The Willmott & Lake blog

If you’re new to property investment, welcome — you’re in exactly the right place. Here at Willmott & Lake, we speak to new landlords every week who are looking to invest wisely and build a solid return. When approached in...

🌼 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...

Spring 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 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 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...

Bishop’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,...

At 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...

Maximising 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....

As 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 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,...