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At Watsons, we place immense value on professional accreditations and qualifications within the building and construction sector. We have great testimonials from surveyors who joined us as trainees and who are still working with us as qualified MRICS and FRICS surveyors.

Watsons are excited to announce that we have renewed our membership with ARMA for 2023/2024. Discover why this is an important membership for us as managing agents.

This blog post explores the various costs associated with owning a leasehold property. Learn how to make informed decisions and avoid unexpected expenses as a leaseholder.

Unsure of who is who in a block of leasehold flats? Our blog post breaks down the roles, so you can navigate the complexities of leasehold property ownership with confidence.

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...

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...

A bid to save leaseholders from bills to remove cladding has been defeated in parliament.

On 8 March 2021 we mark International Women’s Day. To celebrate today we have been speaking to some of our amazing women, in the Blocks and Estates team for their viewpoints.

The majority of flats and some houses in England and Wales are leasehold. As a leaseholder you have bought the exclusive right to live in your property for a fixed number of years, which will reduce over time from the date the lease was originally granted. Flats and apartments can never be sold with an absolute freehold title as by nature they are built on top of each other and therefore occupy the same area of land. 

At Watsons we are a team of dedicated property management professionals, supported by a network of approved contractors and local tradespeople. While we undertake regular site visits and interaction with property owners, residents and contractors, sometimes problems arise that we are not aware of.