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13/01/2020
Knowing the value of a property is a vital first step in selling a home, but an accurate valuation is used in a wide range of situations – as we know well at Hawkesford. Shared Ownership Valuations In our world of rising property prices, many people are turning towards shared ownership to get on the…
31/12/2019
What a year 2019 has been. We’ve opened a new office, welcomed mums back from maternity leave, been joined by new staff, won an award and congratulated Louisa on her RICS qualification. We hope you’ve had a good one too. Here are the top ten figures for Hawkesford in 2019. Most expensive property…
3/12/2019
Congratulations to Louisa, who has recently gained an RICS qualification. This means she is now qualified to carry out surveys on properties. This is a service we offer to anyone who wants to know the value of a property they own, or to prospective buyers whether or not they are selling a property through…
1/08/2019
We’ve got another property auction coming soon. It will take place at the Warwick Arms Hotel on Thursday 17 October (not 24 September) at 6.30pm. As always, our Managing Director James Hawkesford, a fellow of the National Association of Valuers and Auctioneers, will be the auctioneer. We already have two properties going to the auction…
13/06/2019
We’re delighted to bring two fantastic properties to the market on the beautiful Channel Island of Alderney, with more coming soon. **If you are a seller looking to get the best price for your property, James and Ali will be available to meet up any time between 5th and 9th August and also during the…
11/06/2019
Our next public property auction will be held at the Warwick Arms Hotel on Tuesday 2 July at 6.30pm. We’re the only property auctioneers in Warwick and Leamington and our Managing Director James Hawkesford, a fellow of the National Association of Valuers and Auctioneers, will be the auctioneer. We have two properties going to the…
23/05/2019
We’re proud to say that our Warwick office have just won a Gold British Property Award for their area. This follows a similar award for the Southam office last last year, they landed a gold award in the local category for the town, and also picked up a silver award in the regional category. The…
10/05/2019
Our Southam office has just celebrated six years in business. Over that time the office has gone from strength to strength, culminating in an award for top customer service recently. The latest Rightmove ratings show just why the office is so highly regarded. Due to the high number of recent sales,…
25/04/2019
We are delighted to inform you that Alistair Graham MRICS, the former District Valuer with the Valuation Office Agency, has joined our professional survey and valuation department on a consultancy basis. Alistair, a registered Chartered Surveyor with over 30 experience, brings to the department a wealth of knowledge in the valuation of property throughout the county…
11/04/2019
What is the Tenant Fee Ban? From 1st June 2019 it will be illegal for any agent or landlord to charge their tenant a fee relating to their tenancy. The law has been written to cover any way of trying to get around the ban. What fees are allowed? The fees that are still allowed…
10/04/2019
After 14 years without a day of maternity leave, there’s been a baby boom at Hawkesford Estate Agents in Leamington! Two members of staff Nikki and Tracey had babies towards the end of last year. Becky had a baby girl in early March. Earlier this year, the mums brought their babies, Layla and Zach, into…
18/12/2018
We are celebrating after scooping a brace of British Property Awards. Our Southam office team landed a gold award in the local category for the town, while the team also picked up a silver award in the regional category. The independently-judged awards are given following rigorous mystery shopping visits and recognise outstanding levels of customer…
4/12/2018
We’re delighted to recognise 25 years of service from Carol Pare our Accounts Manager. She started working for us in 1993. Since then much has changed for Carol, her daughters were 10 and eight when she started, she now has grandchildren aged 6 and 3. 25 years ago all records were manual including handwritten payslips.…
23/11/2018
Did you know that Boxing Day is the busiest day of the year on the Rightmove website? If you are thinking about selling your house in January, now is the time to start the process so that we can have everything ready for the busy period. Book in now for a valuation and if you…
24/05/2018
After two postponements for bad weather, our team of Santa’s finally got their chance to climb Snowdon. It was an uneventful trip up Pyg track and we were very proud of our determination to reach the top six months after we first planned the trip. Our efforts were in aid of Young People First, so…
19/03/2018
New energy efficiency guidance from the Government set a minimum level of energy efficiency for privately rented property in England and Wales. This means that, from April 2018, landlords of privately rented domestic and non-domestic property in England or Wales must make sure that their properties reach at least an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating…
17/01/2018
The valuation of a property is an essential part of applying for probate after someone dies. It is often a tough time for families and friends, but it’s a process that needs to be followed before an estate can be distributed. Our advice is to instruct a professional like our qualified team at Hawkesford. Often…
16/11/2017
A brave six-strong team from our Leamington office will be donning Santa outfits this February (re-arranged from December because of bad weather on the original date) and tackling Mount Snowdon in aid of a local charity – Young People First. And if that’s not daunting enough, the next day we’ll also be taking on ‘Velocity’…
13/08/2017
We’re celebrating our Lettings Director, Pauline Carrera-Silva’s, 20th anniversary as a Hawkesford team member. So what’s stayed the same and what has changed over those 20 years? Properties There are properties that Pauline manages now that have been on Hawkesford’s books for 20 years or more including the property behind them, this property is on…
10/07/2017
