One of my key roles as manager of a busy estate agents in London was overseeing the pipeline and making sure expectations were set by my staff at the point of agreeing any sale. The first thing we needed to know was exactly where the money was coming from and confirmation of that from brokers, … Read More
At the beginning of April, we received a call from a family who had been recommended by friends to us. They had recently moved down from the north and were renting just outside Winchester but were keen to buy as quickly as possible. They had looked for a few months on their own, however they … Read More
Romsey is a small market town on the river Test in the south of Hampshire, 8 miles northwest of Southampton and 11 miles south of Winchester. Romsey grew up around the Abbey, after nuns founded a community in what was a tiny village. Over the centuries, Romsey has prospered from the woollen and tanning industries … Read More
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