Blog: Property

A two-minute read.

As if selling your home, packing your belongings, and remembering to take the dog isn’t stressful enough, unfortunately, you can’t escape the paperwork palaver that comes with moving....

A two-minute read to help you quickly determine the return on a buy-to-let property in Bromley and the South East.

If you’re looking for a property to rent out,...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

We hope this month finds you safe and well during these strange times.

We are very appreciative of all our keyworkers who have done so much for us all over the last six weeks. They are the nations...

Discover one of the World’s most expensive palaces and why people in Bromley prefer their own simpler home comforts.

Close your eyes. Imagine the palace of your...

A short look at what people love, and hate, about homes in  Bromley and the South-East

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, so with romance in the air, we...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The shortage of properties in the UK has always been a major topic, however local authorities consistently refuse permission for new developments, yet claim they are doing the opposite. The reality is the need for AFFORDABLE...

It’s possible the outer areas seemingly better value will see London property values slide even further, how far who knows. Only recently we heard for the first time in the press it is no longer “Location, Location,...

Stamp Duty has now become an excellent tax collector for the government and the additional 3% rate for second homes has certainly slowed down the investment market. To add to that, the new tax laws regarding rental income and...

A question asked by the many and answered by very few. It's hard, especially as a first-time buyer, to understand the best way to invest in a property.

When buying a property there's a whole host of different personal...

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...

The amount of time that the housing market has continued to grow is leaving many people unable to purchase or stay in their homes. The price of homes finally caught a break last month when the market went down a measurable...

The current housing market continues to rise whilst wages are struggling to match. This creates a problem by making it difficult for the 18-34 year old generation to buy a house. Currently, deposits for homes range from 32,000...

Long term unoccupied homes in England now top a whopping 200,000 plus. A scarcity of new homes for sale has seen housing prices rise at a time when wages struggle to keep up. This is leading to a steadily increasing number of...

As you well know London's housing market is always on the move. The past few years have seen considerable price movements for both buyer and sellers and the following article in London's Evening Standard makes for interesting...

House-sitting is an increasingly growing way many people are using in order to leave their place of residence without it being vulnerable to theft, long term-damage from housing problems, and to have pets taken care...

For those seeking to invest in the buy to let business in the UK, it is helpful to know which regions show the most promise. One online property leasing business, The Lendinvest BTL, notes critical lending market criteria, on a...

British, commercial lender, TSB Bank has whittled interest rates down, making them far more attractive to home-buyers. Various retooled deals include fixed two and five year rates for second, and more time around,...

Second steppers are a class of home-buyers who have previously owned a first home and are looking to buy a new home and move up the ladder. The current market in the UK for second steppers actually appears quite promising....

Prices in the housing market continue to fall even in the quaintest of neighbourhoods in the UK. Towns such as Helmsley, Ryedale and others in West London are seeing the most major changes with rates of 0.4% in the past 12...

The housing market in the UK has gradually reached a slow period over the course of recent months, showing sure signs that it will continue to decline. The average price of a home in the UK is currently at £220,260. This is...

Want to buy a home in Bromley anytime soon? Need to upgrade from where you live now? Well, it seems that the housing market is on your side now. According to the house price sentiment index (HPSI) housing values are on the rise...

If you are considering buying a property in Bromley and surrounding areas in the near future, then the following article is a definite must read. The improving UK economy, inflation and other factors point at rising mortgage...

It's important when selling a house that you take into consideration what the market is doing. London housing faces a situation where prices have seen their biggest decrease for six years. In the inner boroughs, including...

Do you know what your home is worth? Many homeowners in England and Wales still overvalue their property by an average of 6.8%. This is a reduction from previous years, however it continues to be a problem across the...

At Edward Ashdale, we know that your home is also an important investment. As Bromley house prices fluctuate in this uncertain economy, we’re here to help you negotiate the best deal for your home.