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As a sales negotiator at Retties & Co, Craig Gillespie has witnessed many developments and changing trends within the property market.
Working at the £8m Coalhill 2 development by BUREDI, a joint partnership between The Burrell Company and EDI Group, 27-year old Craig is experiencing the dawn of a new era with the internet fast becoming the most powerful tool for homebuyers.
Craig explains: "Buying a home can be one of the most stressful experiences in a person's lifetime with endless viewings, meetings and negotiations dominating the proceedings. With the advent of the internet, an increasing number of home buyers are benefiting from having much more information before they even set foot out of the door.
"It is more and more commonplace for prospective purchasers to visit our sales centre at Coalhill 2 in Edinburgh having already decided which of the 39 apartments or penthouses with secure car parking they wish to buy, simply from browsing the extensive information available on our website.
"We have had interest from as far away as Aberdeen, London and even Hong Kong from people who have not lived in Edinburgh before but have gained comprehensive information from the internet, not only in terms of the property available but also for the local area, amenities and neighbourhood."
Having joined Rettie & Co in 2006, Craig who originally hails from Liverpool enjoys his customer facing role at one of the capital's most prestigious new developments. Continuing the success of the original Coalhill development on the Shore, this new phase has experienced great success since it launched in February, with almost half of properties already snapped up by discerning homebuyers.
"The development really is on the cutting edge of modern property design complemented by chic interiors and a great location in the up and coming Leith area. The apartments are all grouped around a secure, private courtyard and benefit from a designated underground car parking space and most also feature a private terrace.
"There has been huge interest from home buyers with a view to purchasing in the city and I anticipate the remaining apartments will be sold in record time."
As the industry rapidly changes and employs new and better technologies, Craig expects the future will see the majority of customers much better equipped in their decision making.
"With the ever evolving face of consumerism, the public is now far more knowledgeable and can undertake extensive research before making a purchase. With a wealth of information at their fingertips, the average person can become an expert in most topics, home buying included."
The sales centre is open weekly from Thursday to Monday between 12 midday and 5pm. For further information and to register interest contact the selling agents, Rettie & Company on 0131 220 4160 or visit www.coalhill.co.uk to download the interactive brochure or view the apartment selector.