5 Mistakes people make when selling their home
Buying and selling a property can be a stressful business! We’re always on hand when it comes to advice for moving, and with this in…
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Keep up to date with what’s happening in Bromley and the local property market.
If you’re thinking of buying, selling, or renting out property in Bromley, this blog is the best way to get up to speed.
Bromley Property Company to sponsor the Coney Hall Ball!
We’re delighted to announce today that Bromley Property Company are sponsoring the exciting Coney Hall Ball, taking place on Saturday 4th March 2023 at The…
Things that are often overlooked when viewing a property
When people are looking to buy a new home, there are often things that tend to be overlooked when it comes to viewing a property.…
Why you should always use a professional photographer when selling your house
When it comes to selling your home in 2023, first impressions count more than ever. For a large number of house- hunters, they first time…
New Year, New Home in 2023? Our top tips for making the move this year!
If you’re keen to move in 2023, but wary due to the current financial climate and speculation about the property market, it’s understandable. But the…
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from us all!
With only a few days to go until the big day, we’d like to wish our clients, team and local and social media followers a…
Easy ways to make your home and garden look festive this Christmas
After a tricky few years due to covid restrictions, many people are looking to go-to-town this year when it comes to the seasonal festivities, including…
How to maintain your property during the winter
As a homeowner or landlord, maintaining your property is one of the most important aspects, even more so during the winter, as rain, wind, snow…
How to sell your property quickly – our top tips to get moving fast
Here at Bromley Property Company, one of the questions we’re often asked by potential sellers is how to sell your property quickly, and how to…
We’re proudly sponsoring Wickham Common Primary Christmas Fair 2022!
Some more lovely ‘supporting’ local news on our blog today! As well as the Christmas Night Market at Wickham Common Primary this Thursday, we’re also…
Bromley Property Company to sponsor Wickham Common Primary Christmas Night Market
Here at Bromley Property Company we’re delighted to announce that we’re sponsoring the Wickham Common Primary School Christmas Night Market, taking place next Thursday 24th…
7 ways landlords can prepare for winter
As the nights draw in and it’s getting colder, it’s that time of year when if you’re a landlord you should be thinking about some…
Why you should put your property on the market in the run up to Christmas 2022
Now autumn is in full swing, and with Christmas upon us before we know it, it perhaps seems an odd time to even consider putting…
Buying a property? Here are our tips for speeding up the process
Quite possibly the worst thing about moving house is the fact that sometimes it can take so long for the whole process to complete, and…
What does the Stamp Duty Cut 2022 mean for home buyers?
The new chancellor, Kwasi Kwarteng, has confirmed a permanent stamp duty cut on properties, with no tax to be paid on them up to the…
Our Tips for Managing Property Renovations
We know that managing property renovations can take up a lot of precious time and energy. Whether you are redecorating a room or embarking on…
Get your home ready to sell this autumn 2022
Now that it’s September, the schools have gone back and we’re all getting back into some kind of routine, you may or may not be…
Child off to university? We discuss buying or renting a property for them
If you have the funds, buying a property for your children to live in while they’re at university can be a good move. Plenty of…
Make your home safer with our home security checklist
Every homeowner places a high value on security, and there are many security choices available whether you’re buying a new home or want to upgrade…
Inherited a Property? The Key things to consider 2022
Inherited a property? This can either be a very welcome gift or an upsetting surprise, but either way it can be a stressful time as…
Decluttering your home to sell – our top tips
There’s nothing like the idea of moving house to suddenly make it SO much easier to ditch the clutter and have a good sort…
Mortgage Affordability Rules Relaxed for Buyers
The Bank of England has announced plans to relax mortgage lending rules from today, August 1, in what will be undoubtedly excellent news for…
Thinking of relocating to a new area? Here are our top tips 2022
There are many lots of reasons why you may decide to sell up and consider relocating to a new area. Whether it’s for a…
A successful summer fair at Wickham Common Primary!
We’re delighted to write here on our blog that the Wickham Common Primary School summer fair that took place this past Saturday was a roaring…
Bromley Schools Catchments Guide – 2021 intake
When it comes to families looking to purchase a property with us, some of the most popular questions asked are around Bromley schools catchments, both…
Bromley Property Company to sponsor Wickham Common Primary School Summer Fair!
