Blog: Property

In this two-minute read, we share some simple ideas to improve your garden. When it comes to outside space, size doesn’t matter – it’s what you do with it that counts. According to a recent survey, gardens took the top spot-on wish lists for...

In this three-minute read, we look at a study that found some landlords were putting themselves and their investment at risk by cutting corners on checks and maintenance.Landlords are leaving themselves exposed to the risk of criminal and civil...

In this three-minute read, we list five things Bromley and South East sellers should look for in an estate agent.It pains us to say this, but a recent survey found people were more likely to trust a traffic warden or a lawyer than an estate...

A two-minute read.This afternoon the Chancellor Rishi Sunak outlined his plans to get England back on track as we come out of the pandemic.Among furlough extensions, extra support for the self-employed and business loan schemes was the welcome news...

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...

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 three-minute read, we look at the key themes that emerged in the UK property market in 2020.2020 is the year things went nuts in the property sector, with activity in Bromley and the South East and the rest of the country screeching to an...

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 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 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 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...

According to a BBC report based on data from a property portal the Covid-19 induced lockdown is changing people’s priorities with property. We have seen lots of trends alter, when buying or renting a new home.Indoor and outdoor space has always...

Tips on how to sleep like a babySleep problems have been more prevalent during this pandemic. In this short two minute read we discover why people are having sleep problems and what they can do to help themselves get a better night’s rest.According...

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...

A short look at what people love, and hate, about homes in  Bromley and the South-EastValentine’s Day is just around the corner, so with romance in the air, we thought we’d look at what makes people in Bromley and the South-East love...

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,...

Monday 20 January is the calendar’s gloomiest day according to Psychologist Dr Cliff Arnal. Here are tips which can be used as a springboard for better things….Bob Geldof KBE sung about his dislike for Mondays in the classic Boomtown Rats’ hit....

Welcome back. We return at the start of a first month in a new decade amongst various new dieting techniques, gym memberships, broken resolutions and renewed optimism. Very little events exist on the calendar. Following conclusion of the political...

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...

In this short and quick piece, we look at how you can give yourself the best possible chance to move into a new home in time for the new year.It’s about the time of year we start seeing the start of festive offerings popping up in supermarket...

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...