Blog: Bromley

‘The darkest hour is just before the dawn.’The quote is attributed to the English theologian Thomas Fuller from 1650.It could easily be applied now, more than 370 years on.As the weather turns for the better, the vaccine programme accelerates...

In this two-minute read, we look at the home renovations that don’t add value – and can make it harder to sell your property.If there is a chance you could sell your Bromley or South East home in the next few years, think before you rush into...

In this three-minute read, we look at a new report that outlines how Bromley and the South East landlords can build a long and prosperous partnership with their tenant.What’s the secret to a successful tenant/landlord relationship? It’s a...

In this three-minute read, we look at some of the positive initiatives inspired by Children's Mental Health Awareness Week.Mental health used to be a taboo subject, but thankfully things are changing. This week was Children's Mental Health...

A 60-second speed read on the games people are playing in lockdown. One of the few positives of the lockdowns has been that families living in the same home have spent more quality time together.This ‘together time’ has seen a surge in the...

In this two-minute read, we look at the reasons why people struggle to sell their homes and what can be done about it.Monday was officially the most depressing day of the year, as if we needed reminding.Scientists claim it’s the perfect...

A 60-second speed read that could save you a lot of money.Here’s a question for you.What happens when you have a national lockdown in winter?Well, there a few things but one that’s guaranteed to happen is heating bills rocket.More people are at...

In this two-minute read, we look at the increasingly sophisticated scam that fraudsters are using to separate homebuyers from their hard-earned cash.Even though we’re in lockdown, criminals are still out there trying to swindle people, so if...

The Prime Minister announced at 8pm this evening people in England will be going back into lockdown tomorrowfollowing a surge in Coronavirus cases.The tighter restrictions include schools shutting until the February half-term for most pupils....

In this two-minute speed read we look at 10 things you can do as a landlord to make 2021 a year to remember for all the right reasons.1 – Review your buy to let mortgages. Great deals are continually coming to the market. Don’t miss out...

In this 90 second read, we announce our free giveaway of a sold-out children’s book and the difference it is making to young lives.Breaking news ……We’ve teamed up with a children’s author and are giving away digital versions of his...

In this three-minute read, we look at the two biggest decisions landlords in Bromley and the South East make when renting out their property.  Life is a daily merry-go-round of decision making.Some decisions are a lot more impactful than...

In this two-minute read, we trace the origins of some of the sights, sounds, and smells of Christmas.Christmas is a time of mistletoe and mulled wine, twinkly trees, and messages from the monarch. And in Bromley and the South East it seems like many...

In this three-minute read, we outline the costs and expenses landlords encounter when letting a property.To succeed as a landlord, you need to have a realistic idea about the costs you'll encounter when letting out a property.Many people think...

In this three-minute read, we look at the pros and cons of letting a property to a tenant with a pet.Should tenants be allowed to keep pets in rental properties? It’s a thorny subject that is back in the spotlight after an MP called for landlords...

In this three-minute read, we look at the documentation landlords need to meet their legal obligations – and avoid messy disputes.First-time landlords often make the rookie mistake of underestimating the amount of paperwork involved in letting a...

In this two-minute read, we look at ways people in Bromley and the South East can make their mental health a priority during lockdown 2 in these uncertain times.As we head towards what could be a very different Christmas this year, there are many...

In this two-minute read, we look at what the announcement on Saturday by Prime Minister Boris Johnson means to home sellers and buyers in Bromley and the Sotuh East.On Saturday we received confirmation England will go into lockdown from Thursday,...

In this two-minute speed read we look at four things that will help you make the most of next month.The clocks have gone back, and November is just around the calendar corner. Here are four fun things you can try next month.Fireworks EveningIt is...

Tier 2 In this two-minute speed read; we look at what the new tier system means for landlords and people looking to rent in Bromley and The South East of London.The tier system announced by the Government this week to combat the increase in Covid-19...

In this two-minute read, we look at ways to make your Bromley or South East home a warm, welcoming retreat.As the nights draw in and the mercury drops, it’s time to take a little inspiration from our Nordic neighbours.The stylish Danes have...

