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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).

Our customers have left some great feedback, recently about our surveyors and the services that the team provides. If you are on the fence about whether to choose Watsons have a look at some of our recent reviews.Haven't reviewed us?Have you had a positive experience but haven't rated or reviewed us, yet? You can leave a Google review for Watsons. Met My Expectations Completely  Watsons provided clear...

In this month's edition of Viewpoint, from our partners at Yellow Brick Mortgages, we explore property purchasing jargon, consolidating pensions, and insurance policies to consider when moving home.

Reports in the press suggest 1 in 5 homeowners are considering moving home in the next 18 months. This will change the dynamics of selling your home in Norwich, meaning there are certain matters that you, as a Norwich homeowner, should do before placing your property on the market.

Many believe that all estate agents are the same. We all list properties on Rightmove and other property portals where a lot of the action is. We all book viewings and value properties, and we all claim to offer a “high-quality”, “personal”, and “different” experience. So, are there any real points of difference?

Many Norwich homeowners are deliberating about whether to put their home on the market in January or wait until later in the summer. Nobody has a crystal ball showing what 2022 holds, however most property experts are not forecasting doom and gloom so, what might the Norwich property market look like in 2022?

There are a lot of benefits when it comes to renting your property out, such as generating additional income, building your portfolio or keeping a property you don’t want to live in. But you should think carefully about the benefits and drawbacks of renting a property out. Read on for some things to consider when renting out your property. Prepare Your Property You first need to make sure you have spent...

Our monthly news and legislation round-up for landlords. This month we have a great post looking ahead at the key legislation changes likely in 2022, an increase in tenancy lengths, landlord licensing, EPCs and more...

The Housing Minister, Chris Pincher, has suggested older homeowners are “rattling around” in their homes as they are too big for them. He also said that many British homes are “under-occupied” and could be better used by younger families with children.

Everyone should be doing their bit to help reduce the UK’s carbon footprint on the globe – yet the question is, is that burden being put too much on the shoulders of Norwich landlords with potential bills of £7,600+ in the next four years?