the right property, arrange mortgages, deal with solicitors, refurbish and decorate the property, find tenants and manage the tenancies.
Whatever concerns you have about property it is likely we have had the same problems too.
We specialise in HMO management
Fairly early on in our property investment journey, we found investing in Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMO’) to be a good option. There are pros and cons to HMO’s that we will be happy to discuss with you.
We find HMO’s give a better return on investment than a single tenancy property. However, they are subject to more regulations, a higher management burden and increasing competition.
Part of the Norwich Property Investment Community
We have been attending the Norwich Property Investment Network meeting since 2015. We speak about the goings-on in the lettings market, from changing trends to legislation updates. I have been hosting this meeting since 2019.
I would love to invite you along to the meeting, and you can book your first meeting for free at https://propertyinvestorsnetwork.co.uk/meetings/norwich/ using the voucher code ‘chrisjones’
Family Owned and Run
Jo and I started the business in 2015. We have learned a lot along the way and grown steadily. Jo and I work day-to-day in the business.
Embrace Technology to Offer A Better Service
We believe that using technology wisely can improve the service for the tenants and landlords and improve efficiency. Our use of technology allows us to carry out the large volume of tasks quickly and efficiently.
Here are 8 examples of technology we use to excellent effect are:
- WhatsApp messaging – for fast group messages to tenants
- Video viewings – allowing remote viewings
- One-click tenant accounting – quick, accurate accounting with no duplication of data
- Cloud computing and document storage – excellent security that meats GDPR regulations and keeps the office paperless
- Mobile-enabled software – Great for data capture at a viewing and communication maintenance issues
- Schedules report – to keep track of certificates expiry dates and tenant applications progress
- E-signing – fast, remote contract signing with no paper
- Virtual assistants – for cost-effective administration support