Bromley Property Company is delighted to announce that we’re ‘supporting local’, and are once again sponsoring Wickham Common Primary School‘s hotly anticipated Summer Fair! The…
Creating an outdoor living area for your home
Now that summer has arrived it’s time to spend more time in the garden, enjoying your plants, BBQs, and some vitamin D sitting in the…
Hayes School ‘Girls in Sport’ – Summer 2022 Update
Nearly a year ago now we announced our commitment to a year’s sponsorship of local Bromley secondary school, Hayes, and their forward-thinking ‘Girls in…
Ideas for making your new rental property feel like home
We know if can sometimes be tricky if you’re living in a rental property to put your ‘stamp’ on it and make it feel like…
Costs to consider when moving house
Everyone knows that moving house can be expensive, but how do you make sure that you’re prepared and not surprised by any ‘hidden’ or forgotten…
Planning a bathroom renovation in your new property
Your bathroom is an important room within your home, and ideally it should be a soothing, relaxing space whilst also offering the functionality you need…
Bromley Property Company meets… Andreas Jochim, Osteopath, Strawberry House Clinic Hayes
On the blog today we meet local osteopath Andreas Jochim, who is Clinic Director of the Strawberry House Clinic in Hayes, Bromley, where along with…
Hayes School Girls in Sport – May update
As we’ve written about before, last summer we announced that we have committed to a year’s sponsorship of local secondary school, Hayes, and their exciting…
Bromley Property Company meets… Louise Hyland, Partner Judge & Priestley LLP
On the blog today we meet the lovely Louise Hyland, who is currently a partner at Bromley-based Judge & Priestley solicitors, helping people move house…
Why you need decent plumbing in your new home
Despite being something that every modern house needs, plumbing is often forgotten about by most homeowners until something goes wrong. Most people will assume good…
Bromley Property Company meets… Neal Penfold, Out The Box Architecture
On the Bromley Property Company blog today we talk to Neal Penfold, Managing Director at Chislehurst-based ‘Out The Box Architecture’, where he has been the…
Hayes School U13 Basketball Team – Kent Champions!
Here at Bromley Property Company we’re delighted to share the news that the U13 boys basketball team at Hayes School are officially Kent champions! We’ve…
Our Guide to Property Jargon
Here at Bromley Property Company we know that when it comes to buying and selling a property, so much of the language, or jargon,…
Bromley Property Company meets…. Tim McColloch, McColloch Roofing
With over 20 years roofing and maintenance experience, McColloch’s Roofing of West Wickham are a family-run business and experts in all things roofing. Offering a…
Ways to get your garden ready for spring
Now we’re nearly halfway through March, spring is just around the corner, and now is a great time for making a list of what…
Our essential property buying checklist for 2022
It’s well documented that moving house is one of the most stressful things a person will experience, but by being prepared you can make…
Bromley Property Company x Hayes School: Girls in Sport – February 2022 update
As we’ve written about previously, last summer we were delighted to announce that we have committed to a year’s sponsorship of local secondary school, Hayes,…
5 Easy ways to update your home this spring
With spring just around the corner, you might be thinking of putting your property on the market, or even just giving it a bit of…
Bromley Property Company meets… Kaya Ramesh, owner Kavara Interior Design
Here on the Bromley Property Company blog today we have an interview with Kaya Ramesh, the Bromley-based owner of cutting-edge interior design company, Kavara Interior…
How much deposit do I need to buy a house?
If you’re looking to buy a property, then these days you are looking at needing quite a hefty deposit mortgage deposit. The minimum deposit for…
Maximise the light in your home ready for selling this January
One of the things that prospective buyers of a property often comment on, both in positive and negative ways, is the amount of…
How to get on the property ladder – our tips
Are you looking to buy your first home and get on the property ladder but not sure where to start? Today on the Bromley Property…
Tips for making the most of your kitchen space
When it comes to buying a house, one thing that is often on the top of the list for buyers is a good-sized kitchen. So…
Happy New Year, and get moving in 2022!
