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 […]
Combating worry and anxiety about moving to a new area
You may have found the perfect home but not knowing the area well enough may be causing you worry and anxiety. This is a normal feeling for many when looking to up sticks and move to somewhere completely new. It can be an exciting and exhilarating experience, but we understand that it can also bring […]
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 […]
Renters Reform Bill 2022
The Renters’ Reform Bill was revealed by the UK Government in June detailing big changes to come for landlords and tenants, however with the vast number of MP resignations and Boris agreeing to go, will we see this legislation become law?
Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector
The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020…
Where Renters Stand During the Lockdown
While the moving of people in and out of their homes has become a rather slower business than usual
How to Make a Rental House a Home
What makes a house a home? We’ve put together some tips to help you to make your mark on your rental property and make it really feel like home.
