Before establishing East Coast Hideaways in 2020, our team boasted over a decade of experience in the property industry.
David, an estate agent for over ten years, progressing from trainee to Associate Director for a multi-branch agency, now runs his own Estate Agency, offering Property Management services, professional qualifications in residential sales and lettings, and experience as a domestic energy assessor.
Karen grew up in London and had a varied career working in various accommodation-based roles, launching a Property Management/VA company some 15 years ago, as well as being an Event Manager and PA for 20 years. Her experience has seen her renovate houses from empty shells and second homes to stunning holiday homes, including hot tub installations, renovations, interior design consultation, and staging and dressing, galvanising her passion for interior design.
Consequently, when Lockdown struck and the property market erupted, we were well-prepared to navigate the chaos. Stamp duty fluctuations and the frenzy of property acquisitions before they even hit the market became commonplace. Meanwhile, absentee owners found themselves in need of assistance to prepare their properties for rental. Recognizing a need for comprehensive agency services, we seized the opportunity to introduce our Fully Managed package at East Coast Hideaways, alongside a Consultancy service, offering:
Complete house renovations
Decluttering and organization solutions
Decor and maintenance services
Interior design consultation and procurement
Landscape gardening services
Comprehensive project management and scheduling
Coordination of skilled tradespeople
Hot tub installations
Facilitation of house viewings
Partnering with a skilled team of tradespeople spanning electricians, plumbers, carpenters, gardeners, hot tub technicians, and decorators, we oversee all aspects of the work. Additionally, we alleviate the administrative tasks associated with property ownership or holiday home management.
This includes securing insurance quotes, setting up utility accounts, conducting health and safety assessments, organizing annual servicing of safety equipment, managing appliance maintenance and replacements, and all the admin that goes with the work.
Once your holiday home is ready for rental, we can streamline operations even more by arranging cleaning, laundry services, welcome hampers, marketing, and booking admin via our main marketing portals.