Brexit – And what it might mean to your home's value
2 minute read posted by Ben MatthewsBrexit – And what it might mean to your home's valueDavid is in, Boris is out. In, out, in, out, what's it all about?With the tune of the Hokey Cokey ringing in your ears it's pretty funny.But the 'Brexit' debate about the UK's...
Prize Draw Results are in!
1 minute read posted by Ben MatthewsThe results of our prize draw are in! Check out the link below to see the names of the two lucky winners announced!! Congratulations to you both and thanks to all who entered. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0jN86IB1rE Ben, The...
Property Viewers – A love / hate relationship
2 minute read posted by Ben MatthewsProperty Viewers – A love / hate relationship It's that time of year again when the supermarkets and media demand that we get all romantic. A lot of the adverts and articles have a love theme running through them. Many are...
Make your little ones part of the big move
2 minute read posted by Ben MatthewsWhen you are moving home there's lots to consider.Choosing the best agent is vital. Finding the right area to relocate to is equally as crucial. Dealing with property chains is often another key element.Sometimes overlooked amidst...
The sweet smell of success
2 minute read posted by Ben MatthewsThe sweet smell of successWe all know first impressions count - whether it's a job interview, a date or viewing a property.Home buyers nowadays make even quicker snap judgements than they did a decade ago. We constantly find...
New Year, new you, new home?
2 minute read posted by Ben MatthewsNew Year, new you, new home?Happy New Year!As we welcomed in 2016 many of us turned our minds to our resolutions and how we will start changing our lives for the better.A national newspaper recently published a survey of the top...
2016 – A big year for SE23
2 minute read posted by Ben MatthewsWhat will 2016 bring for the Forest Hill Property Market?Earlier this month I was asked that question by a leading estate agency magazine called The Negotiator.I was delighted to be approached to share my thoughts, especially as...
Chancellor's Statement Sparks a Buy to Let Stampede
2 minute read posted by Ben MatthewsChancellor's Statement Sparks a Buy to Let StampedeThe Chancellor George Osborne surprised a lot of people in the property industry last week with some of his announcements in the Autumn Statement.The biggest shock was the sharp...
Behold the Boxing Day Browser
2 minute read posted by Ben MatthewsIt's not that long now until December 25 as my two little cherubs keep reminding me on an almost hourly basis.Excited kids, family gatherings, too much food, Sir Cliff Richard songs and repeats on the telly. A time full of...
Let there be light – and lots of it
2 minute read posted by Ben MatthewsLet there be light – and lots of itThe clocks have gone back, the nights are really drawing in and British Summer Time is now an ever fading memory.It's getting windier, wetter and harder to jump out of bed in the mornings.But...