84 Hours: How long it really takes to buy a house…
Factor in all the research and viewings and you're looking at an average of over 80 hours - not 27 minutes - says buying agent...
For a short time Linda ran her own property finding consultancy before joining Stacks in early 2005. Prior to that, and having watched too many episodes of ‘Changing Rooms’, she went to college and took a City and Guilds exams in Interior Decorating. Linda then set up her own specialist decorating company which she ran for about 4 years until paint effects died a death. Before having children Linda worked in London for a firm of solicitors. Her family own a number of properties for both rental and holiday let which she helps to run. Linda moved to Wiltshire 16 years ago and enjoys walking, cycling and photography; all highly enjoyable in this part of the world. She moved to the area from Kent and went through the traumatic process of looking for a new home, long distance with 2 young children in tow. This experience enables her to fully understand the frustration that this can cause and is sympathetic in her approach to clients. Having lived in the area she covers for that length of time means she is able to advise on all aspects of the locations she covers. Where possible, Linda likes to meet potential clients before they retain her services. It is important to her that they are able to work as a partnership and that she has a full understanding of the clients needs.