Hawes & Co blog

When you've found your dream home and are ready to make an offer, having a conveyancer already lined up can give you a significant edge. In today's competitive market, being prepared shows sellers you're serious, organised, and ready to move quickly. This article explores why securing a property lawyer in advance is crucial for a successful purchase.

Buying a home is an exciting milestone, and saving up for the deposit is often the biggest financial hurdle people focus on. In this article, we look at the true financial commitment of purchasing a property to help you budget accurately and avoid surprises. 

Whether you're aiming to buy a home or maximise your sale, understanding what boosts property value is key. Local amenities, from top-rated schools to convenient shops, significantly impact a property's overall market appeal and, ultimately, its price. This article dives into which local amenities have the most influence.

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.