Urban Village Blog

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.

In the know: 6 surprising things a buyer notices first

What does a buyer notice first about your property? Here are our 6 tips to making an instant impact.

Interview: Daniella Aspland, our new Property Manager

Daniella Aspland joined Urban Village at an unusual time. Just one week after she started, lockdown began. But that hasn’t stopped her from making an impact, with new tenants secured and lettings filled even under social distancing (thank goodness fo...

Alternative ways to add value (without extending)

Selling your property? Here are 11 ways to ad value without adding an extension, from quick fixes to full renovations

Not quite neutral: Paint colours that add character (without turning off buyers)

Decorating your home to sell? Be careful – creating too much of a blank canvas isn’t always the best approach. These are our favourite colours to add character without losing your buyers’ interest…