Why didn’t East Ham House Prices Crash in 2023?

Why didn’t East Ham House Prices Crash in 2023?

As I review the performance of the East Ham property market in 2023, it's evident that despite the challenges, the housing sector in the area has shown remarkable resilience. At the begin…

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Maximising Returns with Buy-to-Let Property Investment

Maximising Returns with Buy-to-Let Property Investment

Real estate investment, particularly in buy-to-let properties, has been a tried-and-true method for many individuals to grow their wealth. With the potential for steady income and long-term se…

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How Fresh Marketing Saved Linda's Home Sale Without Dropping the Price

How Fresh Marketing Saved Linda's Home Sale Without Dropping the Price

  Let Me Tell You About Linda  Selling your house can be a daunting experience, and for Linda, it turned into a five-month-long struggle.  She had her 3-bedroom semi-detached h…

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Tips For Better Energy Efficiency at Home

Tips For Better Energy Efficiency at Home

There’s been a significant rise in buyer interest in the energy efficiency of properties - but so far, it’s making no difference to house prices. 62% of respondents anticipate dem…

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Investing in Real Estate

Investing in Real Estate

Real estate has long been considered a lucrative investment avenue, providing the potential for long-term financial success. However, navigating the complex world of real estate investing requ…

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Get The Best Price For Your Home

Get The Best Price For Your Home

To sell your home for the most money, it’s best to understand local trends in your market and the best method of selling to meet your goals. In this blog post, we look at some of the mor…

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Mastering Negotiation Techniques When Selling Your Home

Mastering Negotiation Techniques When Selling Your Home

Effective negotiation skills are paramount to achieving a successful and favourable outcome when selling your home. Experienced estate agents possess invaluable insights and strategies to help…

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10 Essential Factors to Consider When Selling Your Property

10 Essential Factors to Consider When Selling Your Property

Selling a property can be a significant decision, both emotionally and financially. To ensure a successful sale, we've gathered insights from top estate agents to highlight the ten essenti…

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How to Keep Your East London Home Cool?

How to Keep Your East London Home Cool?

During the hotter months, keeping your house cool is essential to maintain a comfortable living environment. Here are some tips to help you achieve a cooler home: Close the blinds or curtains…

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East London Lidos and Outdoor Swimming

East London Lidos and Outdoor Swimming

East London has plenty of remarkable options for those brave enough to get their open-air swim on. From glowing lidos to choppy waters, there is something for everyone. To ensure you get …

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Landlords Selling Up

Landlords Selling Up

Jonathan Bourne is a client of mine and he’s totally fed up with the buy to let business. He’s no accidental landlord and investor and began buying homes 20 plus years ago in Lond…

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Keep The East London House Chain Moving

Keep The East London House Chain Moving

A property chain is a term used to describe a group of buyers and sellers buying and selling properties from each other. Each party is linked together in a ‘chain’. The chain has a…

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Why Choose A Local Estate Agent

Why Choose A Local Estate Agent

When it comes to selling your East London home, choosing the right estate agent is essential. It can be daunting trying to find an estate agent that you can trust, but choosing a local es…

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Add Colour to Your Life

Add Colour to Your Life

Looking to add some colour to your life without breaking the bank? Look no further than The Forest Recycling Project in Walthamstow, where you can paint the town (recycled) red! If your hallw…

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Make Your Home an Unforgettable Viewing Experience

Make Your Home an Unforgettable Viewing Experience

When selling a home, property viewing is often the most important stage. The online aspect of property selling is becoming increasingly important in promoting the property and generating inter…

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What You Should Never Tell An Estate Agent.

What You Should Never Tell An Estate Agent.

