Buying Vs. Renting

According to a recent estate agency survey, buying a property is cheaper than renting one. Conducted by Relocation Agent Network, of which Coast & Country is a member, not only is it cheaper to buy, but you could make significant savings of up to £1,500.

Relocation Agent Network, the national network of independent estate agents asked its members whether it was cheaper to buy or rent a property over the course of a calendar year. 87.5% said that it was cheaper to buy.

The national survey also looked at the possible savings you could make when buying a property instead of renting. Based on a three-bedroom house, member respondents were asked what they estimated the annual saving was from buying a property instead of renting one. Over a third (33.85%) of member respondents stated that it was possible to save up to £1,500 a year by purchasing a three-bedroom house instead of renting it.

Mike Griffiths from  Coast & Country  Estate Agents the member of Relocation Agent Network in Teignbridge, Devon said, “This survey shows us that buying really is the preferred option when it comes to making cost savings. At  Coast & Country we understand that some people are renting because they can’t get onto the property ladder – the so called ‘trapped tenants’ – but we’re here to help and guide you through the buying process. Contact us today to discuss your options.”

About Relocation Agent Network. Relocation Agent Network is a national network of specially selected estate agents. All members are handpicked after thorough checks identify them as the best estate agent to represent Relocation Agent Network in their area. The Network provides coverage throughout England, Scotland and Wales. Relocation Agent Network is a division of Cartus, the premier provider of global relocation services, with nearly 165,000 customers moved worldwide every year. In the UK, Cartus uses Network members to buy and sell homes for these relocating families. As well as relocating families moving with Cartus, Relocation Agent Network helps house movers in other parts of the country by referring buyers and sellers from one area to another. 

COAST AND COUNTRY SET TO WIN A PRESTIGIOUS UK PROPERTY AWARD

We have just been informed that we are among the winners in the UK regional stage of the International Property Awards 2014-15 sponsored by Gaggenau and in association with Rolls-Royce Motor Cars.  

Having competed against a number of real estate agents and property consultants in the county to receive this recognition, we will find out exactly which awards we have secured when the official announcements are made at a gala and presentation dinner dance at the Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square, London, on the evening of Friday, October 24th.

If we are the highest-scoring winner in the region, we will go on to represent the UK at international level and compete against companies from Asia Pacific, Africa, Canada, the USA, Central and South America, the Caribbean, Arabia and Europe for the coveted title of World's Best.

The award represents a significant achievement for Coast & Country. The International Property Award Winners’ logo is recognised as a symbol of excellence throughout the industry and entries are subject to a stringent vetting procedure, with only six per category, per county put through to the rigorous judging process.

The Awards’ judging panel consists of over 70 highly respected experts from all over the world and is chaired by three active members of the House of Lords: Lord Caithness, Lord Best and Lord Courtown.

The judges are allocated entries according to their area of expertise and each entry is assessed against a strict set of criteria. A percentage score is calculated which decides whether the entry wins an award or not. It also decides if the award will be Highly Commended or 5-star.

For each category, the region’s highest-scoring 5-star winner is automatically awarded the regional award for that category. At the end of the awards’ year, all regional winners will have their entries re-judged to decide the International World’s Best award winners. These will be announced at the grand final gala presentation dinner dance at the Jumeirah Madinat in Dubai on Thursday, December 4th, 2014.

We find out on October 24th 2014, and we have our fingers crossed that our hard work has paid off for another year. Wish us good luck!