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London’s Luxury Residential Market Booms Defying UK’s Home Sales Slowdown

Even though the UK is now seeing the steepest slump in property prices since the 2008 financial crisis, London’s luxury residences are managing to defy Britain’s housing market downturn, reported The Business Times.

Fifteen homes in Central London valued at £5 million or higher were registered as sold in the fourth quarter of 2022—which is 63% higher than the pre-pandemic average, according to researcher LonRes. “It’s not surprising, therefore, that it tempted would-be sellers to put their homes onto the market,” said Anthony Payne, managing director at LonRes.

UK Housing Market Poised for Disruption

The UK’s housing market is facing a ‘perfect’ storm as it tries to eke out growth while coping with the surging cost of living, hiking mortgage and inflation rates, and the risk of recession. 

The result: rapid cooling in property demand and sales activities leading to a selloff in the UK’s housing market.

Let’s look at how much the British housing market and buyer demand have been impacted by current economic setbacks:

  • British home prices slid in December 2022 by the most in 13 years and are predicted to slip by a whopping 20% in 2023 if the UK’s base rate continues to hike, according to The Guardian.
  • The Bank of England has been raising the base since the beginning of 2022 as part of its effort to return inflation to its 2% target level. The bank rate has gone up to an annual rate of 4.0% in February 2023—a jump of 0.5% from 3.5% in December 2022. 
  • On the other hand, surveyors registered a net balance of -47% for new buyer inquiries in January 2023, plunging from -40% in December 2022.

In such a circumstance, analysts have unanimously agreed that the UK’s property market is facing more turbulence this year.

Wealthy Buyers Are Snapping Up London’s Luxury Property

Despite the present economic upset throughout Britain, luxury sales in London are skyrocketing, outshining the UK’s housing market. 

But why?

First off, even though the interest rate and mortgage rate have hit an all-time high this year, millionaires and elites are less likely to get affected by the impacts of the increase, as they’re less dependent on borrowing. 

Secondly, Britain’s pound continues to tumble sharply against the US dollar, dropping a full cent to around $1.20.

Part of the weakness of the pound sterling is the increase in power of the US dollar which is attracting more international investors and wealthy buyers to flock to London’s priciest homes.

Case in point: In the first half of 2022, overseas buyers purchased 48% of the total luxury home purchases in Prime London—a jump from 13% from 2021.

That said, the demand for luxury property management services offered by agencies like The London Management Company is getting a push, with ultra-high-net-worth buyers investing in upscale properties in Central London.

Offering bespoke services—from maintenance to upkeep and housekeeping—a class-leading agency ensures a client’s luxury property is well-managed, squeaky clean, and always ready for their arrival.

However, in the final quarter of last year, home sale activities decreased in Greater London due to climbing mortgage rates, soaring inflation, and high base rates.

“The final quarter of the year saw a change of direction,” stated the managing director at LonRes. “We’ll be keeping a close eye on how the market unfolds in the months ahead.”

Wrapping Up

Outperforming Britain’s housing market, London’s luxury houses are seeing substantial growth this year.

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Dubai Remains One of the Most ‘Affordable’ Luxury Home Destinations in the World

According to the Financial Express, Dubai continues to remain one of the world’s most ‘affordable’ luxury residential markets, with most prime residences transacting for an average $870/sq. ft. USD.

The ‘affordable’ price per square foot in most prime residential neighbourhoods—combined with Dubai’s safety, excellent climate, and unrivalled sun-sea-sand lifestyle—is helping the city cement its iconic status in the luxury property market, thus fuelling the demand.

How Dubai Is Considered an ‘Affordable’ Luxury Home Destination

According to the Dubai Residential Market Review Winter 2022-23, a report published by Knight Frank, the majority of submarkets in Dubai exhibit a house-price-to-income ratio of less than six times yearly income. 

Whereas, as a rule of thumb, a house is considered affordable when its price is around six times the gross income of a household.

The quarterly report, which analyses Dubai’s real estate market and sheds light on key trends and forecasts, also published average house prices vs. average annual income by neighbourhood to help readers understand how accessible the mainstream residential market is.

Based on this report and other factors, the Financial Express has determined that the majority of Dubai real estate is relatively affordable.

The only outliers are three exclusive areas—Palm Jumeirah, Emirates Hills, and Jumeirah Bay Island—with house prices costing more than 20 times the average yearly income.

What’s Driving Demand for Dubai’s Luxury Homes?

