DIY home improvements during lockdown
DIY stores are reporting record sales as many take this time to work on home projects. These five tips will keep you preoccupied and active during self-isolation whilst adding value to your property. 1. A fresh lick of paint Front door First impressions count. If your front door has seen better days, consider coating it […]
10 ways to energise virtual meetings
If you are working remotely and relying solely on virtual meetings, you need to ensure that daily video calls and catch ups don’t go a little stale. Here are our top tips to keep those meetings fun and something to look forward to. 1. Virtual coffee break When we are usually working in the office, […]
Working remotely: how to communicate with your team
With a network of over 800 independent agents, The Guild are dedicated to supporting Guild Members and staying connected, especially during self-isolation. Here are some of the tools we use to remain connected and maintain efficient communication every day: 1. Microsoft Teams Microsoft Teams is an employee hub where you can invite groups of colleagues […]
Digital house viewings: Promoting your property with our Virtual Viewing Tool
While the housing market has remained fairly stable amid fears of risk posed by the coronavirus outbreak, Guild Members are reporting that many people are avoiding placing their properties on the market due to not wanting possibly contagious buyers visiting their homes. At The Guild of Property Professionals, we are always looking to provide […]
How To Host A Virtual Property Viewing
As the country adapts to the temporary ‘new normal’ of lockdown, we are embracing digital tools like never before in all aspects of our lives. Unsurprisingly there has been a huge rise in the number of virtual property viewings, as they have enabled potential buyers to view properties throughout the period of time when social […]
Garden activities for the whole family
As a result of the outbreak of coronavirus, most of the UK and overseas are having to self-isolate in their homes, many with families to look after and keep entertained. Having so much time at home can be considered an opportunity to spend quality time with the children and keep them occupied. We reveal some […]
How to use technology and social media to keep in touch with family
If you are self-isolating because of coronavirus, it is important to maintain relationships with your friends and family. As human beings, we need human interaction for our happiness and wellbeing. Living in the digital age means we don’t have to sacrifice that. We reveal how to use technology and social media to keep in touch […]
How to perfect your work from home routine
Recent updates with the COVID-19 virus has meant a lot of employees are having to self-isolate and adapt to new work routines from home. With flexible working becoming increasingly popular and advances in technology that keep you connected with the office, working from home has never been easier. We delve into our top tips to […]
Has the election result impacted the Northern Ireland property market?
Reports from multitudes of estate agencies within England have suggested that buyer confidence is returning, and property market activity has improved since the decisive election result at the end of 2019. Can the same be said about the Northern Ireland property market? According to Daniel Henry, Partner at Bensons in Northern Ireland, the market has […]
Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard deadline looms closer
Landlords of a domestic private rented property have until 1st April 2020 to ensure that their property complies with the ‘Minimum Level of Energy Efficiency’ standard EPC band E. This will apply to any property that is let under an assured tenancy, a regulated tenancy or a domestic agricultural tenancy, as well as any other […]