Whether you’re selling your property in Chingford or Canning Town, West Ham or Walthamstow, there’s something you should never, ever do... Reveal the lowest price you’d be w…

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Can Every Loft Be Converted

Can Every Loft Be Converted

The bulk of the properties I sell across East London are mid terrace, period houses.   Many have loft conversions and for the ones that don’t, you can pretty much guarantee that pr…

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Picking An Agent Is Like Dating

Picking An Agent Is Like Dating

Selecting an estate agent can be a daunting task, especially with so many options out there. Whether you're in East Ham, East Finchley, Walthamstow or Wapping, following these tips will h…

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Buyers Market vs. Seller Market: What's the Difference?

Buyers Market vs. Seller Market: What's the Difference?

A buyers market describes an economic situation in which goods are plentiful, buyers have many options and prices are low because of excess supply relative to demand. A sellers market describe…

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Eliminate The Stress When Selling Your Home

Eliminate The Stress When Selling Your Home

One of the most stressful events that we go through in our lifetime is selling a house. Whatever your reason for selling, you’ll likely have some stressful times throughout the process, …

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The Dos and Don'ts of Making an Offer on a House

The Dos and Don'ts of Making an Offer on a House

When you find the house you know will be the one you live in, you’ll want to make an offer as quickly as possible. However, you don’t want to miss out on making the right offer and…

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What Does A Conveyancer Do?

What Does A Conveyancer Do?

When buying or selling a home, there are many different things to consider. In addition to researching the actual home itself and the neighbourhood it’s in, you’ll also want to fin…

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A Company That Delivers Christmas Trees Across London And Donates To Ukrainian Refugees.

A Company That Delivers Christmas Trees Across London And Donates To Ukrainian Refugees.

We are only a few weeks away from Christmas, so now is the time to start thinking about where you're getting your Christmas tree from.   And with plenty of options to choose from, I t…

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Selling Off-Market

Selling Off-Market

I suspect a trend is starting to emerge for London properties, particularly for those sub £1m.   Previously only tending to occur at the very highest end of the market, nowadays off…

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Process of selling your home

Process of selling your home

Selling your home is a huge and emotional decision and can be extremely daunting. Understanding the process of selling and making sure you’re as prepared as you can be can really help e…

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Estate Agent Terms You Should Know

Estate Agent Terms You Should Know

Communication is curial when buddying up with an estate agent to sell your property, and although it is the estate agent's job to speak clearly so you have an understanding of what’s…

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Simon Taylor’s essential guide for homeowners & buyers wrestling with sudden interest rates hikes

Simon Taylor’s essential guide for homeowners & buyers wrestling with sudden interest rates hikes

They say a lot can happen in a week. We’ve had an interest rate rise, a plunging pound and a new nervousness concerning the direction of interest rates. Inflation and changes to interest…

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ArcelorMittal Orbit and slide - Stratford

ArcelorMittal Orbit and slide - Stratford

London’s most exciting attraction, The Slide at the ArcelorMittal Orbit opened in June 2016 and visitors have been snapping up tickets to experience the truly hair-raising experience eve…

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Chingford and Highams Park OAPs are Getting Jobs and Downsizing

Chingford and Highams Park OAPs are Getting Jobs and Downsizing

Chingford and Highams Park OAPs are Getting Jobs and Downsizing Properties to Beat the Cost-of-Living Crisis Chingford and Highams Park OAP retirees have to make tough choices with the onset …

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Is your East London property falling in value? If so, does it matter?

Is your East London property falling in value? If so, does it matter?

Adapting Changing Calmer Adjusting Correcting   These are just some of the words used to describe the current housing market from estate agents in Walthamstow to East Ham via Hackney. …

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Mortgage Wake-up

Mortgage Wake-up

Mortgage Wake-up To what extent can your household finances come under pressure in the coming years? The answer may very well come down to the amount of your mortgage.   If you’ve …

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Word Travels Far...

Word Travels Far...

