Over our many years helping people find their new homes, we have sometimes experienced the ‘stepping stone’ situation. This is where people start off with their hearts set on a particular type or size of house and/or a location they don’t want to compromise on. Unfortunately, their budget may not always match up to their … Read More
We are delighted to have a guest blog this month from Lucy Hutchins. She and her family made the big move down to Hampshire recently, but it wasn’t always an easy ride. We feel this completely sums up the emotions and frustrations of moving to a new area from a distance, and of letting go … Read More
Largely due to the forthcoming election, we have been inundated for most of the year with articles and talk of a slow property market. We speak on a regular basis to all the agents and fellow search agents and there is no doubt that it has been very quiet out there for some over the … Read More
We have a great relationship with Pilgrims School – one of the countries most sought after school for boys, and we often help their new parents move to the area. Set in some of Winchester’s most iconic buildings, and in the shadow of the cathedral which it is closely connected to, it is a fascinating … Read More
When I worked in London, the Evening Standard was my daily fix..especially their crossword and Homes and Property section. I even featured in their ‘Diary of an estate agent’ one week! So I was delighted to see their article last week about some of the wonderful places Hampshire has to offer within an easy commute … Read More
There was a very interesting article in the Times last week about how Buying Agents can help you get the best price and save you money. Whilst this is often the case for our clients, it is not just down to our excellent negotiating skills! The biggest draw is the fact that due to the … Read More
Much to celebrate this week – one of our clients exchanged on their new home and are looking forward to immersing themselves into the local community and Hampshire life when they complete in July. When they contacted us last year, they had just missed out on a beautiful period farmhouse near Romsey which they had … Read More
2014 – what a whirlwind! It kicked off on January 2nd when we met our first new clients of the year in the popular Corner House for a coffee and a chat about their requirements and how we could help them. They lived in Brussels, were looking to relocate and had fallen in love with … Read More
Here is our latest guest blog from Daniel Merritt, director of Winkworth Winchester – the man in the know! As 2014 draws to a close it is with astonishment that we look back, assess the year and appreciate what a roller coaster it has been. The first two quarters were some of the best … Read More
What are the key ingredients for choosing a search agent? We are proud members of the Property Ombudsmen Scheme who issued a new code of practice last year which all its Residential Buying agents are required to adhere to. This new code has been designed to create a uniform set of standards for buying agents … Read More