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How many Easter eggs is your property worth?

18/04/19

Happy Easter from Waterfords!

What will add the most value to your home this April?

11/04/19

Did you know that April is National Home Improvements month?

Generation rent becomes generation parent

03/04/19

Nearly half of all babies born into rented homes according to a new report by Royal London.

Will there be leasehold reform?

28/03/19

42% of all new build purchases are leasehold properties.

The cost of chocolate is up since last Mother's Day but w...

26/03/19

For those who plan to spoil their mum rotten this weekend, how have values for typical gifts fared?

March market springs up

20/03/19

Wednesday 20th March marks the official start of spring, traditionally a busy time for the country's estate agents.

Brexit and beyond: challenges facing the property market

14/03/19

This little piggy says go to market in Year of the Pig!

06/02/19

The Chinese New Year officially started on Tuesday 5th February, welcoming in the Year of the Pig.

Waterfords take on the popular #10yearchallenge

25/01/19

It’s not just faces that have changed over the decade, the property market has transformed too.

A cosy weekend at home for The Big Garden Birdwatch

16/01/19

Farnham and Fleet feature a flock of feathered addresses!

Do Online Estate Agents Actually Save You Money?

10/01/19

Waterfords take a look at the facts.

Win 1kg of luxury chocolate in time for Easter!

04/01/19

Waterfords are once again launching their seasonal Facebook free prize draw, giving the local community the chance to win some fantastic prizes.

Brexit and beyond: realities of the 2019 property market

01/01/19

Established local property experts, Waterfords Estate Agents, take a look at what 2019 has in store for the property market.

Waterfords shortlisted for 2018 Newcomer of the Year Award

08/11/18

They have been shortlisted by Relocation Agent Network, a national network of highly performing estate agents.

How long will it take to sell your home?

12/10/18

How long a property takes to sell is dependent on a whole range of factors...

Win local shopping vouchers with #WhereIsWaterfords

27/09/18

Every week throughout autumn we will be launching a #WhereIsWaterfords competition to win a local £20 voucher!

Waterfords launch dedicated sales progression department

27/09/18

We are constantly looking at ways to improve the service we provide and to take the stress out of moving home.

Leading Lenders

20/09/18

Which mortgage provider tops the customer satisfaction league?

Waterfords to launch 6 exclusive new build developments

06/09/18

Land Director, Gary Brook talks about upcoming new build releases...

Remote working and the housing market

05/09/18

The movement towards more remote working has the potential to alter the residential market.

Do outstanding schools actually skyrocket house prices?

29/08/18

Do you live within a 10 minute walk of an Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ local primary school?

Location, Location, Location

23/08/18

The popular Channel 4 show is coming to Chobham.

The perfect time to list your rental property!

17/08/18

Over the coming weeks, demand for rental property will rise.

Autumn 2018 likely to see bumper house sales

15/08/18

Housing market history suggests that the property market could see a busy autumn.

Waterfords Lettings launch new Farnham Property Managemen...

02/08/18

Waterfords Lettings expand their dedicated property management team after a record breaking number of lets.

Are there peak property prices in National Parks?

25/07/18

This week, 22–29th July, is National Park week in the UK. Waterfords decided to take a look at how owning a property in a National Park affects pro...

Mapping the million pound market

19/07/18

In the last year only 1.85% of all property transactions boasted a price tag of over £1 million.

Plain sailing for Waterfords Quarter 1 Winners

06/07/18

Waterfords Winners head to Henley Royal Regatta!

Ace-ing the property market

06/07/18

Where could a Wimbledon winner invest their prize money?

Furnished properties make landlords ??% more on average

29/06/18

Find out more...

Do home improvements actually add value to your property?

22/06/18

Many home improvements can cost more than the value they add.

World Cup Win for England House Prices!

15/06/18

Waterfords have been reflecting on the last time that England were victorious and how much the housing market has changed since then.

Parents pockets not as deep as they used to be

08/06/18

The Bank of Mum and Dad is set to aid over 316,000 house purchases in 2018

Is your property getting the coverage it deserves?

07/06/18

In June 2018 Waterfords announced that it is listing all properties for sale and to let at OnTheMarket.com

I DO! Are diamonds worth more than property?

19/05/18

Which sparkle more? Diamonds or property?

Live near a village green? Your home is probably worth more!

10/05/18

Is there a price premium attached to living near a village green?

Waterfords Winners head to Gibraltar for luxury superyach...

30/04/18

Following a superb year, it was time to recognise and reward those who have gone above and beyond for Waterfords and its customers.

What Does A Royal Title Mean For Your Property Price

26/04/18

It’s a boy! Congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on their new arrival, the fifth in line to the throne.

