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...

As the country reaches another important milestone we wanted to provide an update on our ongoing approach to Covid-19 at Watsons. Over the last 18 months, we have continued to provide services to our customers with minimal disruption. We have had to think outside the box and in some cases, change the way we work, but we have succeeded in maintaining a consistent and reliable service while keeping...

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.

Whether you’re an experienced landlord or you’ve purchased your first buy to let home, property management services can improve your experience as a landlord in more ways than one. With letting professionals managing your property you can feel rest assured that your investments are in safe hands. Here are four top reasons why you should consider property management services. They understand current...

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.

A number of changes are set to take place in 2021 impacting the rental sector. Here’s what you need to know if you’re a tenant or looking to find a rental home this year.

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.

At Watsons, we have years of experience in all aspects of managing properties. Our objective is to support our freeholders and leaseholders by keeping them in touch with site issues and consulting with them on major works. But how do we do this? It may seem obvious but making sure we have the correct contact details on our records is vital to help ensure we keep them up to date with developments in...