Block & Estate Management

Property video marketing is an incredibly powerful tool that’s transforming how properties and property services are presented. Find out why and how we're using video in 2025.

When it comes to our homes, we all want a safe and comfortable place to live. But what happens when damp and mould rear their ugly heads. It's more than just an eyesore; it can impact our health. 

We are familiar with the complexities of managing new and established developments. Our aim is to take the strain from developers whilst giving residents control over their homes. Check some of the new ones in our portfolio...

Service Charges Explained... Service charges represent funds collected to maintain the building’s structure, common areas, and cover the expenses of various provided services. These services encompass repairs, cleaning, elevator maintenance, landscaping, on-site staff, utilities, building insurance, managing agent fees; essentially any service outlined in the lease agreement.A lease agreement...

This week, representatives from our Block & Estates, Lettings, Surveys, and Property Management Teams exhibited at the Royal Norfolk Show 2024, as part of the Norfolk Chamber of Commerce Business Hub. With Summer finally here, the weather was glorious on both days with record attendees since the pandemic to boot.Tom Palmer, Head of Lettings at Watsons, summed up the experience:Attending the Royal...

At Watsons, we place immense value on professional accreditations and qualifications within the building and construction sector. We have great testimonials from surveyors who joined us as trainees and who are still working with us as qualified MRICS and FRICS surveyors.

As we continue to navigate through 2024, we see a clear pattern of service demands that signal a market adapting to enhanced legislative standards and the echoes of past global upheavals. The following five property management services are most sought after, illustrating an industry leaning towards conscientious change and advancement.

Watsons @ 100 Years: 1890-1990 Following our surveyor finding an old key-tag celebrating ‘Watsons (1890 – 1990) 100 years of Home Selling’ while carrying out a survey on a property on Napier Street in Norwich, this inspired us to look back into the archive and remind ourselves how the firm celebrated its centenary.Our archives show the firm held an auction of water colour paintings at Norwich...

Unlock answers to your property queries with Watsons Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions blog. Your property journey begins with knowledge – start exploring now!

Leasehold ownership is a complex concept that is not widely understood by the general public. The complexities of leasehold, including the rights, responsibilities, and potential pitfalls, are not commonly discussed or taught and as a result, many people simply lack the necessary information to understand what leasehold actually entails. Many people assume that when they purchase a property, they...