Properties listed in April sell more quickly

17/04/18

It has long been acknowledged that spring is the best time to sell your home, but in today’s 24/7 society does that theory still hold true?

London house prices more than double the UK average

13/04/18

For those Londoners contemplating a move out of the capital, this is the best time on record to take advantage of the price divergence.

The best of the best recognised at Waterfords Annual Awards

11/04/18

Following a superb year here at Waterfords Estate Agents, it was time to celebrate the success of all staff and recognise those who have gone above...

Is buying near a racecourse a good bet for house price pr...

11/04/18

With the 2018 Grand National upon us, we delved into our near-racecourse house price data!

Fixed rate lending at record low

06/04/18

Interest rates were kept at 0.5% in March keeping the cost of borrowing low for home buyers. However a rate rise is on the horizon.

Downsizing. How to spend your hard-earned equity

31/03/18

House price growth means that homeowners have amassed significant amounts of equity in their homes.

Job creation directly supports house price growth

28/03/18

Since 2013 there have been an impressive 2.9 million new jobs created. At the same time, average house prices have increased by a whopping 34%.

Floral street names help house prices bloom!

21/03/18

Addresses that included Peony or Hyacinth attracted the highest sales prices, with Bluebells coming in third place.

Savvy first-time buyers skip a step of the property ladder

01/03/18

First-time buyers are pushing themselves further financially to maximise the benefit of stamp duty relief.

Happy Chinese New Year or xin nian kuai le!

16/02/18

The Chinese New Year officially begins on Friday 16th February, bringing in the Year of the Dog.

Moving to a new area, near or far? Waterfords can help - ...

14/02/18

We’ve exceeded expectations in areas such as quality of service, local knowledge and professionalism in order to be selected as your Local Experts.

Average house prices up to 17% higher in areas with fast ...

17/01/18

Evidence even suggests that broadband speeds could be beginning to affect the price that buyers end up paying for their next move.

Landlords: What you need to know in 2018

11/01/18

Which tax and regulatory changes will affect landlords and investors in 2018.

Boom or Gloom? How much will your home be worth in 2018?

05/01/18

Waterfords Advent Calendar: 1 - 21

21/12/17

Catch up on doors 1 - 21 (If we could give you chocolate through the website, we really would!)

Waterfords Advent calendar: 17 - 20

20/12/17

Waterfords advent calendar video

Hart is best place to live in UK for the fifth time in si...

16/12/17

Hart is less than an hour from London and tops the Halifax Quality of Life Survey.

Waterfords Advent calendar: 16

16/12/17

Love them... Or hate them?

Waterfords Advent calendar: 15

15/12/17

Staying put for Christmas...

Waterfords Advent calendar: 14

14/12/17

One huge parcel...

Waterfords Advent calendar: 9 - 13

13/12/17

Catching up on the Advent calendar...

Waterfords Advent calendar: 8

08/12/17

We all want some figgy pudding!

Waterfords Advent calendar: 7

07/12/17

Winter Warmer...

Waterfords Advent calendar: 6

06/12/17

Seasonal savings - the gift of low mortgage rates!

Waterfords Advent calendar: 5

05/12/17

Christmas time, mistletoe and wine...

Waterfords Advent calendar: 4

04/12/17

Where was the most expensive property sale outside London this year?

Waterfords Advent calendar: 3

03/12/17

All I want for Christmas is...

Waterfords Advent calendar: 2

02/12/17

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas...

Waterfords Advent calendar: 1

01/12/17

Deck the doors with boughs of holly! Does your street or house have a festive name?

Charming and characterful Chobham homes available to rent...

01/12/17

Waterfords Lettings in Chobham are delighted to offer an exciting development of three and four bedroom homes that tenants can move in to before Ch...

Welcome early Christmas present for first time buyers

23/11/17

The Chancellor has started to tackle the UK housing market slow-down by announcing that stamp duty is to be abolished for all first time buyers...

Over one third of properties are bought with cash

16/11/17

Waterfords estate agents are always looking at interesting property market trends to share with local homeowners and house hunters.

Celebrate Chobham Christmas Extravaganza!

13/11/17

Waterfords are delighted to be supporting the Chobham Christmas Extravaganza by helping with printing of flyers and advertising for the event. On F...

How will the interest rate rise affect the housing market?

02/11/17

The Bank of England has raised the base rate from 0.25% to 0.5%, the first interest rate rise in ten years.

Stunning and unique brand new homes in thriving Camberley

01/11/17

Waterfords are delighted to market the final four homes at the exclusive Portesbery Sqaure development by Cala Homes, synonymous with stunning desi...