We’d like to wish all of our clients and readers a Happy New Year, and we are ready and raring this 2022 to help our…
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from us all!
We’d like to wish all of our clients, team and followers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year as we head into 2022!…
Hayes School – Girls in Sport: Feedback from the girls!
Back in June we were delighted to announce that we have committed to a year’s sponsorship of local secondary school, Hayes, and their exciting new…
Some lovely testimonials, and how you too can leave us a review!
One of the things we love about working for Bromley Property Company is when we do a good job for our clients, and the past…
Bromley Property Company renew sponsorship of Old Wilsonians FC Junior Section
Bromley Property Company are pleased to announce that we’ve renewed our sponsorship of the Old Wilsonians Football Club Junior Section for another season! We love…
Bromley Property Company x Hayes School – Girls in Sport: November update
As many of you may know, back in June we were delighted to announce that we have committed to a year’s sponsorship of local secondary…
Bromley Property Company to sponsor Wickham Common Primary School Christmas Night Market
In the spirit of our business and being very much a ‘local’ company, Bromley Property Company is pleased to announce that we’re ‘supporting local’ once…
How to sell a property as an executor
If you are named as an executor in a will, you will have great responsibilities when it comes to sorting out the deceased’s estate, and…
Questions to ask as a first time buyer
Getting on the property ladder is a big milestone, and an exciting one, but can very feel very daunting at the same time. Here at…
Our tips for a more eco-friendly home
Creating a more eco-friendly home not only massively helps the planet, but it also makes it a more enjoyable place to live, as well as…
Meet Shane Hardman, Managing Director, Wunder Removals Bromley
On the blog today, we meet Shane Hardman, Managing Director of local removals company, Wunder Removals. The team at Wunder Removals have over 25…
Hayes School Basketball Sponsorship
Today we’re delighted to share some snaps of the newly sponsored U14 Hayes School basketball team kits! The children have apparently been over the moon…
Properties wanted in the Bromley area due to buyer demand!
We’ve talked over the past few weeks about why Autumn is a good time to sell your property. Over the past month we’ve had a…
Bromley Property Company x Hayes School – Girls in Sport: September 2021 Update
Back in June we were delighted to announce that we have partnered with Hayes Secondary School for their exciting ‘Girls in Sport’ project that begins…
Why autumn is a great time to sell your property
Now the schools are going back after the long summer break and autumn is just around the corner, people start to head out of…
How to make glass work within your home
When you think of glass within the home, it conjures up an image of luxury, clarity, and gives the illusion of space. Despite being not…
5 Tips for a Great Loft Conversion
One way of saving money to gain a bigger house (especially in the more-expensive South East of England), is to purchase a property with…
5 Tips for the Perfect Home Office
With more and more people continuing to work from home, and the desire for properties with a home office or workspace having dramatically increased…
Is it cheaper to buy or rent a home?
When it comes to finding somewhere to live, it has previously always been a given that it is cheaper financially to buy a home and…
Bromley Property Company and Coney Hall FC U9 Tigers- an update!
This past year we’ve been delighted to have sponsored the U9 Tigers team at West Wickham-based Coney Hall Football Club. Despite a season heavily…
Home Improvements that add the most value
When it comes to home improvements, there are two main factors at play- whether or not what you decide to do adds value to…
10 Tips for adding value to your garden when selling your property
Before putting their house on the market, many of our clients make a great effort to declutter and make the inside of their house as…
Buying and selling a house with subsidence
One of the things that strikes fear in the heart of anyone buying a property is hearing the word ‘subsidence’. From a buyer’s point of…
Should you buy a property with a friend?
With the cost of buying a house or flat increasing, deciding to buy property with friends, siblings or other family members can make the dream…
Bromley Property Company partnering with Hayes School for ‘Girls in Sport’
Here at Bromley Property Company we’re delighted to announce that we’ve partnered with Hayes Secondary School for their exciting ‘Girls in Sport’ project that begins…
Our tips for viewing an empty property
When it comes to potentially buying an empty property, it can be very hard to visualise what a place COULD look like and the kind…
Buying a house in a flood risk area
Although the majority of properties are not situated in a flood risk area, a not-insignificant ARE, even if they’re not obviously situated beside water. It…
Our guide to buying a listed property
The character and charm of a a listed property is certainly a big draw for many people when it comes to buying a new home,…
What to do if your buyer pulls out
One of the most nerve-wracking things about the whole property buying and selling process, is the worry that once someone has made an offer on…
What happens if a property you like is ‘under offer’?
