Two Directors at Your Move Scott-Collier Taylor, the locally-owned Estate Agents and Lettings Agents with branches in Darlington, Yarm, Stockton and Stokesley report a superb start to 2013 with the first four months of the year (ended 30th April 2013) showing significant growth across both its Residential Sales and Lettings businesses when compared to the same period last year. Ian Taylor, Director, reports that business results show an 18% increase in Sales and a massive 37% increase in Lettings for the first 4 months of this year compared to the same period in 2012. 2012 was itself a large rise from 2011 figures for the comparative period. Ian commented “The market is certainly showi... [More]

Critical illness insurance, also known as critical illness cover, is a type of insurance policy where the insurer is contracted to typically make a lump sum cash payment if the policyholder is diagnosed with one of the critical illnesses which will be listed within the insurance policy itself. What should I think about before purchasing critical illness insurance? Do you know what benefits your employer pays out if you can’t work because of ill-health or disability? Do you already have some illness insurance combined with another insurance policy like a life insurance policy or with your mortgage? Do you have savings placed away that you could fall back on instead of insurance? If th... [More]

The simple answer is NO.. I have heard this prophecy for years and whilst the business has changed to meet this challenge, many agents are expanding. The truth is that ALL good estate agents are internet estate agents these days, some just have the added bonus of an office and the benefits that go with it. In fact, Your Moves’s web ranking is higher than many internet agents, We aren’t described as internet agents simply because it’s not the only place we do business. I was shown a website of an 'internet agent' today. It was simply a homepage and a link to their properties on Rightmove and Findaproperty. This is little more than a notice board or online dating model. This ... [More]

  Family...   I have been happily married to my wife Lindsay for over six years.  We currently have one daughter called Eve, who is 14 months old and keeping us on our toes!   Job...   I have been working for Your Move Chris Stonock for nearly two years after a short time working in architecture.  I started off as a Sales Consultant in the Durham Branch and have now progressed to Sales Manager of the Low Fell Branch and I am really enjoying the challenge.   My first job...   During my A-Levels I worked part-time as a Sales Consultant at House of Fraser on the electrical department.   My dream job...   I always wanted to be a Formula One dri... [More]

1 Add an accent colour Using accessories, you can easily and cheaply add an accent colour to any room. You don’t have to spend much – sometimes less is more.  A cushion or two, a vase, candles ... you get the idea. ... to ensure a successful mix, I treat cushions, trimming, lampshades and other accessories as the shoes and handbags of the home. The right shoes can really make an outfit - and equally, if you have the wrong shoes, you can feel old-fashioned in the smartest of suits. Nina Campbell   2 Dress Plain Walls It's so easy to update your walls. Either add a decorative wall sticker, or hang some wall art, for an instant change. “You may hang your walls with t... [More]