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In this month's news and legislation round-up for landlords, we have tips for landlords of student lets, some predictions for the coming year, and important news about the tax regulations governing holiday lets and second homes.

The average house price in Norwich has increased by 215.4% to £304,400 in the last 20 years, a profit of £207,900 That means, when adjusted for inflation in those two decades, Norwich house prices have risen in real terms by 143.3%. What does this mean for existing Norwich homeowners and first-time buyers trying to get on the Norwich property ladder?

Your mortgage lender’s valuation report is not a survey. It just tells your lender whether the property is reasonable security for your loan. We always recommend that you book a home Survey before you commit to buying or selling a property. Without independent, expert advice who knows what problems might arise weeks, months, or years from now?

In this article, I will look at what happened in 2021 in the Norwich buy-to-let property market and give you my opinion as to what lies ahead for Norwich landlords in 2022 and beyond. On a positive note, house prices in Norwich have rocketed, rents have risen faster than inflation, at the start of the year we had the benefit of a stamp duty holiday and finally, ultra-low mortgage rates, meaning Norwich landlords had lots to be happy about in 2021.

Buying your next property is all about finding a property with the features that match your requirements. However, what might be important to you as a homebuyer, might not be as important to other Norwich homebuyers. Let’s look at my top 11 rules you need to consider when buying a property in Norwich.

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?