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The 2022 Property Market Outlook
With 2022 already underway it's a good time to reflect on what 2021 was like for the UK Property market and share our predictions for what lies ahead. Looking back to 2021, it certainly was a bumper year for the property market, with property prices being pushed to...
2022 Real Estate Predictions
As we inch closer to the new year, here are our predictions for the real estate market in 2022: Firstly, we believe that price growth will continue to rise into 2022. House price growth is estimated to be highest in the North West of England and the East Midlands and...
The Metaverse & Real Estate
Metaverse has been a Silicon Valley buzzword for months, but the word's usage rocketed in October after Facebook’s parent company renamed itself Meta, as it shifts its focus towards VR. It may seem crazy that people could spend millions of dollars on virtual,...
5 Energy-Efficient Property Updates That Don’t Require Planning Permission
With sustainable living and saving the planet being on the forefront of most people's minds with the recent COP26, here are five energy-efficient improvements you can make to a property that are impactful and don't require planning permission. They will save money in...
COP26 – How Commercial Real Estate Will Need To Adapt To Reach Crucial Climate-Action Goals
Did you know that Commercial Real Estate is currently responsible for 40% of global carbon emissions? During COP26 suggestions and recommendations were made on what the commercial real estate industry can do to be more efficient, whether it is more sustainable...
London Residential Area Guide: Paddington
Paddington, London falls under the W2 postcode, along with neighbours Bayswater and Westbourne Green. It was made famous by the fictional Peruvian bear, named after Paddington Station. However, the origins of its name dates back to the 10th century when it was...
Key Property Terms To Familiarise Yourself With During The Property Purchase/Sale/Renting Process
If you are about to embark on your property purchase journey, are renting or are trying to sell a property, use our handy jargon buster to stay on top of your property A-Z and be familiar with the terminology. Agreement in principle Agreement in principle (AIP), also...
5 Ways To Add Value To Your Property
There are various ways, some that are small quick wins and some much larger options which may take slightly more time, that you can add to and maximise the value of your property. Here are five that we suggest: Improve the 'kerb appeal' of your home One of the...
Property Market: Are Homes Close To Transport Links In Demand Again?
Whilst during the pandemic we saw the demand for properties close to green spaces and in more residential, family centric areas increase, we are now seeing that the lifting of coronavirus restrictions has prompted a surge in searches for homes for sale close to...
The New Northern Line Extension – Impact On The Property Market
The first major expansion of the tube since the nineties is now in place with the extended track which connects the two new housing estates, Battersea Power Station and Nine Elms, via two step-free stations of the same names, with the existing line at Kennington....