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2024 Year in Review: The Local Housing Market and Predictions for 2025 As the year draws to a close, we’ve been reflecting on what has been a challenging yet intriguing year for the housing market in Bishop’s Stortford and the

A Night to Remember: Supporting Essex & Herts Air Ambulance On the 21st of November, the Willmott & Lake team hosted our first-ever Charity Quiz Night at The Belgian Brewer – and what an incredible evening it was! The event...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has presented the Autumn Budget, marking the first Labour Budget in 14 years. With ongoing cost of living concerns and high mortgage rates, this budget has been under close watch. Recent studies reveal...

If you're thinking about investing in property, you’re likely aiming for either regular income (rental yield) or an increase in your property’s value over time (capital growth)—or perhaps both. Here’s a quick rundown of...

The property market in CM23 has seen some interesting shifts over the past month, with 130 new instructions hitting the market. Notably, 19 of these properties have already gone under offer, which highlights just how crucial it is...

When is the best time to sell a house? There’s plenty of advice on the best time to sell a home, and while market timing can be important for investors, selling a home is often more about what works best for you personally...

If you're thinking about buying a new property, many homes can now be bought off-plan, meaning you commit to the purchase before the home is actually built. While you won’t be able to see the physical property, developers...

Why Pricing Your Home Correctly Matters When it comes to selling your home, getting the price right from the outset is essential. Here’s why: Increase Your Chances of a Successful Sale Homes that take over 100 days to sell have...

CM23 Property Market Update: July 2024 As we enter the heart of summer, the property market in CM23 has shown strong signs of resilience and growth compared to this time last year. If you’ve been considering buying or selling in...

What Survey is Right for Me? If you’ve just had an offer accepted on a property, you’ll be wondering whether you need a house survey and, if so, which one. What is a Survey? A property survey is a detailed inspection of a...