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Essential Five Point Plan for First Time Buyers
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Buying for the first time can feel a bit overwhelming and I'm sure you will be getting advice from a lot of friends and family. Now I know they mean well, but they might not have bought for years so here are five simple tips to...
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Croydon House Prices - Steady as she goes
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As we head towards the election (despite knowing what will probably happen) the question for ‘would be’ sellers and buyers is: “Should we move, or should we wait”? New parties can throw out Stamp Duty holidays and buying...
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Atwood Summer Fair 2024
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We are delighted to be working with Friends of Atwood Primary again this year to sponsor their Summer Fair. It's always a really fun event, with local familys and children coming together to have fun, visit the stalls and even...
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SWAP and SONIA Rates
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So if you are looking to buy a property why would the red-head 80’s pop star be something you need to follow, or at least learn a little about!? Well it’s not her, although those tunes were catchy, SONIA is short for...
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When Selling Becomes Moving…
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Same thing ..right? Well no, because they, and the motivation that drives both of them can become conflicted when the ‘right’ property appears. So let me explain and break it down. ‘Selling’ for most vendors is all about...
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Croydon - When Help to Buy turns to Help to Sell
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Help! Iv'e purchased a "Help to Buy" property and now I need to sell it!!!..... For anyone in this position, please read our help inormation below and feel free to get in touch. As agents we get to see first-hand what happens when...
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Warlingham and Sanderstead Remembrance
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My four-year-old had only been a Squirrel for a couple of weeks when Remembrance day came around, and as a Squirrel they get the opportunity to walk from the scout hut to Warlingham Green for the Remembrance Day Ceremony, joining...