Roomservice by CORT celebrates their 25th anniversary with RESI 09 sponsorship
Submitted by Laura Shepherd on 26/08/2009 - Senior Marketing Manager
For the past 25 years, Roomservice by CORT has been helping landlords, tenants and relocating professionals turn their houses into homes by having the furniture that best suits them and their lifestyle. As the residential sector begins rebuilding the market - the theme of RESI 09 - the values of choice, style, quality and flexibility that are represented by furniture rental will be more important than ever before.
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Roomservice by CORT unveils 35% discount on beech range
Submitted by Laura Shepherd on 22/06/2009 - Senior Marketing Manager
The rental prices of the Henley and Wave ranges - designed for lounges and bedrooms - have been reduced by 35%. Both ranges, which incorporate classic design features, are soon to be discontinued, with the discount only available while stocks last.
Roger Hollis, managing director of Roomservice by CORT, comments: "We have always been keenly aware that as well as offering relocation furniture of the highest quality and style, our prices have to be competitive and this discount is an extension of that philosophy."
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Thomson Reuters relocation interview
Submitted by Laura Shepherd on 18/06/2009 - Senior Marketing Manager
Why did you relocate to the UK?
Although I have a global role, which feasibly could be done from anywhere, I was spending a significant amount of time on business trips to our London headquarters. I was effectively commuting from NYC for 2 years. After a while, my London based boss thought it would make sense if I simply relocated.How many people were in your relocation party?
There are four of us. My wife Tina and our two children who were 4 and 1 at the time of the move. -
Roomservice by CORT in the spotlight at Re:Locate awards
Submitted by Laura Shepherd on 13/05/2009 - Senior Marketing Manager
Launched in 2007 by Re:locate, the magazine for HR professionals and relocation specialists, this is the only awards scheme in the UK to celebrate achievement in this field. The seven awards between them recognise individuals, teams, policy and innovation, with a choice of categories for HR and service providers. Roomservice by CORT sponsored the award for Rising Star in Relocation, which encourages and recognises the emerging talent and exceptional abilities of an individual within any sector of the relocation industry.
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Roomservice by CORT unveiled as EMEA regional centre for CORT Global Furniture Rental Network
Submitted by Laura Shepherd on 16/04/2009 - Senior Marketing Manager
The new regional centre, based in Chessington, South London, will process enquiries and orders from more than 30 countries throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Enquiries from this region were previously handled in the USA, making the new process up to a day quicker between ordering and delivery.
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Roomservice by CORT attend 2009 EuRA show
Submitted by Laura Shepherd on 14/04/2009 - Senior Marketing Manager
Roomservice by CORT is the UK's leading home and office furniture provider who are renowned for their excellent product offering and quality service when furnishing people's homes for residential, commercial and relocation purposes. Whether it be a short term or long term furniture solution, Roomservice by CORT makes the concept of furniture rental cost effective as well as flexible.
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Roomservice by CORT named as sponsor of 2009 Re:Locate awards
Submitted by Laura Shepherd on 08/04/2009 - Senior Marketing Manager
All attendees will be treated to a prestigious gala dinner at the Institute of Directors in London's trendy Pall Mall. With fine wine, excellent food and talented company it is little wonder to why Roomservice by CORT are proud to be the sparkling events' main sponsor.
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Roomservice by CORT predict continued rise in furniture rental
Submitted by Laura Shepherd on 05/03/2009 - Senior Marketing Manager
The firm, which is owned by Warren Buffet's Berkshire Hathaway, says that cost, convenience and guarantee of quality are all factors in furniture rental being increasingly seen by relocation professionals as the ideal solution.
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Residential Case Study
Submitted by Laura Shepherd on 04/03/2009 - Senior Marketing Manager
When her husband's job meant a move from Melbourne to Marylebone, Kate Chard knew that one of the problems they would encounter would be furnishing their new home. After all, his job was on a short-term but open-ended basis, so how could they justify the outlay on a completely new set of furniture and fittings?
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Buy-to-let Landlords to take advantage of Roomservice by CORT's solutions
Submitted by Laura Shepherd on 04/03/2009 - Senior Marketing Manager
The scheme allows investors to rent furniture on 12, 24 or 60 month plans and is tailored to meet the needs of each portfolio, with prices starting from under £100 per month.
Roomservice by CORT anticipates that the rental scheme will prove very popular with experienced buy-to-let investors looking to furnish a portfolio of properties for short or long-terms.
The rental scheme, which is open initially to customers with property in the south east of England, offers buy-to-let investors a number of distinct advantages over purchasing furniture:
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Roomservice by CORT appointed by Howard de Walden as preferred supplier
Submitted by Laura Shepherd on 04/03/2009 - Senior Marketing Manager
The Howard de Walden Estate, which lets all of its properties on an unfurnished basis, will provide its tenants with access to the new service through its network of appointed lettings agents. -
Roomservice by CORT attend the 2009 Landlord and Buy to Let show
Submitted by Laura Shepherd on 27/02/2009 - Senior Marketing Manager
It is the first time that Roomservice by CORT will attend the largest and longest established private rented sector show and are looking forward to meeting the landlords and letting professionals who will be visiting the show.
