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The Journal

The Journal is our dedicated space for commercially focused insight tailored to the property industry.

We share considered perspectives on modern marketing, evolving digital behaviour and the shifts shaping how developments and agencies are positioned today.

Helping you think more strategically, act with confidence and stay competitive in a changing market.

Samantha Howell Samantha Howell

Built Better: Marketing for the Businesses Shaping Our Environment

From developers and architects to estate agents and construction professionals, the businesses operating within the built environment play a vital role in shaping the places we experience every day. As a specialist property marketing agency, we believe that responsibility extends beyond the projects we promote. This is our perspective on building better businesses, supporting industry progress and contributing positively to the future of the built environment.

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Samantha Howell Samantha Howell

Why a Rightmove Listing Is Not a New Build Marketing Strategy

Learn how a strategic new build marketing campaign can help property developers generate demand, increase lead generation and improve sales performance. Explore the role of social media, paid advertising, email marketing and development launch strategy.

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Samantha Howell Samantha Howell

Telford Sellers Are Not Choosing the Cheapest Agent

In markets such as Telford, affordability is often misinterpreted. Lower average property values are frequently assumed to create price-sensitive sellers. However, current market behaviour suggests differently. Affordability does not reduce expectation, it simply increases scrutiny.

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Samantha Howell Samantha Howell

The Latest New Build Buyer Data

Today’s new build purchaser is not simply browsing portals and waiting for a brochure in the post. They are digitally native, research-led, and making high-value decisions based on repeated online exposure long before they register interest.

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