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,…
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…
The process of selling a probate property is one we regularly assist with across Chiswick, Hammersmith and Shepherd’s Bush. As long-standing, local estate agents, we understand that probate sales often involve sensitive family circumstances, complex timescales and careful pricing considerations. Navigating the overall probate process can be challenging and managing the sale of a probate…
As Horton and Garton continues to grow across West London, so does the strength of the team behind the business. From long standing team members who have progressed through the ranks to experienced professionals joining us in key roles, this is a moment worth pausing to recognise. These recent promotions and appointments reflect the depth…
Winter 2026 ISSUE 17 Horton and Garton Estate Agents In this edition of West London Property News, we reflect on a strong start to the new year, following a period of recalibration at the end of 2025. Across Hammersmith, Shepherd’s Bush, Chiswick and the surrounding areas, the market has remained active, buyers returning with confidence…
The Chancellor’s Autumn Budget arrived without the sweeping Stamp Duty changes many expected. Instead, it delivered a series of tax adjustments that will influence sentiment across the West London market – but not disrupt it. What matters now is how these measures play out across Hammersmith, Shepherd’s Bush and Chiswick – here’s our update on…
Selling in a buyers’ market? Buyers have more choice and slightly more negotiating power this autumn. Across the UK, stock levels have risen, demand has softened, and price growth remains modest – a combination that makes realistic pricing and strong preparation more important than ever. According to Rightmove’s latest House Price Index (October 2025), average…
Buying a leasehold property is one of the three most common types of tenure in London, alongside freehold and share of freehold. Freehold means you own both the property and the land outright. Leasehold means you own the home for a set period of time, while the land and building structure are owned by a…
Living in St Peter’s Square means you’ll be residing in one of the most exclusive parts of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. Set in the heart of W6, the area combines easy access to shops, cafes, restaurants and riverside walks with peaceful garden squares and green spaces. This article explores St Peter’s Square in…
Sales progression is a key part of the process of selling a property. This crucial stage between an offer being accepted and completion requires close management by your estate agent to ensure all parties work cohesively to conclude the sale successfully. How the sales progression process is managed can be the deciding factor in whether…
