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The Elmbridge lettings market hasn’t been without its challenges over the last 12 – 18 months, namely very high demand and not enough proper

The Elmbridge lettings market hasn’t been without its challenges over the last 12 – 18 months, namely very high demand and not enough properties. And whilst demand still outstrips supply, James Dodds, Lettings Director at Grosvenor Surrey, explains why this is exactly the right time to become a landlord.

As the saying goes, ‘once bitten, twice shy’, which is the approach existing and would-be Surrey residents have seemingly taken to heart.

And to be honest, it isn’t a surprise after the previous 12 months saw properties snapped up as soon as they hit the market – if not before! Demand for property to let has been, and remains, incredibly high. Too high, in fact, for the number of properties available.

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Surrey estate agent Grosvenor Surrey has expanded its Surrey property management team after appointing Agnes Willcox to the role of Property

Surrey estate agent Grosvenor Surrey has expanded its Surrey property management team after appointing Agnes Willcox to the role of Property Manager.

The move follows a surge in demand from landlords choosing to use the Elmbridge property expert - which has seen its managed property portfolio grow considerably in the first quarter of 2024 - to manage their properties.

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According to Property Industry Eye, there was a 53 per cent increase in searches for ‘cheap fee agents’ within the estate agent category bet

According to Property Industry Eye, there was a 53 per cent increase in searches for ‘cheap fee agents’ within the estate agent category between January 2023 and January 2024. Are online only or ‘cheap’ agents set to replace the high street agent? Of course not, says Chris Burton, Director at our Claygate office. Here he explains why.

Isn’t it always the way, the markets take a turn for the worse, people get twitchy and then begin looking for ways to cut costs (and corners). The stock market is a classic example. When markets dive, those who own shares often start to sell, when it’s really often the perfect opportunity to buy.

The property market is not dissimilar. In this case, there’s been a slight slowdown in movement – primarily due to rising mortgage rates, inflation and a persistent cost-of-living crisis – and, according to one property media title, sellers start looking for the bargain basement property marketeers as opposed to those best equipped to deal with tougher market conditions.

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This year’s Spring Budget didn’t really help the UK’s property market. An opportunity wasted? Gareth Davies, Managing Director at Grosvenor

This year’s Spring Budget didn’t really help the UK’s property market. An opportunity wasted? Gareth Davies, Managing Director at Grosvenor Surrey, thinks so. Here he provides three things that he feels should have featured in the Chancellor’s announcement.

As is always the case days after the Chancellor’s Budget, there’s never a shortage of people – journalists, businesses and the general public – commenting on what’s been announced, and what it means for them.

So, rather than fall into the camp, I’m going to take this opportunity to comment on what wasn’t said. Or, more to the point, comment on what I think should have been announced from the perspective of the property sector.

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After a very uncertain 12 months, 2024 started with a bang. Mortgage rate wars, falling inflation and talk of cuts to the Bank of England’s

After a very uncertain 12 months, 2024 started with a bang.

Mortgage rate wars, falling inflation and talk of cuts to the Bank of England’s base rate all gave a much-needed injection into Surrey’s property market at the turn of the year.

Now, just over a month since it began, our senior team provide their thoughts on what’s happened to date – and, more importantly, what lays in store for the rest of the year.

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January is generally a slow month. It’s dark, it’s cold and people are just getting back into the swing of work (if they aren’t skiing in th

January is generally a slow month. It’s dark, it’s cold and people are just getting back into the swing of work (if they aren’t skiing in the alps, that is). And this is exactly what makes January a GREAT month for selling a property.

Spring has traditionally been regarded as the peak time for property sales – and it’s true. The term ‘spring bounce’ doesn’t exist for no reason.

But January isn’t far off. So, with that in mind, here are three reasons to put your home on the market this winter.

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It’s one of the coolest cities in the world (if not the coolest city). Yet when it comes to the property market, it’s definitely cooling off

First of all, London will never lose its cool.It’s one of the coolest cities in the world (if not the coolest city). Yet when it comes to the property market, it’s definitely cooling off. And this is good news for Surrey.According to Land Registry figures, the average sold London property has risen by just over 13 per cent over the last seven years, which (aside from huge inflation eroding any equity accrued) doesn’t sound too bad.Until you compare it to growth of the average UK property, that is, which amounts to 35 per cent over the same period.Cool London is definitely getting cooler – but in a different way.

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I’m pretty sure I speak on behalf of everyone when I say that 2023 has not been without its challenges.

What a year it’s been.

I’m pretty sure I speak on behalf of everyone when I say that 2023 has not been without its challenges.

Interest rates, the cost of living, mortgage availability and a general economic malaise have all affected the property market in one way or another - and Elmbridge is no exception.

