Swoffers Property Magazine Winter 2011

Swoffers secure incredible results in a demanding year...

2011 will go down as a difficult year in estate agency with the global economic downturn leaving people concerned about their futures and their assets.

Less Open Market properties than usual were sold in 2011 but with events worldwide having a knock-on effect to almost every corner of our planet perhaps we should have expected that our small Island would not come out unscathed.

I am proud to announce however that Swoffers have ridden the storm better than most a fact which can be confirmed by a glance at our centre spread.

With almost 70% of all Open Market properties having been Sold by Swoffers in 2011 (a figure which could still rise before the year end) I am confident that our solid reputation based on years of experience has helped us to triumph where others have not. This year we have seen a steady trickle of new people coming to the Island to take up residence with the remaining sales being to those already based here who have taken the opportunity to up or downsize.

Others have purchased properties for investment, a trend which has included not only Open Market properties but sales on the local and commercial markets where people have decided to diversify their portfolios in the hope of finding better stability in bricks and mortar than in returns from other investments.

I am sure that 2012 will bring new challenges but I’m confident that with the continued hard work from the excellent staff we have put together over the years Swoffers will be more than capable of providing our clients with the same high standards they have come to expect.

Finally, if you would like more information on any of the properties we currently have available do call our Open Market team who will be happy to help you whether you are looking for a new home or ideas on how you can juggle your portfolio to maximise your returns.

Matthew Henry, Managing Director.

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