D&G Blog

Social Media is a real Catch 22

• Monday, May 14, 2012 by
• Ed Mead
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Social Media……the Catch 22 is that in businesses that think they need it the bosses probably feel it’s for their kids, and those young enough to understand and use it probably couldn’t give a toss about the sort of businesses that could benefit from it. Symposiums on... ...read more

Will stamp duty changes have a detrimental effect on the London Property Market?

• Monday, May 14, 2012 by
• Douglas And Gordon
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See the results of this poll.

Life’s a Pitch - Philip Delves Broughton

• Friday, May 11, 2012 by
• Ivor Dickinson
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Douglas & Gordon`s Managing Director Ivor Dickinson, reviews the newly released Life`s a Pitch by Philip Delves Broughton When I was first asked to review this book I have to admit to my heart sinking just a little bit. I have read so many sales books over the years, constantly searching for the... ...read more

The London Barometer April2012

• Thursday, May 10, 2012 by
• Douglas And Gordon
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Sales: April 2012 Market Comment “The London property market continues to be hindered by the lack of finance available to buyers which has increased the period it takes for a property to exchange to at least 9 weeks. Supply appears perhaps lower than it is because many good properties are put... ...read more

Horticulture Vulture

• Thursday, May 03, 2012 by
• Douglas And Gordon
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May 2012 - Horticulture Vulture
Maddie Miller - Guerilla Gardener and Sales Manager
Certainly no weed, Maddie goes to great lengths to cultivate perfect results in the urban environment. Our people are what make us great, and Maddie is a hardy perennial. 

 

Londons Growth Surge - Demand is King

• Tuesday, April 24, 2012 by
• Douglas And Gordon
• 1 comments

After another tumultuous year in the markets, spring is finally here. With the end of the tax year over and the budget announced it is time to look ahead. The sun is shining, London is gearing up for the Olympics and the property market in the capital is showing signs of growing strength. Values in... ...read more

Stamp Duty thresholds help lazy estate agents

• Monday, April 23, 2012 by
• Ed Mead
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There seems to be an awful lot of confusion and taking advantage by those seeking to manipulate the SDLT thresholds. Much is said about activity around the £250k/£500k/£1m/£2m figures but there’s a lot that isn’t said that merits discussion. Let’s start with... ...read more

The Move to the Country Show 2012

• Friday, April 13, 2012 by
• Douglas And Gordon
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The London Barometer March 2012

• Tuesday, April 10, 2012 by
• Douglas And Gordon
• 0 comments

Sales: March 2012 Market Comment “Securing a mortgage in the current market has never felt so hard and creeping mortgage rates, with many lenders adding half a percent to Standard Variable Rates, are adding to the tough conditions. However, against a backdrop of continuing short supply, D&G... ...read more

Blood, Sweat & Gears

• Monday, April 02, 2012 by
• Douglas And Gordon
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April 2012 - Blood, Sweat & Gears Alex Dowding - Paris to Roubaix Cyclist and Lettings Manager There's no freewheeling with Alex, completing the Paris - Roubaix Race proves he'll go through hell to get a result. Our people are what make us great, and Alex is a Lille bit special. ... ...read more