Why Sell With James Laurence?

James Laurence is proud to have been a market leader in the estate agency sector during a period when Birmingham city centre has undergone a dramatic transformation as a result of extensive regeneration and redevelopment.

We know from experience what ‘city living’ is all about and make sure we target the right audience through concentrated marketing efforts.

Our competitive Sole Agency Agreement commission rate is 1.75% + VAT. A multiple Agency Agreement includes a rate of 2% + VAT.

Our current marketing portfolio includes:
• Our new state-of-the-art website offers visible easy access for all applicants, as well as a “featured property” for increased exposure.

• All sales and rental properties receive 24 hour coverage on the countries leading property search engines, Rightmove and Findaproperty.

• Extensive advertising in local press including special property supplements, and carefully selected magazine circulations targeted at a range of applicants including large corporate clients.These include:

 Birmingham Property News
 City Living Magazine
 Birmingham Life Magazine
 Birmingham Post
 PaD magazine

• Our modern office in the heart of St Paul 's Square complete with window frontage on two sides, plasma screen and rotating images means every aspect of marketing is catered for.

Opening hours are between 9am-5.30pm Monday to Friday and 10am-2pm on Saturdays. All viewings are offered accompanied by ourselves.

• Property particulars are designed specific to each property, including a selection of images and room dimensions are sent to vendors to approve.

• A modern email/postal mailing system has just been updated to include a current database of applicants actively searching for a property.

• For Sale boards are erected (Where allowed).

To arrange a free appraisal, discuss market conditions, and advise on selling in general simply contact us at your convenience.

Due to recent legislation, all residential properties in England and Wales are required by law to have a Home Information Pack (HIP) when on the sales market. This is requested prior to marketing. A HIP is provided by the vendor/agent, for prospective purchasers, providing upfront information about the property.We currently use two of the leading HIP providers.

The following documents must be included in the HIP when the property is placed on the market.

Home Information Pack index – a contents list of the HIP
Energy Performance Certificate and recommendation report – used to show how energy efficient a property is
Sale Statement
Official copies of the land registry
Official copy documents required to deduce title to the property
Office search of the index map
Local authority search
Water and drainage search

The HIP was gradually phased in and the dates below outline what properties were affected.

1st August 2007

Properties with four or more bedrooms commencing marketing on or after this date need a HIP.

10^th September 2007

Properties with three or more bedrooms come into the HIP remit.

14^th December 2007

Properties with two or less bedrooms require a HIP before marketing.

6^th April 2008

1^st June 2008

This is the date whereby all residential property needs to have a HIP in place BEFORE marketing can commence, whilst at present they can commence marketing upon proof of request.

If you have any queries or concerns regarding HIP’s please do not hesitate to contact James Laurence.