The benefits of living in a gated community
Living in a gated community has become increasingly popular in the UK in more recent years, with Virginia Water being one of the most sought-after locations for such a lifestyle. Gated developments are designed to provide residents with a sense of security, exclusivity and community spirit by living amongst like-minded people with homes of a […]
Making the right move, key factors to consider when choosing your next home
If you have decided that 2023 is the year for you to buy your first home, move home, or add to your portfolio of homes, we understand that buying a property is a big investment and it’s important for you to take your time and make sure that you find the right home to fall […]
2023 Property Predictions from our Director, James Wyatt
Making predictions may seem a little crazy after the 3 years of uncertainty we’ve all faced, so we’ve let the fact that it is now ‘2023’ sink in before voicing our predictions for the year ahead. We are excited to see what 2023 has in store for us, maybe we’ll look back this time next […]
Busy start to 2023!
If you’re not quite sure if you’re in a position to sell, here are the top reasons why now is a good time to put your home on the market and start the year off as you mean to go on.
Merry Christmas from Barton Wyatt
Well done everyone, we did it! We got through 2022 with our sanity intact. While 2021 was a year like no other, we were all hoping that we might get some sort of return to normality for 2022; and, as is tradition on this blog, as the end of the year approaches, we’d like to […]
Our top ten Christmas movies to cosy up for this December
Christmas is a wonderful time of year, full of decadence, cheer, celebrations and spending time with our loved ones. We all celebrate in slightly different ways, some of us have fiercely packed social schedules, trying to fit cocktails and canapes in with visiting older family members; others have busy lives tending to children while maintaining […]
Now is the time to get your professional photography booked in if you’re planning to sell in the new year
If you’ve decided that you’re going to sell your house by spring and have started to address things that need to be done before you’re ready for viewers, such as; making repairs, touching up the paint work, having a deep clean and sort out, you may be thinking that your professional photography can wait. However, […]
Property experts recommend buyers focus on affordability over interest rates and don’t stop your planning if you want to move
Three prime ministers within three months, a mini budget that threw the market in to turmoil, leaving the banks overwhelmed with a large number of mortgage applications and pulling a number of products, resulted in mortgage rates spiking above 6% and an uncertainty for the UK’s economic outlook. Despite this, as the bank rate increased […]
Energy saving tips for the winter ahead
If you’re thinking of moving house or just need to be smarter about your spending, the tips below may just help you to save a few pounds on your energy bill over the coming months.
Why now is the best time to move if you plan to do so with a mortgage
Last week saw mortgage lenders remove a number of product offerings from the market amid fears amongst lenders of an increase to the base rate and incoming interest rate hikes. Those who are considering making a move, and require a mortgage to do so, are urged to act quickly to lock in a mortgage offer […]
Make your next home search easier with an Agreement in Principle
If you’re thinking of moving house or buying your first home, you may not know where to start with your search, and with the increasing interest rates you may be wondering what you will be able to borrow for your next purchase. While it is not compulsory to have an “Agreement in Principle” there are […]
Autumn is a great time to sell your home
If you were thinking of wrapping up and waiting till spring, we say DON’T! There are some great reasons why now is a good time to get your property out there in front of the huge pool of buyers still waiting to snap up their dream home.