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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...

Following the Grenfell Tower Tragedy in 2017, there have been many initiatives and procedures implemented to improve building safety, in particular, the assessment of flats in multi-storey buildings. The EWS1 form, or External Wall Fire Review form, is intended to provide a consistent and universally recognised record of what assessments have been carried out on the external wall construction of...

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...

From 1 April, all landlords in England must follow new rules to help improve tenant safety.

The government has reissued its official guidance on the possession process for private landlords. The document was originally published last year but was updated on 12 March to take account of the latest extension to the ban on bailiff-enforced evictions and new notice periods for tenants.

Rents outside London surged by 8% annually in February, an index has found.

Tomorrow marks the start of British Science Week (5 – 14 of March), which is a 10-day programme of thousands of events running throughout the of the UK with the aim of celebrating science, engineering, technology and maths.

On 25 February the Guild of Property Professionals published its latest market report including an in-depth look at the market in our region.

With half term just around the corner we know we’ll be looking for inspiration to keep our children entertained (and out of mischief!) while at home.

Property industry group ARLA Propertymark has called on Chancellor Rishi Sunak to use his Budget on 3 March to extend the cut to the Stamp Duty Land Tax holiday and to introduce a financial package to help the private rental sector.