The latest research* suggests that over 1.4 million over-65s will consider downsizing in the next five years with 1 in 10 of these doing so in order to raise funds in retirement – at an average of £62,000. But for many either the finances don’t add up or there are not enough suitable homes available. […]

Sellers often approach us after an unsatisfactory experience with another agent, particularly in relation to poor levels of feedback following property viewings.    Surely prompt and constructive feedback should be a fundamental part of any estate agent’s service to their clients! Only when agents understand what buyers think of a property can they deliver practical […]

Edwards completes acquisition of Westbridge & Co Residential Lettings. We’re delighted to announce that we have completed the acquisition of independent agency Westbridge & Co Residential Lettings at the beginning of May. Richard Johnson, the founder of Westbridge Residential Lettings said. “We were looking to sell the Residential Company and were attracted to Edwards because […]

We British love a royal wedding! The unifying effect of such an event as this weekend’s, in which millions of people are interested (ok, not everyone of course) usually generates a feel good factor that spreads throughout the economy. This wedding is no different and it comes at a time when the public is slightly […]

Most estate agents make similar claims about their ability to secure the highest possible price, in the shortest possible time, with the least possible inconvenience.   These things are easy to say, although in reality many agents do not always find them easy to deliver. Indeed, such claims set a level of expectation that can […]

If your property is currently on the market, it may be tempting to assume that your agent is in full control of the situation, and that sooner or later a buyer will materialise. But don’t be so sure! Sometimes an agent will take the same view and simply sit in hope, having apparently exhausted their […]

Many properties in the Stratford area are as unique and distinctive as the people who buy them.  So when selling yours, it is most important that your estate agent has a thorough understanding  not only of your property, but also of the needs and preferences of every buyer who views it.     It is […]

With moving house ‘up there’ as one of the top stressors in life, how can you make your next move a little less stressful, and as exciting and enjoyable as it should be? It’s moving day and generally a seller cannot move out, and a buyer cannot move in, until completion monies have been received […]

February 2018 Market Comment While it might feel that Winter is certainly not yet behind us, as far as the property market is concerned, there’s a definite ‘spring’ in the air with the latest figures from Rightmove suggesting a cautiously positive market as we venture into March. Of the modest 1.5% annual price increase of […]

As it’s Valentine’s Day i have been thinking that there’s actually a fair bit of love involved in estate agency! Estate agents are, if anything, matchmakers after all. And just as people fall in love with the right person, so buyers also need to fall in love with a property if the sale is to […]