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SECTOR INSIGHT

LOCKSMITHS GET HUNTING FOR EMPTY PROPERTIES

Empty Property Hunters is looking for locksmiths looking to make some extra cash this year. Locksmiths can earn £ 20 per lead by helping to spot derelict houses that can be turned into new homes.
» EMPTY PROPERTY HUNTERS IS searching for empty and abandoned to help make new homes for those that need them most. The team relies on eagleeyed posties, leaflet droppers, and some‘ nosey neighbours’ but locksmiths seem to make the best empty property spotters.
Locksmiths on warrant work, local jobs, or even routine callouts have reported 80 –
90 % success rates with the leads they’ ve submitted. The extra cash has helped pay for lunches, holidays, and more.
For each confirmed lead submitted to www. emptypropertyhunters. co. uk, locksmiths earn £ 20. If the research team at Empty Property Hunters are able to trace the owner and agree a purchase, you pocket 1 % of the purchase price as a finder’ s fee reward; a serious incentive to keep your eyes peeled.
So why not turn your sharp eye for detail into a reliable income boost? Visit www. emptypropertyhunters. co. uk to learn more and start earning today.

Videx Security Appoints Strategic Sales Manager for the UK and Ireland

» LEADING UK DOOR ENTRY and access control manufacturer Videx Security has announced the appointment of Billy Paton as Strategic Sales Manager for the UK and Ireland. Billy returns to Videx with extensive experience and a proven track record in the access control and security industry, having previously contributed to the company’ s success earlier in his career.
Billy will focus on strengthening relationships with distribution partners, driving innovative sales strategies and supporting end-user lead generation. His expertise will play a vital role in aligning Videx’ s goals with market demands and executing ambitious sales initiatives.
Billy’ s career spans over two decades; his wealth of industry knowledge, combined with
his ability to develop strong partnerships, makes him ideally suited to drive Videx’ s growth across the UK and Ireland.
Billy Paton said:“ It’ s fantastic to be returning to Videx at such an exciting time for the company. The door entry and access control industry continues to develop, and I’ m looking forward to working closely with our distribution partners and the Videx team to drive innovation and deliver exceptional results for our customers.”
www. videxuk. com

“ TALENT IS THE KEY TO A BRIGHT FUTURE” – NEW ERA AND ZOO SALES DIRECTOR

» A NEW SALES DIRECTOR AT ERA Home Security and Zoo Hardware says he believes talent development and training will be key to supporting their customers through a new era for the construction industry.
In a changing and challenging market, Darren has stressed the business’ s commitment to generating a seamless customer service experience from sales teams
who are well-informed on wider industry change.
He said:“ There are so many external factors which affect our industries; economic, environmental or technological perspective.
“ We have to remain versatile with training and development at entry level and embedding an understanding of the market throughout our sales operation.
“ It’ s no secret that the market is challenging at the moment, but there is an appetite for investment and growth out there, and talent is the key to unlocking that bright future.”
Factors such as fire safety in a post-Grenfell environment, digital product tracing and the Golden Thread are all high on the agenda for built environment professionals – which Darren believes
presents an opportunity for ERA and Zoo to differentiate themselves in the market.
www. erahomesecurity. com
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