Dubai’s luxury home sale boom continues as millionaires flock to the Emirates in search of second addresses in the city’s most exclusive enclaves. 

“The meteoric rise of Dubai’s multi-million-dollar homes market over the course of the last two years has been phenomenal. The performance at the top of the market clearly demonstrates the arrival of Dubai as a luxury hub to rival long-established markets elsewhere, with no sign to suggest a slowdown in the seemingly relentless demand from global ultra-high-net-worth-individuals zeroing in on the emirate in search of second homes,” explained Faisal Durrani, Partner, the Head of Middle East Research at Knight Frank.

A study by Henley & Partners predicted that 2023 would see a massive influx of elites and millionaires settling down in the Emirates, with more and more countries now easing travel and quarantine restrictions. 

Case in point: The number of millionaires migrating to the UAE in 2022 was over 4000, which was more than the number of millionaires settling down in the UK, the USA, Australia, Switzerland, etc.

The result: 219 sales of homes worth over $10 million were recorded in 2022, compared to 93 in 2021—a jump of a staggering 135%.

High-net-worth individuals and the richest international buyers are vying for luxury properties in the three neighbourhoods of Dubai, despite the soaring prices. 

However, the demand for properties has slumped in other cities.

Despite a surge of 49.4% in property price in 2022, Palm Jumeirah remains Dubai’s star performer, making record-high sales of villas and luxury apartments.

Palm’s world-class amenities, private beach access, glittering waterfront views, and tranquil settings has made it top the ultra-high-net-worth customers’ list.

Luxury Interior Design in Dubai

With contemporary designs dominating the Dubai luxury market now, high-end interior design studios are introducing new design styles and ideas to transform exclusive spaces into exquisite residences.

Bringing out the best of both worlds—interior design and architecture—a class-leading interior design studio like Accouter aims to embody the true spirit of design excellence.

Wrapping up

Despite all the challenges posed by global inflation and the shortage of new supply compared to demand, Dubai’s luxury residential market remains affordable and buoyant, showing no signs of slowing down.

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UK House Prices Will Continue to Plunge in 2023

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The real estate market in the UK started on a high last year, continuing a period of fast expansion that began early in the COVID-19 pandemic, thanks to low-interest, “race for space” rates and stamp duty land tax cuts throughout lockdowns. 

But the mood changed drastically in the second half of 2022, making buyers reevaluate their moving plans. 

What a difference a year has made! 

According to a report published in City Monitor, UK house prices are forecasted to continue plunging this year after a record-high fall of 2.3% in November 2022. Analysts unanimously agreed that 2023 is set to face the biggest slump in property prices since the onset of the financial crisis in 2008. 

“Although a housing market downturn was widely expected by economists (including us), the monthly drop in the December survey far exceeds our and consensus’ expectation,” said Kallum Pickering, the chief UK economist at Berenberg.

Reasons behind the recent drop in house price in the UK

The increasing cost of living and the rising inflation rate looming over the UK are two key factors contributing to the rapid cooling in buyer demand and sales activities.

City Monitor marks the recent hike in mortgage rates as another leading player that caused sales to slip to a 12-year low.

The result: the UK property market is anticipated to fall staggeringly in 2023.

Research is frequently being conducted on the extent and impact of this decline in house prices. Case in point: The Nationwide Building Society projects a 5% fall in price that can be as high as 30% in the worst case scenario. Oxford Economics and Capital Economics forecast this drop to be around 12%. On the other hand, Halifax predicts a decline of 8% in house prices in 2023. 

Impact of drop in house price in the UK

The recent decline in house prices will affect people planning to relocate. The reason: sellers may not put their properties on to the market for sale, finding it less profitable.

In addition, if the current hike in interest rate shows no signs of dropping, a huge percentage of people will have to shift from fixed-rate mortgages to new higher rates. More and more property owners will end up selling their houses if they fail to afford the inflated mortgage rates.

That said, the current housing market downturn has benefits and drawbacks as well. While first-time buyers will find and purchase property at a more reasonable price, homeowners will face substantial losses or even negative equity while selling their properties.

The role of high interest rate in the house price drop

In an effort to check the current inflation, the Bank of England increased the UK base rate by 0.5 percentage points to 3.5% in December 2022—the highest in the past 14 years.

However, an increase in the interest rate doesn’t necessarily result in decreased house prices. But if the rate stays high for a long time, it can make property prices fall sharply. 

