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…
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…
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…
Artists at Home has been part of the rhythm of West London since 1973. Each June, artists across Chiswick, Hammersmith and Shepherd’s Bush open their homes and studios to the public, inviting visitors to step into the spaces where the work is made. At Horton and Garton we have been long-standing sponsors of Artists at…
From realistic timelines and due diligence to financing and how to strengthen your offer, buying a probate property differs in several practical ways from a standard purchase. Understanding those differences early on helps buyers move with confidence and avoid the surprises that can derail a sale. For buyers, they can offer real opportunity – period…
Spring 2026 Issue 18 Horton and Garton Estate Agents In this edition of West London Property News, we review a steady first quarter across West London, as the spring market takes hold against a backdrop of global uncertainty and rising mortgage costs. Across Hammersmith, Shepherd’s Bush, Chiswick and the surrounding areas, demand has remained resilient…
They say things happen for a reason – chance encounters and kindness from strangers. For John Horton, Owner and Director of Horton and Garton, which has become one of west London’s most established property businesses, it started with a fax. John Horton reflects on three decades in the industry, eighteen years building Horton and Garton,…
We’re truly spoiled for coffee shops in West London; from cosy hideouts to airy warehouse spaces and even places that sell records too. Here we highlight some of our favourite local coffee shops in West London. Hammersmith There are a number of coffee shops in Hammersmith that absolutely feature on our list of top places to…
Property sales fall through more often than many buyers and sellers expect. When a sale falls through it can mean months of delay, additional costs and the uncertainty of starting the process again. Industry data suggests the problem is more common than many people realise. According to recent analysis by Rightmove, around 23% of property…
