Ben Ayre - Estate Agent - TAUK Wirral

Ben Ayre - Estate Agent - TAUK Wirral Personal Estate Agents in West Kirby, dedidated to helping people buy and sell homes across the Wirral since 2013

☝️You shouldn’t have to explain your move twice.It sounds simple, but it’s one of the biggest differences between a trad...
24/09/2026

☝️You shouldn’t have to explain your move twice.

It sounds simple, but it’s one of the biggest differences between a traditional estate agency and the personal agent model.

When you invite me into your home for a valuation, I learn about far more than just the property.

Why you’re moving.
What’s important to you.
Your timescales.
What you need from your next move.
And ultimately, what a successful outcome looks like for you.

That same person should still be there when the photography is arranged, when buyers call, when viewings take place, when offers come in, when negotiations begin and when the sale needs progressing.

You shouldn’t have to keep explaining your circumstances to different people.

For sellers who are currently on the market and feeling frustrated by being passed between valuers, property managers, negotiators, viewing staff and sales progressors, there is another way of doing estate agency.

One agent. One relationship. From valuation to keys. 🔑

And interestingly, I think the same principle applies to agents too.

Having spent years working within more traditional agency models myself, moving into personal estate agency has allowed me to provide the level of service I always wanted to provide, while taking genuine ownership of every client and every sale.

So, whether you’re a homeowner wondering if there’s a more personal way to sell your home, or an estate agent quietly wondering whether there’s a better way to do the job, perhaps it’s worth a conversation.

Personal estate agency isn’t just a different business model.
It’s a different relationship with the client.

Thanks for reading

Ben | Personal Estate Agent

🏡 OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY! 🔑📍 18 Arran Avenue | Stanney Oaks | CH65📅 Sunday 20th September | From 5pm💷 Offers Over £300,0...
16/09/2026

🏡 OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY! 🔑

📍 18 Arran Avenue | Stanney Oaks | CH65
📅 Sunday 20th September | From 5pm
💷 Offers Over £300,000

If you’re looking for a modern family home that’s ready to move straight into, this one is well worth a look… 👀

18 Arran Avenue offers bright, well-presented accommodation, a modern kitchen / diner, generous living space and a fantastic private rear garden – all tucked away in a popular residential location just a stones throw from Cheshire Oaks, with easy access to motorway links to Liverpool/Chester & North Wales

Following its recent launch, I’ll be opening the doors this Sunday from 5pm for an appointment-only Open House.

🏡 Detached 3 bedroom home
🛋️ Spacious & beautifully presented
🍴 Modern kitchen
🌳 Private landscaped rear garden
🚗 Driveway parking & garage
📍 Popular Stanney Oaks location

Viewing slots are limited, so if this could be the one for you, get in touch to secure your appointment.

📲 Message me directly or call to book your slot.

Sunday evening house hunting anyone? 🏡🔑

Ben | Personal Estate Agent

📉 RIGHTMOVE HAS JUST CHANGED ITS 2026 HOUSE PRICE FORECAST…Back in December, Rightmove predicted average asking prices w...
15/09/2026

📉 RIGHTMOVE HAS JUST CHANGED ITS 2026 HOUSE PRICE FORECAST…

Back in December, Rightmove predicted average asking prices would rise by 2% during 2026. 📈

Their latest forecast? We could now finish the year anywhere between flat and 2% lower. 📉

That’s quite a shift.

We’ve already seen pressure on asking prices, with Rightmove reporting the largest August drop since 2018, while average asking prices are around 1% lower than this time last year.

But this doesn’t mean buyers have disappeared.

I’m still seeing strong viewing numbers, multiple offers and properties agreeing sales within the first couple of weeks.

What has changed is that buyers are becoming increasingly price sensitive.

And that makes getting your launch right from day one more important than ever.

An ambitious asking price can mean missing that crucial initial wave of buyers. Weeks pass, a reduction follows and suddenly buyers start asking:

“What’s wrong with it?”