The reason: persistently high interest rate makes people less interested in borrowing which negatively impacts the property market. 

London’s luxury houses are defying UK’s home sales slowdown

Even though the UK’s property market is witnessing abrupt changes this year, it’s still not playing out in London’s luxury property market.

“In 2022, sales of £5 million plus homes, which account for just 8 percent of the prime London housing market, were 63 percent higher than their pre-pandemic average,” said Anthony Payne, managing director at LonRes. “It’s not surprising, therefore, that it tempted would-be sellers to put their homes onto the market.”

With London’s expensive and luxury homes defying the current slowdown in the UK’s property market, real estate agents are expecting a ‘burst of activity’ this year in London.

In addition, the weakness in the pound against the dollar is luring more international customers to London’s luxury properties.

For example, being superbly connected to Central London, Blackfriars and Marylebone have become two of the most sought-after places to settle down. 

In such a case, a high-end luxury real estate company can help buyers, sellers, tenants, and landlords make the most profitable deal. 

A top-tier real estate agent has extensive market knowledge, professional networks, and excellent negotiating skills. They can efficiently find the property worth selling, purchasing, or even renting for their potential clients. For example, while a real estate agent ensures efficient property valuation on behalf of a seller, they help buyers figure out the best-asking price. 

Regardless of the transaction taking place, a high-end real estate service always considers their clients’ interest and offers the best services, locations and connections when it comes to selling luxury properties in the neighbourhood areas of London.

Wrapping up

The hike in mortgage and interest rates had a knock-on effect on home sales and demand. Even worse, the UK base rate is projected to increase further and peak at 4.25% as the BoE looks to bring back down inflation. It will be the tenth time in a row for the bank to hike the interest rate since December 2022. However, as part of an effort to repair the damage, lenders have started lowering the mortgage rate even though the base rate is going up.

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Accouter Announces Residential Interior Design Services in Dubai

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Leading luxury interior design studio, Accouter, has brought its bespoke residential interior design services to clients in Dubai.

“Accouter strives to achieve the impossible, to exceed the expectations of luxury design for all those who appreciate it,” explains a spokesperson from Accouter. “We sit aside those who have created a benchmark for luxury living, including trendsetters, tastemakers, and industry leaders.”

Renowned in the luxury interior design industry for offering second-to-none design services, Accouter is committed to helping its clients bring their dream homes to life.

Accouter is a team of hand-picked interior designers, architects, and artisans who take pride in ensuring each project they take on is personable and seamless.

As part of its effort to set a higher standard in the world of interior design, the experts at Accouter are always on hand to turn exclusive spaces into exquisite residences.

Accouter’s residential interior design service in Dubai is a five-stage process that includes a) concept creation, b) interior architecture, c) interior design, d) art acquisition, and e) project management.

The experts at the studio start each project with a conversation with the client to ensure the final outcome closely meets their expectations. 

When it comes to interior architecture, the expert architects at Accouter ensure no constraints can hold their customers back. Through creative exploration, the designers can artistically manipulate an existing residence and turn it into a bespoke and timeless environment. 

Accouter’s team of global designers is always on-hand to find the right pieces for a client’s space that can uphold the uniqueness of their luxury lifestyles. 

Collaborating with its network of global artisans, the experts at Accouter curate a client’s residential space carefully to ensure their functional and stylistic needs are best met.

In addition, by working closely with international galleries, the studio’s team of art connoisseurs procures the most suitable art pieces for a client’s Dubai residence. On top of that, they offer expert recommendations on major art commissions and investments. 

Taking a fully customisable and holistic approach to project management, this multi-award-winning interior design studio allows customers to focus on the things that matter the most.

As a member of Walpole and part of the Accouter Group of Companies (ACG) designs collective, Accouter is committed to creating bespoke interiors and FF&E with sustained excellence. 

The company aims to help the British luxury industry lower its carbon footprint for a more sustainable future.

Founded in 2012, Accouter is a British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) registered interior design company and closely follows the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) stages of practice.

Interested parties can learn more about Accouter’s luxury residential interior design in Dubai by visiting https://accouterdesign.com/.

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The London Management Company Announces New Traditional Window Cleaning Service

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London, UK, 19th Jan – Leading property management service provider, The London Management Company, has brought its luxury window cleaning services to London residents. 

