It’s half term! If you’re looking for things to do with your kids and family this week, look no further – our half term guide is here. What’s on in Victoria Park Victoria Park has activities every day to get the family outdoors, having fun and trying something new. Bowls taster day Tuesday 29 May, […]
Since the introduction of the Deregulation Act 2015, it has been compulsory for landlords to issue Gas Safety Certificates and other documentation before the tenancy begins. Failure to do so removes landlords’ power to serve section 21 notices should the need for eviction arise. Why was the Deregulation Act introduced? The Deregulation Act 2015 was […]
The UK government introduced Help to Buy ISAs in December 2015 and it has helped well over a thousand first-time-buyers to purchase property. Over a million would-be buyers are still saving and plan to get a foot on the property ladder by 2020. The Help To Buy ISA scheme means that first-time-buyers can receive from […]
When you’re selling property in East London, it can be tempting to choose your method based on how much commission you’ll be charged when the sale goes through. One of the ways of achieving a low commission is by registering your property with a number of different agents. However, this scattergun approach can be false […]
As we zip around East London selling property for people, we’ve noticed quite a buzz around Clapton in the London Borough of Hackney. Clapton has its own vibe, and a surprising (but wonderful) village feel that only a few areas of London can offer. Locals describe it as “safe and neighbourly” and one of the […]
During my long career as an East London estate agent, I’ve watched Crossrail move off the drawing board and into the construction phase, I’ve seen stations preparing for the advent of the Elizabeth Line, and most importantly, I’ve seen house prices shoot up. What does the Elizabeth Line mean for people who live in East […]
House sales fall through for all sorts of reasons, and you’d think it would happen in understandable circumstances, like a surveyor finding some structural problem or a problem with the terms of the lease. But all too often, the sale of a London property can fall through because of something as trivial as a […]
People have all sorts of questions when they’re buying houses, and it’s part of my role as an East London estate agent to answer them and allay buyers’ fears. A question that often arises is “what does leasehold mean?” The word appears on many property websites (including this one!) alongside descriptions of houses and flats. […]
