Local staff, local knowledge
“Location, location, location” may be the cornerstone of wise property investment, yet many people are unaware of the importance of location in making the right choice of estate agent – whether buying or selling.
Estate agency is an intensely local business. It is essential that agents are fully conversant with the local issues of the day relating to the buying and selling of property within what is often no more than a few miles from their office. Preferably staff should themselves be resident in the area in which they are selling.
At Thorntons, we are more conscious than most of the overriding importance of providing a local service, delivered passionately by local people. Perhaps this is one of the reasons why we enjoy such a good atmosphere in our offices. All of our staff, live locally, and most have been together for many years.
This combination of experience and local expertise delivers an unsurpassed and intense market knowledge of the immediate area, meaning that property buyers and sellers can expect to receive the most relevant and up to date comment and opinion when it comes to property valuation, market intelligence and strategic marketing advice.
In our experience, too many estate agencies simply have token representation in the area, with a mobile workforce managed by remote directors concentrating on building an empire, rather than earning the loyalty and respect of local people over the years.
We believe that close customer contact, regular communication and straight-talking expert advice is what the public deserves. This can only be delivered via a wholeheartedly independent and thoroughly local estate agency with its clients’ best interests at heart.
As a buyer or seller, you have a choice of agency, so choose wisely! Choose Thorntons Property.
Peter Ryder
Managing Director
Thorntons Property
News Index
- January 2021
- 25 Moving before Retirement18 The Independent Choice8 January Market Report
- December 2020
- 23 Starting the New Year with thousands of prospective buyers
- November 2020
- 9 Property Improvements
- October 2020
- 9 October Market Comment
- September 2020
- 14 September Market Comment
- August 2020
- 23 Property Market Update7 Property market boom set to last three to six months
- June 2020
- 21 Market Comment
- April 2020
- 27 Property Market Update8 Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 - Impact on the private rented sector
- February 2020
- 24 Leap Year10 February Market Comment3 Social Media Marketing
- January 2020
- 27 Downsizing Dilemma8 A New Dawn6 Is A “For Sale” Board Really Necessary?”
- December 2019
- 13 Election Result, What it means for property9 December Market Update
- November 2019
- 18 November Market Comment4 “Timing Your Sale for the Market”
- October 2019
- 21 Lighting Up14 October Market Comment
- September 2019
- 23 September Market Comment9 Showing Buyers Your Property
- August 2019
- 27 “What About The Children?” 12 Is it worth extending?
- July 2019
- 29 Courteous Buyer15 Alarming News!1 Local staff, local knowledge
- June 2019
- 3 “A Feeling of Space”
- May 2019
- 13 Seven Days6 Working with Builders
- April 2019
- 27 “What Does Viewing Feedback Really Mean?”15 The Right People1 “Old Money’s Influence”
- March 2019
- 4 Property Market Update
- February 2019
- 21 Thorntons raise £62,000 for Cash for Kids16 Moving Distance5 A Grand Entrance
- January 2019
- 28 “Home”5 2019 - The Year Ahead.
- December 2018
- 10 “Home”
- November 2018
- 19 Buying on Instinct
- October 2018
- 22 “The Power of Information”3 “Should I, Shouldn’t I?”
- September 2018
- 17 Other Forces11 Act Now for a Xmas Move. 3 Supporting the Fun-Fuelled Club
- August 2018
- 31 Market Comment13 “Plans for a Successful Sale”2 Interest Rate Rise Aug 2018 - Market Comment
- July 2018
- 24 “Ten Branches - Our Secret Weapon”
- June 2018
- 17 “Why Use An Estate Agent At All?”2 The Skilled Agent
- May 2018
- 14 “Waiting in Hope?”7 “A Question of Preference”
- April 2018
- 16 “Buying an Unmodernised Property”
- March 2018
- 19 “Will the Internet Replace Estate Agents?”
- February 2018
- 26 “Quick Tips to Maximise your Sale”5 “Identity Caution When Moving House”
- January 2018
- 22 “How Long Has It Been On The Market?”8 “Valuation Versus Value”
- December 2017
- 28 “How Many Should We See?”4 “Optimising Your Saleability”
- November 2017
- 20 “This year - Don’t wait till Spring!”13 “Defects And Disputes – Should I Disclose Them?”2 The first interest rate rise in a decade
- October 2017
- 16 “Selling Tips for Autumn”1 “Might Sell, Might Not!”
- September 2017
- 25 “Prepare to Paint”16 “Ask the Expert!”
- August 2017
- 13 “Making Moving Easier”
- July 2017
- 31 “Working from Home”24 “Something to Shout About” 16 “The Kitchen is the Heart of the Home”
- June 2017
- 26 “Improvements – Are They Worth It?”21 “Location, Location”10 Agents’ Skills in Demand
- May 2017
- 22 “Deciding on Price” (Part Two)10 “Deciding On Price” (Part One)
- April 2017
- 24 “Advertising for Results” 17 “Should We Accept The Offer?”11 “Put your back into it”1 “Who’s Choosing Your Home?”
- March 2017
- 20 “Hit The Road”13 “Catch 22 –Should I Sell First or Buy?”6 “Working In Partnership with your Estate Agent”
- February 2017
- 27 FEB REPORT - “Slow Growth with Strong Demand”20 “Why Overpricing May Leave You Out Of Pocket”13 “Cupid the Estate Agent?”7 “How Long Has It Been On The Market?”
- January 2017
- 29 Market report – January 201717 “Valuation Versus Value”8 “How Many Should We See?”
- December 2016
- 17 “Should Your House Have Sold By Now?”5 “Removal Planning”
- November 2016
- 27 “A Winter’s Sale?”21 “Distorted Opinions?”14 “The Advertising Myth”7 “A Move by Christmas?”
- October 2016
- 31 “Finding the Right Property”17 “Relative Values”
- September 2016
- 26 “It’s Not Just About Selling”19 A Proactive Approach Essential5 Avoid Virtual Tours
- August 2016
- 29 How Serious is my Buyer?22 Clutter Costs !15 The Feelgood Factor8 The Agent you Prefer - at the Right Price
- July 2016
- 30 First Impressions25 Choosing Your Solicitor18 Should I Sell During the Summer Holidays?1 What does Brexit mean for the Scottish property market
- June 2016
- 17 Top tips for viewing properties like a pro17 5 methods for improving your kerb appeal17 Tips for saving for a deposit
- May 2016
- 30 Property perfect move for Natalie
- January 2016
- 29 Thorntons Top after ESPC Mystery Shop
- December 2015
- 22 Increased buyer demand will drive house prices up during 201620 Property solicitor gives local food bank a boost15 Second home levy will boost Dundee property market
- November 2015
- 11 Unique opportunity to buy a stunning new home in an award-winning development in St Andrews
- September 2015
- 16 Tayside property specialists lead the way in boom time