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We’re number 1 for a reason…

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Are you looking for your perfect home in the beautiful NW11 or surrounding areas? Look no further! We are your trusted independent real estate agency, proudly holding the number one spot for sales in NW11. Our dedicated team of expert agents is committed to helping you find the home of your dreams.

Why Choose Us?

Local Expertise: With years of experience in NW11, we know the area like no one else. We can provide you with insights into the best neighbourhoods, schools, amenities, and more.

Personalized Service: We understand that every homebuyer is unique. That’s why we tailor our services to match your specific needs and preferences, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable home buying experience.

Vast Listings: Our extensive network gives you access to a wide range of properties, from cozy apartments to spacious family houses. Whatever your preferences, we have options that match your vision.

Transparent Guidance: We believe in transparent communication. Our agents will guide you through the entire buying process, answering your questions and providing expert advice at every step.

Negotiation Pros: Getting the best deal is our priority. Our skilled negotiators work on your behalf to secure the most favourable terms, ensuring you get value for your investment.

Community Commitment: We don’t just sell homes; we build lasting relationships. As proud members of the NW11 community, we are dedicated to its growth and well-being.

Your dream home awaits – let’s make it a reality together! Contact us today to schedule a consultation or explore our latest listings. Join the countless satisfied homeowners who have trusted us as their NW11 real estate partner.

FOUR New Instructions!

Are you in search of the perfect place to call home? Look no further! We have recently taken on 4 NEW PROPERTIES! Don’t miss out on the chance to call one of these your new home and get in touch with us today on 020 8458 8555 – option 1 – to arrange a viewing.

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Bee a good wildlife host!

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According to the WWF, the UK is ‘one of most nature-depleted’ countries in the world. This has seriously affected the bee population, which we rely on to pollinate a third of our food crops. Sadly, we’ve lost 11 species from each square kilometre. 

Thankfully, we can all help by turning our gardens into a haven for bees (and other struggling species, too). Here are three easy ways to get started:

Include bee-friendly plants . Gardeners’ World recommends single-flowering varieties, purple flowers, and tubular plants such as foxglove and honeysuckle.

Create a bee bath . Bees need water for several reasons, so leave out a fresh supply using a shallow bowl with protruding rocks for them to land on.

Invite nature in . Letting your lawn weeds flower by holding back on the mowing and avoiding pesticides will allow bees to get the most out of your garden.

Of course, encouraging bees will help ensure your flowers, fruit, and vegetables will thrive. A healthy garden can also attract buyers looking for a beautiful outdoor space, so it’s worth becoming a bee host even if you intend to sell soon.

Source: Brief Your Market

Inflation UK 2023

Curious about inflation in 2023? Check this out from The Bank of England:

Full article: https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/explainers/will-inflation-in-the-uk-keep-rising

Why is inflation expected to fall quickly during 2023?

There are few reasons why we expect inflation to fall quickly this year.

First, wholesale energy prices have fallen a lot. In Europe, they have halved over the past three months. You may not have felt the impact of this on your bills yet. But this change will help to bring inflation down.

Second, we expect a sharp fall in the price of imported goods. That’s because some of the production difficulties businesses have faced are starting to ease.

Third, as people have less money to spend, we expect there to be less demand for goods and services in the UK.

All this should mean that the prices of many things will not rise as quickly as they have done.

There are signs that inflation might now have turned a corner and begun to fall a little. We need to make sure it continues to fall and stay low.

We expect inflation to begin to fall from the middle of this year and be around 4% by the end of the year. We expect it to continue falling towards our 2% target after that.

Current inflation rate10.1%

Target 2%

 What is the Bank of England doing to help bring inflation down?  

It’s our job to make sure inflation comes down to our 2% target. Raising interest rates is the tool we use to bring inflation down.

We can’t always stop inflation from going higher or lower than that. But we can make sure it comes back to that target.

The way we can do that is by changing interest rates. We’ve been raising interest rates for over a year now. It take time for the full impact of these rises to work (about 18 months to two years).

We raise interest rates in the UK by raising our interest rate, Bank Rate. It is also widely known as ‘the base rate’ or just ‘the interest rate’.

Bank Rate influences many other rates in the UK, including those you might have for a loan, mortgage or savings account.

On Thursday 2 February 2023, we raised our interest rate (Bank Rate) by 0.5 percentage points to 4%.

Raising interest rates means that many people will face higher borrowing costs. And some businesses will face higher loan rates. We know that this will make things hard for many people.

But we must act to lower inflation because low and stable inflation is vital so that money keeps its value and people can plan for the future with confidence. It’s fundamental for a healthy economy.

What we are doing about the rising cost of living

How does raising interest rates lower inflation?

People have asked us why putting up UK interest rates will help. Some say it won’t tackle the causes of the inflation and it will only make the squeeze on household finances even worse.

Higher interest rates work by making it more expensive for people to borrow money to buy things. Higher interest rates also encourage people who can save to save rather than spend. Together, these things mean there will be less spending in the economy overall.

When people spend less on goods and services overall, the prices of those things tend to rise more slowly. Slower price rises mean a lower rate of inflation.

We know higher rates are hard for many people. But we must take this action to make sure inflation comes down and stays down.

Having high inflation for a long time would cause even greater hardship, especially for the least well-off and those in unsecure employment.

The action we take to keep inflation low and stable is called monetary policy.

Our latest property renovation!

We recently completed a renovation on a house down Audley Road and have converted it into 3 beautiful flats! Take a look at some of these before and after pictures – the transformation is amazing and we couldn’t be happier with the results…

We’re always looking for similar properties!

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