The past few weeks have seen a very busy property market, especially here in the South East London and North Kent area. The weather has certainly changed, and lockdowns have eased, adding to a general feeling of confidence and a theme of “getting on with things”. But what’s it been like across the country? Well, […]
To buy, or to rent, that is the question Whether you’re going to rent, or if you’re planning to buy, your next move is a personal choice. There are pros and cons for both, and some thinking will need to be done before making a decision. But first, let’s look at a couple of statistics. […]
Overhauling your property can be a lengthy and costly task. Limited time and finances often mean we renovate our homes at a slower pace than we would like, but of course, this also allows for careful consideration to go into each room. Improving your home in South East London and North Kent doesn’t have to be […]
Buying a property can be a lengthy process simply because the process involves many factors. One of those factors is the time it takes to get a mortgage. There’s no hard and fast rule as to how long it will take, but as a general rule of thumb you can expect to wait around 18 […]
Once again, it continues to be a busy time in the property sector. The property market is inextricably linked to wider economic issues, so it’s no surprise that government decisions and the pandemic will affect what’s happening locally. As far as we are concerned, we continue to be busy and we’re still seeing lots of […]
Selling your home in South East London and North Kent 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 resale value are more involved than the basic preparation you do when placing your home on the market […]
For homeowners in South East London and North Kent looking to add value to their property, house extensions and renovations are pretty much guaranteed to do the job. But what if you’re a homeowner without the time and/or budget to invest in a full-blown extension? We often get landlords asking us this very question: how […]
You may have heard about probate and “probate property” but not really know much about what it actually means. You wouldn’t be the only person for whom probate is much of a mystery. After all, it’s not every day that you have to deal with probate matters. In this article, we set out in plain […]
So, you’ve got a property to rent. You’ve invested your savings, or you have perhaps inherited a house, and now you want to rent it out. Of course, you want to attract and choose the right tenants – those who will look after it, pay the rent, and cause you little to worry about. But […]
And so, February has come and gone, and what a busy month we have had at James Gorey Estate Agents. Hot News: Stamp Duty Holiday To Be Extended The Stamp Duty holiday has caused a huge increase in people wanting to move in the South East London and North Kent area before the deadline on […]