The Wharf: Home Front – August 28, 2008

Watching the Olympics the other day really drove home the fact that that will be us in 4 years time. Seeing the camera’s pan around the outside of the stadium was enough to restore anyone’s confidence back in the Dockland’s property market despite the impact the credit crunch is currently having across the board.

Last week I saw a definite change in the market as the phones once again started to ring with buyers keen to view the competitively priced stock and take advantage of the vendors that are still looking to negotiate down further on the price to secure a sale. A month or too ago, buyers were sitting tight as they waited in the wings to see how much further the prices would slip as day after day they were bombarded with headlines damning the property market.

Now however, with vendors more reasonable on pricing and certainly more receptive to offers on what is already a keenly priced property buyers are certainly not waiting around any longer for fear of ‘missing the boat’.Docklands has always been a unique market with plenty of demand and the Olympics will certainly help to keep it on the map.

“I have known Dawn in a professional capacity for a very long time, as we used to work together for a number of years. She has a comprehensive knowledge of the Docklands real estate market, but this is not her strongest point. What makes Dawn stand out as an agent is the effort she puts into every deal, the relationships she builds with everyone and the passion she has for what she does. Dawn and Gabriella have been managing my investment property for more than 3 years. I now live overseas and I feel so comfortable knowing they are really looking after my interest, whilst at the same time always being fair and transparent with the tenants. Nothing is big enough job for those ladies and everytime I say ‘thank you – I am so grateful for what you do’, the reply is ‘It’s my job’. I really cannot recommend this wonderful team enough!”

Daniela WeatherillOverseas Landlord

“We are incredibly happy with the service that Dawn Sandoval Residential provide. They offer a personal but very professional service, and we feel secure and confident with their management which is key when letting out a property.”

Amy Facey

“Dawn Sandoval Residential and associates have managed several transactions on our behalf, and each time they have gone above and beyond our expectations. We trust the team highly, and I honestly couldn’t recommend them enough.”

Neil Chinniah

“The Dawn Sandoval Residential team took the time to properly understand what I was looking for. At every stage of the process, I knew they were doing their best for me and valued me as a customer. I have no hesitation in recommending their services in the highest possible terms.”

Andrew Simmonds – Management Consultant

“Dawn Sandoval Residential offer a real personal service. Their response rates are excellent, and we have a sense that they care about our tenants and properties. We cannot recommend them highly enough.”

Cathy & Paul Betts

“Dawn Sandoval Residential have great insights into the property market in London and especially around Canary Wharf. They work very hard to understand their clients’ requirements, and we would highly recommend them.”

David & Ginette Marks