Come and see us on stand C6, located towards the back of the show opposite the lounge and seminar theatre to discuss how furniture rental can be beneficial to you. We look forward to seeing you there!
To find out more about the Buy to Let show please click here
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Roomservice by CORT announced as platinum sponsors of RESI 09
Submitted by Laura Shepherd on 27/02/2009 - Senior Marketing Manager
Property Week launched the RESI show in 2007 soon after the credit crunch hit. Now, with the economic downturn in full motion this year's theme will be 'Rebuilding the Market' ahead of what looks to be a very tough financial year.
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Roomservice by CORT launches new Personal Service Guarantee
Submitted by Laura Shepherd on 13/02/2009 - Senior Marketing Manager
The guarantee outlines the criteria and values that Roomservice by CORT expects to meet in all of its undertakings.
Roger Hollis, managing director of Roomservice by CORT comments: “With 25 years’ experience of renting furniture, we appreciate just how important quality of service is and we have always strived to provide the highest levels possible for our clients.
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Roomservice by CORT launch sale-and-rent back scheme for landlords
Submitted by Laura Shepherd on 12/02/2009 - Senior Marketing Manager
Roomservice by CORT, the leading furniture rental supplier owned by Berkshire Hathaway, has launched an innovative sale and rent back scheme to enable large scale residential landlords to take advantage of the benefits of renting, rather than owning, the furniture in their properties.
Under the scheme, Roomservice by CORT will purchase furniture less than 18 months old at a price ranging from book value to original cost and then rent it back to the landlord at an agreed monthly fee.
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Roomservice by CORT were unable to attend the 2009 ARLA exhibition due to heavy snow.
Submitted by Laura Shepherd on 04/02/2009 - Senior Marketing Manager
The snow was so thick at the Roomservice by CORT offices that the vans parked up outside the warehouse depot were forced to remain stationary. This in turn meant that the stand could not be delivered to the exhibition. If you were looking to speak with us at the show and are still interested in finding out how furniture rental can be a beneficial choice for Landlords and Letting Agents then please contact Jane Pearlman on 0208 8397 9344 for any information which you may need.
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South Wimbledon debut for CORT Furniture
Submitted by Laura Shepherd on 06/01/2009 - Senior Marketing Manager
All of the furniture on sale is from either show homes or from recent rental contracts. There is a wide range available including sofas, coffee tables, lights, dining tables and beds.
John Corp, Store Manager of CORT Furniture, comments: "The furniture on offer at the store is of a very high quality with some excellent bargains to be had. We're sure that the people of South Wimbledon will be pleasantly suprised when they see the quality, range and price of the furniture on sale and we invite everyone to come and have a look at what CORT Furniture has to offer."
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Roomservice by CORT attends the ARLA Exhibition 2009
Submitted by Laura Shepherd on 17/12/2008 - Senior Marketing Manager
The 2008 exhibition confirmed ARLA's status as the biggest UK event that is dedicated to Residential Lettings Agents. This annual event allows exhibitors and the public alike to benefit from the wide range of products and services on offer. With over 50 companies exhibiting, this year's show promises to be the biggest ever ARLA exhibit! Roomservice by CORT, specialists in Furniture Rental will be exhibiting at the event as part of the CORT global network.
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Roomservice by CORT attend the HR Director's Business Summit 2009
Submitted by Laura Shepherd on 17/12/2008 - Senior Marketing Manager
Roomservice by CORT are extremely excited to be attending the 'must attend human resources event of 2009'. The HR Directors Summit brings together Europe's leading HR experts giving top level HR professionals the opportunity to hear the latest thinking in HR.
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Roomservice by CORT attend Resi 08 at the Celtic Manor
Submitted by Laura Shepherd on 22/10/2008 - Senior Marketing Manager
The show was attended by over 800 delegates from all areas of the industry. The show had a fantastic line-up of speakers and panelists - making this year’s conference one of the most important events of the year for the residential property and house building sector.
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Office Relocation Checklist
Submitted by Laura Shepherd on 31/03/2008 - Senior Marketing Manager
Roomservice by CORT – the furniture rental experts
1. Select a Project Manager
Select a person who has the power to make the decisions, knows the business inside out, is great with a budget and is a great communicator2. Choose your location carefully
Location, location, location! Choose where you move to carefully. Does it have good transportation links? Is it easy to find/visit? Is there adequate parking? -
Relocation, Relocation, Relocation! How a couple from the USA coped with a move to the UK
Submitted by Laura Shepherd on 12/03/2008 - Senior Marketing Manager
Why did you relocate to the UK?
I decided to relocate to the UK for Career advancement, and (equally) personal opportunities to explore the UK and Europe.How many people were in your relocation party?
Two. My husband and I.What was your main concern with moving to the UK?
Driving!How did you decide where to live?
We looked at a map of London and saw Wimbledon was a logical spot as it's between my office in Surrey and the city where my husband would be working. The MD agreed, so we came for a 4 day visit to confirm.
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