
The Winkworth Blog
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Sellers' guide: how to prepare for a property viewing
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The best plants for urban gardens
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August 26, 2025
Understanding school catchment areas in London
Walk the pavements by a top-rated London school and you might see a parent measuring the distance to a block of flats. Or someone sizing up a rental home in readiness to buy on a particular street. Indeed, finding a place in the right catchment area is big business in the city, with people willing to pay 15% more for properties near good schools, according to research by Santander.
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August 26, 2025
Sellers' guide: how to prepare for a property viewing
Putting your property on the market can be an exciting but daunting time. Suddenly, it feels like a hundred jobs compete for your attention, from paint touch-ups to taming the garden. After all, you want to wow anyone who walks through the front door. Here’s how to get organised and make sure the property looks its absolute best.
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August 26, 2025
The best plants for urban gardens
An urban garden is a glorious but tricky thing. Spaces are often small and in shade for much of the day. You might not have room for your trowels and compost. But get it right and you’ll be sitting pretty among your flourishing blooms, drink in hand.
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August 26, 2025
Homes with unique features
From the charm of a distant era to the creator’s own style, homes can express real personality. And nowhere is this more true than in their unique features – where individuality really shines. Here are six properties that draw the eye with their splendour and imagination.
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August 15, 2025
The best amenities for city homes
Hunting for a new home in the city can be hugely exciting. Along with the property itself, don’t forget to research features of the local area. From your favourite restaurants to top-rated schools, the right amenities can make all the difference to enjoying your new place.
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August 15, 2025
Tips on London's rental market for international students
Ask any London renter and they’ll tell you competition for properties is fierce. While prices are starting to fall slightly in some areas, the capital’s private rental sector remains largely expensive.
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August 08, 2025
Top luxury rentals on the market
Even with the summer holidays in full flow, a variety of new rentals are brightening the UK market. From a quirky Lofthouse apartment by Charing Cross Road to a family hideaway in the Buckinghamshire countryside, here are five of the most luxurious rentals from Winkworth.
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August 07, 2025
Park life: why living near a park gives you a property premium
When we’re used to the features on our doorstep, it’s easy to overlook their appeal to potential buyers. And parks have huge green swathes of appeal.
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July 31, 2025
Five common misconceptions about home buying debunked
Buying a home is one of the most significant financial decisions you’ll ever make, and with so much information floating around (some of it misleading), it’s easy to fall victim to myths that could derail your plans. Whether you're a first-time buyer or thinking about moving up the property ladder, it's crucial to separate fact from fiction.
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July 24, 2025
Five beautiful homes by the coast
Summer is in full swing, and the lure of the coast is impossible to resist! From sandy strolls to sea views at sunset, there’s never been a better time to enjoy life by the water. Here are five stunning coastal homes that perfectly capture the charm, relaxation, and beauty of seaside living.