Located on the outskirts of Havering, Upminster is one of the wealthier areas of the borough and home to over 25,000 people. Today it is known as a suburban town but its history tells a story of a shift from a rural village known for agriculture to a garden suburb of...

In all the chaos and excitement of moving home, there's probably at least one important person or organisation you're forgetting to tell that you're moving. We've compiled a checklist to help you avoid being one of those people who forget about it until it's become a...

Have you ever asked yourself “What should my estate agent be doing?”. It’s a question that is no doubt on your mind when it comes to paying them, so how should they be helping you? Your estate agent is your property expert - they should be doing everything they can to...

Countrywide & Foxtons, two of the largest traditional commission-based estate agents, have seen profits plummet as they struggle to adapt to the changing industry and cope with the shifting culture towards online, hybrid and fixed fee companies that continue to...

Those looking to live or invest in the capital's housing market should avoid the city and head for the suburbs as London's outer boroughs are now the key areas of growth, latest figures suggest. According to data from Lloyds Banking Group, London's Prime boroughs -...

The traditional commission-based model that has been in place for decades is still the most popular with customers, but the fixed fee model is claiming more of the market each year. A typical argument against fixed fees, that many agents fall back on, is that any fee...

At Chalk Street we want to ensure we can cater to all forms of buyers and sellers. Our roundup this month includes properties that are perfect for families, investors, and first-time buyers. Last week we published an article about how well connected Havering is, so...

Home to over 60,000 people, Hornchurch boasts a rich history going back to the Roman times, with indications it may have even been occupied before that. Over the centuries, Hornchurch has changed its face again and again, yet the iconic St Andrews Church, from which...

Havering is one of the few London boroughs that have seen a strong rise in house prices in the last 12 months. Located on the outskirts of London, just inside the M25, it is one of the few goldilocks zone of London right now - not too expensive and not too...

It can be highly frustrating to be selling a property that is attracting no interest. This can lead to the big question of 'why isn't my house selling? Is it too expensive? Too badly decorated?'. There may be a number of reasons why your property isn't budging. It may...