Each month we bring you the latest news on landlords and tenancy with a quick round-up all in one place.   10 Dos and don’ts for student landlords NRLA (6 min read) The National Residential Landlords Association has launched a new series aimed at student landlords. From furnishing your property to licensing and retainers, check out the list for some useful dos and don’ts. Full story...

There are many reasons you might need to get your property valued, including insurance, selling and/or buying, and taxation purposes. All of these can be arduous and stressful processes, so the last thing you want is to deal with a nightmarish property valuation on top of it all. While the world of home valuation can appear confusing and complex to the untrained eye, the team at Watsons knows exactly how...

The current housing market means that many young people are required to rent their homes before they are able to buy. It can be challenging to get on the property ladder but renting is a great option to help you find the perfect house to live in temporarily. While it may not appeal to you if you’re hoping to get on the property ladder, it does offer a flexible option in the meantime or if you’re...

The warmth of the sun on your face. The relaxing sound of the shore and crashing waves. Excited children and happy dogs playing in the sand and surf. You have probably enjoyed family outings to many of North Norfolk's legendary beaches, but did you know that 26 men lost their lives making them safe for us? A deadly legacy of landmines Beginning in 1944 the military began removing British landmines that...

How far would you go to help your child get on in the world? Many Norwich parents move areas to ensure their child gets into the best primary school or fund their university costs. Many of you reading this have even helped your children with the deposit for their first home from savings. However, I have come across many Norwich people in their 50’s and 60’s, who have good jobs and incomes, yet...

In this month's edition of Viewpoint, produced by our partners at Yellow Brick Mortgages, we explore hidden insurance perks, will your pension be enough, and Help-to-Buy for first-time buyers.

With grocery, energy, and other household prices/costs rising and hitting everyone’s back pocket, inflation (rising prices) may feel like an unimportant issue when it comes to the cost of keeping a roof over your head. Yet nothing could be further from the truth for many Norwich homeowners and Norwich landlords. Because inflation over the long-term is bad for the economy, the normal weapon of choice to...

We've had some fantastic feedback from our Valuation & Survey customers recently. Our entire Surveys Team work tirelessly to ensure all customers have the best customer experience, and turnaround is as fast as possible.We've pulled together just a few 5 Star reviews from the past three weeks... ENTIRELY PROFESSIONAL  The whole process was entirely professional and incredibly helpful. Follow up...

The ‘Buy-To-Let’ (BTL) mortgage is celebrating its Silver Anniversary (25 years) this autumn. Isn’t it fascinating that a decision between a group of letting agents and bankers all that time ago to offer BTL mortgages has changed the face of the Norwich (and national) property market? But has it been a good thing? Or has it ruined the dreams of many 20 somethings wanting to get on to the property...

In this month's edition of Viewpoint, produced by our partners at Yellow Brick Mortgages, we explore planning for inheritance tax, personal possessions cover, and state pension ages.