Rich - Whats it like in Potters Bar ?
February 23rd, 2010Well, I have been working in Potters Bar for a month now, it is obviously early days but I am pleased with how things are going so far. At the moment I am learning the area, going back to basics, inspecting all the properties that came with the purchase of Alan Randle & Co, doing the viewings, making the tea, speaking to new and existing clients and generally getting a feel for things.
So Do you think its going to work over there ?
Without doubt, I am really pleased with the location of the new office, there is a lot of footfall, parking is excellent ( you get one hours free parking over here - take note Borough of Broxbourne ! ) There have been plenty of walk in enquiries -I have had offers on nearly all the properties we have listed so far so I am sure we will do well here. I have a lettings assistant, Caroline Ewins who used to work for Alan Randle working with me who is doing really well and who I am sure will be successful wih us, she is also very good at reminding me what needs doing and who to phone next, sort of like a talking diary.
What are the properties like ?
Maybe a little less well maintained than we are used to in our other offices but the rents are more expensive because of being closer to London and the schools are very good, management fees are higher because the rents are. It does make me think that Hoddesdon and Hertford are really undervalued in terms of rent achievable.
Did you rent the flat with the triangle shaped rooms ?
The one on Southgate Road with the Dairy Lea Bedrooms ? Well I have a really good offer and a second viewing tomorrow, as I tell the boys, there are positives with any property, even if you got to think a bit longer about what they are. Even triangular shaped bedooms must be useful to someone - maybe someone with a huge toblerone collection.
