Urban Village Blog

VIDEO: TOP TIPS TO SELL YOUR HOME FASTER

Moving home is a complicated process, and so getting it right is crucial. Whether you are a first-time buyer, or an experienced home owner, here are our top five tips to help you sell and move in as quickly as possible:

VIDEO: MAKING THE RIGHT PURCHASE FOR YOU

Research has revealed that around 80% of homeowners have at least one noteworthy regret regarding their home buying decision.

VIDEO: HOW TO MAKE A GOOD FIRST IMPRESSION

When it comes to selling your home, making a good first impression is vital. Here are our top five things to avoid when trying to entice prospective buyers:

HOW TO FEEL AT HOME FAST

The sale is complete, you have the keys in your hand and the moving van has delivered your household contents to your new property. All that is left is for you to unpack and turn your new house into a home.

EASY WAYS TO GET YOUR HOME SUMMER READY

Want to make big bucks on your house sale - or simply looking to refresh the place you call home? Follow these seven ways to make your home ready for summer.

GOLDEN PRINCIPLES FOR BUYING PROPERTY

Not all property purchases are equal. While one property investment could be the foundation to building wealth, another could be a monetary black hole. What is the difference between the two?

UP-AND-COMING AREAS IN 2019

It seems everyone is searching for the next up-and-coming area to move to, but how do you find the next budding hot spot? Is it the development of transport links, good schools or just an expansion of the city? We asked Guild Members to identify k...

WHY LIFE IN SOUTH LONDON BEATS NORTH LONDON

It is much more affordable to rent or buy a home in South London, and particularly in South East London. According to Rightmove last year, South London property sales had an overall average price of £548,961, with South East London averaging

STAMP DUTY FOR FIRST-TIME BUYERS IN 2019

In the Budget 2018, Chancellor Phillip Hammond announced that first-time buyers in shared ownership homes will pay no Stamp Duty on the first £300,000 of any property costing up to £500,000. The was made in retrospect back to the previous Budget in N...

5 WAYS TO HOOK IN THE TOP PAYING SUPER RENTER

It’s all about the renters these days. Priced out of the market, young millennial professionals want somewhere they can call home, while they save for a deposit. They want to spend their money and spend it on living well.

AN INTERVIEW WITH DRIVERS & NORRIS

This month, we caught up with Simon Etson, Residential Sales Manager for Drivers & Norris. He tells us about the history of Drivers & Norris, the property market in North London and his idea of a dream home.

TOP 10 WAYS OF ADDING VALUE TO YOUR HOME

We all want to add value to our homes. After all, property is one of the best investments so why not make the most of it. The rule of thumb when it comes to adding value is to utilise what you already have.