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Five Occasions Where Property Specialists Can Help You

Property specialists can be very useful to have when you need them. Most people are not experts in anything to do with their property and this can result in some serious issues arising. When you don’t know enough about a topic to make informed decisions, you should bring in an expert. This is exactly what you should do with anything related to property. Watsons will ensure that you don’t make a...

What to Expect from a Right to Buy Valuation

When you carry out a right to buy valuation, it’s more than just a quick look at the property. It’s very involved and is designed to give you an accurate price for the property. What Is ‘Right to Buy’? Right to buy is a specific scheme meant to help council home tenants and some housing association tenants purchase their property. They will get a discount on the property, as long as they can fulfil...

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Understand Property Surveys as a First-time Buyer

As a first-time buyer, you may be eager to find an amazing property and get moved in as soon as possible. However, it’s also important to manage avoidable problems along the way such as buying a home that’s not as well maintained as your first thought. House surveys are a great solution. By providing a clear assessment of a property’s condition you can avoid unexpected repairs! Here’s all you need...

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Four Reasons Why You Need Property Management For Your Rental

Whether you’re an experienced landlord or you’ve purchased your first buy to let home, property management services can improve your experience as a landlord in more ways than one. With letting professionals managing your property you can feel rest assured that your investments are in safe hands. Here are four top reasons why you should consider property management services. They understand current...

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Five Questions to Ask Yourself as a First Time Buyer

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...

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Watsons Wrapped Up 2020

Many people think that trying to sell their property over the festive period is a mistake, but that is no longer the case. Over the last several years, there has been a steady increase year on year in the number of active home buyers looking online over the Christmas period, with Christmas Day pulling in millions of page views on Rightmove, and even more on Boxing Day! Surely we can expect more of the...

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Homeowner or Landlord? You could benefit from the new Green Homes Grant Scheme…

From 20 September, if you’re a Home Owners or Landlord, you could benefit from the new Green Homes Grant, which will allow you to make savings on your energy bills. Who can benefit from the Green Homes Grant? Details recently announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak, state that from September 2020, Home Owners and Landlords in England are eligible to apply for vouchers up to the value of £5,000 from the...

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Our Offices Will Be Closed Over the Festive Period From the 25th December 2024 - 2nd January 2025​

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