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Top tips from Phil for first time buyers

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:18:48 +0000

First time buyers wanting to get on the property ladder can take advice from TV property pundit Phil Spencer who has just produced a series of five videos covering everything from knowing the right time to buy to financing your move.

Realistic pricing is key to making a sale

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:48:19 +0000

The expert advice to sellers this year is “be realistic” to ensure the best deal in a property market forecast to remain fairly flat across 2012.

Fresh advice for landlords

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:47:23 +0000

The National Landlords Association (NLA) has published guidelines for homeowners who are considering becoming a landlord and letting out their home.

New development is ideal for commuters

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:46:05 +0000

A new development of 18 contemporary townhouses is due for completion this spring in Leatherhead.

Meet Generation R – those happy to rent

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:36:00 +0000

2012 is seeing the emergence of the Renting Generation according to a south London property expert.

Streets with a million pound price tag

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:38:37 +0000

An exclusive street in Leatherhead is among the top 20 most expensive in England in a new Lloyds TSB table. Moles Hill, with property prices averaging £2,608,000 in 2011, has made the KT22 postcode among the costliest in the country. The property pictured here, Aventine House in nearby Downs Lane, Leatherhead, is currently on the market with Hamptons International for £2.4million. The Lloyds TSB list of the top 50 most expensive streets, compiled using Royal Mail and Land Registry statistics, puts Moles Hill at number 18. Pachesham Park in Leatherhead came in at 43, with prices averaging £1,698,000 in 2011.

Protect your house from wintry weather

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:58:55 +0000

There’s water pouring through the ceiling from a burst pipe – do you know where the stopcock is?

New strategy given a cautious welcome

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:50:31 +0000

As first-time buyer sales fall to the lowest level in three years, most south London property experts have issued a cautious if qualified welcome to the Government’s new housing strategy.

Luxury abounds at Pemberley

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:45:04 +0000

This new, seven bedroom, multi-million pound home is nestled in a private road at Regency Gate in the heart of Kingswood.

Why 13 is unlucky for some

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:42:47 +0000

We are a nation of superstitious property buyers who avoid purchasing homes with the door number 13 – and when we do buy them, we pay less on average.