Blog: Bushey

At 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...

Summer 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...

When 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...

At 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...

You'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...

If 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...

Are 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...

Buying 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...

Are 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.

It’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...

You’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...

Are 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...

At Benjamin Stevens Estate Agents we are experts in all aspects of the property marketing and believe in covering every eventuality of the sales process.

Instructing 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...

Selling 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.

If 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...

If 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.

Should 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...

Selling 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...

A 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...

If 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...

A 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 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...

Life 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...

Summer 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...

Whether 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...

Getting 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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Much 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....

Mrs 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%.

At 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...