The Winkworth Blog
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Preparing for a house move before the Christmas holidays
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Should you buy in a conservation area?
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November 27, 2025
Preparing for a house move before the Christmas holidays
Icy pavements, short days, festive calendars bulging with events… Moving house in the run-up to Christmas calls for careful planning and attention to detail.
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November 27, 2025
Should you buy in a conservation area?
Conservation areas can be easy to fall in love with, from cobbled lanes of thatched cottages to dramatic views across the beach.
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November 27, 2025
How might the Autumn Budget affect the housing and rental market?
After so much speculation, many of us are relieved to know what’s in the Autumn Budget. Now, let’s look at how the housing market and private rented sector might react to the news.
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November 25, 2025
How the design of a property can affect its value
Found a potential new home and considering its resale value?
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November 25, 2025
What the Autumn Budget could mean for the housing market
On 26 November, Rachel Reeves will announce the government’s plans for taxes, spending and borrowing.
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November 19, 2025
Mortgage update: good news for borrowers
Even as the interest rate stays the same, lenders are offering more affordable fixed-rate deals.
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November 19, 2025
Six elegant homes on the market
Here’s a mix of properties available to buy, from a shining, high-spec apartment in Marlborough, Wiltshire to a charming Grade II listed Georgian home in the Exe Valley.
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November 11, 2025
How to encourage a smooth conveyancing process
A smooth conveyancing makes the process of buying a house much more straightforward
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November 11, 2025
The Renters’ Rights Bill gets Royal Assent – what’s next?
After much debate in the Houses of Parliament, the Renters’ Rights Bill received Royal Assent on 27 October and officially entered law.
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November 05, 2025
On the market: six homes with attractive features
These homes all boast features that draw the eye, whether it’s an exquisitely designed kitchen, a swimming pool set in lush gardens or a sweeping deck with views of the River Dart.
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November 05, 2025
How to compare types of house buyers and their offers
Let’s say you have a few people interested in buying your property. This is both an exciting scenario and one that throws up a few questions.
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October 28, 2025
How is a rent guarantor different from rent guarantee insurance?
As a landlord, the worry that a tenant can’t pay their rent can weigh heavily on your shoulders. That’s where a rent guarantor or a rent guarantee insurance policy comes in.