In this three-minute read, we outline five ways to streamline the home-selling process.Selling a home can be stressful, but by following a few easy rules at the start of the process, vendors can save themselves time, money, and heartache.A little bit...

In this three-minute read, we look at how landlords can manage tenants who are noisy, aggressive, or destructive.Let us start with the good news: most tenants pay their rent on time and cause their landlords very little, if any, grief. Now for the...

In this three-minute read, we look at the dos and don’ts of photography when it comes to marketing a property.When selling or letting a property, it’s impossible to overstate the importance of getting the imagery right.As most buyers and renters...

In this 90-second speed read, we look at the things people are stopping and starting in October.2020 will go down in history as the year when life stopped, albeit temporarily.And with local lockdowns coming into force, that feeling of stop-starting...

In this three-minute read, we look at the ten most important things a landlord needs to succeed.If you’re contemplating becoming a landlord, here’s a helpful checklist explaining what it takes to let a property.You may wonder why a checklist is...

In this three-minute read, we look at ways to make your home more energy efficient.With 40% of UK carbon emissions coming from households, the road to a cleaner, greener planet starts at home.First, the good news (yes, there is some)In 1990, the...

In this three-minute read, we look at why landlords MUST take gas safety very seriously.This Monday (14th) sees the tenth annual Gas Safety Week.The awareness campaign is timed to get people thinking about and checking their gas appliances as the...

In this two-minute read, we look at how you can keep your home and family safe as the weather turns colder.Next Monday (14th) sees the tenth annual Gas Safety Week begin.The awareness campaign is timed to get people thinking about and checking their...

In this three-minute read, we explain how landlords can navigate their way through choppy economic waters and achieve good returns on their investment.When officials announced on 12th August that the UK had entered recession, lots of economic experts...

In this three-minute read, we look at why setting an unrealistic asking price can delay and even derail the sale of your home.If you’re planning on putting your property on the market, there’s one key piece of advice to remember.It’s not a...

How Landlords in Bromley and the South East Can Outsmart Cannabis GangsIn this three-minute read, we look at how landlords can prevent their property from being used for cannabis production.If you have a nice property in a respectable street...

Seven Ideas to Help Schoolchildren in Bromley and the South-East Returning to SchoolIn this three-minute read, we look at seven things you can do to ease the back-to-school nerves children may be facing ahead of the new academic year.The lockdown and...

Here’s a short read on DIY…Discover some disasters and why it pays to use professionals. The Do it Yourself industry in the UK is valued at around £7billion a year.We all ‘try’, but according to a survey from consumer champion...

Love it - loathe it, be sick to the back teeth of it, Brexit is happening.We’re all waiting to see what impact the United Kingdon leaving the European Union have on the property market in Bromley and the South-East. Like most long-term forecasts,...

“What a waste of money.”It’s something we’ve all heard someone say. And if we’re honest with ourselves, we’ve all done it at some point in our lives.Buying that jumper that never saw the light of day.The gym membership that got about as...

Here we share some of the jaw-dropping amounts of cash millionaires splash out when celebrating Christmas. And, why they’re probably wasting their money.Everyone celebrates Christmas in their own way.It’s a time of year when many of us get a...

How to help your pets cope during fireworks seasonSo trick or treating is done for another year.But fresh off the back of the ghostly going-ons of Halloween we plunge straight into fireworks season.Bonfire Night used to be consigned to November 5th,...

In this two-minute read, we look at how you can protect yourself from being targeted by burglars with home security advice from a reformed burglar. The nights are drawing in, and this provides ideal conditions for a burglar.But there is plenty you...

If you're someone who likes to educate themselves on the economics of our country and more specifically, property, then you'll most certainly be aware of Brexit. In fact, if you haven't heard of Brexit it's likely you've been...

Situated along the A21 road between London and Hastings, Bromley is but a quick rail service away from central London. It makes the area ideal for commuters, but there’s more to it than that. Bromley also makes the list of the top ten safest...

Once home to such notables as H. G. Wells, Charles Darwin, Pitt the Elder, and David Bowie; Bromley attracts attention from savvy buyers looking for the leafy charms of a suburban village. It is recognized as one of the happiest places to live in...