Block & Estate Management

Finding a Lettings Agent Near Me: Things to Consider When Becoming a Landlord Becoming a landlord is a dream for many people, but it’s far more complicated than simply purchasing a property and renting it out. You’ll find that a lettings agent can be quite helpful in ensuring your journey into the world of being a landlord goes smoothly. There are many things to consider, and you should be aware that...

Watsons is delighted to announce membership of ARMA, the professional body for residential managing agents. Watsons is one of only two, certified ARMA members in Norwich and only three in Norfolk. Watsons is now the only managing agent in Norfolk to hold both RICS and ARMA membership, along with membership of IRPM (The Institute of Residential Property Management).

The warmth of the sun on your face. The relaxing sound of the shore and crashing waves. Excited children and happy dogs playing in the sand and surf. You have probably enjoyed family outings to many of North Norfolk's legendary beaches, but did you know that 26 men lost their lives making them safe for us? A deadly legacy of landmines Beginning in 1944 the military began removing British landmines that...

The opportunity to modernise property technology is not new. In fact, there have been three waves of PropTech since the 1980s, and each wave mirrored trends in being able to create efficiencies and bring automation to customers in a developing market. However, systems have rarely been able to reach inside homes until the Covid-19 virus propelled the digitisation of customer and supply-chain interactions by...

Michael Gove has been named the new Minister for Housing, Communities, and Local Government. The sometimes controversial MP replaces Robert Jenrick, who was removed from the role in Boris Johnson's recent cabinet reshuffle. As the new housing secretary, Mr. Gove will decide where and how new housing should be approved and oversee a new building safety regime and a shake-up of the planning system. Former...

Property specialists can be very useful to have when you need them. Most people are not experts in anything to do with their property and this can result in some serious issues arising. When you don’t know enough about a topic to make informed decisions, you should bring in an expert. This is exactly what you should do with anything related to property. Watsons will ensure that you don’t make a...

Whether you’re an experienced landlord or you’ve purchased your first buy to let home, property management services can improve your experience as a landlord in more ways than one. With letting professionals managing your property you can feel rest assured that your investments are in safe hands. Here are four top reasons why you should consider property management services. They understand current...

With restrictions being extended for at least another month, at Watsons we continue to do everything possible to keep you and our team safe. We have been following the Government’s sector-specific guidance since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and our staff continue to take the safety of our customers and the Watsons team very seriously. We want customers to be assured that we  follow all the...

At Watsons, we have years of experience in all aspects of managing properties. Our objective is to support our freeholders and leaseholders by keeping them in touch with site issues and consulting with them on major works. But how do we do this? It may seem obvious but making sure we have the correct contact details on our records is vital to help ensure we keep them up to date with developments in...

Following the Grenfell Tower Tragedy in 2017, there have been many initiatives and procedures implemented to improve building safety, in particular, the assessment of flats in multi-storey buildings. The EWS1 form, or External Wall Fire Review form, is intended to provide a consistent and universally recognised record of what assessments have been carried out on the external wall construction of...