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In our local market covering Sidcup, Dartford, Abbey Wood and surrounding areas, gardens are more valuable than ever. With remote working now part of everyday life, homeowners are finding clever ways

The 2025 Autumn Budget delivered a mix of stability and new costs for homeowners and landlords. Here’s a clear breakdown of what matters most for buyers, sellers and investors in Sidcup, Dartford, Abb

At James Gorey Estate Agents, we work with landlords across South East London, North Kent, and the surrounding areas. One of the biggest changes coming to the rental market in England is the Renters’

Finding a good tenant is one thing — keeping them is another.As any landlord will tell you, a reliable, respectful tenant who pays on time and looks after your property is worth their weight in gold.

The Bank of England has kept UK interest rates at 4% following its latest Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting. While inflation is easing, the Bank is waiting to see how Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s

When it comes to privately renting property in the UK, one of the trickiest but most essential compliance areas is licences. Landlords might find themselves needing one or more licences depending on t

Remember when the daily commute to London dictated where most people lived? Fast-forward to 2025 and that world feels a long way off. The rise of hybrid and remote working has completely reshaped what

Why this matters We often write about upfront costs — stamp duty, surveying, legal fees — and about value-adding improvements. But there’s a middle ground: hidden costs that many buyers don’t immedia