Own Homes - Gold Medal Winners

Gold medal winners!

Local Estate Agent Own Homes have just been announced as ‘Gold Winners’ in the British Property Awards 2021, which is recognition for their work as a highly successful and independent estate agent. Own Homes are based in Middle Row and High Street, Stevenage Old Town, with lettings and sales serviced from separate offices. Since its establishment in 2008, the company has gone from strength to strength and is regarded as a leading estate agent for home buyers and tenants in Stevenage and the surrounding areas. The award is a result of the Own Homes team performing outstandingly well throughout the extensive judging period, which predominately focused on customer service levels. One of the directors of Own Homes, Stephen Harris was very pleased with the award and said that ‘Receiving recognition for the hard work my team puts in to every viewing or valuation is fantastic to accept. In what has been a tricky 18 months, where we’ve had to regularly adjust how we work and interact, it justifies us going the extra mile’. The British Property Awards provide agents throughout the UK with an invaluable opportunity to compare the service that they provide against the service provided by their local, regional and national competition. Agents who go the extra mile and provide outstanding levels of customer service are rewarded with the accolade, which acts as a beacon to highlight these attributes to their local marketplace. Michael Notschild, Director commented ‘We are passionate in all we do and pride ourselves on delivering the highest level of service. Selling and letting a property can be a stressful time, which is why we make the extra effort to ensure your sale, purchase or rental goes smoothly, something that has been acknowledged in receiving this award.’

Stevenage house prices

The price of property in Stevenage has increased significantly over recent years as many people have taken advantage of the transport links and amenities of the town. In April 2021 the average house price in Stevenage was £316,000, well above the national average of around £250,000. This has led to a surge in people asking for valuations and Own Homes are selling properties quickly as demand continues to be very high. Michael Notschild added that ‘Many people think that this is a great time to sell, people are often surprised by the growth in their property value and are keen to cash-in on the Stevenage property boom. We’re also seeing an impact in people moving from cities to the villages around Stevenage, which has driven up prices in more remote Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire locations.

Best time to sell?

This could be a great time to get a valuation on your property and as a celebration of winning gold, Own Homes are discounting their sales fees this summer, plus offering free valuations. The company can be contacted on 01438 367753 or visit www.own-homes.com for more information.

Tel: 01438 367753 Web: www.own-homes.com