Secrets Of An Estate Agent
Always enjoyed the Homes & Property magazine column “Diary of an Estate Agent” – written by different agents, about their weekly happenings. It must be popular, as I’ve been reading those stories since 2004 already. The last diary, from this past Wednesday edition, was written by Marc von Grundherr, the director of residential lettings at Benham & Reeves.
Remember his odd encounter with an obsessive tenant who wanted to rent his own flat in Earls Court? Apparently he just found a tenant for that place. Another interesting note there for those looking for an apartment in Mayfair, Fulham or Kensington – his diary reveals that he just got a new bunch of rentals in these areas:
MONDAY
On my way to the office, I had a call from a client who wanted me to take on six of her rental apartments, in Mayfair, Fulham and Kensington. One of the Kensington flats has been empty for eight months, and one of the Fulham flats has not been let for more than a year. Both were in a dreadful state. In Fulham, I found broken furniture and filthy carpets. The Kensington flat had not been touched since it was bought 10 years ago, when swirly marble-effect wallpaper was the last word in style. I need to send in decorators — as soon as possible.
