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Week ending 30 October 2026 | David James Estate Agency, Bromley It’s been a busy week in property. The Autumn Budget landed, fresh house price and mortgage figures were published, and the Government released new guidance on the national lan... read more »

Budget day always brings a flurry of calls to the shop. This year was no different. By the end of yesterday, the same question kept coming up: “David, what does this mean for my rental?” The Chancellor, John Healey, delivered his first B... read more »

August 2026 Local Property Market Commentary: Bickley, Hayes, Bromley Common, and Shortlands   As summer draws to a close, it feels timely to reflect on the property market trends in our cherished local areas of Bickley, Hayes, Bromley Common,... read more »

The Government’s new landlord database is set to begin this December, with landlords expected to pay £65 per property, per year to register. The database is being introduced as part of phase two of the Renters’ Rights Act and regist... read more »

August 2026 offered some intriguing insights into the housing market, particularly for the local areas of Bromley, Bickley, and Downham. Drawing from a detailed analysis of 234 data points, our monthly roundup provides a comprehensive look at the tre... read more »

Selling in a price-sensitive market is not just about listing quickly. It is about positioning your home for value, creating standout presentation, and then steering the deal through surveys, mortgages and legal checks so the chain holds.   In... read more »