{"id":7324,"date":"2020-11-19T17:03:45","date_gmt":"2020-11-19T17:03:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/?p=7324"},"modified":"2020-11-19T17:02:06","modified_gmt":"2020-11-19T17:02:06","slug":"the-surge-in-property-sales-lettings-provides-an-impressive-boost-to-the-countrywide-signs-franchise-network","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/the-surge-in-property-sales-lettings-provides-an-impressive-boost-to-the-countrywide-signs-franchise-network\/","title":{"rendered":"The Surge in Property Sales & Lettings, Provides an Impressive Boost to The Countrywide Signs Franchise Network"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time: <\/span> 2<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>

More House Sales + More Lettings = More Signs! <\/strong><\/h3>\n

The news has been rife over the past weeks, and even months, highlighting the success of the property sector during the pandemic. For Countrywide Signs, a business that is inextricably linked to the property industry, its network has been appreciating the knock-on effect. <\/strong><\/p>\n

The surge in house sales and lettings means busy days and busy order books for the property signage business. Group Director, Justin Pearce commented on the impact of the property boom across the network: \u201cThe past few months – the same as all businesses – had seemed so uncertain. Especially at the beginning of lockdown one. However, the past few months have been manic for all involved across the network. Which has provided us with great reassurance as a franchisor and for our dedicated franchisees.\u201d<\/p>\n

The property boom has been attributed to number of factors. One being the announcement from Chancellor Rishi Sunak of the stamp duty threshold increasing to \u00a3500k. However, according to PropertyIndustryEye.com <\/strong>in a recent interview; estate agent Chestertons\u2019 MD Guy Gittins, told them that the rapid pace was also due to properties \u201cbeing relatively good value\u201d. He also stated that \u201cpeople continue to be incentivised by the need for a larger home.\u201d Adding: \u201cWe have seen a phenomenally strong market over the summer and into the autumn and still believe that this will continue into the spring next year.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"CountrywideChestertons\u2019 Richard Davies, the firm\u2019s head of lettings, also said: \u201cGenerally, we see a dramatic drop in viewings in November, but this year is different and we are still doing a similar number of viewings as we were during the height of the market in summer.\u201d<\/p>\n

This is all positive and welcomed news for Countrywide Signs.<\/p>\n

The property signage experts have also noticed numerous trends and changes in requirements from its clients, the estate and lettings agents. In some cases, agents have needed to completely bypass the \u2018for sale\u2019 or \u2018to let\u2019 signage, and instead have required the installation of \u2018sold\u2019 or \u2018let\u2019 signs right away. Justin added: \u201cIn fact, to add some context, Countrywide Signs South Lincs, reported that in April this year they erected a total of 95 sold boards compared to just 10 in the same period in 2019! It really shows just how much the property sector is thriving as part of today\u2019s new normal.\u201d<\/p>\n

The property sector looks set to continue to grow, and with latest news on a potential Covid-19 vaccine, springtime could easily see it continue. Having to spend so much time at home, has made homeowners and renters gain a whole new understanding for the importance of home being \u2018where the heart is\u2019.<\/p>\n

Countrywide Signs is a growing network, both in business potential for its franchisees and in territory coverage. If you would like to learn more about a franchise opportunity with the van-based property board installer, please click the button below!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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