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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Here at Bromley Property Company we know that when it comes to buying and selling a property, so much of the language, or jargon,…
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…
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…
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 the…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
One of the things that prospective buyers of a property often comment on, both in positive and negative ways, is the amount of light…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
As Christmas fast approaches and we seem to get busier in terms of seasonal prep and all the festivities, it perhaps seems an odd…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
On the blog today, we meet Shane Hardman, Managing Director of local removals company, Wunder Removals. The team at Wunder Removals have over 25…
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…
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…
Now that summer is coming to a close, the schools have gone back and you’re perhaps settling back into some kind of routine, you may…
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…
Now the schools are going back after the long summer break and autumn is just around the corner, people start to head out of…
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…
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…
With more and more people continuing to work from home, and the desire for properties with a home office or workspace having dramatically increased…
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…
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…
When it comes to home improvements, there are two main factors at play- whether or not what you decide to do adds value to…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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.…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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? It’s a problem faced by most people at some stage in their lives: your home no longer offers the space…
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…
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…
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 university towns and…
With a packed high street full of shops, restaurants and bars, green spaces and a ‘village’ feel, Beckenham is a place that we always receive…
It’s busy times for us here at Bromley Property Company: The London property market has picked up significantly again.
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…
Landlords? Here are 10 health and safety obligations you should be following.
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 delighted to sponsor the Hayes School basketball teams, and once again support local.
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 and…
Have a property you’d like to rent out? We have tips for landlords on how to attract and keep a long-term tenant.
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…
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…
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…
We spent a few minutes catching up with Stuart Jackson, who is in charge of Sales & Lettings here at Bromley Property Company! How long…
Considered semi-rural, yet with many of the conveniences of good public transport links and a decent run of shops, it’s the best of both worlds…
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…
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 new…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Located between Chislehurst and Orpington, Petts Wood is becoming more and more popular for families looking to move out of more central London to…
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.…
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…
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 out.…
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.…
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…
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… making the decision to sell the family home, and arranging viewings of potential new homes can be…
When it comes to selling your home, first impressions count. For a large number of house- hunters, they first time they clap eyes on a…
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.…
West Wickham is an area of the Bromley Borough that pops up constantly for us as agents as somewhere where families want to move…
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.
