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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
10 great things to know about Virginia Water and the surrounding area
Virginia Water is one of the UK’s most exclusive and affluent areas to live, attracting many famous faces and wealthy international families. We’ve created a list of 10 great things to know about the area.
Investing in property? What you need to know.
We receive lots of enquiries about buy-to-let, and are always happy to advise and guide potential landlords.
BMW PGA will move from May to September
Traditionally we have enjoyed the BMW PGA Championship arriving at Wentworth in Virginia Water in the Spring (May). However, it has been announced that from 2019