“Like all our in-house property management and maintenance offerings,” explains a spokesperson from TLMC. “Our bespoke glass and window cleaning is tailored to your property’s needs and delivered by experienced in-house staff.”

TLMC’s high-quality window cleaning in London covers penthouses, townhouses, residential properties, and luxury apartments in Mayfair, Kensington, Marylebone, Chelsea, and the neighborhoods of Central London and Surrey. 

With its high-end traditional window cleaning and pressure washing services, the company is committed to providing its clients with a high standard of care while also ensuring a seamless living experience.

The company’s traditional and high-end window cleaning services include cleaning internal and external windows, sashes, and sills, balustrade glass, glass doors, and mirrors (antique, decorative, sliding doors, etc.).

According to the company, while the modern ‘reach and wash’ cleaning technique is more suitable for commercial spaces, the old manual process is second to none when it comes to residential window cleaning. 

The team of highly trained professional cleaners at TLMC distribute the cleaning solution evenly and reach each window edge—without missing a spot—to wash away all hidden build-up. The result: windows with an exceptional shine that makes a client’s home well-lit and pristine. 

Delivering tailor-made services with painstaking attention to detail, the in-house window cleaning personnel at TLMC ensure the glass is always squeaky-clean and in impeccable condition.

The London Management Company prides itself on leaving any treated surface smudge- and streak-free.

TLMC not only delivers consistent results with its manual cleaning process but also protects older window frames from scuffs or scratches that may occur with swift reach and wash applicators, explains the company. 

As a trusted window cleaning service, TLMC frequently partners with some of London’s most ancient and grandest residences.

An expert in luxury prime and super prime residential property maintenance, The London Management Company is committed to upholding the historical and structural integrity of the windows of these luxury residences.

The company’s fully fledged property maintenance service includes jet washing, professional luxury property maintenance, and housekeeping and cleaning services. 

TLMC’s high-end maintenance services have helped it evolve as a formidable player in the luxury property management market. 

Headquartered in Fitzrovia, The London Management Company offers personalised and bespoke management services for luxury Prime and Super Prime properties in London and Surrey. As a member of TPO (The Property Ombudsman) and an ARLA Propertymark-qualified business, TLMC offers tailored services that support its clients’ unique lifestyles. 

Interested parties can learn more about The London Management Company by visiting https://thelondonmanagementcompany.com. 

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The London Management Company Announces New Manual Window Cleaning Service

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London, UK, 17th Jan — Leading property management service provider, The London Management Company, has brought its luxury window cleaning services to London residents. 

“Like all our in-house property management and maintenance offerings,” explains a spokesperson from TLMC. “Our bespoke glass and window cleaning is tailored to your property’s needs and delivered by experienced in-house staff.”

TLMC’s high-quality window cleaning in London covers penthouses, townhouses, residential properties, and luxury apartments in Mayfair, Kensington, Marylebone, Chelsea, and the neighborhoods of Central London and Surrey. 

With its high-end traditional window cleaning and pressure washing services, the company is committed to providing its clients with a high standard of care while also ensuring a seamless living experience.

The company’s traditional and high-end window cleaning services include cleaning internal and external windows, sashes, and sills, balustrade glass, glass doors, and mirrors (antique, decorative, sliding doors, etc.).

According to the company, while the modern ‘reach and wash’ cleaning technique is more suitable for commercial spaces, the old manual process is second to none when it comes to residential window cleaning. 

The team of highly trained professional cleaners at TLMC distribute the cleaning solution evenly and reach each window edge—without missing a spot—to wash away all hidden build-up. The result: windows with an exceptional shine that makes a client’s home well-lit and pristine. 

Delivering tailor-made services with painstaking attention to detail, the in-house window cleaning personnel at TLMC ensure the glass is always squeaky-clean and in impeccable condition.

The London Management Company prides itself on leaving any treated surface smudge- and streak-free.

TLMC not only delivers consistent results with its manual cleaning process but also protects older window frames from scuffs or scratches that may occur with swift reach and wash applicators, explains the company. 

As a trusted window cleaning service, TLMC frequently partners with some of London’s most ancient and grandest residences.

An expert in luxury prime and super prime residential property maintenance, The London Management Company is committed to upholding the historical and structural integrity of the windows of these luxury residences.

The company’s fully fledged property maintenance service includes jet washing, professional luxury property maintenance, and housekeeping and cleaning services. 

TLMC’s high-end maintenance services have helped it evolve as a formidable player in the luxury property management market. 

