Urban Village Blog

Life as a landlord: letting in and around SE5

Letting and London go together like wine and cheese - it’s a housing system that’s a fully embedded part of our city’s eco-system, and complements our city’s ever changing way of life.

Ten things to consider before putting your house on the market

You’ve ticked off your pros and cons, you’ve chosen your ideal moving location - selling your home is what’s best for your current situation. Before you rush to put your house on the market, we’ve broken down the ten things you need to consider befor...

Average costs of a property in and around SE5

Part of your fact-finding mission should be to determine the average house prices in your area. We’ve broken down the different ways you can find this out, and how to improve it

Selling in Camberwell & Denmark Hill: Explaining the selling process

Whether you’re saying goodbye to SE5 or moving around the corner, we’ve explained the selling process from start to finish.

10 steps to letting a property in Camberwell & Denmark Hill

Everything you need to know before your rent a property in SE5, from property prices to landlord obligations

Why being an Estate Agent is not enough: our community matters

At Urban Village, we do everything we can to support our local communities – from supporting local schools to reopening the Ruskin Park paddling pool

Spring Newsletter: What's going on in SE5 this month?

Welcome to your Urban Village Newsletter, your update on the latest from SE5. Accompanying spring are the green shoots of recovery — the property market looks more vibrant than ever, and the community celebrates exciting new ventures and the return o...

Want to sell your house this spring? Here’s what you need to know

Spring is the best time to sell your property. Here’s what you need to remember when you’re putting your home on the market in 2022.

Extending your lease: What the leasehold reform act means for you

The Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act (LRGRA) will abolish ground rents for some residential long leases. Here’s what it means for your property.

The rise of the buy-to-let company, and the pain of the tenant tax

Landlords face huge tax bills under section 24. Learn why buy-to-let companies are on the rise and what that means for the rental market.]

9 reasons why Camberwell is THE place to live in 2022

No longer a pit stop between Peckham and Brixton, Camberwell is creating a name for itself as THE exciting up-and-coming neighbourhood to watch in South London. With stunning restaurants, quirky exhibitions, plenty of green spaces and great transport...

Looking to sell London property this year? Top home staging and interior trends for 2022

Did you know that staged homes sell three times faster than those that aren’t staged?