Hawes & Co blog

To help make the downsizing process easier, we’ve collected a list of things to think about before making the decision to downsize your home.

Learn about the latest property trends in South West London in 2025 and get insights on sale prices, market trends, and interest rates to make informed decisions.

With riverside views of the Thames and good transport links to central London, Surbiton is a South West London suburb that is popular with both commuters and families.

When you’re buying a property for the first time, the mortgage process can feel overwhelming. Meeting with a mortgage broker is an excellent step toward securing a loan that fits your needs. Here are some key questions to ask your mortgage broker when you are planning to buy your first home.

Buying your first home is an exciting milestone, but it’s important to have a plan in mind when viewing properties. In this blog, we’ll explore the key factors to watch for during property viewings. 

If you’ve decided 2025 is going to be the year you move to a new home, getting your property on the market before Boxing Day will give you the best chance of getting a buyer in place quickly – but with Christmas coming you’ll need to act fast.

In this article, we will lay out the average timeframes of house moves in the UK, and what to expect during the process.

Each of these areas offers a high amount of well-reputed schools, making them extremely popular for families seeking quality education and a great lifestyle.

In the following article, we will look at how school catchment areas work, how to work out what catchment area a property is in and how you can apply all of this knowledge when looking for your next home.

Read our area guide on Raynes Park and whether this South West London suburb is a nice place for families to live and buy a house.

Buying a house is a big commitment, one you will probably spend years saving for. To help you be prepared, we’ve compiled a quick list of costs you might encounter when buying your new home.

To celebrate Pancake Day, we've put together a list of three pancake-ready kitchens in homes up for sale right now.