Daniels - Kensal Rise & Queens Park, NW10

Properties	Number of properties	Avg. asking price	Avg. listing age
Residential for sale	76	£704,250	17 weeks
Residential to rent	10	£1,742 pcm	5 weeks

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Meet the team

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  Tony Bunce

  Partner

  Tony has been an estate agent for 17 years and during that time he’s experienced pretty much everything the industry has to offer. That wealth of experience and knowledge has seen Tony rise up the estate agency ladder and he recently celebrated eight years of leading our Kensal Rise office. For Tony it was a homecoming as he was born and raised in Queens Park and still lives locally with his wife and six (that’s not a typo!) children who are aged between 3-14 years-old. He said: “I’ve seen the way the area has developed over the years. It’s become one of the most desirable places to live in north west London and unusually for a lot of areas that have experienced big changes there’s still a sense of community spirit here.” Tony’s favourite part of his job is meeting people. He said: “Sitting down and having a chat with a home owner during a valuation is always interesting. You get to meet people from all walks of life. “ In the morning you could be discussing the sale of a buy to let with a Harley Street doctor and in the afternoon having a cup of tea and a chat with a couple who have lived here since the 1950s. “The one common factor that unites everyone when it comes to selling property is they value the importance of good, regular communication from an agent. We give regular feedback and I’d like to think I’m approachable enough that my clients feel they can ask me or suggest anything to me.” When he’s not overseeing the office’s high standards of customer care Tony enjoys spending time with his family and experiencing the highs and lows of being a Queens Park Rangers FC fan. Fittingly for a local lad his proudest achievement at Daniels has been being involved since the very beginning in the campaign to stop Kensal Rise Library being closed. “As a kid I went there a lot and for me, especially as a Dad, it’s vital that the community still has a library to help educate, nurture and inspire people.” Tony’s Top tip: Beware of agents who over value. An incorrectly priced property can stick on the market and end up costing you time, a lot of money and a considerable amount of hassle. We always show comparable evidence of similar properties we have sold in the area to support our valuations.

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  Mat Plocharski

  Lettings Manager

  A lot of estate agents like to talk, some maybe too much, Mat on the other hand prefers to listen. With 8 years of industry experience under his belt and a hard working, dedicated approach to looking after clients Mat knows his job inside out. He said: “It’s really important to listen to clients. Whether it’s the property owner or someone seeking a new home I prefer to hear what they have to say before second guessing or making assumptions. A good estate agent has to have excellent communication skills. “By listening to people I get to understand their aims and objectives and this is a huge help in keeping everyone happy and achieving the best outcomes.” Laid back Mat also advises clients to try not to get stressed during the sales / letting process. He said: “I have a calm approach and think this helps clients stay relaxed. Buying or letting a property can be stressful that’s why it’s important for clients to feel the estate agent they have chosen is listening to them, acting on their behalf and is experienced enough to handle any challenges. Having lived locally most of his life Mat, like all of the Kensal Rise team, knows the area extremely well. His favourite spot to relax is the cafe in Roundwood Park where he’s spent many a Sunday relaxing with his partner. Mat’s proudest moment while with Daniels was running a 10k sponsored race in aid of The Mayhew Animal Home charity. So if you are looking for an agent who’s a good listener, loves animals and keep calm while others are losing their heads – Mat’s your man. Mat’s Property Tip: Seek your estate agent’s advice about any refurbishment work on a property you’ve decided to put on the market. Sometimes it can be a waste of money as new homeowners often want to put their own personal stamp on a property.

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  Leigh Givnan

  Senior Sales Consultant

  Leigh’s has been with Daniels for three years now. Having studied Sports Science Leigh decided to swap the gym from an office and here explains why. He said: “I’ve always been interested in property so when the opportunity came up to join Daniels I jumped at it. I love the job and the fact that every day is different and you’re dealing with lots of people. “For me the best part of my job is helping people find their ideal home, especially when you’ve got to know them through meeting them and accompanying them to viewings. There are also challenges such as overseeing sales negotiations but I always aim for a win win scenario as this helps deals get done more smoothly.” Leigh grew up locally and attended school in nearby Hampstead so he knows the area extremely well. His biggest achievement so far at Daniels was negotiating the sale of the Kensal Rise office’s highest priced property ever. Away from the office Leigh ‘relaxes’ by watching his team Liverpool FC. Leigh describes his approach to his role as positive, direct and above all honest. He added: “Estate agents have a negative stereotype which is unfair in my opinion. You can’t tar every agent with that brush and at Daniels we’re honest people simply trying to do our best for everyone we work with.” Leigh’s Top Tip: People want space in a new home so look to declutter as much as possible. That never used armchair has to go.

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  Jack Dawson

  Sales Consultant

  Jacks’ the newest member of the Daniels’ team in Kensal Rise and brings lots of energy and enthusiasm to his role. He started with us in January and has impressed since joining. As a local lad (he lives two minutes walk from the office) he knows the area very, very well having lived here for five years. Already he’s got the buzz which all agents get when a deal completes. He said: “This is the first time I’ve worked in an estate agency and I’m loving it. “There’s a lot more to the job than meets the eye and I think a lot of people underestimate how much hard work goes into doing a great job for clients. “My favourite part of my work is receiving a call from a solicitor telling me contracts have been exchanged. It’s great to then inform the happy sellers and buyers. It’s a real adrenalin rush and makes all the hard work worthwhile.” Branch Manager Tony Bunce added: “Jack’s very enthusiastic and because he’s working with some very experienced estate agents in our branch he’ll no doubt pick up the good habits that create very good agents. We think he’ll have a great future in the industry.” Jack’s Top Tip: Always use an agent with a good, solid track record locally. Just like Daniels.

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