Headquartered in Fitzrovia, The London Management Company offers personalised and bespoke management services for luxury Prime and Super Prime properties in London and Surrey. As a member of TPO (The Property Ombudsman) and an ARLA Propertymark-qualified business, TLMC offers tailored services that support its clients’ unique lifestyles.  

Interested parties can learn more about The London Management Company by visiting https://thelondonmanagementcompany.com. 

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Visionary Marketplace Entrepreneur and Community Builder, Todd Haselhorst, Creates Storm Advisor™

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Miami-Dade County resident, visionary entrepreneur, and community builder, Todd Haselhorst, announces his newest venture launched in October of 2021, StormAdvisor™. Throughout his career, he has chosen highly fragmented and antiquated industries where he can apply tech-enabled marketplace solutions and automated processes to reduce fraud, waste, and cost such as Auto Transport Plus sold to NYSE-KAR and CubeMonk, a transportation and labor marketplace for the logistics industry that is currently undergoing a merger.

In November 2020, after Hurricane Sally hit Florida and caused widespread property damage, Todd and his friend Nick created Hercules Construction to support the recovery efforts of people’s homes. They found that contractors were exploiting homeowners by providing poor quality work or sometimes even running off with their money. Haselhorst then began to realize how large and widespread the problems were facing homeowners in need of repairs. He quickly understood that much like in the logistics industry, that homeowners didn’t have the information, experience, and resources necessary to safely and quickly navigate the process of restoring their home.  

With Todd’s background in building marketplaces, he creatively and innovatively formed StormAdvisor™ so families could quickly and easily access their network of pre-vetted contractors, insurance adjusters, and restoration experts who could be trusted to restore their biggest asset back to pre-storm conditions, focusing first on Florida and Louisiana. 

Part of StormAdvisor’s mission is providing homeowners with a curated network of professionals to assist them throughout the entire process of filing a claim and repairing their home after a major storm. Most people have little to no experience with this lengthy process. Insurance companies, adjusters, and contractors take advantage of this fact—costing families time, money, and sometimes even their home.

Climate change increased the number of destructive storms by 40% over the last 20 years. In 2020 alone, 22 major storms caused over $1B in damage, breaking previous records. As a result, scammers flock to devastated communities to take advantage of these vulnerable homeowners. It’s gotten so bad, states are passing legislation to eliminate the predatory practices of these contractors, but it’s not working

“Our solution is an online marketplace that is hyperfocused on a niche experience overlooked by companies like Angi, HomeAdvisor, and Thumbtack. None of these platforms focus on storm restoration – a dramatically different experience than home improvement,” says CEO & Founder Todd Haselhorst. “StormAdvisor™ is the first company to focus on building software tools and providing unbiased information in this underserved $100 billion dollar market.”

More About Todd Haselhorst: Todd Haselhorst is a serial entrepreneur who has been building businesses since the age of 12. He was born in Hays, Kansas amongst a family of construction company entrepreneurs. Todd followed suit at the age of 12 by creating a pipeline of lawn service clients and has never looked back. Since then he has built businesses in many different industries including: Auto Transport Plus sold to NYSE-KAR and CubeMonk, a transportation and labor marketplace for the logistics industry that is currently undergoing a merger.

He attended the University of Kansas studying Economics & Game Theory while playing a key role as Defensive Line Tackle on the best team in school history which later won the Orange Bowl in Miami, FL. Haselhorst’s vision was always innovative from a young age. Todd, who studied the science of decision making, developed a passion for creating systems that align the incentives of all the participants. 

During his moments of rest or activity, he enjoys reading, learning, traveling, hiking, camping, fitness, and practicing daily yoga, meditation, and self-development. His colleagues, family, and friends describe him as a genuine listener and goal-oriented human being who cares deeply about helping others. Todd is thoroughly happy with the city he lives in and sees Miami-Dade County as an opportunistic, culturally forward place to call home.

More About StormAdvisor™: info@stormadvisor.com

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How Get Your Appointment Software Founder, Jacob Fail, Demolishes Competition With His Recent Acquisition Of Beloudir.

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Albuquerque NM – October 26th – Leading Internet marketing software company, Get Your Appointment, announces the acquisition of Beloudir from Small Business Deacon, LLC and are adding this to their software suite of Get Your Appointment, FunnelFLO, The Lead Gang, And Leadscraper.io.

