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Welcome to the Hawes & Co blog. Here we share property news, and informative articles as well as the latest community news from our branches.

Increase your kerb appeal this autumn
September 25th 2024
When preparing to sell, it is important to cater your kerb appeal to the season you’re selling in to maximise interest from potential buyers. Find out how you can capitalise on the romantic cosiness of autumn to make your home exterior appeal to prospective viewers. 
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How to sell your home in autumn and winter weather
September 25th 2024
Are you trying to sell your home in the run up to Christmas, but the weather conditions are having other ideas? Read on to find out our top tips for marketing your home in winter.
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What is conveyancing and when do I need it?
September 24th 2024
If you are planning on buying or selling property for the first time, you may have come across the term ‘conveyancing’. In this blog post, we cover what conveyancing means, when it is needed, and why it pays to be proactive about it.
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Benefits of Living in Raynes Park, Surbiton and Wimbledon for schools
September 3rd 2024
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.
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Will VAT on private schools affect the property market?
September 3rd 2024
In this blog post, we will break down what the VAT plan is exactly and when it will be implemented, and also how it might affect the housing market
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What does the housing market look like this autumn?
September 3rd 2024
To examine this in more detail, we will delve into the change in mortgage rates recently, how house prices have altered and what the housing market looks like going forwards.
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Child at school
September 3rd 2024
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.
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Back to school! Is now the right time to sell your home?
September 3rd 2024
At Hawes & Co, we think that September is one of the best times of year to sell your home! Here are our top reasons why you should sell during this season
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Three people viewing a house
June 26th 2024
In this blog post, we've put together a group of properties ideal for investors looking to expand their portfolio or break into the lettings market.
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A ladder
June 23rd 2024
Maintaining your investment property is crucial for a number of reasons. In this blog post, we will explore why having a long-term maintenance plan is vital for landlords.
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Newspaper
June 16th 2024
In this blog post, we will run through the current state and potential impacts of the Leasehold Reform Act and the Renters Reform Bill.
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Someone reading a newspaper and holding a cup of coffee
March 18th 2024
It's good news for sellers as house prices see their biggest rise in 10 months. We've put together a blog about what this means for sellers, predictions for the future and whether now is the right time to sell.
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