The Green - November 2007
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Rising Market Demand for Professional Home Furnishing
Given the ever increasing rates associated with buying and selling property, we've seen a shift in attitude towards the rental market sector and as more people are choosing to rent we've seen an increased demand for professional furnishing and interior design services.
Fitz-Gibbon launched a new home furnishing service this June and it's already hugely popular. "Our service is founded on total flexibility and a 'can do' culture with consistent client support. Landlords and tenants have diverse requirements so we offer purchase and leasing options as well as short and long-term furnishing solutions form reputable suppliers who are specialists in this field" explains Susan Fitz-Gibbon. "We can furnish and accessories virtually any size of property within as little as forty-eight house and our range of packages spans from bespoke options to ready made collections of complementary furnishings, inventory packs and lighting solutions. Our clients are busy people and we do everything possible to accommodate their needs".
In addition to the 'Richmond' and 'Chelsea' collections, the Fitz-Gibbon signature collection of furniture includes coveted items like oversized headboards, Gucci-style bedroom furniture and chic soft furnishings. "Emphasis is placed on simply styles, durable designs and clean lines to generate the best results" says Susan. "The service is particularly valuable to overseas landlords who can go on-line to browse the collections from thousands of miles away".
Furniture packages are competitively priced and start at £2196.00 for a one bedroom property (plus VAT and delivery). The price includes a no-obligation site survey, tailor-made quote, collection and return of keys where required, full installation and removal of packaging. Fitz-Gibbon can also provide a full interior design service. "As well as carpets and curtains we can produce highly individualized concepts to harmonise and accentuate every aspect of a property. Our experienced personnel are there to provide practical help and expert assistance with a fully accountable service whatever our clients' requirements" beams Susan.
Tenants Samira and Alireza Hamidan relocated to London recently and left their furniture at home in Swindon. "We fell in love with an unfurnished apartment in W14" says Samira. "We wanted to leave our own furniture at home so the letting agent, Fitz-Gibbon, arranged for the apartment to be fully furnished within three days. The Landlord chose items from the 'Chelsea' collection and we're really pleased with the results. Everything went smoothly and we moved in this August".