Urban Village Blog

WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN MOVING TO A NEW NEIGHBOURHOOD

Packing up and moving to another city, or for that matter, another country, is a major undertaking. It takes a great deal of preparation and is imperative to do the necessary research and weigh up all the options before making the final decision. Reg...

5 EASY WAYS TO SHOW YOUR HOME SOME LOVE

Yes Marie Kondo - the Japanese doyenne of decluttering - is everywhere and we’re a little tired of her telling us to get rid of all our books, but she has some good points.

THE TOP CHRISTMAS TREE TRENDS FOR 2018

Are you a traditionalist when it comes to your Christmas tree? Or prefer something a bit more unusual? Here are the top 5 trends for Christmas trees for 2018.

URBAN VILLAGE HOMES WIN GOLD AT THE BRITISH PROPERTY AWARDS

Gold trophies all around. We have won the award for ‘Best Letting Agent in SE5’ at the British Property Awards. And it’s all thanks to you, our treasured customers. We believe in going the extra mile for all our clients and it shows in hundreds of i...

5 WAYS TO DETOX YOUR HOME FOR 2019

Did you know that if you detox and declutter your home it not only enhances your own health, but also the value of your property? A well-presented, uncluttered house adds 8% to the price tag.

LOOKING FOR SUPER TENANTS? WE HAVE THE BEST IN TOWN

Today’s super tenants are in their mid thirties, hard-working professionals with disposable incomes. They are waiting to buy their first home and are saving up deposits.

THE BEST EVER CHRISTMAS GIFT YOU COULD BUY

A new tree in the corner, a cosy fire crackling, fairy lights above the mantlepiece…who doesn’t dream of settling into a brand new home for Christmas? Which is lucky, because we have some crackers on our books for sale from period cottages to super s...

UNWRAP THE PERFECT TENANT THIS CHRISTMAS

Landlords, fear not. If you have an empty home, with bills piling up, don’t let it keep you awake at night. Just come in and hand us the keys and we can make all your Christmas wishes come true.

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10 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD MOVE TO SOUTH EAST LONDON

Burgess Park, Brockwell Park, Ruskin Park, Peckham Rye…we are spoilt for choice for green space in this part of town. With tennis courts, the paddling pool in the summer, and great playgrounds for the kids, you don’t need to go anywhere else on the w...

HOUSE NOT SELLING? DON'T GET LOCKED IN WITH A BAD AGENT

You’ve had your house on the market with the same agent for months. It’s going nowhere. No offers, scant viewings, not a sausage. But you’re stuck with them. You’ve signed the contract and you have to stick it out for months. Even if you sell private...

7 CHEAP WAYS TO MAKE YOUR HOUSE AND GARDEN SELL

Looking to sell your home? It pays to spruce up the garden. After a long, hot summer and a hot Autumn ahead of us, it's time to give it a good overhaul.