Everything You Need to Know About Buying a Second Property in South West London
20.09.2022Second home ownership is on the increase, according to recent figures. Three quarters of a million people in the UK now own a second home, up by 30% since the millennium. It’s easy to see the app...
10 of the Best Places to Live in South London
05.09.2022South London is a great choice for anyone looking at property in the capital. Generally, you’ll get more for your money than north of river, and there’s a wealth of neighbourhoods to choose from -...
How Much Does it Cost to Sell a House in South London?
15.08.2022It can be an expensive business if you are considering selling a house in Croydon, Lambeth, Wandsworth or anywhere in South London. Several costs and expenses ...
A Dog Day Afternoon
10.08.2022Dog Day Afternoon, one of the great films of the 70s, starring the wonderful Pacino and Cazale playing Sonny and Sal, a pair of dysfunctional ne’er-do-wells who botch a bank robbery on a hot summer...
Stamp Duty Explained – Everything You Need to Know About Stamp Duty in South West London
01.08.2022If you’re looking to move to a property in south west London, you need to understand how stamp dut...
Attention all landlords: Let’s Talk About Lets!
07.07.2022We spend a lot of time discussing the housing market in these missives, and by that, I mean the sales market. And I guess that’s understandable for, as a nation dedicated to the notion of homeown...
What is a Mortgage Valuation and How Does it Work?
04.07.2022If you are applying for a mortgage to buy your new home, you need to know about the valuation survey your lender will carry out to check that the property is worth the price you’ve agreed to pay. ...
How Long Does it Take to Sell a House in South West London?
20.06.2022For most sellers, speed is of the essence. Maybe you need to find a buyer quickly so your own offer will be accepted on a dream home, or you have another pressing deadline, like a job or school applic...
Wandsworth Property Market – chicken or egg?
06.06.2022“Half of all £1m+ UK house sales are in London…with Wandsworth leading the pack at 11%. (Ken and Chel 2nd at 9%).” So said a City A.M. headline the other day. ...
What is the Difference Between Freehold and Leasehold
06.06.2022If you’re buying property in South West London, especially a flat or maisonette, you will usually do so on a leasehold basis. To anyone new to house hunting, the differences between buying leasehold...
The Ten Best Independent Schools in South West London
16.05.2022If you’re thinking about independent secondary schools for your child, London has some of the most prestigious in the UK. According to The Times’ Parent Power schools guide, half of the country’...
Where are the Best Places to Live in Kent?
03.05.2022Sevenoaks in Kent has topped this year’s Times’ best places to live in south east England listing. The coastal town of Deal makes it into the top five too. Both are great places to live, but if yo...