“The combination of Beloudir tools with Get Your Appointment will work for hand in hand to help entrepreneurs create more leads, more sales, and achieve ultimate success,” says Jacob Fail, CEO, and Founder of Get Your Appointment. “With even more tools coming we can better achieve our goal enabling people to grow their companies through automation and marketing tools.”

The existing team that brought you all of these great Beloudir products will continue supporting, building, and creating them. Plus, the new addition will have even more resources to bring added improvements, features, and improved service to its customers.

Get Your Appointment gives Entrepreneurs the tools and training they need to market, sell and deliver their products online. Get Your Appointment software allows anyone to create automations and funnels that convert visitors into leads and then customers.

Beloudir and Get Your Appointment is dedicated to providing the tools entrepreneurs need to automatically reach prospects so they can share their message with the world. Their suite of products allows anyone, regardless of technical, design, or marketing skills to follow up, market, and retarget their prospects.

About Get Your Appointment:

Get Your Appointment online sales and marketing software is a simple-to-use, all-in-one marketing solution for entrepreneurs and business owners who want to market their services and products online. Get Your Appointment is one of the world’s fastest-growing, non-VC-backed companies.

Throughout his entrepreneurial journey, Jacob has built and bought over half a dozen businesses and has a keen eye for the next big thing. That is why he decided to buy out Beloudir and add it to his other software such as: Get Your Appointment, FunnelFLO, The Lead Gang, And Leadscraper.io. Get Your Appointment is the backbone of Jacob’s business.

Get Your Appointment software is already helping thousands of business owners and managers organize their appointments, streamline communication with clients, and close more deals.

Adding in Beloudir is the cherry on top to help take your social media accounts to the next level. If you’re ready to see how this easy-to-use app can help your company grow even faster than before, take a look at the demo video available on their website. It will show you just what it does for companies like yours! And if it’s not right for you or your team today, that’s okay too.

Since its inception in January 2019, the company has helped thousands of everyday people become successful entrepreneurs and marketing masters through its software, resources, and training.

Get Your Appointment’s Founder has been featured in over 260+ publications and has collaborated with some of the biggest names in the business world such as Robert Allen, Grant Cardone, and many more!

For more information, visit www.getyourappointment.com/home.

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Jochas Moving and Delivery Offers New Furniture Delivery and Assembly for the Orlando, Broward, Tampa, and Miami Areas

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The Benefits of Furniture Delivery  

Many manufacturers and stores offer their own delivery services, but they are seldom guaranteed. And nothing is more disappointing than brand new furniture arriving scratched, damaged, or unexpectedly unassembled. And if the furniture is coming in a box, often “delivery” means leaving it on the front porch to be moved in by the owner.

If a customer lives in an apartment building, he or she can be lucky to have it delivered at all, let alone carried up the stairs to their door.

When working with a professional furniture delivery service, expect:

  • Delivery completed by experienced, licensed, insured movers
  • Furniture unpacked/uncrated, inspected, and placed in home or office
  • Delivery arriving on time and damage-free
  • Furniture unpacked and assembled on-site

 

A good furniture delivery company will also offer pickup and delivery directly from the warehouse or showroom to save money!

Furniture is expensive. Protect investment by handling it with care. Jochas Moving and Delivery insures all furniture deliveries for 60 cents per pound–that’s double the industry standard! And if the furniture is damaged during moving or delivery, they will restore it to its original condition. Visit their Facebook and Instagram page to learn about their services.

If one chooses to use professional delivery services, there are a few things to do to ensure that furniture delivery goes as smoothly as possible.

Furniture Delivery Checklist  

Prepare Space Ahead of Time  

Before the day of the furniture delivery, clear out space where the new furniture will reside. Remember that, if necessary, the customer should clear a space big enough for easy assembly. Clear a path for easy maneuvering and carrying.

Make sure any stairs that movers will have to use are completely clear, remove dog and baby gates in their path, and remove any wall hangings that could be knocked off by large or unwieldy packaging.

Measure Twice, Unpack Once  

A customer may have measured space multiple times before ordering that sectional sofa or baby grand piano. But before the delivery, it is important to also measure the width of doors and hallways. This will help find the best possible route for the movers to deliver the new furniture.

Professional movers will always assess and measure the space for any tight squeezes before unloading, but it saves a lot of time to do it beforehand. If concerned about an especially delicate piece, the customer should talk to the movers about extra wrapping, padding, or protection prior to unloading.

