Best and final offers and sealed bids are often the fairest way to conclude negotiations on a property. If you are buying or selling in a competitive market, or simply chasing a home that a lot of other people want, you may be asked to submit a best and final offer or to go to…
There are many excellent pubs with gardens in West London. We’re spoilt for choice with pubs on the river that have seating allowing punters to enjoy views of the Thames to those with cosy courtyard gardens perfect for the cooler evenings. In this blog, we highlight several pubs with gardens in West London that you…
Two of the more unsettling words a home mover might hear are gazumping and gazundering. One applies to buyers, the others to sellers, neither are usually welcome words to be heard but both acts are still legal in England and Wales. In June 2026 the government set out plans that could reduce the risk over…
With summer here, we turn our heads to socialising under the sun and where you can find outdoor dining in West London. There are many excellent outdoor restaurants in Shepherd’s Bush, Hammersmith, Chiswick and the surrounding areas to consider visiting throughout the summer months. From restaurants that have dining areas under pergolas to secret gardens…
At Horton and Garton, we’re always pleased to offer work experience placements to young people keen to learn about the world of estate agency. As a business with deep roots in the local community, we think it matters to share what we’ve learned over the years with the next generation. It was a pleasure to…
We are proud to share that Horton and Garton has been shortlisted as a finalist for High Street Business of the Year at the 2026 Hammersmith & Fulham Business Awards. The awards received 160 applications this year, all judged to a high standard, so reaching the finalist stage in this category means a great deal…
Have you found a home you would like to buy and are now at the stage of making an offer on a house? You’re likely wondering whether you should make a high offer to ensure you are the chosen buyer to proceed, or whether there might be opportunity to make a low offer and secure a…
You might not think about the condition of your home until you consider moving – but what’s best?…
Summer 2026 Issue 19 Horton and Garton Estate Agents In this edition of West London Property News, we look back on a second quarter in which sales agreed across our offices rose, even as the national conversation remained focused on a cooling market. We also consider what home movers can expect over the coming months….
The H&F Business Awards are a great local initiative and if you live in the local area or especially if you run a business in the borough of Hammersmith & Fulham, they should absolutely be on your radar! These local business awards have been celebrating the strength and variety of H&F’s business community for a…
Horton and Garton recently spoke with Jonathan Caton, the Founder of Riverside Runners to learn more about the club, how it started and how you can join in! Every Monday evening outside the George IV pub on Chiswick High Road, something slightly unusual happens. A hundred or so people gather on the pavement, a megaphone…
When you’re considering putting your house on the market for sale and talking to estate agents, you’ll likely be looking over and potentially signing estate agent contracts. From the types of contracts estate agents use to the fee agreements and what happens when you want to terminate a contract, our blog shares what you need to…