The Power Of A Recommendation As a business owner, it’s thrilling when someone I don’t know knows my estate agency on the strength of my website, property marketing material or so…

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Apps For House Buyers In The UK

Apps For House Buyers In The UK

The Nature Of The Task At Hand Whether you're looking to buy, sell or rent a new place, your search will almost certainly start online. With our mobile phones constantly at hand, it begs …

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The Beauty of The Beast in The East

The Beauty of The Beast in The East

Watch Out For 'aggressive and destructive' Japanese Knotweed. Japanese knotweed is a potent, fast-growing, invasive weed with tall, dense stems. Although the plant dies back to grou…

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When You're Up Against 6 Other Agents

When You're Up Against 6 Other Agents

When You’re Up Against 6 Other Agents. I’m thrilled to reveal my agency has been picked by the owners of a gorgeous family home in East London as the selling agent for th…

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Best Architecture Buildings in London

Best Architecture Buildings in London

My Top 8 London Architectural Gems You Can't Miss. London has some of the best architecture in the world, with its skyline filled with beautiful and elegant buildings dating back hund…

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Seaside Towns To Visit From east London

Seaside Towns To Visit From east London

Seaside Towns To Visit From east London   With summer now finally here, I thought I would do a little research and see what seaside towns our most accessible from East London. …

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Where To Celebrate The Jubilee In London

Where To Celebrate The Jubilee In London

Where To Celebrate The Jubilee In London It isn’t long until the nation will be celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, with events taking place up and down the country to mar…

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New Carbon Monoxide alarm requirements 2022

New Carbon Monoxide alarm requirements 2022

New Carbon Monoxide alarm requirements 2022 The government confirmed in November 2021 that smoke and carbon monoxide alarms would become mandatory in social housing following a consultation…

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May Bank Holiday Weekend in London

May Bank Holiday Weekend in London

Are You Looking For Things to do in London This May Bank Holiday Weekend? Just as we all got used to the working week being five days long again, another bank holiday rolls around! But i…

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How To Choose Art For Your Home

How To Choose Art For Your Home

Find an Inspiration in East London's Galleries A well-styled home is full of art, but nothing pulls a room together like properly decorated walls. Knowing how to choose art for you…

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The Easter Egg Appeal 2022

The Easter Egg Appeal 2022

I’m Donating Easter Eggs to Children in Need And you can too! Ambition Aspire Achieve (AAA) charity has launched its annual appeal to support vulnerable children at Easter, and I…

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Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee - Host Your Own Street Party   Street parties are great ways to bring the community together On 6th February this year, Her Majesty The Queen…

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About IQL Stratford

About IQL Stratford

Why IQL Stratford is Great For East London Businesses and Startups If you are based in east London and looking for a local office space or a coworking package for your startup, the IQL…

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National Pancake Day

National Pancake Day

National Pancake Day - Best Pancakes in East London Get your eggs, butter, and milk ready, as National Pancake Day is here! Pancake Day always arrives 47 days before Easter, with Shrov…

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What Are Council Tax Bands and Are You Paying Too Much?

What Are Council Tax Bands and Are You Paying Too Much?

Council Tax Bands and How You Could Save £1,000’s   It was reported that council tax bills rose by 5% last year and will likely increase again this April, and for many, t…

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Why Are There So Few Homes For Sale In East London?

Why Are There So Few Homes For Sale In East London?

Throughout London, no matter where you look and even with a wide search range of say 3 miles, there’s typically just a trickle of homes hitting the market each week.  And withi…

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There’s An App For That

There’s An App For That

Best Apps to Aid Your Interior Design Venture   2021 was one of the busiest years on record for the UK property market. And as well as we want to own our property, we also like to mak…

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All Waste Matters - Recycled Paint

All Waste Matters - Recycled Paint

Second-Hand Paint in East London   Eliminating avoidable waste by 2050 is a vital target of the Government’s environmental plan. Yet, paint is often low down on the agenda, desp…

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Guide to Christmas Markets in East London

Guide to Christmas Markets in East London

Christmas Market Season Has Come Around Christmas markets transform the main squares of cities across the world into winter wonderlands every holiday season. Wooden huts, twinkling lights…

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It’s Beginning to Taste a Lot Like Christmas

It’s Beginning to Taste a Lot Like Christmas

Dig in Into Traditional British Christmas Food The festive season is almost here. There’s a lot that goes into planning the ultimate Christmas: You decorate a Christmas tree, wrap prese…

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What’s Your Regretted Pandemic Purchase?

