
Benjamin Stevens suppporting The Red Trust Bushey
By Team Benjamin Stevens on 28th Jul 2022At Benjamin Stevens Estate Agents we are delighted to announce that we have recently partnered with a local charity called Red Trust Bushey.
They are a local charity working hard to ensure they are able to support those...

What Should You Do With Your Property Marketing During The Summer Holiday Season?
By Team Benjamin Stevens on 21st Jul 2022Summer is a wonderful time to sell your home.
A peak of activity in every estate agent's calendar. Whatever the reasons, the summer property market always heats up (sorry, terrible pun!) and the number of sales...

Property Price Prefixes - So Many Variations But What Do They Even Mean?
By Team Benjamin Stevens on 12th May 2022When looking to buy a property, you'll notice that estate agents use various terminology and jargon when listing the marketing price.
Is it guide price, or offers around?
What do they even...

Tenants - These Jobs Are Your Responsibility! Stay On The Right Side Of Your Landlord!
By Team Benjamin Stevens on 12th May 2022At Benjamin Stevens we have been managing property for our Landlords and taking care of our tenants needs for nearly 20 years. Here are some top tips for tenants to guide you as to what you are responsible for.
As a...

What Are Estate Agents Looking For When You Make An Offer?
By Team Benjamin Stevens on 12th May 2022You've done the viewing and fallen in love with the property.
You've weighed up all of the pros and cons, and after sleeping on it, finally decided to put in an offer.
So, how can you make the most of the...

Has Your Property Let Stalled?
By Team Benjamin Stevens on 16th Mar 2022If there isn’t much interest in your rental, what can you do?
At Benjamin Stevens we have been helping landlords rent out and manage their properties for nearly twenty years.
If you find yourself struggling...

Should You Use A Letting Agent?
By Team Benjamin Stevens on 16th Mar 2022Are you letting out a property for the first time? Or have you often faced a lot of problems while searching for a rental property?
Have several people recommended that you should hire a letting agent but you are not...

Why It’s Important To Instruct A Solicitor As Early As Possible
By Team Benjamin Stevens on 2nd Mar 2022Buying or selling a property is among life’s most exciting but also stressful experiences.
Once you’ve decided to buy or sell, you may want to press ahead as quickly as possible. You’ll want the legal process to...

Top Tips For Property Searching When You Are Short On Time
By Team Benjamin Stevens on 23rd Feb 2022Are you in the early stages of planning to buy a property?
Do you not know where to start?
Follow these tips to simplify the process, remove the stress, and enjoy your search for a property.
At...
Prices Keep Rising – Have I Missed The Boat?
By Team Benjamin Stevens on 23rd Feb 2022It’s the age old question that people ask time and time again – when is the best time to sell a property?
At Benjamin Stevens Estate Agents, we have been selling properties for our clients for nearly 20 years and...

Should I Put My Property On The Market Before I Start Looking To Buy?
By Team Benjamin Stevens on 23rd Feb 2022You’ve made the decision that you want to move. You know roughly what property you’re looking for, in what area and how much you want to spend….. you’re good to go!
Then comes the age-old question that we...

Top Tips To Consider If You Still Haven’t Found The Right Property
By Team Benjamin Stevens on 23rd Feb 2022Are you looking for you next dream property?
Have you yet to find anything that ticks all your boxes?
If the answer is yes to both these questions then at Benjamin Stevens, we have some great tips and advice...

Preparing Your Home For Sale
By Team Benjamin Stevens on 9th Feb 2022At Benjamin Stevens Estate Agents we are experts in all aspects of the property marketing and believe in covering every eventuality of the sales process.
When it comes to moving home, you are probably more focused...
How A Great Solicitor Can Help You As A Home Buyer
By Team Benjamin Stevens on 9th Feb 2022Instructing a solicitor to oversee the sale and/or purchase of a property might cost you additional pounds from your wallet, however, it might help you greatly, eliminating any risk that would cost you a lot of money, or...

