{"id":3534,"date":"2022-11-17T09:00:24","date_gmt":"2022-11-17T09:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/?p=3534"},"modified":"2025-09-11T12:23:01","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T11:23:01","slug":"ask-the-expert-gemma-dawe-property-relocation-advisor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/ask-the-expert-gemma-dawe-property-relocation-advisor\/","title":{"rendered":"Ask the Expert: Gemma Dawe – Property Relocation Advisor"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you considering relocating to the Lakes, perhaps looking for your forever home in a location that\u2019s perfect for you and your family? \u00a0Or are you looking to buy a holiday property and not sure where to start? Perhaps you can\u2019t get up here in time for the all-important viewings and to get that quick sale?<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking to buy right now, whether to live in the house yourself or let it part-time as a holiday home, it can be frustrating the speed of which property sells here.\u00a0 Great news for the sellers but challenging for the buyers.<\/p>\n

Let us introduce you to Gemma Dawe who is a local expert who can be your \u2018eyes and ears\u2019 on the ground, when looking to navigate the market.\u00a0 She can deliver the fast actions which may be the difference between viewing a property or not. Being physically here, she can act quickly should the right property become available.<\/p>\n

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Gemma Dawe, Relocation Expert<\/p><\/div>\n

Services:<\/h2>\n

Property Finding Service:<\/h3>\n

A relocation can feel quite overwhelming, whether to choose a small village, rural hamlet or market town? As a property finder, Gemma can help with both on-and off-market property searches.\u00a0 Using her knowledge and experience gained as a local estate agent, she will provide insight and an honest opinion.<\/p>\n

Property Viewing Service:<\/h3>\n

Gemma will view properties on your behalf if you can\u2019t be here, making property suggestions that you may not have considered, looking at the bigger picture and potential of a property to suit your family requirements. \u00a0She will also help understand any local quirks and challenges that need to be navigated, such as rights of way, septic tanks or flood drainage for example.<\/p>\n

Putting in your offer:<\/h3>\n

Gemma will work with you along all the steps making sure everything is in order to present you in the best possible light to estate agents, sellers and solicitors.\u00a0 By instructing a property finder, you are showing you are serious about buying. In these fast-moving times this will give you a head start on other potential buyers.<\/p>\n

After Sales:<\/h3>\n

After a sale is agreed, Gemma can assist with organising a survey, arranging local trades quotes, obtaining legal advice and keeping all communication channels open within the chain. She can recommend architects, removals firms, builders and anything else you need for a successful relocation, and be on hand to discuss any issues that arise during the process.<\/p>\n

Letting your holiday home:<\/h3>\n

If you have purchased with a view to letting your home, Gemma is well-known in the area with all the best holiday cottage letting companies – including ourselves!\u00a0 She works closely with us if a client is keen on setting up a bespoke arrangement to let their property, whilst allowing them to have as much or as little time as they want in their home.<\/p>\n

Gemma tells us:<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n
\u2018Once I\u2019ve taken a brief from a client, I\u2019m able to offer honest advice firstly about their property search or holiday let investment potential. I\u2019m here to help the buyer in a sometimes-fierce market, where quick actions are the difference between a chance to view and offer on a property. Because I am physically in the area it means I can act quickly should the right property become available\u2019<\/em><\/h5>\n

Why should a potential buyer work with you?<\/em><\/h3>\n

I am very well connected locally, and can recommend trusted local trades people, solicitors, surveyors estate agents, and lettings agents, pointing you in the right direction.<\/p>\n

I hold various professional qualifications relating to both property and marketing. These include the Award in Sales of Residential Property from the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA).<\/p>\n

I\u2019m also a member of the UK\u2019s largest property ombudsman scheme, operating under The Property Ombudsman (TPO).\u00a0 This means you have an independent and trusted approach but most importantly, I genuinely care about the outcome. I previously trained in interior design and have always been able to see past what is in front of me and assess the potential within a home.<\/p>\n

Fees<\/h2>\n