What riverside buyers need to know about flood risk, Flood Re, insurance and mortgages in 2026 — from an agent who has lived through a flood himself.
What it's actually like to own an island home on the Thames — commuting, community, buying quirks and insurance, from an agent who lives it himself.
What riparian rights actually mean for Thames property buyers and sellers, why generalist solicitors often miss them, and what to ask before instructing one.
Why residential Thames moorings are so hard to find in 2026, what they cost, how they actually change hands, and how we help clients source one.
The due-diligence checklist we give every houseboat buyer on the Thames: mooring status, hull surveys, the Bill of Sale, and 2026 running costs.
A Staines estate agent's honest guide to riverside, floating and island homes on the Thames — costs, risks and what actually suits who, for 2026.
Whether you are starting your first property search or you have lost count of the properties you've searched through, it's always key to remember what to look for on a viewing. This in turn should make the process run more smoothly, and keep you focussed on finding that perfect home. 1. What’s the area like? Are you near a pub or bar or kebab shop that becomes rowdy in the evening?Can you walk to...
Presenting Your Home When trying to make your home more attractive to a buyer you are attempting to convince someone else that they want your home as much as you did when you bought it. Once your property is on the market, all eyes will be looking for what’s really there – so it’s important to make sure you prepare well, to appeal to as many people as possible. A few small changes can make the...
According to research by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), last year the average property price paid by buyers across the whole of England and Wales increased to six times the average salary, this is compared to four times the average earnings as recorded in 2002. House prices have reached over 10 times locals' average earnings in 122 local authorities. Unsurprisingly, therefore many first time...