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Romford Property Market – Is there a ‘New Build Premium’?

25 March 2025

Romford Property Market – Is There A ‘New Build Premium’?

A Romford landlord recently asked me what the difference was between the brand new property she was considering purchasing compared to a similar second-hand home in the same location. It's a...

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Are We Using Our Homes Wisely? The Surprising Truth About Spare Bedrooms

24 March 2025

Are We Using Our Homes Wisely? The Surprising Truth About Spare Bedrooms

In towns like Romford, the number of homes with two or more spare bedrooms is striking.   Across the UK, 8.9 million homes have this level of extra space—an eye-watering statistic...

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Rental Fraud Alert: Protect Yourself from Scams

21 March 2025

Rental Fraud Alert: Protect Yourself From Scams

  We recently received a call from a distressed individual inquiring why we had not arrived to hand over the keys to a property we advertised in Romford. Unfortunately, we had no record of...

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The End of Leasehold? What the Governments New Reforms Mean for the 9,935 Romford Leaseholders

19 March 2025

The End Of Leasehold? What The Governments New Reforms Mean For The 9,935 Romford Leaseholders

  The Government has taken a significant step towards abolishing leasehold properties in England and Wales, introducing a white paper that proposes making commonhold the default tenure for...

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Why Romford Matters - Shop Locally

17 March 2025

Why Romford Matters - Shop Locally

Romford is in the heart of Havering - Rich in history, culture, and a business community. From independent cafes and family-run shops to innovative startups, our town is full of hardworking...

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Landlords. Are you ready?

14 March 2025

Landlords. Are You Ready?

  Do you have a property you let out in Barking and Dagenham. If so, you will need a licence. Already have a licence? Have you checked that it is in date? If expired, you will need to...

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