On the blog today, we’re talking about what happens if a property you really like is under offer, and whether or not it is possible…
Questions you should ask an agent before renting a property
If you’re considering renting a property and going via an agent, you need to make sure that you’re prepared and asking them the right…
Our guide to buying land
When it comes to buying land, our experienced team here at Bromley Property Company can help with a number of things, from feasibility studies and…
Our tips for buying a renovation project property
We tend to find that our potential property buyers sit in two camps: Those who want to remain relatively stress-free, move into a place and…
How to get your paperwork ready for selling a property
Before you sell your property, one of the most important things you can do is to make sure that all of your legal paperwork in…
Get moving this Spring with Bromley Property Company
We know that there are a large number of people looking to move house in the Bromley area, and a great many people coming to…
Questions to ask when buying a house
Buying a new house (or any property for that matter) is a huge commitment, and can often be a little daunting. Even if you’re not…
4 Common Mistakes Landlords can make (and how to avoid them)
The Buy-to-let market continues to be big business here in the UK, including the Bromley area. Many people are keen to invest in property to…
Let’s Move to…. Downe
Located 3.4 miles (5.5 km) south west of Orpington, the village of Downe is a picturesque slice of countryside nestled still within the M25, and…
Buying a property? Why you should get a survey
If you’re looking to buy a property, one of the things we highly recommend you budget for is a survey on your prospective purchase. Below are…
The Stamp Duty Holiday Extension – What does this mean for the property market?
If you’ve been following news of the Chancellor’s latest budget today, you’ll know about the proposed Stamp Duty Holiday extension- but if you missed it,…
5 Things buyers should look for in a garden
Living somewhere with a beautiful garden can really help to boost your mood AND add value to your property. When buying a property, many people…
Reasons why landlords don’t return a rental deposit
If you’re renting a property there’s bound to be a time when you are going to want your rental deposit back once you move on.…
What’s the difference between a Leasehold and Freehold property?
When it comes to buying a property, ‘leasehold’ and ‘freehold’ are terms that crop up all the time, but actually a surprising number of people…
Things that can affect the value of your property
When you’re looking to sell a property, you may or may not have a rough idea as to how much your home might be worth,…
Everything you need to know about probate properties
Whilst many of us will have heard the term probate before, and have a rough idea of what it means, many people have no real…
Top tips for planning a house extension
Here at Bromley Property Company we frequently sell ‘doer-upper’ properties to buyers who plan on totally renovating them, and more often than not this means…
Looking for Mortgage Advice for 2021? We chat to Paul Martins, Mortgage Evolution
When it comes to buying and selling property, it’s certainly been a funny old year, with people unsure when it comes to mortgage advice and…
Happy New Year!
We’d like to wish all of our clients and readers a Happy New Year, and we are very much going into 2021 feeling positive about…
Merry Christmas from all of us at Bromley Property Company!
We’d like to wish all of our clients and followers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We know that this year has…
6 things you need to know before buying a flat
Buying a flat (or maisonette!) is a bit more complicated than buying a house, for several reasons (which we will explain in this post!). There…
Let’s move to… Bromley
It’s funny that despite having written several area guides now for other parts of the Bromley borough, that we haven’t actually written one for Bromley…
Coney Hall U9 Tigers fully kitted-out!
We thought we’d share a photo on our blog today of just how great the Coney Hall FC U9 Tigers look in their new kits,…
How to let a property legally & safely during the Covid-19 pandemic
With the property market currently booming, even during a global pandemic, it has also still been possible (and very much in demand) to rent and…
Will the new lockdown affect the property market and moving house?
