John Horton

An interview with Owner and Director, John Horton


Horton and Garton is an independent, family-run West London estate and given the name, most would assume that John Horton might have had some involvement in getting the agency started, and they’d be right. Now with almost 3 decades selling and letting properties under his belt, and with Horton and Garton entering an incredibly exciting […]

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West London Property News


SPRING 2023 ISSUE 6 Horton and Garton Estate Agents As we begin to see the signs of spring, is the West London property market set for a traditional ‘Spring bounce’? Will we see greater levels of activity and transactional figures increasing? Here in Horton and Garton’s latest West London Property News Spring 2023, we take […]

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Schools in Hammersmith

Schools in Hammersmith | A directory for families in W6


One of the main reasons families choose to move to West London, and particularly put down roots in W6, is because of the high standard of education available and the many excellent schools in Hammersmith.  As local estate agents, we are acutely aware that schooling often plays a large role in decision making when it comes […]

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Do I need a mortgage broker

Do I need a mortgage broker?


As estate agents we’re often asked the question ‘Do I need a mortgage broker?’ by buyers, and by sellers who are considering options for their onward purchase.  It’s a very valid question and one that is of increasing importance.  What does a mortgage broker do? A mortgage broker is a professional person or company who can arrange […]

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Energy saving tips

Energy saving tips at home


We’re all increasingly conscious of our energy use, whether it’s our choice of mode of transport, or perhaps the food we consume. As we take steps to becoming more efficient it can be useful to consider energy saving tips at home.  Our homes are reported to account for around 40% of the United Kingdom’s overall emissions […]

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What's on in Shepherd's Bush

What’s on in Shepherd’s Bush | October – November 2022


Wondering what’s on in Shepherd’s Bush and don’t want to miss out? As local West London estate agents, we keep up to date with events and things to do in W12. Here, we’ve pulled together a helpful guide highlighting what’s on in Shepherd’s Bush. If you would like us to include your event in our […]

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When is the best time to sell my house?


Homeowners thinking about moving but unsure of exactly when to begin the process, often ask us; ‘When is the best time sell my house?’ With external factors leaving many wondering if they should sell in the coming months or wait for a later date to achieve a greater result, it’s useful to explore market trends […]

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Buy to let property

Selling a buy-to-let property


When it comes to selling a buy-to-let property you can either sell the property as tenanted, with the tenants remaining in the property after completion or sell as vacant, meaning the tenants and their possessions will be out of the property on or before completion.  Selling a buy-to-let property as vacant opens the possibility of selling to […]

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What should you look for in an estate agent?


When it comes to selling your property, you might wonder; what should you look for in an estate agent? Professionalism and local knowledge together with punctuality and politeness are all key attributes to seek out but beyond this how can you measure an estate agent’s effectiveness? You might have seen their for sale boards up […]

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