Testimonials
Integra Property Services are delighted and proud to work with some of the best and most respected names in the property industry. Many of these businesses have been kind enough to comment on our work with them.
Andrew Farrant
Managing Partner of White & Sons said:
“I first met Mike nearly six years ago when I attended a property focused day course for business principals. At the end of a brain storming and somewhat exhausting day, Mike had won himself a loyal disciple. Since then I have attended further courses that Mike has run and, in a training environment, I would rank him amongst the very best.
Moving on from this earlier association, I employed Mike on a consultancy basis with an open brief to come into my firm and shake us up. At senior level, too many partners and directors have fragile egos and do not spend enough time and investment on developing themselves and therefore their business. I know I speak for all of my partners when I say that the time and money we have invested in having Michael advise us was invaluable and has, particularly in the current climate, been of great benefit.
Mike has a very direct, no nonsense approach to business and his knowledge of the property market is probably second to none. Despite taking no prisoners, Mike retains a tremendous sense of humour and is great fun to work with. He is, without doubt, one of the industry’s senior players and I can pay him no greater compliment than say he has been invaluable to me in my personal development and of tremendous help and inspiration in developing my business.”
Cliff Cooper
Managing Director of Move Revolution Estate Agents said:
"I have known Mike for 15 years from when he was my Regional Director at Connell Estate Agents. I found him an inspirational leader who motivated and led by example. I have always looked upon him as a mentor.
After starting my own business, Move Revolution, I was delighted to be in the position to engage Mike as our business consultant. It is a business owner's dream to be able to tap into the years of experience and knowledge that he has. His eye for detail is second to none and the savings he has helped us make on our bottom line are equally as valuable as the increases he has inspired us to generate on our top line!
David Portney
BBI - Web Marketing Programme Manager said about a search engine optimisation project:
"Frankly it’s not often I see copy that I like 100% on the first go; my opinion is that Rajan has a good person in his corner in you!"
Peter Maskell
Managing Director of Brock Taylor Estate Agents said:
"I have now worked with Mike for a number of months and actually look forward to the meetings, which if you know me is unusual! He is a great sounding board, questions my rationale and provides practical advice with real life experience and a genuine understanding of the business challenges we face. He is straight-talking, engaging, humorous, informed and personable. Mike & I are working on a number of key projects and developing longer term strategies for the company, to increase profitability and build a solid foundation for expansion plans."
Richard Mathias
Sales Director at Law Firm Services said:
I have worked with Mike on many occasions and have found him to be very knowledgeable and to have the highest levels of integrity. Anyone looking for advice in either running a law firm (Conveyancer) or estate agency should definitely consider using Mike.
Mark Crampton-Smith
Partner at College and County said:
From his far reaching experiences, Mike is able to bring a range of commercial assessment and development skills to play, within a powerful yet flexible set of contexts, which are certain to add value to any property business.
Only a fool could fail to gain something when engaging Integra.
Jeremy Tyler
Managing Director Tyler Estates said:
I have learnt and thought more about my business since working with Integra than in the two years previous. Mike has given me a sense of direction and focus and the whole team share the same vision.
Steven Harvey
Managing Director of Isis Residential Estate Agents said:
"Mike's input to my business has been tremendous. He has helped establish a clear direction to my business and to clarify the way in which I wish to grow, including meeting with my team and assessing our strengths and weaknesses. It has only been a short time since we implemented these changes but they are already adding value. I would thoroughly recommend any estate agent owner to meet with him to assess how their business is performing and inject some sound advice and knowledge based on his many years of experience within our industry."
John Brian
Partner at Sherrards Solicitors said:
"Michael has boundless energy and enthusiasm. He was more than just a consultant: he cared passionately about the success of the business and enthused those around him. His creative ideas coupled with an ability to project manage those ideas to fruition was a vital ingredient in the growth of the business. He is a natural team leader who always went the extra mile for the business and its people. He proved to be an excellent consultant and was highly professional and effective in all matters. I was privileged to work closely with Michael and learnt much from him. He is a man of great integrity who could always be trusted with confidential information."
Richard Palfreeman
Managing Director of multi award winning Northfields Estate Agents said:
"Mike has been excellent at bringing practical advice into both our incentive schemes and pay structure for staff as well as giving sound advice on our marketing strategy. He has proved invaluable in helping us standardise systems and reduce costs over our 5 offices."
Huw Jones
Sales & Lettings Director of Shaws Estate Agents said:
''I have been, and continue to be, delighted with the quality of service provided by Michael Day and Integra Property Services. I have no doubt that the business growth we have experienced since instructing them to act for our Estate Agency has certainly been in part due to the marketing provided by them.
Always quick to respond to any queries and willing to offer great advice whenever asked, I would be delighted to recommend them to any agent looking to improve their brand and make the most of the, often confusing, technologies available.''
Tim Russ
Senior Partner of Tim Russ and Company said:
"I would like to thank you very much for your considerable contribution and help in connection with the development of our business."
