House Prices Hit Record High in April 2025 – Local Market Insight
2 minute read posted on 29th Apr 2025🏡 House Prices Hit Record High in April 2025 – Local Market Insight The average asking price of a UK home has just hit a record high this April, reaching £377,182 – an increase of 1.4% (+£5,312) month-on-month. Across the...
CM23 Property Market Update – Q1 2025
2 minute read posted on 14th Apr 2025Bishop’s Stortford Property Market Update – Q1 2025 The first quarter of 2025 has kicked off with a strong start for the local property market across Bishop’s Stortford and the surrounding villages of Birchanger, Manuden,...
A Race Against Time – The Hills Drive Moving Story
3 minute read posted on 1st Apr 2025At Willmott & Lake, we pride ourselves on making moving as smooth and stress-free as possible for our clients. Every home has a story, and the recent move at Hills Drive, Newport, was certainly one to remember. Our sellers were...
Four key mistakes to avoid when selling your property
3 minute read posted on 17th Mar 2025Maximising Your Sale Price – Avoid These Common Mistakes When homeowners in Bishop’s Stortford, Stansted, Elsenham or the surrounding villages decide to sell, the goal is always the same—achieving the highest possible price....
CM23 Market Update – February 2025
2 minute read posted on 3rd Mar 2025As we step into March, it's a great time to reflect on how the property market performed across Bishop’s Stortford and the surrounding CM23 areas, including Farnham, Manuden, Birchanger, and Spellbrook. The numbers from February...
How we achieved a development record price in Bishop's Stortford?
2 minute read posted on 17th Feb 2025How the Right Marketing Strategy Made All the Difference – Heath Row, Bishop’s Stortford At Willmott & Lake, we understand that every home deserves to be presented in the best possible way. A recent sale in Heath Row,...
The Renters’ Rights Bill: Key Changes and What They Mean for Landlords and Tenants
4 minute read posted on 3rd Feb 2025The Renters’ Rights Bill: Key Changes and What They Mean for Landlords and Tenants The Renters’ Rights Bill marks a major shift in the UK’s private rental sector, introducing reforms designed to increase tenant protections...
Promising Start to 2025 for Sellers
2 minute read2025 has kicked off with a positive surge in market activity, with new seller asking prices increasing by 1.7% (+ÂŁ5,992) this month to an average of ÂŁ366,189. This marks the largest January price jump since 2020. However, prices
What the End of the Stamp Duty Holiday Will Mean for Homebuyers?
3 minute readAs we edge closer to April 2025, significant changes are coming to Stamp Duty, which will have a notable impact on homebuyers across England. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, moving to a new home, or purchasing an additional...
7 Signs It’s Time to Move Home
2 minute readHave you been wondering if it’s time for a change? Here are a few signs that might mean now’s the perfect moment to put your home on the market: Outgrowing Your Space If your family is expanding, or you simply feel like...