What’s Your Regretted Pandemic Purchase?

What’s Your Regretted Pandemic Purchase? UK buyers regretted pandemic purchases worth more than £6 billion. 88% of Brits spent money on treat purchases during the pandemic a…

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Antiquing in London

Antiquing in London

Your Next Find is Waiting Antiques add so much to your home. From desks and chairs to lamps and clocks, they add a sense of quality, history, refinement, and grace. It's no wonder tha…

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Gucci Opens

Gucci Opens "Gucci Circolo" Pop-Up in East London

East Londons Latest Pop-Up - "Gucci Circolo" Aria collection, which was apparently unveiled earlier this year. Shoreditch has long been known for being a hub of creativi…

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A Guide to London Slang

A Guide to London Slang

Have Some Fun With London Slang   Rhyming slang is believed to have originated in the mid-19th century in the East End of London, with sources suggesting some time in the 1840s. It …

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London Cocktail Month

London Cocktail Month

It's London Cocktail Month All This October   It’s London Cocktail Month all this October, and there is plenty to be excited about. But which East London venues should you…

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Petrol Shortages & House Prices.

Petrol Shortages & House Prices.

Some may say I’m pushing the boundaries by linking the queues for petrol with house prices but hear me out... I was showing a new to the market house on Saturday.  Signs were loo…

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If The Roads Take You To East London.

If The Roads Take You To East London.

If Only All Roads Led To East London East London is one of the most popular areas of the city. It has a unique charm with a hip and artistic vibe that attracts the creative type. East …

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Why Chingford & Highams Park OAP Homeowners Decide Not to Move.

Why Chingford & Highams Park OAP Homeowners Decide Not to Move.

A recent report by Legal & General stated that since the pandemic, many older homeowners had put their plans to move home ‘on ice'. It’s said that fewer OAP homeowners a…

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Should Sellers Be Incentivised To Move? Poll Results.

Should Sellers Be Incentivised To Move? Poll Results.

Thanks to all those that contributed to my recent Facebook poll on how to help increase and encourage the supply of local homes coming to the market to keep up with demand.  Buyers hav…

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London Calling!

London Calling!

UK’s families are heading away from the beach and into London this summer The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, recently visited ZSL London Zoo to unveil a reimagined Tube map co-curat…

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Newham the Cheapest Place to Live in London.

Newham the Cheapest Place to Live in London.

Newham the Cheapest Place to Live in London Right Now   Although buying or renting in London will always remain notoriously expensive, a recent report took a look at which areas are c…

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Famous People From East London.

Famous People From East London.

Famous People From East London. While most celebrities spend their time flying all over the world, some have decided to settle in the eastern side of our glorious capital. Clever celebritie…

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Trying To Buy A Property?  I Feel Your Pain.

Trying To Buy A Property? I Feel Your Pain.

At a viewng last week, an ‘on the ball’ first time buyer told me that she thought saving her £70,000 deposit would have been the hard part. Not so.  She was referring …

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New East London Venues From V&A

New East London Venues From V&A

New East London Venues From V&A The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) has outlined its vision for a new museum and storage facility at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in east Lond…

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Local Markets in East London

Local Markets in East London

Best East London Markets East London has a lot to offer, but one of its best-known offerings is its proper traditional East End markets. There is nowhere more authentic and genuin…

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Find Your Inner Andy Murray

Find Your Inner Andy Murray

Tennis Courts in East London It’s the time of the year to watch tennis geniuses or maybe even to find a tennis genius in yourself. Wimbledon is back! The Championships, Wimbledon…

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Streetfood Markets to visit in East London

Streetfood Markets to visit in East London

East London Streetfood Markets A visit to East London isn’t incomplete without visiting at least one of our streetfood markets.  So, if you’re looking for something ta…

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Celebrate English Wine Week

Celebrate English Wine Week

Let's All Celebrate English Wine Week From Saturday, June 19 to Sunday, June 27, 2021, English Wine Week celebrates the growing number of superb wine producers in this country. The Week p…

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East Ham and Plaistow in The Top 10 Most Affordable Places to Buy in London

East Ham and Plaistow in The Top 10 Most Affordable Places to Buy in London

East Ham and Plaistow in The Top 10 Most Affordable Places to Buy in London Thanks to the stamp duty holiday, coupled with introducing the new government-backed 5% deposit scheme, the prope…

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Selling Up & Leaving East London.

