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Moving with Kids? Top Tips to Make Things Easier
Moving house is stressful for anyone, no matter what age or stage of life. As a parent, moving home gets…
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What I Should Ask Before Making an Offer?
You’ve found a property you like. The viewing went well. You’re already imagining where the sofa might go and now…
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Could an HMO Make You More Money?
As a landlord, it’s fair to say your aim is to make as much profit from your investment property as…
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Quick Ways to Spruce Up Your Property for a Viewing
Keeping your house clean and tidy when you’ve got a busy household isn’t always easy, especially when you factor in…
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How Much Is It Going to Cost Me to Buy a Property?
Understanding the complete property buying costs before you begin your search is essential for any prospective homeowner. While the headline…
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How to Evict a Tenant
As a landlord, it’s important to stay up to date when it comes to rules around renting, tenants’ rights and…
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How to Check the Estate Agent Is Giving Me All the Facts
When it comes to purchasing property, estate agent transparency should be at the top of your priority list. This article…
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How To Prepare Your Property for Tenants
As a landlord, it’s easy to get bogged down by details. From legal obligations to repairs and maintenance, EPC ratings…
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Should You Rent Out Your Property Without a Letting Agent?
If you’re a landlord with one or more properties, you may be thinking about the best ways to save money…
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What Happening in the Local Property Market
We get asked this almost daily: “What’s the market like right now?” It’s a great question and the answer isn’t…
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How Long Will It Take to Sell My Home?
“How long will it take to sell?” It’s one of the first and most important questions every homeowner asks when…
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Why Some Homes Get All the Viewings, and Others Don’t
Have you ever browsed through a property website and instantly stopped scrolling because a home just looked right? That’s not…
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The Power of Pricing And Why It Affects Everything
When it comes to selling your home, most people think of pricing as a simple figure: “What’s it worth?” But…
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What a Great Estate Agent Should Be Doing for You
When most people think about estate agents, they picture someone sticking their home on Rightmove, hosting a few viewings, and…
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The 3 types of estate agents and how to spot which one you’re dealing with
When it comes to selling your home, choosing the right estate agent can make or break the experience. But here’s…
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So, What’s Actually Happening in the Property Market Right Now?
Let’s talk about something we all see daily, the property headlines. If you’ve been skimming the headlines lately, it can…
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Should You Sell First or Buy First? Here’s What the Smart Sellers Do
When you’re planning a move, one of the first big questions people often ask us is: “Should I sell first…
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The Surprising Steps to Selling Your Home Smoothly
Selling your home doesn’t have to mean stress, confusion, or second-guessing every decision. In fact, with the right approach and…
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How to Get a Price that Reflects Your Home’s True Potential
Let’s be honest, an online valuation tool is incredibly useful. They’re quick, convenient, and give you a ballpark figure in…
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What 3 Questions Should I Ask the Estate Agent When on the Viewing?
Are you preparing to visit potential new homes? Knowing the right property viewing questions can make all the difference between…
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Want to Sell Your East London Home? Avoid These Mistakes
When your house is on the market, you know it needs to look its best to attract the right buyer.…
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Brookings A – Z Guide to Rental Jargon
Maybe you’re a new landlord and struggling to get your head around all the rent-related jargon you need to learn,…
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Are You Really Ready to Renovate Your Home?
These days, it seems like everyone’s renovating a property. Switch on any property show and you’ll see people creating their…
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Property Jargon Explained
If you’re new to the property market, you’ve probably already realised there’s a lot to learn. Whether you’re buying or…
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Beginners Guide to Let a Property
Are you thinking about becoming a landlord for the first time? Maybe you’re about to buy an investment property or…
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Selling a Let or Managed Property? Here’s Why You Should Sell Through the Agent Who Knows It Best
If you’re thinking of selling your rental property, here’s one simple but often overlooked tip: sell it through the same…
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Supporting Key Workers with a 10% Discount on Selling Fees
At Brookings Estates, we believe in giving back to those who give so much to our community. Our local key…
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Understanding Energy Performance (EPC) Regulations with Brookings Estates
Stay Compliant and Get Sold When selling your home, there are many details to consider, but one crucial legal requirement…
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The Truth Behind Guaranteed Rent Schemes in Romford
As a busy landlord, you’ve got a lot to think about: maintaining or renovating your property, carrying out safety checks,…
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Brookings Estates: Core Values and Commitment
At Brookings Estates, our guiding principle is encapsulated in our strapline: “Prioritising People through trusted guidance on every step of…
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From First Edition to Today: The Significance of the 'How to Rent' Guide
The ‘How to Rent: The checklist for renting in England’ guide is an important document that landlords must provide to…
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The Latest How To Rent Guide Is Here!
The UK government has announced that it will be releasing a new version of the “How to rent: a checklist…
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How Do I Work Out How Much I Can Borrow?
There are a few factors that will determine how much you can borrow for a home purchase: Income: Lenders will…
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What Documents Do I Need To Sell My Home?
To sell your home, you will need to provide the following documents: A title deed or certificate of ownership: This…
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Top tips to sell your home!
You do not get a second chance at a first impression and only have seconds to capture potential buyers’ attention.…
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Do I Need An EWS1?
An EWS1 form (External Wall System 1 Form) is a document that is used to assess the safety of the…
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EWS1's No Longer Required For Mortgage Purposes
Good news for Leaseholders! Leaseholders in Havering, Barking & Dagenham have been stuck in their properties unable to sell, all…
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Should I refurbish my property before putting in on the market?
It can be a good idea to refurbish your property before putting it on the market, as this can help…
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When do I instruct my solicitor?
It is a good idea to instruct your solicitor as soon as you have decided to sell your home, especially…
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Mortgages - read this blog to see how our sister company, Home of Mortgages, can help
Warning: What you read below, could be out of date by the end of the week! 🙄 Wow, we’ve certainly had…
