LISAs – also known as Lifetime ISAs and Lifetime Individual Savings Accounts – were introduced in 2017 as a way of helping first-timer buyers save for a deposit. They have been back in the news recently, so here are 9 things you need to know about LISAs.

The Colour of the Year announcements provide an exciting end to every year, giving us interior inspiration for the months ahead. In 2025, the leading two names in colour - Dulux and Pantone – chose from opposite ends of the spectrum. The colours chosen work as stand-alone shades but also, coincidently, work perfectly together! Here’s our guide to what homes will be wearing in 2026.

Letting property in Harrow continues to attract private landlords, particularly those seeking long-term income rather than short-term gains. What is often underestimated, however, is the extent to which effective management depends on systems, timing, and regulatory awareness rather than intention alone.

Landlords who manage properties without professional involvement rarely make obvious mistakes at the outset. The problems tend to develop gradually, often appearing manageable in isolation but more difficult once they overlap.

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.

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.