Selling Up & Leaving East London.

I’d like to introduce you to Stella & Roger who are packed up and heading to Cambridge from East London. Roger and Stella are a reminder of why I love estate agency and how satisf…

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What is the ideal home?

What is the ideal home?

What is the ideal home? Like with fashion, there are trends in home decoration and design. In the late 1990s homes went through a ‘Home Front’ stage where everything was distr…

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What Happens To The Property Market After Stamp Duty Sweeteners Are Cut?

What Happens To The Property Market After Stamp Duty Sweeteners Are Cut?

The clock is ticking and buyers across London are on edge desperate to make sure their property purchase completes before the 30th June Stamp Duty deadline. Poor old solicitors are burning …

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Where To Live in London? Consider East Ham.

Where To Live in London? Consider East Ham.

Where To Live in London? Consider East Ham. A melting pot of cultures and a microcosm of world cuisine, London is one of the world’s most multicultural cities. The city’s v…

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5 Ways To Save For A House Deposit Without Realising.

5 Ways To Save For A House Deposit Without Realising.

Let’s face it, saving for a house deposit isn't easy, even if you’re buying in the cheapest parts of East London.  The average size of the deposit buyers I come across …

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Finding The Perfect Estate Agent In Newham.

Finding The Perfect Estate Agent In Newham.

What to look for when finding the perfect Newham estate agent Property selling is not something most of us do every day, so choosing an estate agency to handle the sale might seem a little …

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Using Social Media To Market Your Property.

Using Social Media To Market Your Property.

Trying to sell your property can be a stressful time. From choosing the right estate agent to accepting an offer, and of course, moving day. In fact, many people rate the process of selling as…

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New Homes and Refurbishment Investment Agreed at Newham.

New Homes and Refurbishment Investment Agreed at Newham.

An ambitious new housing strategy that delivers new homes and refurbishment investment was agreed at Newham Council Cabinet earlier this week.   Local mayor, Rokhsana Fiaz said; “…

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East London House Prices in 2022

East London House Prices in 2022

1 in 7 East London homes are selling within a fortnight of coming to market. One of the most astounding things that has happened in the last 12 months was something that did not happen. …

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Folding Bike Hire Newham.

Folding Bike Hire Newham.

It was a busy weekend of viewings and I was struck by the number of viewers arriving on bikes.  Two parties arrived on folding Brompton Bikes and informed me they can be hired.  Sone…

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A Third Of UK Households Predicted To Move Post Lockdown.

A Third Of UK Households Predicted To Move Post Lockdown.

Hybrid working options and lifestyle changes are two key elements behind these figures. Is East London the answer? Almost a third of the UK households are making plans to change living a…

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East London Beer Gardens Worth Checking Out.

East London Beer Gardens Worth Checking Out.

Recent research from Reallymoving has calculated how many pints of beer you would need to give up to raise the average 10% deposit for a home in London.  According to the figures, th…

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Great Schools In Newham.

Great Schools In Newham.

Pupils at Brampton Manor Academy in East London received more Cambridge and Oxford University offers than students at many top private schools such as Eton College. At £42,500-a-year E…

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Panic Buying in the Chingford & Highams Park Property Market?

Panic Buying in the Chingford & Highams Park Property Market?

Would it surprise you that there are 40% fewer properties for sale today in Chingford & Highams Park than a decade ago? Property values are much higher than a decade ago and the propert…

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So Many Estate Agents, Who To Choose?

