We’re all increasingly conscious of our energy use, whether it’s our choice of mode of transport, or perhaps the food we consume. As we take steps to becoming more efficient it can be useful to consider energy saving tips at home. Our homes are reported to account for around 40% of the United Kingdom’s overall emissions […]
We recently spoke with local Interior Designer Sacha Kemp-Potter to explore how to light your home, the process of lighting your home, what techniques to use and what is important to consider when designing your lighting layout. Top tips on how to light your home: 1. Lighting is practical but also atmospheric In multifunctional homes, […]
AUTUMN 2022 ISSUE 4 The autumn has brought with it a great deal of change, the repercussions of which have been felt across the country. This week alone has seen yet further changes to interest rates and notable changes to taxation. In our West London Property News Autumn 2022 report, we consider the impact of […]
When it comes to selling a buy-to-let property you can either sell the property as tenanted, with the tenants remaining in the property after completion or sell as vacant, meaning the tenants and their possessions will be out of the property on or before completion. Selling a buy-to-let property as vacant opens the possibility of selling to […]
If you’re in the market for a property to buy in London, you’ll likely have considered leasehold vs freehold properties and might be hoping to learn a little bit more about the different types of property tenures and what they might mean for home ownership. When you’re looking at a property for sale in London, within […]
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 […]
A Passive House is a home built to incredibly high energy efficient standards, designed to consume up to 90% less heating and cooling energy than conventional buildings. When it comes to energy efficient construction the Passive House is the world-leading standard, the mecca of all energy and sustainability consultants. That isn’t to say a Passive […]
When it comes to selling your property, you might wonder; what should you look for in an estate agent? Professionalism and local knowledge together with punctuality and politeness are all key attributes to seek out but beyond this how can you measure an estate agent’s effectiveness? You might have seen their for sale boards up […]
SPRING 2022 ISSUE 2 The first three months of 2022 have been incredibly active for the West London property market for both sales and lettings. Across the UK house prices have continued to rise due to the imbalance between supply and demand. In London in particular the rental market has been exceptionally busy with properties […]
If you’re selling your property, you might be exploring selling off market and wondering if it would be better to take this more discreet and sometimes selective approach to finding a buyer. As seasoned West London estate agents, over the years we have assisted many clients with selling their properties off market and contrary to […]
WINTER 2021 ISSUE 1 Horton and Garton Estate Agents As 2021 draws to a close and we reflect on the months that have passed, it is clear that several local market trends are set to remain in the coming months. In our Winter edition of the West London Property News, our local experts share their […]
