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Your 2025 First Time Buyer Toolkit—Schemes & Insider Tips for SW London

1️⃣ Mortgage Guarantee Scheme (5 % Deposits) Re‑launched in July’s Spending Review and extended to Dec 2026—95 % LTV on homes up to £600k. (The Sun) 2️⃣ First Homes (30‑50 % Discounts) Local first‑time buyers & key workers get lifetime discounts on selected new‑builds. (Zoopla) 3️⃣ Deposit Unlock (5 % on New‑Builds) Home‑builder scheme pairing 95 % mortgages with selected developments. (Find IFAs &

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August 15, 2025
Buying

August Market Pulse: Summer Price Dip & Rate Cut Hopes—What It Means for SW London Buyers, Sellers & Landlords

What’s Happening? Record July slide: Average UK asking prices fell ‑1.2 % to £373,709—London down ‑1.5 % (‑2.1 % in Inner London), the biggest July drop since 2002. (Rightmove, The Guardian) Buyer activity up: Sales agreed are 5 % higher year‑on‑year despite lower prices. (Reuters) Rate‑cut buzz: Markets price in a high chance the

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August 7, 2025
News & Insights

Real Talk — What Our Clients Say About Renting with Sharpes Estates

Renting in London can be a challenge—but it doesn’t have to be. At Sharpes Estates, we believe in making renting feel personal, transparent, and easy. This month, we’re turning the spotlight on our tenants—and sharing real stories that show what sets us apart. Ana, Tooting Bec“I was still in Spain

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July 25, 2025
Buying

5 Common Maintenance Pitfalls—and How to Avoid Them

Property maintenance isn’t just about keeping tenants happy—it’s about protecting your investment. At Sharpes Estates, we’ve helped hundreds of landlords steer clear of costly repair headaches. Here are the top 5 maintenance issues we see time and time again—and how you can avoid them. 1. Hidden Mould and Damp Especially

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July 18, 2025
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Success Story — From Humble Beginnings to High Street: Sharpes Estates’ Bow-Tie Journey

Celebrate Sharpes Estates’ inspiring journey—from a humble beginning start in 2001 to a multi-location powerhouse! Meet the founders: Mr Andrew Sharpe built Sharpes Estates from the ground up, joined by Georgie O’Halloran, Ryan Ray, and Fred Wykes—forming a smooth-operating team. (uk.linkedin.com) Milestone Moments: Luxury presence: Now established high-street premises in Colliers Wood. (uk.linkedin.com)

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June 25, 2025
Market Reports

UK Market Update — June Sees Largest June Dip in Asking Prices

Big UK News: June’s Asking Price Drop – What It Means for You According to Rightmove, in June 2025 UK asking prices fell 0.3 %, the largest June dip since 2011—despite a typical +0.4 % summer rise. The average asking price now sits at approximately £378,240. (uk.linkedin.com, reuters.com) Why is this happening?

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June 19, 2025
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Read the Zoopla Rental Market Report!

Essential for political parties to put forward specific policies to grow the size of the private rented sector Key points: Essential for political parties to put forward specific policies to grow the size of the private rented sector UK rental inflation slows to +6.6% – the lowest rate for 30

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July 11, 2024