If you have read any of our blogs in the past, you might have noticed how often we reference how drawn-out, complex, and expensive property transactions can be. From mortgage fees to advertising costs, and from stamp duty to insurance, … Continued
Selling a home can be a minefield of paperwork, legal jargon and compliance at the best of times but you’d be surprised how many homeowners think that skirting over a few facts might help get them the fast sale they … Continued
This interesting question was posed by one of my Epsom landlord’s teenage daughters when they dropped into my offices before the Christmas break (doesn’t that seem an age away now?). I didn’t know the answer off the top of … Continued
The world of property is full of jargon. Some of it important, some of it not so much, but one term those looking to buy a new build in Epsom may want to pay attention to is snagging. Snagging is … Continued
As an experienced estate and letting agent based in Epsom, I like to monitor the UK and Epsom property market trends. Therefore, I will start by analysing the 2024 property market (both nationally and locally) and then give my … Continued
Recent figures from the Office for National Statistics reveal that across the UK, 486,795 households are occupied by individuals aged 65 (and over) who live in a private rental sector home. This represents that 6.71% of all OAP’s now renting … Continued
Smaller household sizes are one of the reasons the Ashtead (and the UK) property market and house prices will continue to hold up well in the medium to long term. British households for the last 100 years have been getting … Continued
The number of agreed UK property sales until Saturday, 22nd November 2024, is 18% higher than a year ago. Breaking those stats down even further, as of 22nd November 2024, 1,009,340 UK homes had been sold subject to contract … Continued
There is a well-known saying that “An Englishman’s home is his castle.” Referring to the majesty a homeowner bestows upon their property rather than its size, it demonstrates how we all like to feel houseproud and demonstrate a level of … Continued
Are you an Ashtead homeowner or landlord? Are you thinking of advertising your property for sale in Ashtead in early 2025? Then, in this article, let me show you how long it will take, on average, to find a … Continued
