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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...

Your 'At a Glance Guide' to Service Charges Owners of leasehold property living in residential blocks have to pay an annual service charge to their landlord to cover the cost of providing services and maintaining the common parts of the building they occupy. Lease terms set down the relevant services and how the costs are appointed, which will vary according to the size and complexity of the overall...

Selling or letting your property can be a complicated process and one of the most important transactions you make, so it is important you choose the right agent to help you. It makes sense to seek advice from a trusted professional who can offer you their expertise and independent advice. RICS agents act in your interest, are regulated and follow strict rules of conduct. They are required follow the...

If you are thinking about extending your lease, it can be a long and complicated process and you may need professional help and support to guide you through the process. Before I start, how much will it cost me? It depends on the value of the property, the number of years left on the lease, the annual ground rent, the value of improvements done to the property paid by the leaseholder and external factors...

Is the property leasehold or commonhold and do you understand what this means for you financially? How much are the annual service charges, the ground rent and the insurance and what do they include? It is important to know what you are signing up to. How long is left on the lease? Once a lease falls below 80 years, it will become more expensive to extend and you may even find that mortgage...

Storm Doris caused chaos across Norfolk and Suffolk last night, with the aftermath of debris very visible this morning. Our property managers remained on call throughout the night, and by 8pm we had our teams across 15 sites. Coordinating with contractors, we’ve been working with urgency to restore normality to all the homes and blocks we manage. With thousands of homes across East Anglia still...