Urban Village Blog

THE GUILD LAUNCH EVENT IN NORTHERN IRELAND A HUGE SUCCESS

On 20th September The Guild of Property Professionals hosted an invitation-only launch event at the iconic Titanic Belfast in Northern Ireland. The event welcomed The Guild’s first Member in the region, Wilsons Auctions, and was a great opportunity t...

AN INTERVIEW WITH WILSONS AUCTIONS

In celebration of our launch in Northern Ireland today, we spoke with Ian Wilson, Managing Director of Wilsons Auctions, our first official member in Northern Ireland:

SHOULD YOU BUY, SELL OR TRADE UP BEFORE BREXIT?

There is no doubt that Brexit has already had an impact on the property market with many adopting a wait-and-see approach until the final deal has been made.

WHY ONLINE ESTATE AGENTS LOSE YOU MONEY

If you want to sell your house in today’s tougher market, you need the best service possible. Don't rely on online only agents who are only in it to sign you on, with no incentive to actually sell your home.

WHY IT’S A GREAT TIME TO BE LANDLORD IN SOUTH EAST LONDON

Want to know where the most fashionable locations are on the planet today? New York, Amsterdam and Peckham. Yes, Peckham. Home of Del Boy and Rodney.

THE TOP 11 KITCHEN TRENDS OF 2019

The kitchen is easily the most valuable room in the home. Here are the hot trends for 2019.

HOW YOUR GARDEN CAN GROW YOUR HOUSE SALE PRICE

It is prime selling season so it pays for the outside of your house to look as good as the inside. Here are easy ways to spruce it up without breaking the bank.

HOW TO MAKE YOUR HOUSE LOOK BIGGER AND MAKE YOU MONEY

Every square foot counts, especially if you are prepping your home for sale. Here are 7 ingenious ways to maximise the space in your home. Even a shoebox apartment can appear larger if you know how.

10 REASONS WHY WE LOVE OUR PATCH OF SOUTH EAST LONDON

South East London has it all: space, greenery, culture, foodie hotspots. Why would you want to live anywhere else? Here’s 10 reasons why we love our patch of London Se5.

TOP 10 MISTAKES TO AVOID WHEN SELLING YOUR HOME

In a tough market there is no room for error when it comes to selling your home. Want to make the most money you can on the biggest asset you own? Here’s what not to do:

6 BRILLIANT WAYS TO ADD VALUE TO YOUR HOME

Your home is the biggest asset you will ever own so why not make it the best it can be. Here are the top ways to add the maximum value to your home ever.

HOW TO KNOW IF YOU ARE READY TO BUY A HOME

Getting into the property market and owning a home is a milestone that many aspire to. Buying a home can have an impact on your financial situation for the rest of your life. However, while the idea of owning a home is exciting, it is vital that you...