The Wirral News ● Wednesday, January 18, 2012
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Agency gets gold W
IRRAL-based Karl Tatler Estate Agents & Lettings has won five top titles at the prestigious Estate Agency of the Year Awards.
One of the largest estate and lettings agents in Wirral, Karl Tatler was up against 5,000 other offices at the awards ceremony in London. The company won three Gold awards for Best Small UK Agency, Best Small Northern Agency and Best Customer Service, Bronze for Best Training and Development, and Silver for Single Lettings Office Northern. Managing director Karl Tatler said: “We are very proud to be honoured for
the sixth year running with these prestigious awards. These are the Oscars of our industry, and the awards are testament to the hard work and expertise of our brilliant teams. “It is hugely satisfying to be recognised for our exemplary customer service and commitment to staff training; winning Best Small UK Agency is the icing on the cake.” Judged by an independent panel of industry experts and overseen by The Property Ombudsman, these national awards are recognised as the benchmark for excellence throughout the estate agency industry. Karl added: “The awards
were a fantastic end to a successful year for us, with our sales up almost 40% on the previous year – in spite of challenging market conditions. We are optimistic that with the same hard work and dedication this year will continue in the same vain.” Peter Knight, chairman of the event organisers Estate Agency Events, commented: “At a time when the property market throughout much of the UK continues to struggle, choosing the right estate agent has never been more pertinent. “The winners of these awards represent the top 10% of an industry where standards are hugely variable. Consumers should
LISTED ● Backwood Hall East, Boathouse Lane, Parkgate, £1,500pcm
THIS is a rare opportunity to live in half of a magnificent, Grade II-listed building. The property is set in 300 acres of land, rolling down to the banks of the River Dee, with exceptional views over to North Wales. This period property offers so many outstanding, period features that internal
inspection is truly a must. It briefly comprises three double bedrooms, two bathrooms, a farmhouse kitchen with Aga, separate laundry room, downstairs toilet, large lounge, separate dining room and magnificent private entrance hall. Externally, the property has the use of a communal large
paved patio area to the rear and very large lawned gardens. There is also a sweeping driveway round the property and parking to the front and rear. Included in the monthly rental price is a gardener to keep the beautiful grounds maintained all year. ● Grosvenor Properties: 0151 342 3465
COTTAGE ● Station Road, Parkgate, £535pcm
THIS charming two bedroom character cottage is situated close to the parade at Parkgate. With views from the first floor over the Welsh hills, the accommodation comprises a
lounge through to a diner, the lounge having a feature fireplace, a fitted kitchen, shower room and two bedrooms, all presented to a high standard. There is a shared rear patio
have confidence that a firm displaying a winner’s medal from these awards is a cut above the rest.” Hosted by television presenter Ben Fogle in December 2011, the awards ceremony was the culmination of a rigorous judging process. Carried out over four months, an extensive review of the entrants included hundreds of telephone interviews and mystery shopping exercises. The Estate Agency of the Year Awards and Lettings Agency of the Year Awards are in association with The Sunday Times and The Times. The full judges’ report can be found on www.karltatler.com.
● Karl Tatler scooped a number of prestigious awards in the 2011 Estate Agency of the Year Awards Code: NA
SEMI-DETACHED ● Oakland Drive, Upton, £675pcm
THIS extended and muchimproved, modern, semidetached house has the benefit of gas central heating and double glazing. The property is situated in a quiet established residential
area convenient for amenities. Inside the property comprises an entrance porch, entrance hall, quality ground floor shower room, lounge, extended dining room, fitted kitchen, three double
bedrooms and a modern bathroom over the bath. Externally, there is a garage, additional parking and good sized gardens. ● Northwood Wirral: 0151 348 4527
MAISONETTE ● Hope Street, New Brighton, £450pcm
area with storage, and the property is fully double glazed and is warmed by gas central heating. Parking is available directly outside the cottage. ● Clive Watkin Lettings: 0151 336 4141
THIS quirky and unusual, two bedroom maisonette is situated close to the promenade in New Brighton, with all its amenities. The property benefits from central heating, double glazing and a good sized rear courtyard. The flat has been
refurbished throughout and benefits from a newly fitted kitchen and bathroom and new carpets. Inside comprises an entrance hallway, lounge and steps to the kitchen, which has a range of units, rolled edge work surfaces, integrated dishwasher, oven,
hob and extractor hood and ceramic tiled flooring. Stairs lead to the bathroom and further stairs lead to the two bedrooms. Externally, to the front there is a feature front garden and a courtyard to the rear. ● The Property Centre: 0151 639 7500