Summer 2024 ISSUE 11 Horton and Garton Estate Agents Welcome to Horton and Garton’s latest West London Property News | Summer 2024. As Propertymark members, we have once again teamed up with Phil Spencer and MoveiQ to bring you the latest insights and trends from the West London property market. SALES Recent events’ impact on […]
There are a great many reasons why living in Brackenbury Village, one of the most sought-after parts of West London, is such a desirable prospect. Brackenbury Village, in central Hammersmith, spans the area between King Street and Shepherd’s Bush. Brackenbury Road itself runs down the middle of this largely Victorian network of attractive streets full […]
The process of selling a probate property is one we assist with when required, and as seasoned estate agents, we can offer individuals in this position guidance on the process. Navigating the overall probate process can be challenging and managing the sale of a probate property alongside other elements may seem overwhelming. In this blog, […]
Do you need to write a landlord reference letter? Landlords are often asked to provide reference letters for tenants, but too often, they’re unsure of what to include. These letters are often vital for tenants, as they help them secure a new rental property. Here, we bring you best-practice tips for creating an accurate and compliant […]
A mutual understanding of a landlord’s responsibility for repairs is key to maintaining a positive and professional rental relationship between landlord and tenant. Landlords have a responsibility to ensure that their properties are safe, secure, and in good condition for tenants. Equally, tenants have a responsibility to report any repairs that need to be carried out promptly. […]
As a landlord there are certain steps that are sensible to take when preparing your rental property for winter. In this blog, we highlight the considerations, what to check, improvements that can be made and how the property might potentially be able to be more efficient, which is especially important given the proposed changes to legislation. Perform […]
When deciding whether to engage professional help or to oversee your rental property yourself, it’s helpful to answer the question – what does a property management company do? A property management company oversees a rental property on the behalf of the landlord. Their role includes collecting rent from tenants, taking responsibility for day-to-day repairs, […]
If you own rental property, it is fundamental that you understand the EPC requirements for landlords. Particularly after a series of announcements and changes that might seem confusing. In September 2023, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced that the proposed energy efficiency targets for households, which were set to be enforced by 2025, will no longer take […]
SUMMER 2023 ISSUE 7 Horton and Garton Estate Agents Reflecting on the first half of the year, 2023 has so far delivered both challenges and opportunities for those making and acting on their property plans. The UK property market is complex and constantly changing, impacted by various factors such as economic conditions, government policies, and […]
Landlords might be keen to understand what the Renters’ (Reform) Bill is and how it will affect them, if and when it comes into force. These changes will have impact on landlords, tenants and letting agents so it’s useful to have a better understanding of what has been included, and what we know so far. Header photo […]
Horton and Garton is an independent, family-run West London estate and given the name, most would assume that John Horton might have had some involvement in getting the agency started, and they’d be right. Now with almost 3 decades selling and letting properties under his belt, and with Horton and Garton entering an incredibly exciting […]
SPRING 2023 ISSUE 6 Horton and Garton Estate Agents As we begin to see the signs of spring, is the West London property market set for a traditional ‘Spring bounce’? Will we see greater levels of activity and transactional figures increasing? Here in Horton and Garton’s latest West London Property News Spring 2023, we take […]