Last Saturday we received the news that England would go into a second, new lockdown as of today, Thursday November 5 until at least December…
Let’s move to… Bickley
Bickley is an area of the Bromley Borough that has become consistently popular with families looking to be close to Bromley, yet with good commuter…
5 Minutes with… Becky Freeman, Digital Marketing Bromley Property Company
We spend a few minutes catching up with Bromley Property Company’s Becky Freeman, who runs our Digital Marketing and Social Media channels! Have you always lived…
Tips for preparing your children for moving house
With the majority of the Bromley Property Company team parents ourselves, we understand the worries and anxiety that our clients can face with regards to…
Sponsoring Old Wilsonians Junior Football Club!
We are delighted to announce that we are to sponsor West Wickham-based Old Wilsonians Junior Football Club for the coming season! Here at Bromley Property…
Tips for selling your property by Christmas
Now schools are back after a (VERY) long summer and September is here, it’s that time of year when many people who were thinking about…
Let’s Move to… Chislehurst
Located in the London Borough of Bromley and 12 miles South-East from Central London, Chislehurst is popular with commuters and their families due to it’s…
Bromley Property Company sponsors Coney Hall FC U9 Tigers
This week we’re delighted to announce another way that we’re supporting the local community- by sponsoring Coney Hall FC U9 Tigers football home kits! Our…
Kitchen staging tips for preparing your home for sale
A major kitchen renovation can cost a lot of money. So how can you make your current kitchen more appealing to prospective buyers with kitchen…
5 Tips for selling your home during the summer
Whilst the summer is often known as being a quieter time to sell, right now post-lockdown we’re busier than ever, with lots of properties going…
Stamp Duty Changes: Everything you need to know
As announced by the chancellor, Rishi Sunak, the new stamp duty holiday has got potential property purchasers excited, as it means that any purchase of…
Let’s move to… Orpington
As one of the last towns before you hit the green belt and the M25, Orpington in the Borough of Bromley offers a speedy commute…
Why you shouldn’t ever knowingly overprice your home
When it comes to selling a property, understandably one of the key things sellers want is the best price possible for their home, but there’s…
How to move valuable items during a house move
If you’ve moved house in the past, you may well have had a bad experience when it comes to losing or misplacing valuable items during…
Coronavirus Act 2020 and landlords
Further to the implementation of the Coronavirus Bill (now the Coronavirus Act 2020), special measures have been brought in to assist tenants affected by coronavirus.…
How to move house safely during the coronavirus pandemic
One of the key queries we’ve had from both potential buyers/sellers, and also from our existing clients in the midst of the property purchasing process,…
The Property Market during Covid-19: We answer your questions
On the blog today we thought we would answer some popular questions regarding the property market during covid-19, and the current situation. We also discuss…
The Coronavirus Situation: Following Government Advice & Allowing Property Viewings to take place again
Delighted might be too flippant a word to use today, at a time when there is still much justified anxiety around the coronavirus situation, but…
Landlord Tips for Decorating Rental Properties
You might not think that spending time and effort on decor and furnishings for your rental property is worth it, but whilst it might not…
Selling a property during lockdown
So, you’ve decided to move, either put your house on the market (or made the decision to), then this current, worrying, Coronavirus situation struck. Can…
Bromley Property Company featured in London Evening Standard
At such a turbulent time we are over the moon to write that our proactive approach to being an estate agent during the Covid-19 crisis…
When life gives you lemons…making the most of the current situation with Vendor Video Tours!
In the current climate we are now pleased to be offering vendor video tours of some of our current properties- a great way to view…
Let’s move to…Keston
As you head towards outer Bromley, you’ll find yourself in the picturesque village of Keston, where the people who live here get all the advantages…
Keeping calm and carrying on…
These past couple of weeks have been just a little bit odd haven’t they? With coroanvirus spreading around the world, and some uncertainty as to…
Love it or list it? Whether to extend your home or move on
Love it or list it? It’s a problem faced by most people at some stage in their lives: your home no longer offers the space…
How to hold an open house day when putting your home on the market
If you’re selling a property and wondering if holding an open house is a good idea, we have some great hints and tips over on…
Changes afoot for landlords: Capital Gains Taxes
Did you know that there are tax changes coming into force in April which will affect landlords selling rental properties? At the moment, capital gains…
Let’s move to… Beckenham
Nestled between more central London and Bromley, Beckenham is a buzzing London suburb that appeals to both 20-30 something professionals, AND young families looking to…
Busy times for us at Bromley Property Company!
