A Challenging Conversation and A New RICS Home Survey Standard The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) are encouraging a greater degree of transparency with regards to the preparation of reports, ensuring that the customer gets what they want and more importantly understands what it is they are getting. Surveyors are encouraged to speak to their clients both before the survey, to ensure...

With the current state of Lockdown, the question of Desktop Valuations is once again coming to the fore. This has been an on and off debate for the last 20 years or so. This time it might have a significant impact with the amount of data that is available and the various techniques now available on a low loan to value and a simple mortgage valuation. Desktops are fine in a normal market, but in one...

As one of the East of England’s leading firms of property professionals, we are experts in all aspects of property ownership and tenancy in both the residential and commercial markets. We have been helping homeowners, investors and professionals with their property needs since 1890. When buying, leasing, selling or managing your property, it’s essential you seek advice from a trusted professional who...

Given the situation in the UK with regard to the outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19), we urge parties involved in home moving to adapt and be flexible to alter their usual processes. There is no need to pull out of transactions, but we all need to ensure we are following guidance to stay at home and away from others at all times, including the specific measures for those who are presenting symptoms,...

It’s still week one of being locked down and the realities of being at home for the foreseeable future are starting to set in. The more we stay home and maintain some distance from the physical world and normal every day routine, it is vital that we understand how regular exercise is essential during this health crisis. Working from home results in a loss of your normal routine, and with that also comes...

Due to recent national developments with COVID-19, our offices continue to be closed to the general public. As a valued customer, we wanted to assure you that it is business as usual at Watsons and we’re here to continue our support and advice during these difficult times. We have a team of people working from home and keeping communication lines open. Our services are being maintained subject to recent...

During these challenging times, many of you will find yourself working at home and continuing to work hard to keep the business you own or are employed by operating as best as possible. For many, working from home is a new experience, for others not so much. Those who regularly operate from their own living space will more than likely have a designated area to focus on work, and to be as comfortable as...

Aylsham: £290,000 This linked detached house, built in 2010, is beautifully presented and situated in a cul-de-sac on a small development. Ideal spacious and versatile family home, oil centrally heated and uPVC double glazed throughout. Solar panels have been fitted and are included in the sale, there is a garage and driveway parking. The accommodation is currently arranged to provide a spacious...

Aylsham: £325,000 Situated within walking distance of the town centre and amenities, this detached bungalow provides spacious accommodation and benefits from a good sized plot. The accommodation includes a 21ft lounge/dining room with double glazed French doors into the rear garden, a 16ft kitchen/breakfast room, 3 double bedrooms and a recently re-fitted shower room. There is gas fired central heating...

There is no one size fits all approach to setting and managing service charges, which is why we build bespoke packages to suit the property blocks we manage. We understand no one likes to pay more than they have to, so we work hard to give you the best value for your service charge. What are service charges? Service charges are levied by property freeholders to recover the costs they incur in providing...