HA3 has remained a steady performer within the Harrow property market for many years. It does not rely on trends or sudden popularity spikes. Instead, demand is driven by practical considerations: schooling, transport access and housing stock that suits long-term occupation. From the standpoint of established Harrow Estate Agents, this consistency is precisely what keeps buyers returning to the area.

Unlike locations closer to Harrow town centre, HA3 functions primarily as a residential postcode. That distinction matters, particularly to buyers who are comparing options across Harrow and weighing lifestyle against convenience.

November was another month of highs and lows. Once everything evened out, however, it was actually a stable four weeks. Here are 11 announcements and reports that caught our eye.

People often expect a straightforward answer when asking how long it takes to sell a home in Harrow, but the truth is that the pace varies more than most assume for a combination of factors, a large proportion of which are not in our control. Some properties attract interest almost as soon as they’re listed, while others move more slowly, sometimes for reasons that are not immediately obvious. Instead of relying on a single figure, it helps to look at what has actually been happening around the borough over the past several months.

At the start of 2025, most homes in Harrow have been receiving offers within six to ten weeks, although a few go under offer sooner if they’re priced sensibly and presented well. After an offer is accepted, the legal side usually stretches the whole process to roughly three or four months, occasionally longer when paperwork or solicitor workloads cause delays. That part is fairly normal and doesn’t reflect poorly on the property itself.

People often expect a straightforward answer when asking how long it takes to sell a home in Harrow, but the truth is that the pace varies more than most assume for a combination of factors, a large proportion of which are not in our control. Some properties attract interest almost as soon as they’re listed, while others move more slowly, sometimes for reasons that are not immediately obvious. Instead of relying on a single figure, it helps to look at what has actually been happening around the borough over the past several months.

At the start of 2025, most homes in Harrow have been receiving offers within six to ten weeks, although a few go under offer sooner if they’re priced sensibly and presented well. After an offer is accepted, the legal side usually stretches the whole process to roughly three or four months, occasionally longer when paperwork or solicitor workloads cause delays. That part is fairly normal and doesn’t reflect poorly on the property itself.

Selling a home in Harrow isn’t always a quick process, and the timing can shift depending on the property and the market mood at the moment. In this guide, we take a clear look at how long the selling journey usually takes in 2025, what tends to speed things up, and why some homes attract buyers sooner than others.

It was somehow fitting that, on the morning of 26th November 2025 when most of the UK woke up to sub-zero temperatures – this year’s Budget headline was a strategic freeze. We’ll gloss over the Office for Budget Responsibility’s mishap that left the Chancellor reeling just minutes before her delivery, choosing to concentrate on what matters to you, the general public.

Preparing any property for the market, particularly in Harrow and Watford can have a noticeable impact on how buyers respond, especially  in areas where demand is steady, but expectations still remain high. Although homes in Watford and Harrow  often sell at a good pace, most buyers  still look for places that appear well kept, updated in the right areas, and easy to imagine themselves moving into. Over the years, I’ve seen that the properties achieving the strongest offers tend to be those that feel bright, orderly, and ready for occupation without requiring immediate work. With that in mind, the following five points offer practical guidance for homeowners in Harrow and Watford as they begin the process of preparing to sell.

‘And they lived happily ever after’ doesn’t always have to mean they lived happily together. In the 2022/2023 financial year, data held by the Department for Work and Pensions revealed there were 2.4 million separated families in Great Britain, and 3.8 million children living in separated families.

In today's world, we can no longer put a property on the market and hope it eventually sells. The property sector is increasingly nuanced and unpredictable, from changing the laws and regulations to demanding higher interest rates, sellers need to be well prepared if they want to achieve the best price for their home. Having a well-informed professional every step of the way is the number one way to make a large difference between a successful sale and a long, stressful wait.

This year is set to be a defining one for the private rental sector. The Renters’ Rights Act is confirmed, ready to be implemented, and the Autumn Budget 2025 looks set to reshape our fiscal landscape. 

If you’re a landlord in the UK, you’ll know the rental market never stays still for long. with new laws, safety requirements, and ever-changing tenancy rules, keeping on top of everything can feel like a full-time job.

That’s why more landlords in Harrow and Watford are choosing to work with Collins Sarwar Estates — to make property management simple, compliant, and stress-free.

Our extensive experience as estate agents allows us to generally categorise people by their reason for moving. A new job, needing more space, needing less space, relationship changes, financial challenges and schools.

Politics and property certainly collided last month. Blink and you will have missed one of several announcements in October. From Bills becoming Acts and new conveyancing forms to changes to safety compliance and stamp duty pledges, here’s what you might have missed.

Rodents prefer to live inside during autumn and winter as they need warmth and food to survive. Some homes are more inviting than others thanks to unobstructed entry points and a lax attitude to food hygiene.