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COMPETITION: Sell your home for FREE with Chalk Street
Want to sell your home with no fees? To celebrate our successful first 3 months in business, we’re offering one lucky winner the chance to sell their property for FREE. Before Chalk Street, homeowners who were looking to sell their home through a local agency...
Havering History: Romford through time
Romford has been an important town for centuries. Go back a few hundred years and you'd be surprised by what you would still recognise. The Golden Lion pub? There since the 1400s. The church on the market? There in some form since the middle ages. Located on the...
What are the major parties plans for the property market?
The three main parties have now released their manifestos, and with only 3 weeks left until the election, there isn't much time to take it all in. After scouring the manifestos we've compiled a bite-size list of what each party aims to do if they're successful on 8th...
In support of Havering Mind
In support of Mental Health Awareness Week, we are proud to announce that we're sponsoring Havering Mind's 'Wings & Wheels Car, Bike & Military Vehicle Show' this summer. Join us on the 16th July 2017 at Damyns Hall Aerodrome in Upminster to help raise money...
Essential questions to ask when viewing a house
Buying a property can be an intimidating task. The stakes are high and you can never be sure what information is being withheld from you. When you first start viewing houses it can easily be overwhelming – there’s a lot to consider that could cost you in the long run...
Top tips for a stress-free move
Moving house is one of life's most stressful events. Selling your property, finding somewhere new to live and dealing with solicitors has all been building up to this - your moving day. Do yourself a favour and follow these tips to make sure the process is a...
Top 5 smart home gadgets for 2017
The home is getting smarter. You’ve probably seen the adverts by now – smart speakers like the Amazon Echo & Google Home are growing increasingly popular. Despite seeming like a novelty, the idea of the smart home is gaining traction. There are an increasing...
Hidden costs to look out for with online agents
Online agents promise to save customers money by forgoing the commission based fees for a much more straightforward fixed fee structure. The last few years have seen a surge in these agencies as people choose cheaper options, but despite this they often have hidden...
4 reasons why spring is a great time to sell your home
Spring has sprung. The clocks have gone forward, the weather is brightening up, and we’ve officially hurtled our way through a quarter of the year already. If you’re thinking of selling your home then now may be the time to act and here’s why: 1) It’s hunting season...
8 facts you probably didn’t know about St George
St George wasn't English. You may think that the Patron Saint of England, whose red & white emblem inspired the English flag, was English, but you'd be wrong. St George was born in Cappadocia, part of modern Turkey and most likely never set foot in our lands....