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 […]
If you’re new to renting, you might be surprised to hear that your home is going to be inspected every six months. In fact, property inspections are a standard procedure listed in the tenancy agreement. They’re a great way of keeping communication open between landlords, tenants and estate agents. They protect the interests of landlords […]
A lot of people rent property in London – in fact, the balance recently tipped for the first time in about eighty years, and now more people rent their homes than own them. This means that there are a lot of people living in flats with magnolia walls and slightly utilitarian furniture, and I’d be […]
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 […]
When I was first selling property a decade or so ago, internet property searches were in their infancy and social media hadn’t even been invented. But times have changed, and like many East London estate agents, I’m finding that social media is a great tool for selling property. Here’s why…. Social media is a cost-effective […]
If you’ve invested in a buy-to-let property, you’ll be wanting to maximise your return – it stands to reason. But having your investment property managed by an estate agent can often be cheaper in the long run. Choose the fully-managed option and tap into a wealth of knowledge, experience and efficiency, providing value for money […]
If one of your New Year’s Resolutions is to move home in 2019, you’re probably checking postcodes on property portals and doing your maths – both very important steps when you’re looking for a new rental. But it’s also important to understand the tenancy agreement you’re signing up to. Did you know that one in […]
When one buyer has made an offer on a property and has had it verbally accepted, then has it rejected because a second buyer makes a higher offer, it is called gazumping. Gazumping in the East London property market With reasonable asking prices from sellers and sensible offers from buyers, not to mention the fast […]
It’s celebration time here at Dockleys – we’re selling and letting property in record time and are still reeling from the successes of the past week (including two units in this development in Clapton, E5). Of course, the hard work of me and my team is an important factor in shifting property quickly, but it’s […]
