🌼 May Market Update – CM23, CM22, CM24 & CM6 1
2 minute read posted on 9th Jun 2025🌼 May Market Update – CM23, CM22, CM24 & CM6 1 As we step into summer, the property market across Bishop's Stortford, Manuden, Farnham, Berden, Stansted Mountfitchet, Takeley, Little Canfield, Elsenham, Henham and the...
How to Prepare Your Home for Sale This Spring
3 minute read posted on 27th May 2025Spring is one of the best times to sell a property — gardens are in bloom, natural light is abundant, and buyers are out in force. Whether you're in Bishop’s Stortford, Stansted, Takeley, Elsenham, or the Hadhams, getting your...
🏡 Interest Rate Cut: What It Means for Homeowners in Bishop’s Stortford, Stansted & Surrounding Areas
3 minute read posted on 12th May 2025Interest Rate Cut: What It Means for Buyers, Sellers & Homeowners in Bishop’s Stortford, Stansted & Surrounding Areas The Bank of England has reduced the Base Rate by 0.25%, bringing it down to 4.25% — the second cut of the...
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 readAs 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 readHow 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 readThe 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...