It’s busy times for us here at Bromley Property Company: The London property market has picked up significantly again.
Bromley Property Company on Social Media
In these days of nearly everyone being online and using social media of some kind, we thought it would be silly not to mention that…
10 Landlord Health & Safety Obligations
Landlords? Here are 10 health and safety obligations you should be following.
Merry Christmas!
We’d like to wish all of our clients and followers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We’d also like to thank you…
We’re Sponsoring Hayes School Basketball teams!
We’re delighted to sponsor the Hayes School basketball teams, and once again support local.
Let’s move to… Hayes, Bromley
Considered one of the most desirable places to live in the Bromley area, largely due to it’s great primary AND secondary schools, transport links…
Landlords: How to attract & keep a long term tenant
Have a property you’d like to rent out? We have tips for landlords on how to attract and keep a long-term tenant.
Gearing up for the festive season in Bromley!
It’s nearly that time of year… as much as we’re holding off and trying not to peak too soon Christmas-wise, it’s inevitable that the old…
How is Brexit affecting the housing market?
With Brexit limping towards another delayed deadline for completion early next year, the white elephant in the property world is almost certainly: “Is Brexit affecting…
The Coney Hall Ball & How to help raise more money
On Friday 18th October we attended (and sponsored!) the Coney Hall Ball, a fantastically successful event that raised just over £5,200 for ‘the Friends of…
5 Minutes with…Stuart Jackson, Lettings & Sales at Bromley Property Company
We spent a few minutes catching up with Stuart Jackson, who is in charge of Sales & Lettings here at Bromley Property Company! How long…
Let’s move to… Coney Hall
We maybe a little biased as we have a soft spot for the area of Coney Hall (nestled between Hayes and West Wickham in the…
Is time ticking for the High Street Estate agent?
In light of last week’s sad demise of British travel agent stalwart Thomas Cook, and talk turning to the struggle that High Street travel agents…
Get moved in before Christmas…
We know that it’s never popular mentioning the ‘C’ word in September, but the reality is that if you want to be moved and settled…
What we got up to this summer…
Looking back over the summer, we’ve been so happy to have been involved with the local Bromley community, and it’s actually been a busy time…
When is the best time to sell your home?
Here at Bromley Property Company we realise that there is so much to think about when you’re considering putting your house on the market. Along…
Empty Nest? Some top tips if you’re considering downsizing
Like many parents who have raised their children in the larger family home, there comes a time once the children have left home to attend…
Let’s Move to… Petts Wood
Located between Chislehurst and Orpington, Petts Wood is becoming more and more popular for families looking to move out of more central London to somewhere…
10 Things you should know about tenancy agreements
Here at Bromley Property Company we look after many properties available for rental, and help and advise landlords if necessary, as well as prospective tenants.…
How to help your pet on moving day
Moving house a stressful time for everyone. Having animals can contribute to the stress, as you wonder how to help your pet on moving day. Unfortunately, this…
Let’s move to… Biggin Hill
Biggin Hill is probably best know for its role during the Battle of Britain in the summer of 1940, when Spitfire squadrons were stationed there.…
What to expect on moving day
When you’re in the thick of selling your house, actual moving day can often seem like a long way down the line. If you have…
5 Minutes with… Lewis McKale, Director Bromley Property Company
We spend a few minutes catching up with our Bromley Property Company Director, Lewis McKale, who was born and bred in Bromley, and talk to…
Reasons buyers fall in love with a house
Reasons buyers fall in love with a house… making the decision to sell the family home, and arranging viewings of potential new homes can be…
Kicking off Monday with our ‘Refer a friend’ scheme!
Here at Bromley Property Company, we love the fact that we do so much business through word-of-mouth because our customers have great experiences with us.…
Let’s move to… West Wickham
West Wickham is an area of the Bromley Borough that pops up constantly for us as agents as somewhere where families want to move to,…
Contact Bromley Property Company
We’re here to help you buy, sell, or rent properties in Bromley. Call 020 8462 7155 or email info@bromleypropertycompany.com to enquire about our services or arrange a valuation.
