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Publication date:- 2017-05-26

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Belvoir West Derby collects Silver award in nationwide independent property survey

TV property expert Phil Spencer has paid tribute to a Liverpool based lettings agency following its major success in a nationwide customer satisfaction survey.

Residential property lettings and sales business, Belvoir West Derby, based at 54 Mill Lane, picked up a Silver award for its services to tenant clients in the national 2017 Estate and Letting Agent Awards (ESTAS).

It's the 2nd year running they have topped the poll; having won Gold in 2016.

The ESTAS are unique in the property industry since winning results are based entirely on independent feedback provided by both landlords and tenants.

Nationally, over 34,000 people completed an in depth customer satisfaction questionnaire to nominate their favourite agent.

This makes the ESTAS, now in its 14th year, the most influential and authoritative awards scheme of its kind.

Speaking after announcing this year's winners, Phil Spencer, who is the ESTAS ambassador, said:- "The property industry doesn't get enough credit for the work it does with millions of customers around the UK, helping to make their dreams come true. We live in a world where the consumer decision making process is influenced more and more by customer reviews; so the ESTAS provides a kite mark of excellent service for property professionals who play such an important role in the home moving process. From the highly positive reviews put forward by tenant clients of Belvoir West Derby in Liverpool, it is evident that their team encapsulates what a typical independent agent is trying to do, which is to provide an honest, transparent service for their clients."

Belvoir West Derby owner, Adam Rastall, who along with business partner Paul Rice also owns a 2nd Belvoir Office, in Liverpool City Centre, said:- "Our award category was contested by agents throughout the whole of the North West including the major conurbations of Greater Manchester and Merseyside, so we are thrilled to have been ranked so highly once more. The award reflects the dedication and commitment that our fantastic team puts into the care of a vast range of tenants who are looking for quality residential accommodation to call home in our local area. We are extremely grateful for all of their positive reviews and our thanks go to everyone who took the time to complete the survey and provide a true picture of their own individual experiences."

Belvoir, which has over 300 offices throughout its UK wide network, also triumphed in the 2017 ESTAS overall, collecting a Silver award for:- Best Large Agency Group.'

Chief Operating Officer, Dorian Gonsalves, said:- "Adam and Paul are amongst 10 of our offices to be recognised by the ESTAS this year and we congratulate them on this tremendous achievement. Central to our success is a continuous and vigorous drive to be the very best in the business and their teams in Liverpool are a great example of this."

The Children's Centre fundraising challenge supported by Steam Packet Company once again

THE Isle of Man Steam Packet Company is again supporting a charity challenge which will see a team of fundraisers cycle almost 1,000 miles through Britain. The Children's Centre is offering Island residents the chance to join the Land's End to John O'Groats (LEJOG) cycle challenge in July. The 9 day journey will raise money for the Manx charity which develops, manages and pioneers community initiatives and services aimed at enabling children, young people and families to realise their full potential. Each team member must pay a ₤95 registration fee and then either raise ₤1,300 for 'The Children's Centre' or ₤750 for the charity plus a personal contribution of ₤550 to cover costs. The Steam Packet Company is supporting by assisting with the cost of the team's travel to and from the UK.

Fiona Dawson, Chief Executive of The Children's Centre, said:- "Starting in Cornwall and following a route through Dartmoor, the Welsh border, the Lake District and Scotland to the finishing point at John O'Groats, this is an amazing cycling adventure. It is a tough challenge, but also a fabulous way to see stunning scenery, and 1 of the most rewarding cycling experiences the rider will ever have. The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company's assistance with travel for this challenge helps reduce the cost of taking part and on behalf of The Children's Centre I'd like to thank the company for renewing its much valued support."

An experienced leader will cycle with the team and be on hand to help with any bike problems during the challenge, which runs from 30 June to 10 July 2017. There will also be a back up van carrying a spare bike and spare parts, so that repairs can be made enroute. The Children's Centre's fundraising team will give advice and support on every aspect, including fundraising, kit and physical fitness; the challenge requires a reasonable level of fitness, so pre-event training is essential. Steam Packet Company Chief Executive Mark Woodward said:- "We've been pleased to support The Children's Centre for many years, assisting with fundraising projects to continue its extremely valuable work in the Isle of Man. Riders will need physical determination and dedication to fundraising to complete this major challenge, and I wish everyone who takes part the very best of luck."

Visit:- TheChildrensCentre.Org.Im/Adventure-Events for details about joining the LEJOG challenge.

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Deceased estates notice - Lilian May Jackam

Pursuant to the Trustee Act 1925, any persons having a claim against or an interest in the Estate of Lilian May Jackam (also known as Lillian May) Jackam (Deceased), late of Birch Abbey Rest Home, 55 Alexandra Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 9HD, UK, who died on 04/10/2018, are required to send particulars thereof in writing, to the undersigned Solicitors, on or before 24/05/2019, after which date the Estate will be distributed having regard only to claims and interests of which they have had notice. Churches Solicitors, 12 High Street, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 7BL, UK. Ref:- 'T553015.'

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