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Our property manager, Tracy Goodall talks you through the benefits of a fully managed service with an experienced Property Manager.

Have you been thinking about investing in rental properties in 2023? Here is what you need to know about the Norfolk rental market.

There are all manner of common issues and noticeable problems which can reduce the value of your premises. In advance of receiving a property valuation, looking out for these prominent problems should give you ample opportunity to cut them out - and sell your home at an appropriate price point. The market is unpredictable, and a helping hand can streamline processes. Allow Watsons to take you through some...

What will the recent interest rate & stamp duty changes mean for Norwich homeowners and landlords? Things are certainly going to change in the Norwich property market, yet not in the way you might think...

The Government has confirmed they plan to introduce the Renters Reform Bill in this session of Parliament, which ends in May 2023. We will continue to keep our Landlords updated with the changes when more details are known.

13 million people in the UK rent from a private landlord - that’s 1 in every 5 of us. Nearly half of people aged 25-34 are renting properties, so competition in the industry is high and tenants are ever-more desperate to rush into tenancy agreements without taking the necessary measures beforehand. With millions of tenants desperate to sign contracts and rent their own property, people are making the...

The Government announced in their ‘Levelling Up’ White Paper that they plan to introduce a new minimum standard for private rental properties. Are these proposed changes another nail in the buy-to-let coffin for Norwich landlords?

Finding a Lettings Agent Near Me: Things to Consider When Becoming a Landlord Becoming a landlord is a dream for many people, but it’s far more complicated than simply purchasing a property and renting it out. You’ll find that a lettings agent can be quite helpful in ensuring your journey into the world of being a landlord goes smoothly. There are many things to consider, and you should be aware that...

In this article, I will look at what happened in 2021 in the Norwich buy-to-let property market and give you my opinion as to what lies ahead for Norwich landlords in 2022 and beyond. On a positive note, house prices in Norwich have rocketed, rents have risen faster than inflation, at the start of the year we had the benefit of a stamp duty holiday and finally, ultra-low mortgage rates, meaning Norwich landlords had lots to be happy about in 2021.

Everyone should be doing their bit to help reduce the UK’s carbon footprint on the globe – yet the question is, is that burden being put too much on the shoulders of Norwich landlords with potential bills of £7,600+ in the next four years?