Post-Christmas Bounce

For the last couple of years, there has been a serious shortage of stock in the sales market. In November 2020, the average agent had 66 properties on their books. By January of 2023, that number had sunk to just 42, a fall of nearly 40% (source: Rightmove). It may have helped support house prices during some challenging times, but for the market to function properly, buyers need choice. If they…

Let

Letting with Homesite Decades of experience to match you with the right tenant However involved you like to be, Homesite is the perfect letting partner. We’ll use our local knowledge and decades of experience to match you with the right tenant, not just any tenant, ensuring a smooth and happy let for both you and your renter. And as members of ARLA Propertymark, the UK’s foremost…

Rent

Renting with Homesite Make your move simpler Searching for a spacious apartment in Holland Park? Or a stylish studio flat in Bayswater? If you’re looking for property to rent in and around Notting Hill, there’s no one better than Homesite to help you find a place. We’ve guided countless tenants through the rental process and have lived and worked in the area for more than 20 years,…

People still have to move home

You’ve probably heard it a thousand times before, especially when there’s any kind of blip in the market - ‘people still have to move home, you know,’ your agent will say, but do you believe them? We thought we’d take a look at the numbers behind the statement and see if it really is true. You should know, I am not an agent, I’m a journalist, so I’ve got no axe to grind. The most common…

Selling with Homesite

Selling with Homesite Find the most suitable buyers, and secure the best offer We’ve spent years exploring the red brick mansion blocks of Kensington, the striking period villas of Holland Park and the beautiful garden squares of Bayswater, uncovering all the best-kept secrets of these charming streets. When you sell with Homesite, we’ll use that in-depth expertise and our unrivalled…

Buying with Homesite

Buying with Homesite We know all the area’s best-kept secrets From grand Victorian townhouses to stylish apartments, you’re spoilt for choice when buying property in and around Notting Hill – and there’s no one better than Homesite to help you find a home. As residents ourselves we know all the area’s best-kept secrets, but that’s not all; having personally bought homes nearby, we…

Estate Agents Bayswater

Bayswater Bayswater Estate Agents With its impressive architecture and close-knit community, cosmopolitan Bayswater is a warm and inviting area with a village feel. There’s an eclectic mix of property, including luxury flats, Georgian and mid-Victorian white stucco houses, and a number of 1930s mansion blocks, which means there’s often a range of living spaces available to buy or…

How much value does a south-facing garden add?

‘’…And a lovely, south-facing garden’ – we’ve all seen the phrase in many a property listing, but how much does a south-facing garden really add to the price of a house? South-facing gardens are considered more desirable because they get the most sunlight during the course of the day. And, in urban areas, where gardens are smaller, narrower and more shaded, it’s even more important. It is such…

Unusual Things to do in Notting Hill

Unusual things to do in Notting Hill Welcome to Notting Hill, an eclectic hub of classic charm and quirky delights! Forget Portobello Market; let's discover its lesser-known gems. Check Out the Museum of Brands Nestled just off Ladbroke Grove, the Museum of Brands features over 12,000 items that help tell a tale of British consumer culture. From vintage Quality Street tins to…

Notting Hill’s Most Colourful Streets

Notting Hill's most colourful streets We’re sure that you have heard of Notting Hill, we mean, who hasn’t? But, it’s not just an iconic 2000’s movie, it’s one of London’s most popular neighbourhoods! One of the things that Notting Hill is most famous for is having some pretty colourful roads which is a nice change from the classic brick look that we tend to see everywhere else. If…