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When letting out a property, there are many important factors you need to consider. Here are just a few things we have come up with... Mortgages: When the property to be let is subject to a mortgage, permission MUST be granted from the mortgagee in writing before proceeding forward. In some cases, it is appropriate to re-mortgage with a buy-to-let specialist. Buy-to-let mortgages are for landlords who...

Our Home & Lifestyle Show 2019 aims to showcase the best businesses within the home and lifestyle industry operating in the region. It is a chance for stall holders to meet new customers, engage with the public and network with complementary local businesses. The event will be held in The Forum, an iconic building in Norwich City Centre, with an average daily foot fall of approximately 5,000 people....

Our talented team of Chartered Surveyors and Registered Valuers are all members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). We have individual surveyors based throughout the East of England, with surveyors in Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire, Yorkshire, County Durham and Tyne & Wear. This month we’re putting the spotlight on Michael Kelly MRICS BSc (Hons), our new...

Your journey begins with us... In response to this, we have developed our 'We Search. You Buy' service to simultaneously find your dream property and sell your existing home, and all in a time-frame that suits you!At the start of the year, many homeowners  start to consider a move and understandably some sellers are reluctant to put their home on the market for fear of not being able to find a suitable...

Do you want to sell your house but don’t have the time? Well Watsons can help you with that. Our easy to use online property auction service is more popular than ever. After all, buying or selling a house through auction means you don’t have to leave the comfort of your favourite chair. I’m sure you’re wondering, why online? Auctioning online offers a convenient and fast way of buying and selling a...

For most home buyers, identifying a community that suit their needs is usually done prior to looking at homes to purchase. Finding the right community to purchase a home in will certainly enhance the quality of your life and compliment your lifestyle. Here are several aspects to consider when choosing a community that will best fit you and your family. This can be very important, so choose...

For a lot of people, home isn’t just where the heart is. Over the years it has become very common for workers to install their own office within the comfort of their own home. Is this something you have considered? Well, here is five things to consider whilst making your office perfect! Consider Everything you need in your Office This is a very obvious thing to consider when creating your office space...

As we celebrate a new year, we are already thinking about the coming 12 months and what they’ll bring. We all take an interest in the latest trends whether it is in fashion, beauty and home decor. So, after extensive research, we thought we’d share our finds on interior design trends for 2019. It’s time to be inspired! Colour of the Year In 2018, it was officially announced that Pantone selected...

So, you’ve found the home of your dreams…what next?  Well, one of the things we always get asked is what is the difference between a mortgage valuation and a survey? If you want to find out what lies beneath the surface of the property, a valuation alone just won’t cut it. And here is why. Many people wrongly assume that a mortgage valuation is the same as a survey and can often use the term...

Maintaining your property is one of the most important aspects of owning property, even more so in winter time.  The season’s infamous weather and decrease in temperatures means we must all take steps to make sure our homes are safe and warm this time of year. It’s a good idea to carry out a few quick jobs around your home and garden to prepare for the colder weather. There are many easy,...