James Hawkesford, our Managing Director, is a qualified party wall act surveyor meaning that he can act for property owners across Leamington, Warwick and Southam on work affecting a party wall. A party wall divides the buildings of two owners with the boundary between ownerships usually positioned at the centre of the wall. Examples are…
5/07/2017
Our latest property auction takes place tonight. Join us at the Warwick Arms Hotel, High Street, Warwick from 6pm, for a 6.30pm start. There are six properties up for sale, including two plots of land, guide prices range from £175,000 to £700,000. These are the properties: Workshop with 3 bed flat…
12/04/2017
Five percent of sellers are going on the web to sell their homes and this figure is rising; but while online estate agents may be cheaper – they come second place to high street agencies in important areas. Let’s think about sale price first. High Street agents use a percentage-based commission, which gives us the…
23/03/2017
The Sunday Times named Leamington as one of the best places to live in the Midlands recently. One of the attractions for families is the great local primary and secondary schools. This is often the prime consideration for families when choosing an area to live, but our buyers tell us that other factors are also…
21/03/2017
We’re working with David Wilson Homes on bringing some fantastic new homes in Harbury and Southam to the market. Buying a new build home can be a good choice and the Government’s Help to Buy Scheme can help you get your foot on the first rung of the property ladder. Heres a few tips from…
10/03/2017
We’re the only property auctioneers in Warwick and Leamington and my years of experience have given me valuable insight into this area. Selling at auction is popular for a speedy sale. Once the hammer falls it’s a done deal – with contracts being exchanged on the day and the agreed price required to be paid…
23/01/2017
When you take out a mortgage you are usually required to have buildings insurance to cover the cost of rebuilding your house should anything happen to it. It’s sensible for any homeowner to have it, and to make sure it is for an adequate amount. Is your buildings insurance figure up-to-date? If it’s too low,…
4/01/2017
Entries are now being invited for our next Auction in March 2017. If you have a property you are considering selling, please Call to arrange a FREE no obligation auction appraisal on 01926 430 553. Property types include: Residential properties Investment properties Land and development opportunities Freehold ground rents Licensed premises Garage blocks Country…
28/10/2016
Leamington-based estate agency Hawkesford is lending a helping hand to first time buyers by bringing shared ownership properties to market through a partnership with Orbit Homes. Specialists in affordable housing, Orbit has more than a dozen sites across Warwickshire, including Knightcote Place and Hendry Place in Bishops Itchington, and Ettington Mews in Wellesbourne. Offering two,…
17/08/2016
Have you found your perfect home with a different agency? Hawkesford can still help! Our dedicated surveying department is certified with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and can assist in providing a detailed RICS accredited valuation to ensure your dream home isn’t a nightmare in disguise. While your mortgage valuation may be thorough, it’s…
2/08/2016
Hawkesford Estate Agents in Leamington has been selected to bring David Wilson Homes’ newest properties at Spinney Fields to market. With prices starting from just £249,000, the Spinney Fields development at Long Itchington comprises traditionally styled two, three, four and five bedroom homes and is ideal for both young professionals and growing families. Adam Finn, sales manager at…
21/06/2016
A leading Warwickshire estate agent says continued strong employment bodes well for the region’s property market in the wake of the UK’s vote to leave the European Union. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has said new buyer enquiries have ‘declined significantly’ following the historic Leave vote, with 36 per cent more chartered surveyors nationally…
2/05/2016
Yesterday saw the Hawkesford team join local residents and members of the Barford Field working group for an event which brought the community together to celebrate the new facilities at King George’s Field in Barford. Sponsoring the event which saw a state-of-the-art children’s play area, two tennis courts, an all-weather court and a perimeter path…
1/04/2016
We’re pleased to announce that Hawkesford will be sponsoring this year’s Regency Run in celebration of our 25 year anniversary! Taking place on April 17, the race will see 2,500 runners take to the streets of Leamington where they will complete the 10k course. As a local agency we’re more than happy to get behind…
1/03/2016
Thinking of buying a second home? It’s worth knowing that stamp duty increases are set to take place from April – meaning that those who own more than one residence will be hit with additional fees. Contrary to popular belief, it’s not only those operating under the buy-to-let umbrella that will suffer. Anyone who is thinking of…
29/01/2016
Under new regulations set to come into place from February 1st, all landlords will be required to check their tenants ‘right to rent’ as part of the Immigration Act. All adult occupants (18+) within a property must be checked by landlords before a tenancy agreement is signed, and must provide an original ID and Visa…
13/12/2015
We recommend this for large, older, run-down or unusual properties. While it will cost more than a HomeBuyer report, it gives more detail about the structure and fabric of the property. This is what you can expect from Hawkesford Surveys and Valuations: Ability to survey and value throughout Warwickshire and the Midlands A survey from…
13/12/2015
Whatever the size or however diverse your portfolio, our specialist commercial and residential Auction teams are committed to providing honest and unbiased advice. Holding several sales throughout the UK each year, Hawkesford Auctions offer a transparent and cost-effective method to buying and selling property. It also offers certainty in a very short period of time. …
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