‘It’s Not Easy Being Green’, was the song that Kermit sang on Sesame Street. Yet now being green is a normal way of life for most of us. Walking or cycling places instead of taking the car, recycling and even shunning meat are some of the things most Stratford-upon-Avon households are trying to do their […]

As the UK has committed to a legally binding target to be carbon neutral by 2050, one of the biggest producers of greenhouse gasses are residential properties. To hit that target, every UK property will need to achieve a minimum grade of C on their Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) by 2035. The issue is two thirds […]

With all of us completing the Census, a couple of weeks ago, it made me realise profoundly that mine and my family’s life, which from our own point of view seems unique and delightful, makes us all into a series of statistics for the Census gatherers to pore over. To digest and regurgitate facts, figures […]

Being a Stratford-on-Avon first-time buyer in the last 12 months has not been an easy thing. Just before lockdown there were 400 ‘5% deposit mortgage’ deals and first-time buyers were able shop around to get the best deal. When the first lockdown hit, 5% deposit mortgages disappeared meaning that as many Stratford-on-Avon would-be first-time buyers […]

Roll the clock back to April 2020, and major financial economists and property market commenters were sounding the alarm. The very best-case scenario was a 5% drop in property values by the end of the year, and most were in the 10% to 15% range. They forewarned the Covid-19 stimulated recession would trim tens of […]

Spring is firmly upon us, which typically sees a big peak of buyers viewing properties, negotiating, and moving home. But the coronavirus outbreak—with its quarantine measures and economic uncertainties has many buyers pondering: Should I buy a home now, or wait? I’m here to give you some guidance and tips through this confusing time. When it comes […]

When considering the value of a property prior to putting it on the market, many vendors understandably look at the asking price of other properties currently on the market locally, and draw pricing conclusions based on this research.   Whilst this is not an unreasonable way of determining value, there are some traps for which […]

How to turn the ‘C’ word into a positive, when it comes to moving Many people whose property is on the market now would ideally like to move by Christmas, yet only those who are prepared to price realistically to reflect the current market are likely to be successful.     Buyers who are currently […]

  When looking for a property, it is natural to want to see as many as possible before making the "right" choice and common sense dictates that you should view a handful of alternatives before buying.   Our job as professional estate agents is to help you arrive at a decision that’s right for you, […]

Grand ‘Grotto’ Designs Thank you for taking part in our Christmas card competition.  Edwards want to create some festive fun for the children of Stratford upon Avon and are excited to see the designs! Your challenge After eating too many mince pies Santa Claus and his friends need a bigger grotto. We don’t have anything […]