Often, absolutely nothing. It simply started in the wrong place.

Selling successfully in this market isn’t just about putting a property on Rightmove. It’s about:

🏡 Accurate pricing
📸 Strong presentation
📱 Creating momentum from day one
🤝 Generating competition
💷 Choosing the strongest buyer, not simply the highest offer

There are still plenty of buyers out there, but price, presentation and strategy matter more than ever.

Thinking of selling, or been on the market longer than expected? I’m always happy to have a no-pressure conversation about what I’m seeing locally.

Ben | Personal Estate Agent

🏡 UNDER OFFER IN LESS THAN TWO WEEKS AFTER HITTING RIGHTMOVE ! 📍 9 Hilton Grove | West Kirby | CH48 5HBAs a renovation o...
11/09/2026

🏡 UNDER OFFER IN LESS THAN TWO WEEKS AFTER HITTING RIGHTMOVE !

📍 9 Hilton Grove | West Kirby | CH48 5HB

As a renovation opportunity in the heart of West Kirby, the property generated plenty of interest from the outset, resulting in multiple offers and strong competition.

But receiving the offers is only part of the job.

My responsibility to the vendor is to look beyond the headline figure - qualifying each buyer properly, understanding their position, assessing any chain and ultimately identifying the strongest offer with the best chance of actually reaching completion.

After working through the various offers and buyer positions, we’ve now agreed a sale with a buyer my vendor is very happy to proceed with. 🤝

A fantastic result for a property that had been in the same ownership for almost 40 years, and an exciting new chapter ahead.

If you’re thinking of selling in West Kirby, Hoylake, Meols or the surrounding area, and want an agent who will personally handle everything from the initial launch and viewings through to negotiation and completion, I’d love to have a chat.

Ben Ayre | Personal Estate Agent

🏡 UNDER OFFER IN LESS THAN TWO WEEKS! 🔑📍 7 Crosby Close | Upton | CH49 4PAFrom a home that had been in the same family s...
09/09/2026

🏡 UNDER OFFER IN LESS THAN TWO WEEKS! 🔑

📍 7 Crosby Close | Upton | CH49 4PA

From a home that had been in the same family since it was built in 1959, to a new chapter now firmly underway…

This was always going to be a property that needed the right buyer. A full renovation project, but with fantastic potential for someone prepared to see beyond its current condition.

After a carefully planned launch, plenty of early interest and a busy Sunday Open House, I’m delighted to say that 7 Crosby Close is now UNDER OFFER - less than two weeks after hitting the market. 🙌

It’s another great example of why presentation, pricing and creating momentum from day one can make such a difference - even when a property needs significant work.

A brilliant result for my vendor and an exciting project ahead for the buyer!

If you have a property to sell and want an agent who will put the time into creating the right launch and personally handle the process from start to finish, I’d love to have a chat.

Ben Ayre | Personal Estate Agent

🏡 Two very different properties. One very busy Sunday. And two completely different seasons it seems 😂From a full renova...
06/09/2026

🏡 Two very different properties. One very busy Sunday. And two completely different seasons it seems 😂

From a full renovation project at 7 Crosby Close this morning… to the character and charm of 6 Victoria Mount, Oxton this afternoon.

Two completely different homes.
Two different types of buyer.
Two successful Open House events. 🙌

And all on a Sunday.

There’s a reason I’m a big believer in weekend viewings. For many buyers, Sunday is one of the best days of the week to view property — they have more time, less pressure and can actually picture themselves living there.

So it always surprises me that Sunday remains a day when many traditional estate agents are closed.

If your buyers are available on a Sunday, shouldn’t your estate agent be too? 🤔

Being a Personal Estate Agent means I’m not tied to traditional office hours. I conduct my own viewings, I run my own Open Houses and I make myself available when it gives my clients the best opportunity to sell.

Sometimes that means evenings. Sometimes Saturdays. And sometimes, like today, it means a full Sunday of viewings. 🏡🔑

If you’re thinking about moving and want to know how I’d approach the sale of your home differently, drop me a message.

