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What makes a winning team?

Friday, June 8, 2018

With a spectacular summer of sport ahead, football fans are counting down the days till the World Cup 2018 where 32 teams will battle it out for the ultimate prize. Kicking off on June 14th, the eyes of the world will be on Russia as the world’s greatest players begin a four week feast of football. As they enter their final preparations, what makes a winning team? Great managers? Training? A blend of youth and experience?

All of these factors contribute to creating a winning team and are fundamental to a successful business. Above all, teamwork and communication are vital in both sport and business. The property industry is no different; each and every transaction, sale, purchase or let, relies on a team of people to take it from initial offer to completion, dealing with any hurdles along the way. Trust and communication are essential to streamline the process and form the basis of a successful team. At The Frost Partnership, this is underpinned by commitment to ongoing training for our branch managers and their teams, ensuring service excellence at every level.

Buying or selling a property can be a real challenge and currently, at a national level, approximately 30% of UK house sales fall through prior to completion for one reason or another, often incurring significant costs for both parties. Our skilled negotiators can often find a solution, working in a team with those responsible for the conveyancing or financing of a sale. So if you’re thinking of selling a property, it’s a good idea to instruct an agent who will work hard on your behalf to smooth the way to completion. Property experts in our branches can guide you from market appraisal to EPCs and the handover of keys, with all the information you need to make informed decisions along the way. Our experienced teams are on hand, accompanying viewings, answering queries and handling negotiations to make sure that you receive the maximum price for your property.

If you are letting a property, there’s a lot more to it than just finding a tenant. Letting residential property can be complicated and time consuming if you don’t know how or what you need to prepare. Landlords' responsibilities are many and varied, from gas and electrical appliances safety regulations to informing your mortgage and home insurance providers about your intentions to let your property. Since 2017, all private landlords letting property in England must also comply with Right to Rent legislation. Failure to comply with legal requirements can result in a significant fine or even a custodial sentence so it’s important to have a dedicated team to keep you on side with all your legal obligations.

As an NAEA and licensed ARLA Propertymark member, The Frost Partnership offers a FREE, no obligation market appraisal and advice on how to sell or let your home at the best possible price and within your desired timeframe, including ways to maximise the appeal of your property to the widest audience of potential buyers or tenants. We put your property firmly in the spotlight using our 15 office network connections, websites, press and social media, to make sure your property is seen by millions. In short, we’ll find you the perfect buyer or tenant in no time.

But there’s more to it than that. We work with you and your chosen team of financial advisers and solicitors to keep everything on track, with clear, honest communication that you can rely on. At Frosts, this is reflected in the number of positive testimonials we receive from happy clients, both buyers and sellers, landlords and tenants on completion.

And, with lettings properties, the teamwork doesn’t just end there. With let and managed properties, our landlords and tenants enjoy the full benefits that our property management team has to offer including property maintenance, 24 hour emergency tenant helpline, advice on refurbishment and upgrading, ensuring that the property complies with current regulations and legislation, portfolio management and liaising with third party issues if required.

If you are looking to buy a property, our team of surveyors are members of The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), qualified to carry out reports and surveys on residential property and land. We do not survey any properties sold through The Frost Partnership due to conflict of interest but will be pleased to act for you when you purchase in any other circumstance.

Getting the right mortgage advice is a critical stage in the buying process. The array of mortgage deals on the market can be confusing so we work with highly reputable independent mortgage advisers who are on hand to provide expert advice to all our clients - whether first time buyers, those looking to re-mortgage, home movers or experienced buy to let landlords. They take the time to understand your situation and use their in-depth market knowledge to help find the right mortgage for you.

Our office network across Middlesex, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire, has the breadth of expertise and teamwork to get you moving this summer. We’re a 15 office network, but we’re still an independent, family owned business, at the heart of your community, “looking after people and property”. To put our team of experts to work for you, contact your local Frost office and let our winning team get you moving while you relax this summer!