An article recently published by Property Reporter effectively sounded the death knell for big budget home improvements. Instead, it used information from property firm Stacks to claim purchasers were being drawn to good value properties that needed more manageable, achievable – and cheaper – upgrades.

Learn to avoid costly pitfalls when letting property in Watford. Our insights on choosing letting agents, property management, and legal responsibilities can safeguard your investment.

Pattern drenching is the home décor trend that invites us to go crazy with prints and motifs. No nook or cranny should be left unadorned – wallpaper, upholster and accessorise your way to pattern heaven.

If you're a new landlord in Harrow, understanding the local market, legal requirements, and tenant management is crucial. Learn how Harrow Estate Agents can assist you in maximising your rental investment.

We’ve reached the halfway point of 2025. Was June a subdued month for sales and lettings? The latest reports are in and here’s how the market behaved.

Are you one of the  43% of tenants whose knowledge of the Renters’ Rights Bill ranges from ‘slightly aware’ to ‘not aware at all’? With the Bill on track to become an Act this year, and implementation expected between October 2025 and January 2026, now is the time to familiarise yourself with its contents.

In Watford, understanding interest rates is crucial for homebuyers. This article covers mortgage advice, helping you navigate fluctuating rates while highlighting the support Watford Estate Agents, such as Collins Sarwar Estates can provide.

You’ve found a property you love, your offer has been accepted and you’ve appointed a conveyancer to handle the legal transaction. Now there’s a pressing question. Your solicitor asks you to choose between sole ownership, joint tenants or tenants in common – a decision that affects what happens to your property if you die or end the relationship with the person you are buying with. 

As agents who have seen inside literally thousands of homes, we know what impresses potential purchasers and what puts them off. Messy rooms and fussy interior designs don’t photograph well and fail to impress in the flesh, so that’s why we were intrigued by – and interested in - biophilic decluttering. 

Was property the darling bud of May? After digesting the reports and analysis, we can confirm that sales and lettings are in full bloom. Here is where the property market stands at almost 2025’s halfway point.

If you live in England and Wales and plan to buy a new build flat in the future, there’s a high chance it will be sold as commonhold. If you own an existing leasehold flat or plan to purchase one, it should become easier to switch from leaseholder to commonholder in the next few years.

Renting is not a barrier to enjoying the great outdoors but, just with the interior of a property, you will be required to look after the garden and behave in a respectful manner.