Despite huge demand for properties in and around Cobham, Claygate and Hinchley Wood, those looking to sell were reluctant to do so in 2023 given media reports around falling property prices. Yet, by the second half of the year – and certainly throughout Q4 – this began to markedly change.

So, in the spirit of Miles Davis, who once said ‘Always look ahead, but never look back’, let’s look at what’s in store for 2024?

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Waitrose in Cobham is one of the area’s key focal points – a retail monument, if you will. And, following the recent refurb, the Grosvenor S

Waitrose in Cobham is one of the area’s key focal points – a retail monument, if you will. And, following the recent refurb, the Grosvenor Surrey team thinks it looks exceptional. So, to welcome in the new look and introduce you to the person responsible for the recent overhaul, meet Branch Manager Sarah Sharp, who met with us as part of our ongoing Elmbridge Icons series.

Retail wasn’t my original plan. I actually did a geography degree in Southampton, but ended up joining Waitrose as part of a graduate intake programme in 2005.

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As someone who’s been involved with the prime property market in and around Cobham and Oxshott for over 40 years, it would be fair to say th

If you remember the financial crash of 2008, then you might remember people constantly referring to the ‘bottom of the trough’ – a term that essentially means that it cannot get any worse.

Admittedly, many of those were business owners who were as keen to convince themselves that the worst of it was over as they were those who would listen.

Now, the last 12 months haven’t been anywhere near as challenging as the financial crash. However, they have been challenging.

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As someone who’s been involved with the prime property market in and around Cobham and Oxshott for over 40 years, it would be fair to say th

As someone who’s been involved with the prime property market in and around Cobham and Oxshott for over 40 years, it would be fair to say that I’m the most experienced agent currently working in the area.The good news is that as the Head of Prime Residential at Grosvenor Surrey, I’m now heading up the prime division across Claygate and Hinchley Wood, too. This means that homeowners who own properties in these two areas – and even as far as the Dittons – can benefit from my years spent selling many of the finest properties within the county.

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After a successful career spent working with some of the world’s leading brands at London’s top communications agencies, Katerina Jarvis fou

After a successful career spent working with some of the world’s leading brands at London’s top communications agencies, Katerina Jarvis found a passion for working with small businesses and founder-led brands. Having launched her own consultancy in 2021 to do just that, she’s now taking on a new role at One Cobham. Here Katerina explains what the Cobham community can expect.

I moved to Cobham from London four years ago, just before starting my own family.

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There are few estate agency topics that attract as much attention and debate as property transaction times – and it’s generally in relation

Of course, neither seller or buyer (or estate agent, for that matter) wants the process to take longer than is necessary. And yet, it often does.

Many moving parts

Buying and selling a property involves a number of parties, all of whom are interdependent on each other - the buyer’s solicitor and the seller’s solicitor being just two.

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It hurts us to write this as much as it’s going to hurt you to read it, but summer is sadly coming to an end. In only a couple of weeks Autu

However, there is one silver lining when it comes to this particular change of season: interest in property tends to increase.

After the holiday season, during which decisions around selling a property are often placed on the backburner, people generally refocus and think more about putting their property on the market.

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Grosvenor, the Surrey estate agent and Elmbridge property specialists, has bolstered its team following the appointment of ex-APW property m

Grosvenor, the Surrey estate agent and Elmbridge property specialists, has bolstered its team following the appointment of ex-APW property manager Dave Jones to the role of Head of Property Management.

Dave, who is based from the Cobham office, has been brought in to support Grosvenor’s digital transformation programme, which will see all managed properties within the business’s portfolio transition to a streamlined way of working. As part of the shift, all landlords supported by Grosvenor will benefit from having access to more in-depth and thorough property inspections.

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Amidst the rolling news coverage telling us how bad things are, you’d be forgiven for thinking it’s time to give up, sell up and spend the r

Amidst the rolling news coverage telling us how bad things are, you’d be forgiven for thinking it’s time to give up, sell up and spend the rest of your days roaming the land in an RV.

Now, as nice as that might sound to some of you, the reality is that the world is far from ending, properties are selling and people are still moving.

But just as the news agenda seems to tell us everything that’s bad, this isn’t just another estate agent trying to talk up the market up by saying everything’s good; on a national level people are undoubtedly feeling the squeeze, but in Elmbridge, the market is genuinely holding up well.

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After two decades as Grosvenor Billinghurst, we’re now simply Grosvenor – a refresh that coincides with the second generation of the Davies

You haven’t just changed the name, but given the whole business a new identity. What was behind the decision?

In 2021 my sister Claire and I took over the business, which my father founded in 2002. Whilst the brand had always been a big part of our lives, we weren’t completely satisfied with it. We also felt that it didn’t quite support our overall vision for the future. Grosvenor Billinghurst had evolved during my father’s ownership. As new owners, we wanted to modernise and evolve it in line with ours. The timing just felt right.

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