A new residential property agency has opened its doors in Stockbridge in Edinburgh.
Niksen, co-founded by Edinburgh-based property expert Ben Di Rollo and businessman Ronnie Napier, claims to be “redefining the Scottish property scene with an innovative, client-focused approach to residential property sales and new-build marketing services”.
Mr Di Rollo, a property specialist across residential sales and new-build developments, was one of the owners of Coulters and latterly a director at Savills in Edinburgh.
Mr Napier is an entrepreneur with established businesses in the construction and recruitment sectors
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The new agency is launching with a team of four.
The new agency said it is inspired by the Dutch concept of “Niksen”, which it added “emphasises slowing down and enjoying life, this ethos translates into the property process, where clients will benefit from a more competitive and seamless experience, whether buying, selling, or developing”.
Mr Di Rollo said: "Our goal with Niksen is to provide a service that truly puts people at the heart of every transaction. We believe in doing things differently as beautifully styled homes and remarkable architecture across Scotland deserve to be showcased with the care and quality they inspire.
“By capturing these properties with exceptional photography and promoting them across the right channels, we maximise exposure, enhancing both visibility and value for every client. Our mission is to ensure that the dedication and effort our clients pour into their homes are rightfully rewarded - that’s what motivates us.”
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Mr Napier said: “The Edinburgh market is buoyant but bound by convention in a sense of approach, our aim is to add value at every touchpoint and remove some of the barriers that both private sellers and new developers face in terms of marketing.
"Clients can benefit from a one-stop-shop approach where every detail from marketing, the practicalities of readying a property for sale to removals to de-cluttering, it’s all managed by us without hidden costs.”
Mr Di Rollo said: “We showcase not only the home but the lifestyle that comes with it. Whether it's a countryside retreat or a city dwelling, we make sure the property is presented to the widest, most informed audience by taking a more targeted approach than marketing the property itself.
"Our focus on in-house resources means we control the quality of our marketing assets such as photography and videos captured in our own style, which we lend us to achieve more editorial features and far better engagement on social media.”
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