So Many Estate Agents, Who To Choose?

So, you have decided that you want or need to sell your current property, but how do you decide which estate agent or estate agents to call in to give you a valuation? You may be fortunate …

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Three Bedroom Properties Most In-demand.

Three Bedroom Properties Most In-demand.

Three Bedroom Properties Most In-demand It’s has been widely reported that people are reassessing their housing needs. Spending weeks trapped indoors gave them a chance to think hard …

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Chingford & Highams Park Pensioner Homeowners are Now Worth £2,665,667,300.

Chingford & Highams Park Pensioner Homeowners are Now Worth £2,665,667,300.

How wealth is distributed will always be a contentious issue, especially as the Baby Boomers (those aged between their late 50’s and late 70’s) wealth has grown exponentially over …

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Buying A Property - Is A Building Survey A Worthwhile Expense?

Buying A Property - Is A Building Survey A Worthwhile Expense?

Don’t make the mistake that far too many homebuyers still make, thinking it’s an unnecessary expense. A study carried out by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RIC…

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Why Buy A Flat When You Can Buy A House?

Why Buy A Flat When You Can Buy A House?

Once upon a time, apartments in glossy high rises with concierges and gyms were all the rage.  Crikey, areas such as Canary Wharf and Stratford are stuffed full of them. But Covid has …

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Never Reveal Your Bottom Line.

Never Reveal Your Bottom Line.

'What the lowest price the owner will accept?' This is a question I’ve been asked twice this week on properties in East Ham and Tottenham and it eally bugs me.  To ma…

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Chingford & Highams Park Stamp Duty Windfall.

Chingford & Highams Park Stamp Duty Windfall.

Chingford & Highams Park Home Buyers £1,967,434 Windfall as Stamp Duty Holiday Stretched to September… ...and new 5% deposit mortgages for E4 first-time buyers Chancell…

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House Prices, Up One Minute Down The Next.

House Prices, Up One Minute Down The Next.

House prices, up one minute down the next. It’s tricky to keep up sometimes.  But rather than rely on fluctuating headlines, here’s some brief thoughts from the coal fa…

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London's Overpriced Properties.

London's Overpriced Properties.

Overpriced properties – spotting them and how they can give a buyer an advantage.  There’s certainly no shortage of properties in East or North London that appear to…

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6 Step Guide to the Conveyancing Process

6 Step Guide to the Conveyancing Process

Although you can do it yourself, we always recommend that the conveyancing process is undertaken by a professional solicitor or a conveyancer as it can be a multifaceted process. You’ll …

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Moving House in Covid Times.

Moving House in Covid Times.

At the time of writing, the East & North property market remains open for business for buyers, seller, tenants and estate agents. After a shutdown of the industry in the first lockdown,…

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Mechanics, Surgeons & Estate Agents.

Mechanics, Surgeons & Estate Agents.

If your car's engine needs some attention, you need a skilled mechanic. If you require an operation, you’ll need the services of a surgeon with specific expertise in that particul…

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 Homeschooling During COVID-19.

Homeschooling During COVID-19.

The closure of schools means that parents and carers are now juggling the demands of their own job with the education of their children. Easier said than done! Right now, there is no way of…

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Self-Isolation Ideas: 7 Ways to Prepare Your Property For Sale.

Self-Isolation Ideas: 7 Ways to Prepare Your Property For Sale.

If you’ve been thinking about selling your London property, it’s likely that you may wish to delay putting it on the market in the short term.  Like many people, you may ha…

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7 Tips for a Smooth House Move With Children.

7 Tips for a Smooth House Move With Children.

Moving home is stressful to say the least, especially so during a pandemic and even more so when there’s kids in tow. Around 40% of my clients have children and I too have moved home …

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East London House Prices 2021.

East London House Prices 2021.

From Chingford to Canning Town, Wanstead to Wapping.  House price predictions for East London in 2021   It’s the 1st of December. Christmas music is on the radio, many of …

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7 Essential Questions To Ask When Viewing A Property.