Thanks for reading
Ben

04/09/2026

🏡 Modern, beautifully presented and ready to move straight into… meet 18 Arran Avenue.

If you’ve been waiting for this one since the sneak peek… here it is. 👀

A beautifully presented family home offering stylish, modern accommodation with plenty of space both inside and out.

✨ Impressive open-plan kitchen & dining space
🛋️ Bright and beautifully presented living accommodation
🛏️ Generous bedrooms
🛁 Contemporary bathroom & en-suite
🌿 Great Southerly outdoor space
🚘 Two car driveway & garage
🔑 Ready to move straight into

This is a home where the hard work has already been done - ideal for first-time buyers, downsizers or anyone looking for a property they can simply move into and enjoy.

And if you’re seeing it here, you’re getting an early look before it hits Rightmove on Monday. 👀

📅 OPEN HOUSE – DATE TO BE CONFIRMED

📩 Like what you see? Drop me a message now to register your interest and be amongst the first to view.

📍 18 Arran Avenue | Stanney Oaks | CH65 9JE
💷 Offers Over £300,000

Please SHARE or TAG someone who might be looking for a home like this. 🏡

Thanks
Ben

🏡 STILL SEARCHING FOR THAT SPECIAL HOME IN OXTON?There are still a some viewing slots remaining at this Sunday’s Open Ho...
04/09/2026

🏡 STILL SEARCHING FOR THAT SPECIAL HOME IN OXTON?

There are still a some viewing slots remaining at this Sunday’s Open House at the truly unique 6 Victoria Mount.

📍 6 Victoria Mount | Oxton | CH43 5TH
🗓️ Sunday 6th September
💷 Offers Over £650,000

Dating back to 1841, this remarkable period home offers:

🛏️ Four generous double bedrooms
🌿 A substantial and beautifully established private south facing garden
🚗 Off-road parking for up to four vehicles
🏡 A useful garden outbuilding
🔥 Upgraded central heating with a 10-year guarantee
📋 RICS Level 3 Survey available
📍 A sought-after setting close to Oxton Village

Character, space and a garden that really needs to be seen to be appreciated.

📩 Please DM me to arrange your time slot - only limited availability remains.

Thanks
Ben

🏡OPEN HOUSE | 7 CROSBY CLOSE, UPTONLooking for a property where you can really add value? This could be the one.📅 Sunday...
02/09/2026

🏡OPEN HOUSE | 7 CROSBY CLOSE, UPTON

Looking for a property where you can really add value? This could be the one.

📅 Sunday 6th September | 10am–12pm
💷 Guide Price £180,000

Owned by the same family since it was built in 1959, 7 Crosby Close now presents a fantastic opportunity for its next owner.

🔨 Full renovation required
🏡 Excellent scope to modernise & reconfigure
📈 Real potential to add value
💡 Ideal project or development opportunity
📍 Popular Upton location

Whether you’re a developer, investor, first-time buyer or simply looking for a project, there’s plenty of potential here to create something special.

🔥 A few viewing spaces are still available for Sunday’s Open House.

📩 Message me directly to secure your slot.

Thanks
Ben

👀 SNEAK PEEK | COMING SOON 🏡📍 18 Arran Avenue | Stanney Oaks | CH65 9JEThis one caught my eye… 👌A beautifully presented ...
01/09/2026

👀 SNEAK PEEK | COMING SOON 🏡

📍 18 Arran Avenue | Stanney Oaks | CH65 9JE

This one caught my eye… 👌

A beautifully presented three-bedroom detached home, tucked away in a quiet position with Cheshire Oaks just minutes away.

The property boasts a fantastic modern open-plan kitchen/dining space and a garden that’s Southerly facing and very low maintenance. ☀️🌿

Turn-key, stylish and ready to move straight into.

👀 Keep your eyes peeled… Full launch coming soon

📩 Want any further information or to see it before everyone else? Drop me a message to register your interest.

Thanks
Ben

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