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There are many aspects to a rental property which will appeal to different audiences. For example, period features, large bedrooms, or a garage. As a landlord, it is important to identify the key features of your rental property and its target market. By correctly finishing your property, you will be able to improve rental yields, increase tenancy periods and improve overall satisfaction too. The large...

The market has been adapting over the last few years driven by reforms and changes in legislation. A summary can be found in my last blog post. 2020 is no different and the Association of Residential Letting Agents have announced another change is coming relating to Electrical Safety Testing. From July 2020 it will be compulsory for properties to have its electrical installation tested every five years....

Property management made easy... Managing properties and keeping up with current regulations can be very time consuming. If you’re a landlord looking for an agent to manage your portfolio. Be rest assured our Property Specialists are fully qualified and trained to offer you a flawless service and to keep up to date with changing laws and legislation. Whether you are a professional landlord or a...

Our Period & Prestige service was created to recognise the finer aspects of Norfolk’s premium and unique properties. By appreciating the quality and context of each individual building, we effectively profile it in a manner that demands the right kind of interest and attention.

The Commercial Services department at Watsons aims to offer both businesses and individuals a reliable and comprehensive service across all sectors of the market, whilst exceeding your expectations in every instruction. Our team of commercial specialists can offer you many services including: valuations, sales, lettings, property acquisition, property management, planning and development and business...

Here at Watsons, we believe that letting your property should be simple and hassle free. Our goal is simple – to provide a great customer experience by exceeding expectations on every instruction. Our experience speaks for itself, we have been a part of our local communities for more than 125 years. We are very proud to be one of East Anglia’s longest serving property firms. December Offer 2019 For the...

In this first of a series of blog posts, James Laughlin, Trainee Chartered Surveyor at Watsons describes how he started this career path and what steps he’s taken so far to get to where he is today… As I was growing up, I wanted to be a fair few things; an accountant, a barrister, a journalist, even the Prime Minister, but becoming a Chartered Surveyor never even crossed my mind. I graduated from the...

Whatever has been going on in the property market in the last year, well it’s certainly safe to say it hasn’t crashed as some predicted despite, Brexit and an election. According to the latest Land Registry House Price Index (UKHPI) the average Norfolk property price is £229,347 compared with £228,440 12 months previously, representing an average rise of £907. Not a profit you’ll be able to retire...

With this December 2019 election results finalised, Ian Harris, Branch Manager at Norwich has put together a quick guide on the manifesto housing policies of the new Conservative government. Whether you are a property seller, buyer, tenant landlord or living in social housing here's a quick guide to the housing policies of the new government. In addition, Watsons welcomes the start already made to...

As a landlord, you may already be aware of the Tenant Fee Act which came into effect on the 1st June 2019. This post details the main changes impacting the market and the points you need to consider to ensure the effective management of your rental portfolio. For those unaware, the introduction of the Tenant Fees Ban restricted the fees that can be charged by letting agents and capped deposits to a...