Urban Village Homes | Blog Posts

TOP 10 MISTAKES TO AVOID WHEN SELLING YOUR HOME

25 Apr 2019

In a tough market there is no room for error when it comes to selling your home. Want to make the most money you can on the biggest asset you own? Here’s what not to do:

HOW TO FEEL AT HOME FAST

04 Apr 2019

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.

UP-AND-COMING AREAS IN 2019

14 Mar 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

12 Mar 2019

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

AN INTERVIEW WITH DRIVERS & NORRIS

26 Feb 2019

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

26 Feb 2019

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.

THE TOP CHRISTMAS TREE TRENDS FOR 2018

17 Jan 2019

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

14 Jan 2019

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...

THE BEST EVER CHRISTMAS GIFT YOU COULD BUY

20 Nov 2018

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...

10 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD MOVE TO SOUTH EAST LONDON

17 Oct 2018

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

28 Sept 2018

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

04 Sept 2018

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.

Urban Village Blog