7 Essential Questions To Ask When Viewing A Property.

After a viewing with a well organised viewer in Chingford this week, I thought I’d spill the beans on some of the questions she fired at me that might help with your property search. …

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'Boomerang' trend of young adults living with parents.

'Boomerang' trend of young adults living with parents.

I’ve two girls both under the age of 10.  Will they still be living at home with old dad in their 20’s and 30’s? As you can imagine, I’m in and out of houses al…

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Thinking of switching estate agent?  You’re not alone.

Thinking of switching estate agent?  You’re not alone.

After all, estate agents aren’t all created equal. Some are awesome, most are average and alas there are plenty of dreadful ones that give the industry I love a bad name.  Take t…

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Cracked Brickwork Advice.

Cracked Brickwork Advice.

It’s not every day I come across properties with suspected subsidence but in the last 2 weeks, I’ve been speaking to the owners of three properties each with unusual cracking to ex…

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Covid-19 Update For London Property

Covid-19 Update For London Property

As the Coronavirus Pandemic continues, we understand that it may be confusing for home movers in London, whether buying, selling or renting. New measures are being introduced regularly, inc…

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Property Buyers - How To Stand Out From The Crowd In A Competitive Market

Property Buyers - How To Stand Out From The Crowd In A Competitive Market

Property Buyers - How To Stand Out From The Crowd In A Competitive Market. Estate agents are bombarded by “applicants” – buyers wanting to register their details and be ke…

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London Indoor Plant Ideas

London Indoor Plant Ideas

Who doesn't love an indoor plant or two in East or North London? Interior design trends come and go with the seasons, but there are few trends that stick around long enough to be consid…

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10 Frequently Asked Questions When Selling Your Home in London

10 Frequently Asked Questions When Selling Your Home in London

If you are looking to sell your London houshome , you may very well be feeling a little overwhelmed, and who can blame you? It is a huge undertaking, not to mention an incredibly emotional tim…

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The Dark Side To Estate Agency

The Dark Side To Estate Agency

Some overvaluing estate agents are ruining the lives of their vendors just so they can hit a target and get a pat on the back from their bosses.  A staggering 70% of East London homes p…

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Home Office Ideas

Home Office Ideas

Five budget-friendly tips to help you set up your home office. Working from home is now a major part of people’s lives. For some, working from home has been the norm for many years, w…

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Property Market - 100 Days Post Lockdown

Property Market - 100 Days Post Lockdown

With only around 1 in 4 Walthamstow property sellers actually selling their home in the last month, Walthamstow sellers and buyers will need to continue to be pragmatic if the surprisingly str…

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Selling Your London Property?  Insider tips

Selling Your London Property? Insider tips

Thinking Of Selling?  Here’s 7 Insider Tips To Ensure You Get The Best Price.  1.  Never Appear Desperate.       Never appear desperate to e…

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Move Home In East & North London With Less Stress

Move Home In East & North London With Less Stress

According to a recent survey, 60%* of Brits have put off looking for a new home purely because of the pressures involved with the moving process. Furthermore, 34% said that they had suffere…

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Please Avoid Quick Cash For Property Companies

Please Avoid Quick Cash For Property Companies

Far too many homeowners in London are selling their homes needlessly on the cheap. Sadly for many, a quick property sale is essential due to financial issues or change in personal circumsta…

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Wathamstow Property Sellers You Have Been Warned

Wathamstow Property Sellers You Have Been Warned

673 Walthamstow Properties Sold in Stamp Duty Holiday Bonanza   On the 8th of July 2020, the Chancellor announced the first £500,000 of any property bought was exempt from S…

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Honest Estate Agency

Honest Estate Agency

House Prices – An article most Estate Agents wouldn’t dare write.  Many agents all over London and up and down the country were cheering from the rafters when HM Government po…

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Why Your East Or North London Home Reamins Unsold.

Why Your East Or North London Home Reamins Unsold.