Spooky street names cast spells on property prices

30/10/17

With Halloween upon us Waterfords reflect on some of the spookier street names across the nation. There are almost 30 spooky street names across Br...

Road, Street, Close or Square – which is the most popular...

25/10/17

Waterfords Estate Agents explored 2017 sales data to see whether we could identify any correlation between suffix and house price.

Britain is braced for Brian. How to prepare your home for...

20/10/17

Waterfords share their top tips with landlords, homeowners and tenants on how to safeguard their property from damage as Storm Brian approaches.

Government guidance for minimum EPC bands released

19/10/17

The Government has released its guidance on the minimum level of energy efficiency required for privately rented properties.

Waterfords launches brand new development in Bagshot

17/10/17

Waterfords Land and New Homes are delighted to offer an exclusive collection of just six three bedroom, three bathroom homes superbly located on th...

Mapping property price by £ per square metre

15/10/17

The Office of National Statistics has just released average house price data per square metre for properties across England. A buyer in London shou...

House prices falling but autumn bucks the trend

22/09/17

The 22nd September marks the first official day of autumn. As the days shorten, weather starts to chill and the landscape takes on a rustic hue, ma...

Could outstanding schools raise your home's value?

20/09/17

As pupils are settling in to their new academic year this September, Waterfords wanted to revisit the longstanding tale in the property industry th...

This is a Waterfords New Homes service, calling at Chobha...

11/08/17

Waterfords New Homes are delighted to market three very individual properties steeped in history within a former wished-for railway station in Chob...

Party leaders pledge to make homes more plentiful and aff...

02/06/17

As the country prepares to vote on 8th June in the General Election, Waterfords take a look at manifesto plans to make homes more plentiful and aff...

Top tips for aspiring renovators

24/05/17

Whether you are looking for a blank canvas and to cosmetically improve to your taste, or want to gut an entire building and turn it into our dream ...

Waterfords tells local homeowners not to panic as UK hous...

17/05/17

There is evidence that in the three months to April 2017 house prices fell by 0.2% - the first quarterly fall since November 2012.

Waterfords welcomes new Area Lettings Manager

11/05/17

Waterfords estate agents, which operates across the Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire borders, has appointed Sam Charlton as Area Lettings Manager

The importance of the right price

09/05/17

Coming up with the right price when selling your home is a balancing act.

Open weekend at luxurious Hampshire Development

05/05/17

On 13th and 14th May, Waterfords and Millgate Homes will be hosting a lavish open weekend for a development of four stunning homes nestled amongst ...

Waterfords support 30th annual Chobham Carnival

04/05/17

Chobham Carnival celebrated its 30th Birthday this year with a movie blockbusters themed procession. Waterfords were delighted to sponsor the main ...

Will the election delay spring market bounce?

28/04/17

General Elections, traditionally held in May or June, have historically had the effect of dampening the usual Spring rise in the housing market.

Breaking News: Record Low Mortgage Rates

26/04/17

The Yorkshire Building Society has just launched a mortgage rate of 0.89% for 2 years, reported to be Britain’s lowest ever rate.

The rise of the first time buyer

24/04/17

Waterfords have discovered that there were 75% more first time buyers in 2016 than in 2011. So what are the reasons behind this and what does it me...

Happy tenants make happy investors says Waterfords

18/04/17

Happy residents stay in situ longer meaning not as many lengthy vacant periods in their portfolio, leaving investors happy with their decision.

Waterfords warn landlords who may be unaware of mortgage ...

16/03/17

Waterfords want to warn landlords who may by unaware of an impending mortgage interest tax relief change, which comes into force in the new financi...

Spring Budget 2017: What to expect for the UK’s property ...

08/03/17

Spring is in the air and that means it’s time for the much anticipated Budget.

Only two homes remain at brand new Lockeswood development

08/02/17

On Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th February, Waterfords will be holding an exclusive launch event for the final two properties at the stunning Lockes...

Catch the Christmas Rush

09/11/16

Not many people realise it but Christmas and New Year is the busiest time of year on waterfords.co.uk, Rightmove and Zoopla.

Waterfords Winners take home three prestigious property a...

04/11/16

On Tuesday 3rd November, local estate agent Waterfords had an exceptional night at The Negotiator Awards, the largest event in the property industr...

Waterfords launches Minden Court, Deepcut

10/06/16

Waterfords, which has offices in Camberley, Fleet, Yateley, Sunngingdale, Chobham and Farnham has launched a small development of 13 two and three ...

Waterfords provide clarity on “Informal Tender” trend

19/05/14

Buyers are becoming increasingly frustrated at the number of properties being sold before they even reach the market, forcing agents to look at new...