Have you found a home you would like to buy and are now at the stage of making an offer on a house? You’re likely wondering whether you should make a high offer to ensure you are the chosen buyer to proceed, or whether there might be opportunity to make a low offer and secure a […]
As seasoned estate agents Horton and Garton have sold homes in every season and in this blog, we highlight our top tips for selling in the Winter. The darker and colder months of the year are often regarded to be the most challenging time to sell. Is the winter a good time to sell? Potential buyers […]
WINTER 2022 ISSUE 5 Horton and Garton Estate Agents As we come to the end of the year, here in Horton and Garton’s latest West London Property News Winter 2022 we take a closer look at the past few months and share our outlook for 2023. Sales A rollercoaster year For the most part of […]
Those currently on the market, searching for a property, or considering their plans to move home in the not-too-distant future, will be seeking clarity on the state of the local property market here in West London. There is caution and to some degree confusion about whether now is a good time to move house. Our […]
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 […]
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 […]
We recently spoke with local Interior Designer Sacha Kemp-Potter to explore how to light your home, the process of lighting your home, what techniques to use and what is important to consider when designing your lighting layout. Top tips on how to light your home: 1. Lighting is practical but also atmospheric In multifunctional homes, […]
AUTUMN 2022 ISSUE 4 The autumn has brought with it a great deal of change, the repercussions of which have been felt across the country. This week alone has seen yet further changes to interest rates and notable changes to taxation. In our West London Property News Autumn 2022 report, we consider the impact of […]
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 […]
If you’re in the market for a property to buy in London, you’ll likely have considered leasehold vs freehold properties and might be hoping to learn a little bit more about the different types of property tenures and what they might mean for home ownership. When you’re looking at a property for sale in London, within […]
We recently asked local Interior Designer Sacha Kemp-Potter to explore the process of designing a garden office to ensure it is fit for purpose, meets any required planning permissions, suits its surroundings and is to the homeowner’s tastes. With many now working remotely or with hybrid roles that mean they work from home for at […]
SUMMER 2022 ISSUE 3 As we reach the year’s halfway mark, the West London property market is entering a period of transition and adjustment. Both sales and lettings continue to be incredibly active; in sales, the ‘off market’ market is still buoyant with multiple homes being sold this way in recent weeks and in lettings […]
