Acting as a managing agent for many residential blocks, we’re well attuned to reserve funds and managing cost expectations for our clients. However, on occasions, we get asked about why and how can we make the most of the money in the pot? Why are Reserve Funds so Important? For most people that own a property, there are times when you wished you saved some extra money each month for when the washing...

Whether you are an investor, developer, landlord, or a business seeking to move premises, receiving the right commercial property advice is key. We are a forward-thinking, independent firm with an in-depth knowledge of the local, regional and national commercial property markets. Over time we developed a loyal client-base spanning both private and public sectors. We currently manage a diverse range of...

Ian Harris MNAEA MARLA – Associate & Branch Manager at Watsons Property was interviewed by Nick Conrad on his breakfast show this morning. Ian was discussing the recent tax changes, stamp duty and the effects on landlords in the general property market. Interview with Nick Conrad on BBC Radio Norfolk (7am, 12 February 2018) Nick Conrad – Are there any signs now that fewer landlords are carrying...

Our most frequently asked question already this year, is how the market is performing and when is the best time to sell? The well-documented story of last year’s market was very much around a lack of available property. As I write this article, my colleague has just reviewed the first 3 full week’s data to compare New Year activity with last year. Naturally there are minor differences but there is one...

First appeared in EDP Property (24 Nov 2017) - We may be heading towards Christmas, but I have been pleasantly surprised by the number of properties Watsons has been valuing under both our Watsons and Period & Prestige branding.  Some home owners do see the New Year as the time to sell, but experience has shown serious buyers will seek out their dream home right up to the Christmas break and beyond. ...

Don’t wait until the New Year to sell your home!   More people search online for a new home over the Christmas period than any other time of the year. Over the last several years, there has been a steady increase in the number of active buyers looking for their new home online over the Christmas period, with Christmas Day pulling in millions of page views on Rightmove, and even more on Boxing Day!...

Column from EDP Property News (27/10/2017) The Department for Communities and Local Government is launching a consultation on how to make to make the house buying process simpler, faster and less stressful. Changes could include possible financial penalties if a buyer or seller pulls out of the agreement without a good reason, tighter controls for estate agents with mandatory training for those in the...

November sees the next in the series of our A Morning for Landlords open advice events.  Caroline Lake MNAEA, Area Lettings Manager, will host the open morning offering advice to new, current and future landlords. Are you an existing landlord looking to work with a new agent? Are you looking to invest in property and thinking about renting it out? Are you a new landlord and unsure exactly what...

Following recent growth and expansion to our team of Chartered Surveyors, we are now able to offer our wide range of surveying services in Lincoln, Newcastle, and the North East. This means we are able to bring high-quality surveying to more customers than ever before along the East Coast.  With a vision of expansion into Yorkshire, we will soon be able to offer our services to clients from Colchester in...

Professional Bodies Watsons are proud to be associated with the following professional bodies. Our Property Management Team always work within the guidelines and code of conduct as set by them. Here is a brief overview of the professional bodies within the Block & Estate Management industry:   RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) Watsons is regulated by the RICS. RICS rules of conduct cover...