Urban Village Blog

Top tips for first-time landlords 

24 Sept 2024

5 tips for winter property maintenance

20 Aug 2024

Top 10 reasons to sell or let with Urban Village

27 Oct 2022

Urban Village has been at the heart of the SE5 and surrounding communities for seven years. In that time we’ve seen it all. The smiles when keys change hands, the bittersweet sadness when the moving van packs its final box, and the joy when an offer ...

Autumn/Winter interior design trends

26 Sept 2022

After what felt like an eternity, the summer sun is finally dimming in the sky, basking the streets of SE5 in an autumnal glow. Naturally, as we start to cool after one of the hottest summers on record, we’re set to spend more time inside our hom...

Life as a landlord: letting in and around SE5

26 Sept 2022

Letting and London go together like wine and cheese - it’s a housing system that’s a fully embedded part of our city’s eco-system, and complements our city’s ever changing way of life.

Ten things to consider before putting your house on the market

05 Sept 2022

You’ve ticked off your pros and cons, you’ve chosen your ideal moving location - selling your home is what’s best for your current situation. Before you rush to put your house on the market, we’ve broken down the ten things you need to consider befor...

Spring Newsletter: What's going on in SE5 this month?

04 May 2022

Welcome to your Urban Village Newsletter, your update on the latest from SE5. Accompanying spring are the green shoots of recovery — the property market looks more vibrant than ever, and the community celebrates exciting new ventures and the return o...

Extending your lease: What the leasehold reform act means for you

16 Mar 2022

The Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act (LRGRA) will abolish ground rents for some residential long leases. Here’s what it means for your property.

9 reasons why Camberwell is THE place to live in 2022

24 Feb 2022

No longer a pit stop between Peckham and Brixton, Camberwell is creating a name for itself as THE exciting up-and-coming neighbourhood to watch in South London. With stunning restaurants, quirky exhibitions, plenty of green spaces and great transport...

What are the biggest challenges for landlords in 2022?

13 Dec 2021

Being a landlord can be stressful – there are all kinds of challenges, from dealing with property damage, to problem tenants, or simply the nuisance of high tenancy turnover.

Section 24: how does it affect landlords?

23 Aug 2021

If you’re already a landlord or on the path to becoming one, you need to be aware of Section 24. The so-called ‘tenant tax’ is still relatively new on the scene, but depending on the tax bracket you fall into it could have a dramatic impact on your b...

10 Signs We’ve Been in South London Too Long

14 Jul 2021

South London, we love you. We love your vibrant mix of cultures. We love your independent businesses, your nooks and crannies and even your giant hills. And who cares if the Tube only runs through part of you? Why would we want to leave anyway? Her...