Islington & Clerkenwell
Estate Agents

Estate Agents in Islington since 1986...

Profile

Thomson Currie opened its first London office in Islington in 1986, although the company actually dates back to the previous century. Based on Upper Street, our prominent office on the corner of Gaskin Street is well placed to cover much of Central and North London including Islington, Highbury, The City and Hackney. Thomson Currie is committed to providing a personal service to each of our clients and maintains the highest standards in every aspect of our business. Whether vendor, landlord, tenant or purchaser, you will find Thomson Currie's customer focused attitude a refreshing change.

Marketing

The Internet

Everyone knows the importance of the internet and no one more so than Thomson Currie. We were the first local agent to develop a website and since then we have constantly strived to keep it visually stimulating, informative and easy to use. Unlike many of our competitors, we always keep the site up to date so users can be sure of what is actually available. Why not take a look at it now: www.thomsoncurrie.co.uk. Over two thirds of our enquiries come through our website and over 95% of our applicants request to be updated via e-mail.

Property Portals

To make the most of our website we use many host portal websites such as www.primelocation.com, www.findaproperty.com, www.vebra.com, www.globrix.com, www.rightmove.co.uk and www.fish4homes.co.uk. These produce a consistent and growing flow of very strong enquiries and increasing recognition of the website amongst prospective buyers and tenants. In addition we market our properties through www.homesandproperty.co.uk, the Evening Standard, Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday websites.

Public Relations & Marketing

We are one of the few independent agents who treat PR and Marketing with the importance most would accept it deserves. We employ a press agent dedicated to gaining Thomson Currie's clients as much high profile exposure in the national, local and specialist property press, as is available. Excellent press relations with leading property journalists bring featured articles on your home or neighbourhood, which in turn provide highly focused enquiries that are some of the best leads possible. Features such as 'Buy of the Week' in the Evening Standard bring numerous leads and in many cases result in a sale. Individual campaigns are tailored to maximise your home's selling potential. If you have an interesting angle that could be exploited in the press (for example the history of the house or a famous previous owner), let us know and your home will soon be capturing the imagination of buyers everywhere.

Advertisements

We advertise in an ever-evolving range of publications from specialist property papers and City lifestyle magazines to the regional and national quality press using professionally designed adverts that create the right impression of your home. We are constantly monitoring which publications generate the most enquiries and adjust our strategy accordingly.

Sales Particulars

We take great care to produce well-written, informative and accurate particulars. For all our instructions we employ a professional photographer and floor planner who is adept at enhancing the presentation of our properties and creating the best possible image of your home. Professional photography guarantees immaculate particulars and superior reproductions in advertisements, PR material and on the Internet. Floor plans are an integral part of sales particulars, especially in today's market with so many people reliant on the Internet. It stands to reason that the better the information we provide, the more suitable the applicant will be viewing your home. Presentation of sales particulars is of paramount importance as it provides the all important first impression of your property.

The People

Thomson Currie boasts a very experienced and established sales and lettings team, many of whom live in the surrounding area and thus have considerable local knowledge. We have 10 sales and letting negotiators which ensure that every prospect/opportunity is explored.

Unique Selling Points

Independent Agent

We are proud to be one of the few truly independent agents covering the area. The property market is constantly evolving and so are we. We are not bound by restrictive 'one size fits all' company policies and ensure we shape our service to your individual needs.

No Restrictive Terms of Engagement

By choosing Thomson Currie estate agents you will not be tied into a minimum term of instruction/contract (typically a punitive eight to twelve weeks). We deem this to be a restrictive practice enforced as security against dissatisfactory customer service. We believe in what we offer our clients; ask yourself if other estate agents forcing you into a contract do.

Feedback

By choosing Thomson Currie you will not be tied into a minimum term of instruction/contract (typically a punitive eight to twelve weeks). We deem this to be a restrictive practice enforced as security against dissatisfactory customer service. We believe in what we offer our clients; ask yourself if those forcing you into a contract do?

Watchdog

We are members of the Estate Agents Ombudsman Scheme and are also approved by the Office of Fair Trading. Their role is to promote the highest standards of service, and protect both buyers and sellers from unscrupulous or dishonest activity. Although you are highly unlikely to require their services, if you sell/let your property through an agent without this membership, you will have limited recourse.

Saturday

We are open on Saturday from 10am - 4pm. Saturday is an invaluable activity period in bustling Islington and the surrounding areas.

Progression

Thomson Currie gets to work immediately ensuring the sale progresses at optimum speed, deadlines are met and momentum is kept, right through to completion. Our thorough knowledge of the legal process and helpful guidance for purchasers and vendors alike ensures we do this with maximum efficiency.

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