Make a mid-year move and achieve your new years’ resolutions this summer
As we reach the last days of the first half of the year, it’s time to reflect on the new years’ plans you made to move this year. If you haven’t made any progress yet, fear not! As the leading estate agents in Virginia Water, Surrey, we understand the challenges that come with a house […]
Secrets to letting prime Surrey property
Whether you’re a current buy-to-let property owner looking for ways to attract more desirable tenants, or someone starting or expanding a lettings portfolio and searching for property in Virginia Water or the surrounding areas, our latest blog post is here to assist you and help you to elevate your property or find one that stands […]
Potential impact on mortgage rates as interest rates rise to 4.5%
The Bank of England (BoE) recently announced a 0.25% increase in the Base Rate, marking the twelfth consecutive rise and pushing interest rates to a 15-year high of 4.5%. The objective behind these consistent rate hikes is to address the persistent high levels of inflation, which stood unexpectedly high at 10.1% in the year ending March, […]
The importance of pricing your property correctly
One of the most critical aspects of selling your property is pricing it correctly. Setting the right price when going to market is crucial to attracting potential buyers, securing viewings, and achieving a successful sale. The market is constantly changing, and if you’re new to it, it can be really difficult to work out what […]
Spring clean your home for a successful sale
When it comes to selling your home, the first impression is everything. In today’s digital age, where most home buyers start their search online, the quality of your listing photos and videos can make or break a sale. That’s why if you’re planning to sell your home it’s essential to book your photography & videography […]
Ultra-low interest rates set to return to UK
Great news for those in the market for a fixed-rate mortgage – banks and building societies are gearing up to slash costs in the short to medium-term. This is due to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) having now predicted that ultra-low interest rates will return to the UK shortly, with inflation set to fall sharply […]
Small increase in asking prices from January to February brings positive news for buyers and sellers this spring
The spring selling season is always an exciting time for us, and for buyers and sellers alike. As the weather warms up and the days get longer, more people begin their search for a new home. Traditionally we see a clear increase in the asking prices of homes coming on to the market during January […]
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 […]
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, […]
