I can’t help but feel excited at the new buildings springing up all over East London. The capital’s skyline has changed so much over the last ten years, with new tall office buildings springing up in the City, and residential and mixed-use developments arriving across the East End. Living in a tall building isn’t for […]
It’s a common misconception that lenders won’t give mortgages to people who are self-employed. In fact, that’s not strictly true. Many lenders will consider lending to self-employed borrowers – you could be closer to owning property than you think. I’m not a mortgage broker so everything in this blog is based on my own experience. […]
If you’re thinking of moving out of inner London, maybe in search of a bit more space for your money, I might have the ideal solution. Dockleys have just been made the sole selling agents for the Heritage Estate Group’s newest development, Forest House, which will be situated in the heart of Leytonstone, E11. About […]
The majority of developers building property in East London today are keenly aware that people like natural light in their homes. Lots of new build property is benefiting from this “trend” but if you’re selling a property that’s older, or one that features a basement conversion, you may well have at least one room that […]
One of the most common reason for people to move house is that the house is now the wrong size for them. Huge family houses are just a pain to clean once all the children have flown the nest, while families in two-bedroom flats struggle too, for different reasons. But when we’re selling the properties […]
In a word, yes. Occasionally, with very simple property transactions, it is possible to handle all the legal aspects and paperwork yourself, but it is usually better to instruct a conveyancer to act for you. Chances are it will be cheaper and less stressful in the long run – here’s why: It’s probably cheaper Time […]
As people young and old take to the streets to highlight the issue of climate change, it’s a good time to look at what positive steps London is already taking to address the problem. Mayor Sadiq Khan is aiming to make the UK capital the world’s first National Park City, with over 50% green space. […]
Dockleys have been working with a number of developers recently to sell new build property in East London. There are many reasons why newly built houses and flats appeal to buyers, from practical matters like brand new boilers to more emotional ones like being the very first person to live there. In this blog, I’ll […]
I’m sure you’re aware of the housing crisis in the UK at the moment. Population increase and longer lifespans both play their parts, as well as replacement developments that house fewer families than the original buildings did. There are many issues and many possible solutions. I believer that one of the possible solutions to the […]
Is it the right time to buy a house? Well, I’m an East London estate agent so of course I’m going to say yes! But owning a house carries a lot of responsibility with it so it’s important to do your sums before you decide to become a first time buyer. Fortunately, schemes like Help […]
