Residential Sales

Buying your first home is an amazing milestone and one that you’ve probably been anticipating for years. However, you must be considerate about your purchase. Instead of letting your deposit burn a hole in your pocket, be practical during your house search and you’ll find the best investment for your budget and needs. Here are five top questions to ask yourself as a first-time buyer. Should I buy a...

In this month's edition of Viewpoint, produced by our partners at Yellow Brick Mortgages, we explore The Value of Advice; Home Insurance - Add-Ons Explained and The World is Changing – So Should Your Insurance.

In this month's edition of Viewpoint, we explore a mortgage jargon-buster, equity release schemes, and the key insurance policies for homeowners. Viewpoint is produced by our partners at Yellow Brick Mortgages.

With restrictions being extended for at least another month, at Watsons we continue to do everything possible to keep you and our team safe. We have been following the Government’s sector-specific guidance since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and our staff continue to take the safety of our customers and the Watsons team very seriously. We want customers to be assured that we  follow all the...

Moving to the Country? When we move house, what are we really looking for… is it a place to live or a place to work, a house or a community, a home or a lifestyle?  It’s probably all these things and more. Understanding the needs of rural communities and their businesses is a key priority as the nation emerges from the worst impacts of COVID-19. Watsons are pleased to be supporting researchers at...

There is plenty of property news this week, so here's a quick-read summary of the key points for you, plus our hot tip for maximising the sale potential of your own property.

Buying your first home is an amazing milestone and one that you’ve probably been anticipating for years. However, you must be considerate about your purchase. Instead of letting your deposit burn a hole in your pocket, be practical during your house search and you’ll find the best investment for your budget and needs. Here are five top questions to ask yourself as a first-time buyer. Should I buy a...

It's officially Spring and with this new season comes longer, brighter days after a cold and gloomy winter, prompting many people to start thinking about selling their home. Now we're in April and lockdown restrictions are starting to lift, this also means more freedom to start on those plans to move. Therefore, if you're planning on putting your property up for sale in the next few months, here is what...

There are numerous house price indexes covering the property market in the UK. Here we provide a snapshot of the latest data for our region, the wider economy and take a look back at how prices have changed.

It’s a common fact that spring is generally seen as one of the best times to sell a property. This is due to the bright daylight and increased sunlight hours, which make your home more visually appealing, in addition to people having more time on their hands and clearer schedules to be flexible for house viewings. Here are our top three tips for preparing your property for sale this spring.