Simon Roberts
Managing Director of multi award winning sales and lettings agents and auctioneers Roberts Newby said:
"Michael has been an invaluable resource to me personally. His experience and wise councel has enabled me to make more effective and speedier decisions in many areas of my business and his copy writing and PR skills are first class."
Paul Gillespie
Founding Partner of multi award winning estate agency Gibbs Gillespie said:
"James Gibbs and I have known Michael for nearly 25 years and when the opportunity arose to engage his services, we didn't hesitate to take advantage of his knowledge, skills and industry experience and bring these to bear on the Gibbs Gillespie organisation.
Michael has helped us in many areas of our business and, in particular, in identifying waste and reducing costs as well as in developing and implementing strategies for business development and customer relationship management.
Michael is thorough and conscientious, focuses on results and positive outcomes and has undoubtedly contributed great value working as part of the Gibbs Gillespie team."
Rob Wellstead
Managing Director of Lenwell Property Services said:
"Mike had the difficult task of taking over the writing of an existing monthly newsletter. From the outset we were very impressed by not only the quality of his writing but of his obvious breadth of experience within the property field. His writing is knowledgeable, relevant and shows a great understanding of our business and how we want to be viewed by our clients and competitors alike.
His professionalism, integrity and intellect make him a very valued part of the Lenwell team."
Stephen Shipperley
Chief Executive of the Connells Group (which includes Sequence estate agents, Sharman Quinney & Burchell Edwards estate agents and Conveyancing Direct Property Lawyers) said:
"No-one works for Connells for 12 years and reaches the level of seniority Michael did without being a first class operator. In his time with us he contributed to the company in many ways. We thank him for his contribution and wish him well"
Nigel Drake
Head of Conveyancing at Pictons LLP said:
"Whilst Mike's knowledge of the residential property industry and those who move within it is extremely impressive it is his ability to make things happen that leaves the lasting impression. He has an exceptional sense of purpose combined with energy and enthusiasm to complete any given task and this rubs off on those fortunate enough to work with him. He is undoubtedly a good team player and able to work with all within an organisation. The fact that he is also great company is an added bonus."
Simon Embley
Chief Executive Officer of LSL Property Services plc (owners of Your Move, Reeds Rains, e.surv, Marsh & Parsons, LSLi, First Complete, Homefast Property Lawyers, Chancellors Associates, Barnwoods and Linear) said:
"Michael has proven himself to be an excellent operator within the property industry over many years and has always shown professionalism and integrity in all my dealings with him."
Trevor Kent
Past President of the National Association of Estate Agents said about an RICS conference.
"The day was beautifully chaired by Michael Day - he who would, a few years ago, have been ISVA President but for an avaricious Institution"
Simon Duce
Managing Director of ARPM said:
"I was impressed with Michael's immediate understanding of my business, its challenges and opportunities. His subsequent assistance and influence on our marketing and business development has helped us grow significantly."
David Tate
Joint Managing Director of multi award winning estate agents Davis Tate said:
"We worked closely with Mike on a specific project, which needed the input of an experienced third party.
Mike had a completely objective view on the whole thing, and he used his many years of experience and success to fine tune the project, ensuring that we got off to a great start. He remained involved in the process during its growth, and the result has been a successful addition to our business model. His analytical approach, and inate understanding of our industry was second to none, and we enjoyed working with him."
Sarah Cassidy
Managing Director of Place Estate Agents said:
"When you are first setting up a company, it can be a lonely road to travel - Mike's astute and excellent advice was invaluable and helped make that journey an enjoyable one. Mike has been a fantastic mentor and a great support and I continue to work with him on numerous projects."
Chris Tate
Partner at law firm Howes Percival LLP said:
“I have known Michael in business and personally for over 10 years. During that time I have found everything he has dealt with either upon behalf of my business, for other businesses or for his own business to have been transacted with the utmost integrity, professionalism and thorough commitment.
Richard Lowth
Proprietor of Richard Lowth & Co Estate Agents in Cheshire said:
"What can I say....calm, clear thinking and positive, these are just some of the qualities Mike Day portrayed as he guided me through the process of both developing our website and advertising strategies.
Mike has always been available and his involvement allowed me to continue our day to day activities without any disruption to the business. He was essential in communicating our needs to our appointed web designer in a process that was all the much smother due to his involvement....basically he knew the way I was thinking and just sorted it out.
Mike has also utilised his vast experience in producing some well written editorial which has been of great benefit to us and certainly increased our profile within our area. In addition I’m sure there will be many more aspects of our business such as staff development in which he will prove a definite asset."
Marcus Whewell
Chief Executive of the Guild of Professional Estate Agents said:
"Michael Day presented a memorable seminar on why and how to construct a business plan - less than 10% of agents have done this, yet having a clear direction and a roadmap for the market ahead is proven to secure better results. It is also a great way to unite your team around a common set of targets and also encourages everybody to take ownership for the development of the business."
