The Benjamin Matthews Blog

Brexit – 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...

The 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.

Property Viewers – A love / hate relationshipIt'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....

When 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 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?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...

What 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 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...

It'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 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...