Urban Village Blog

How to sell your house: The Urban Village guide to selling your home

From getting your home valued to the costs involved, selling your property can feel like a big decision. In our latest blog, we take a look at some of the key things to consider when it comes to selling your home.

Buy-to-let: should you include furniture?

Unsure whether to furnish your buy-to-let property or let your new tenants add their own touch? The choice is up to you, but make sure you take a read over some of the key things to consider.

Urban Village: Pocket Living

Working hard to get middle earning Londoners – or city makers – onto the property ladder, Pocket Living is making the dream of owning a home in London a reality.

An Urban Village: why we love… Denmark Hill

Nestled in a quiet and leafy South London suburb, Denmark Hill offers fabulous views of the London skyline, offering a real community feel...

Covid-19 tenant protections: a guide for landlords

The UK government has taken important steps to protect tenants during the pandemic. Here, we give an overview of the emergency measures and explain how we’re helping our landlords to manage them with free insurance cover and support.

Interview: Sarah Trevett, our Senior Valuer

Sarah Trevett, our Senior Valuer, has been helping people to buy, sell and let properties in the local area for the last 4 years. Here, Sarah shares her expert advice on how to sell your property in South London and tells us why she loves working in...

Getting the timing right: choosing when to sell

Is now the right time to sell? We look at weighing up personal circumstances with getting the best price for your home in an uncertain market.

An Urban Village: why we love…Herne Hill

If you’re looking for a local area with a London postcode but a village feel, take a look at Herne Hill. Located between Brixton and Dulwich, it’s a leafy area with beautiful houses, fantastic schools and a real community vibe. Here are just a few th...

Stamp duty holiday: A comment from our founder

With the property market thriving over recent weeks after its imposed break over lockdown, Urban Village founder Suzanne Vincent shares her thoughts on the stamp duty holiday announcement.

Guest post: Decorate and Brighten Up Your Home with Indoor Plants

Guest Post: Lorena Romo from Porch.com - an online portal to help you find home improvement professionals - shares her tips on decorating your home with indoor plants.

Kitchen appeal: upgrades that make an impact

Selling your property? A kitchen renovation can make all the difference, but what changes will actually add value to your home?

Make or break: the real deciding factors in a house sale

What really influences a buyer’s final decision? Here, we list the most common deal makers and deal breakers in a property sale.