Urban Village Blog

The rise of the buy-to-let company, and the pain of the tenant tax

Landlords face huge tax bills under section 24. Learn why buy-to-let companies are on the rise and what that means for the rental market.]

9 reasons why Camberwell is THE place to live in 2022

No longer a pit stop between Peckham and Brixton, Camberwell is creating a name for itself as THE exciting up-and-coming neighbourhood to watch in South London. With stunning restaurants, quirky exhibitions, plenty of green spaces and great transport...

Looking to sell London property this year? Top home staging and interior trends for 2022

Did you know that staged homes sell three times faster than those that aren’t staged?

What are the biggest challenges for landlords in 2022?

Being a landlord can be stressful – there are all kinds of challenges, from dealing with property damage, to problem tenants, or simply the nuisance of high tenancy turnover.

Winter Newsletter: What's going on in SE5 this month?

Welcome to Urban Village’s Winter roundup, where we’re giving you the latest news about what’s going on in your local community.

Interview: Jordan Horne, our Sales and Lettings Consultant

There’s another new team member at Urban Village already making waves in SE5! Jordan’s brilliant initiative and service record in property make him a dream to work with for landlords and tenants alike. We get to know Jordan and get his take on the ch...

How can I switch my letting agent? A guide for landlords

Landlords, listen up: if your current estate agent is too pricey or isn’t delivering an adequate service, you can switch – and with Urban Village, the process couldn’t be easier. When we’re instructed to take over an existing tenancy, we charge ju...

List your property by 20th October to sell by Christmas

Sellers need to get their property on the market by Wednesday 20th October in order to sell their home before Christmas, according to a recent study from an estate agent comparison website.

Why choose Urban Village? A chat with our Founder, Suzanne Vincent

With 30 years’ experience in the estate agent business and 6 years heading up Urban Village, our Founder Suzanne Vincent knows a thing or two about property. We chat to her to find out what Urban Village does differently to other estate agents and wh...

Section 24: how does it affect landlords?

If you’re already a landlord or on the path to becoming one, you need to be aware of Section 24. The so-called ‘tenant tax’ is still relatively new on the scene, but depending on the tax bracket you fall into it could have a dramatic impact on your b...

When is the stamp duty holiday ending? What you need to know

The stamp duty holiday is about to come to an end, which could make a substantial difference to your upcoming property purchase. Whether you are on the middle of completing a property purchase, on the cusp of buying or just starting out on your prope...

An Urban Village: Why we love...Dulwich

We’re not surprised when Dulwich is regularly voted one of the most popular areas to buy property in London. With its distinct village-like feel, quirky independent shops and some of the best architecture in the capital, Dulwich is one of our favouri...