How To Sell Your Property Before Summer 2022!
By Team Benjamin Stevens on 3rd Feb 2022Selling your home can be one of the most stressful things you do in your life but it needn’t be! If you have a plan and strategy in place, things will run more smoothly.
At Benjamin Stevens Estate Agents we want to...
Leasehold v Freehold - Differences and Considerations
By Team Benjamin Stevens on 20th Jan 2022If you plan on buying a property, you may have come across property descriptions such as leasehold and freehold. You must understand the differences between these statuses and how they affect the property owner.
We...

The Most Crucial Questions To Ask Before You Buy
By Team Benjamin Stevens on 20th Jan 2022If you’re looking to buy a property, you’re likely to have a number of thoughts running through your head but don’t worry as we’ve looked into the most common questions a potential homebuyer wants answered.
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7 Ways A Mortgage Adviser Can Save You Time And Money!
By Team Benjamin Stevens on 20th Jan 2022Should you use a mortgage adviser or just try to find the best mortgage by yourself? Many buyers find themselves asking this question.
Here we explore seven key ways that the right mortgage adviser can help you with...

A Step-By-Step Guide For Selling An Inherited Property
By Team Benjamin Stevens on 20th Jan 2022Selling an inherited property can be a daunting prospect at the best of times. First there is the emotional impact of dealing with the loss of a relative or friend. And then there are the legal responsibilities, paperwork and...

Do Not Disturb!
By Team Benjamin Stevens on 3rd Nov 2021A common misconception is that November and December are a bad time to think about selling your property.
In reality, if you are thinking of selling at the start of the New Year, these can be two of the most important...

What May Stop A Home From Selling?
By Team Benjamin Stevens on 21st Oct 2021If your home is currently on the market and you are struggling to find potential purchasers, it maybe worth having a look at your options and having a discussion with your agent. There is nothing more infuriating than having...

Customer Service is King!
By Team Benjamin Stevens on 21st Oct 2021A lot of people would look at the statement above and say no, 'Cash is King'! However, having been working in the Lettings industry for nearly 20 years, one thing we have learnt as a company is that most landlords and tenants...

Christmas is Coming..............
By Team Benjamin Stevens on 21st Oct 2021Christmas is less than 100 days away now and although the property market saw its first slight drop in house prices in August, according to Rightmove, there are more buyers looking in the market now than any time in the last...

What Does The End Of Furlough Mean For The Lettings Market?
By Team Benjamin Stevens on 1st Sep 2021Life almost seems back to normal at the moment so it was slightly surprised the other week to be reminded that the furlough scheme is still in operation. As of the end of June according to Treasury figures some 1.9 million...

Market Update for September 2021
By Team Benjamin Stevens on 29th Aug 2021Summer is well and truly over but despite some hat greyish summer we’ve had the market is still very strong with more buyers looking to buy now than in the last ten years.
Sellers are in the strongest position to...

The Importance Of Marketing Of Your Property In The Right Way
By Team Benjamin Stevens on 29th Aug 2021Whether you are looking to either sell or rent your property is it crucial you reach the right people at the right time. We have found if both marketing and price is correct – you will have no issues in selling your home in a...

How Do Valuations Work And What Is My Property Worth?
By Team Benjamin Stevens on 29th Aug 2021Getting a valuation of your property is often the first step on the road finding your next dream home. To gain an understanding of what your current property is worth there are a few ways you can go about this.
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How has Covid changed what buyers are looking for in a property?
By Team Benjamin Stevens on 28th Jul 2021Much has changed in all of our lives since March 2020 and these ripples continue into the property market.
This is unsurprising as we have all been forced to spend more time at home and away from loved ones....

Bushey
By Team Benjamin Stevens on 7th Apr 2021Mrs C owned a property in Bushey. Our Bushey Branch Manager valued it at £475k in order to achieve £450k. She ended up instructing another agent who dazzled her with an overvaluation of £500,000 and a low fee below 1%.
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Covid 19 Safety Measures
By Team Benjamin Stevens on 5th Mar 2021At Benjamin Stevens Estate Agents, we are committed to protecting the safety and well-being of all our clients at this time.
As of July 2021, the government has outlined their roadmap for the upcoming months as well as...