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East vs South-West: Live Debate with Dockleys and James Pendleton

East vs South-West: Live Debate with Dockleys and James Pendleton

Our Director, Adam Dockley, recently had an amazing experience joining Lee Pendleton of James Pendleton estate agents for a video Q&A. It was supposed to be a debate between East London (his patch) and South West London (James’ patch). Instead, it was a debate between Central London and the Home Counties with some great property […]

How has the pandemic shaped the future of the property market?

How has the pandemic shaped the future of the property market?

The recent stamp duty holiday did much to get the housing market moving, which was good news for buyers, sellers and estate agents. However, other processes have been slowed down considerably, and solicitors and conveyancers have had to make some big adjustments. I caught up with James Singleton from Fletcher Day to discuss the effect […]

I’m self-employed – will I ever be able to own property?

I’m self-employed – will I ever be able to own property?

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. […]

Selling a leasehold property – what you need to know

Selling a leasehold property – what you need to know

If you own leasehold property and want to sell it, it’s important to understand about leases before you start. In this blog, I run through the key things you need to know about selling leasehold property What’s the difference between freehold and leasehold? If you’re lucky enough to own freehold property, it’s all yours until […]

Letting property in East London – what documents do landlords need?

Letting property in East London – what documents do landlords need?

If you’re new to being a landlord, the list of documentation and certificates you need for your property may seem bewildering, expensive, or both! But let me reassure you – all the documentation is surprisingly easy to organise and is also cheaper than the consequences of not having the right paperwork in place. Some documents […]

Dockleys goes to Cannes for the MIPIM 2019 property expo

Dockleys goes to Cannes for the MIPIM 2019 property expo

March 2019 will see the thirtieth MIPIM conference in Cannes. MIPIM is the property market’s major international exhibition, with over three thousand exhibitors and countless visitors. Who is going to MIPIM 2019? This year, the big attraction is the opening address from Ban Ki-moon, former Secretary General of the UN. Exhibitors include a company that […]

Why move to Bow, E3?

Why move to Bow, E3?

I love all of East London (well, most of it!) – that’s why I sell property here. I practice what I preach too and I’ve been living in Bow for the last ten years. Bow has a great location and a great vibe, as well as providing essentials like schools and shops. Here’s why I […]

Why should I let my East London property through an estate agent?

Why should I let my East London property through an estate agent?

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 […]

Buying off-plan property in East London? Read my quick guide…

Buying off-plan property in East London? Read my quick guide…

There are many advantages to buying new-build property off-plan, but it’s important to be aware of how the transaction differs from other property purchases so you get the best from the deal. On the one hand, you’ll be buying a property that’s guaranteed for ten years; on the other, you won’t be able to view […]