Selling a home can be a nerve-wracking experience. You want to move relatively swiftly and for a good price.  But frustration can easily creep in if your house has been sitting on the …

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Sell Or Stay?

Sell Or Stay?

The estate agent who tells you not to sell.  Yup, that's me - great business model hey? But, there are times when selling isn't the right option (at least in my eyes). Take yest…

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Relocating? How To Find The Best School in East London.

Relocating? How To Find The Best School in East London.

One of the top concerns that many families have when moving to East London is finding the right school for their children. Many home moves are explicitly made so that families can move closer …

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Who Likes Losing Money?

Who Likes Losing Money?

Who Likes Losing Money? Nobody and certainly not £8,500.  A client of mine in Hackney has had a very close call. £8,500. That's a serious chunk of money. I've been ma…

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Chingford Home Buyers & Landlords Set to Save £2,741,080 in Stamp Duty Over Next Nine Months.

Chingford Home Buyers & Landlords Set to Save £2,741,080 in Stamp Duty Over Next Nine Months.

The British are infatuated with owning their own property and politicians know that. Margaret Thatcher used it as a vote winner in 1979 when she allowed council house tenants to buy their own …

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7 Tips to Increase the Value of Your Home.

7 Tips to Increase the Value of Your Home.

If housing prices naturally increase in the area as it develops, renovating and improving your home will boost its value even further. Between improving its aesthetics for yourself, and increa…

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Sell Your Home: 6 Signs of a Great Estate Agent!

Sell Your Home: 6 Signs of a Great Estate Agent!

Whether you’re selling your home in East or North London or looking to rent or buy, choosing a great estate agent is a hugely important part of the process. Pick the right agent and your…

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Post Lockdown Property Market: Get Your House Ready to Sell.

Post Lockdown Property Market: Get Your House Ready to Sell.

Waiting to move house until the government has relaxed all the lockdown measures? You’re in the right place. Lay the groundwork now and you can get ahead of the game to complet…

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How to Get More Viewings. on Your East & North London Property.

How to Get More Viewings. on Your East & North London Property.

The process of selling your home can be daunting, simply because there is so much to consider and plan. It can be especially stressful if you aren’t getting enough viewings on your prope…

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Reputation.

Reputation.

I’m fortunate.  I’ve never been short of clients wanting to leave me lovely reviews over the years.  Truth be told, they’re great for the soul, a serious confidence…

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Let Simon Taylor Negotiate the Best Deal on Your Next Property in East or North London.

Let Simon Taylor Negotiate the Best Deal on Your Next Property in East or North London.

When you find your dream property you don’t want anyone else to have it, so it’s quite normal to want to jump straight in with an offer, but it’s always worth taking your tim…

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What will the Property Market Look Like in East & North London After Lockdown Ends?

What will the Property Market Look Like in East & North London After Lockdown Ends?

If you’re a homeowner or a homebuyer in London wondering what to expect in the property world when the lockdown is fully lifted, you’re not alone. As this pandemic is so unpreceden…

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10 Frequently Asked Questions When Selling Your Property.

10 Frequently Asked Questions When Selling Your Property.

If you are looking to sell your London home, you may very well be feeling a little overwhelmed. Many home movers find it extremely difficult to keep their personal feelings separate from th…

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How Moving Home can Affect a Child.

How Moving Home can Affect a Child.

Moving house can be very exciting. As you look to new horizons, you and your family can put down roots and share new experiences. Imagine the thrill of exploring new places. Think of the sense…

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Common Mistakes That Can Reduce the Value of Your Property.

Common Mistakes That Can Reduce the Value of Your Property.

Selling your home in East or North London is a huge undertaking, so of course, you want to make the right decisions to achieve the proper resale value for it. Some of the decisions surrounding…

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How to Move Home Stress Free.

How to Move Home Stress Free.

According to a recent survey, 60% of Brits have put off looking for a new home in London purely because of the pressures involved with the moving process. Furthermore, 34% said that they had …

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