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There is currently a market for Ground Rent investments, with specialist institutions buying freeholds of blocks of residential flats in order to receive the Ground Rent Income. The combined knowledge of Watsons and our specialist advisors enables us to transact with landlords, developers and other investors during the acquisition of residential ground rents with efficiency, quality and...

In the past it was very difficult to obtain mortgages that ran past a client’s normal State Retirement Age. We are now living in an aging population with many people now working past their 65th birthday. The government has moved people’s State Retirement’s Age back due to the rise in the cost of pensions, caused by longer life expectancy and the increasing ratio of pensioners to workers. There is...

When renting out a property Watsons advise all landlords to take a deposit from the tenant prior to the tenancy starting. With our full management service we protect the deposit on behalf of the landlord and therefore would deal with any dilapidations at the end of the tenancy, The deposit offers a level of protection to landlords and means that should the tenant breach the terms of the tenancy...

The external appearance of any building is the first thing everyone sees. If you appoint Watsons as your managing agent, to take care of your property, then it is our role to ensure that grounds and gardens are well maintained and those weeds are kept at bay. Whether it’s a small private courtyard or extensive grounds many of the properties we manage have some outside space that needs to be...

A valuation should not be used as a survey. If you're trying to buy a property with a mortgage, your mortgage company will conduct a basic valuation of the property to assess whether the property is worth the money you are paying. More often than not, Watsons will be asked to complete these assessments on behalf of your bank or financial institution. You may receive a copy of the mortgage valuation from...

With the warmer weather now finally here, and the sounds of summer holidays in the not so distant future, here are our top tips for securing your property over the summer:       Always close and lock your windows when leaving your property       Do not leave valuables on display through windows       Keep car keys out of sight       Consider installing a visible security...

Watsons will be conducting special Landlord Surgeries to help advise new, current and potential landlords about best practices and opportunities for streamlining their services. These will take place 9.30am – 12.30pm in the following dates and Watsons locations: Watsons Sheringham: May 20 - 58 Station Rd, Sheringham NR26 8RG Watsons Holt: July 15 - The Manor House, 13 High St, Holt NR25 6BN Watsons...

Norfolk is an exciting place to be an Estate Agent.  We have a fantastic array of property types in our area, so whether you’re looking for chic or rustic, period charm or contemporary style, compact or commodious, there really is something for everyone. Norfolk house prices have risen more than many parts of the country. At the start of 2017, the average price for a home in Norfolk is £213,552 , and...

Have you ever had a late payment on your mortgage or any credit commitment? Have you been in a debt management plan, been discharged from bankruptcy, had defaults, Count Court Judgements (CCJ) or an Individual Voluntary Agreement (IVA)? A poor credit history does not mean you cannot get a mortgage. It is a misconception that you need to have perfect credit score as there are many mortgage lenders with...

The Employment of Estate Staff With good client communication at the heart of our property management operation, Watsons prides itself on offering an exceptional quality of service to residential, commercial and mixed-use facilities. We’ll look for cost savings wherever possible and will deal with the many administration, accounting and legal obligations involved in running your building to relieve...