Homeowners thinking about moving but unsure of exactly when to begin the process, often ask us; ‘When is the best time sell my house?’ With external factors leaving many wondering if they should sell in the coming months or wait for a later date to achieve a greater result, it’s useful to explore market trends…
The school holidays have begun over recent weeks, whilst some will have chosen to head out of the city and even overseas, many of us will be here for most of this break and will likely be seeking activities and summer days out in West London for all the family to enjoy. Recently we rounded up some…
Local residents have a number of options when it comes to green spaces and parks in West London; we’re fortunate to live in one of the leafiest parts of London. Together with the parks found in Chiswick, Hammersmith, Shepherd’s Bush, and the immediate neighbouring areas of ‘our patch’, those who live in West London also enjoy…
We recently asked local Interior Designer Sacha Kemp-Potter to explore the process of designing a garden office to ensure it is fit for purpose, meets any required planning permissions, suits its surroundings and is to the homeowner’s tastes. With many now working remotely or with hybrid roles that mean they work from home for at…
SUMMER 2022 ISSUE 3 As we reach the year’s halfway mark, the West London property market is entering a period of transition and adjustment. Both sales and lettings continue to be incredibly active; in sales, the ‘off market’ market is still buoyant with multiple homes being sold this way in recent weeks and in lettings…
Living in Hammersmith Riverside is highly desirable. Running for a long stretch of the River Thames, Hammersmith Riverside boasts several popular riverside pubs, stunning period houses, top restaurants and modern apartment buildings. The area is incredibly varied, at the Chiswick end there are many beautiful older properties, a stroll along the path will take you…
The Artists at Home 2022 open studio event takes place this weekend, one of the most wonderful local events to take place each year and a real celebration of West London creatives, an event Horton and Garton are extremely proud to sponsor. Run by volunteers, Artists at Home began 40 years ago with just a…
Her Royal Highness, Queen Elizabeth II, has become the first British Monarch to celebrate 70 years on the throne, so how can you celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in West London? To celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s reign there will be a nationwide extended Bank Holiday weekend in honour of her Platinum Jubilee, running from Thursday 2nd…
If you’re considering a move to West London, you can’t do much better than living in Ravenscourt Park. This small district with its popular leafy park, lovely Victorian homes, good schools and excellent transport links is a desirable enclave of the W6 postcode. In terms of transport links, Ravenscourt Park has its own District Line…
In the latest ‘Talking Heads’ interview, Horton and Garton spoke with Rob Peal and Ben McLaughlin, joint heads of West London Free School in Hammersmith. It’s been more than 10 years since a bold new concept shook up the education scene in Hammersmith. West London Free School was the first of its kind; created in response…
Garden centres in West London will likely be experiencing an incredibly busy period as the spring sunshine turned everyone’s thoughts to beautifying their outside patch whether it’s a lawned garden, a roof terrace, a patio or even a window box. Spring is traditionally a time when green-fingered customers stock up on trays of bedding plants,…
Keen to learn what’s going on in W6 over the coming months? As local West London estate agents, Horton and Garton are well informed on things taking place in our area. In this blog, we highlight What’s on in Hammersmith in April, May and June 2022. If you want us to include your event in…