Be On-Site and Available During the Furniture Delivery  

People are busy, but for furniture delivery to go as smoothly as possible, it is vital that the customer be available to advise and answer questions during the delivery and assembly process. There must be someone on-site to allow movers into the building and to receive the delivery.

The customer doesn’t have to be in the room every moment of the assembly, but try to stay nearby in case there are any issues or questions. Movers prefer that someone inspects and signs off on the assembled furniture before leaving the premises to ensure 100% service satisfaction!

What Type of Furniture Does Jochas Moving and Delivery Services Deliver?  

They deliver all types of home, office, and specialty furniture, including:

  • Desks and cubicles
  • Large sofas and sectionals
  • Armchairs and loveseats
  • Large TVs and electronics
  • Unusually shaped or bulky art, sculptures, mirrors, or water features
  • Pianos, harps, and other large instruments
  • China cabinets
  • Large appliances
  • Refrigerators
  • Washers and Dryers
  • Ovens
  • Ranges and Hoods
  • Commercial appliances (printers, scanners, etc.)
  • Large rugs
  • Mantels
  • Entertainment centers and shelving units

This is not a comprehensive list of their furniture delivery capabilities. If concerned about having a specialty, bulky, or fragile item delivered, contact Jochas Moving and Delivery for a free estimate. They’re happy to work with customers and create a custom delivery plan!

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Jochas Moving & Delivery Launches Professional Services for a Stress-free Move

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Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to cut corners and save a little money while moving, even if hiring a professional moving company. The most important thing to remember about moving services is that they’re usually paid by the hour. So prepare ahead of time with these tips to streamline a move as much as possible and save big!

1. Professional Moving Services Should be Licensed and Insured  

This is an indirect way to save money, but it is so important. Before paying for professional movers, make sure that they are licensed and insured. Moving services are regulated by the state and are required to be registered with the DMV of DOT.

If a property is damaged during a move and movers aren’t properly licensed and insured, there may have no way to recoup that loss. Ask moving companies for copies of their licenses and registration, or look them up with the state’s local mover database through the DOT or DMV.

With Jochas Moving & Delivery Services, you will not experience time-consuming and stressful move.

2. Prepare Ahead of Time  

Packing–as anyone who has moved before knows–takes a lot more time and effort than first assumed. Maybe this is why there are a shocking number of people still frantically packing last-minute boxes on moving day. This slows down movers and can end up costing money in the long run.

If movers are paid by the hour (as almost all are), make sure that everything completely packed and ready to go on the day of the move. This includes closing and taping every box shut securely. Taping everything securely will allow movers to stack boxes on the moving dolly, which is much faster than carrying each open box individually. It also makes packing up the truck easier and more efficient.

While packing services can be an excellent option for those who are crunched for time or physically unable, they do add an extra line item to the final bill.

3. Organize Boxes by Size  

This is a very easy way to shave time off a move and save money on hourly moving services. Stack boxes by size (small, medium, large, etc.) in their own piles.

This is something that most movers do themselves to ensure that they fit everything safely onto the dolly and into the truck. Completing this step can save as much as 30 minutes to an hour, depending on the size of the home!

4. Don’t Move During Peak Hours  

This is an unpopular tip, but it could save several hundred dollars. If it’s at all possible, move during the middle of the week in winter. Summer is, by far, the most popular time of year to move, so it’s more expensive.

The same goes for weekends. A lot of people can’t take the time off work, but it’s usually significantly cheaper to move in the middle of the day on a Wednesday than on a Saturday.

The least popular the time to move, the better the deal will be. So even with time restrictions, try to move as close to the middle of the week as possible to save the maximum amount of money on moving charges.

If moving during peak moving times, booking way ahead of time may be able to save money. As soon as moving dates are identified, call around and start pricing moving services before demand drives prices up.

Disassemble and Disconnect  

There are several relatively small tasks that can be completed before movers arrive to save them time–and money!

First, disassemble the beds and bed frames before the movers arrive. This is a relatively quick task, but the more bedrooms there are, the more this step adds to hourly rate! Good moving services offer this as a part of their services, but if on a budget, every minute counts.

The same goes for washer, dryer, and major appliances. Make sure that anything is fully cleaned out, disconnected, and unplugged on the day of move. One thing that’s often overlooked is the fridge–be sure to clean it out completely before the movers get there! The last thing one wants is spoiled food in the fridge or food splattered all over other belongings.

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