Welcome to our FREE Help and Advice Section
We offer thoughts, tips, observations and advice on buying, selling as well as discussing what is happening in the town’s property market itself, to looking at specific streets or housing estates. At other times, we will post what we consider decent buy to let deals. The deals will be on the market in Walton on Thames and surrounding areas. I like to look at the whole of market and give you, what I consider the best investment opportunities.
Market Update
What the Election Results Mean for the Walton on Thames Property Market?
In this 60-second read, we take a very quick look at what happened last night and what itmeans to the property market in Walton on Thames. Here is a Non-party political broadcast by Rochills.Boris Johnson and the Conservative Party have won a large majority following...
Property Deals
Professional Photography… does it really matter?
Almost everyone starts their property search online and first impressions are everything. Amateur photos could mean buyers will bypass your property or worse still dismiss it completely. I am yet to meet an estate agent that is also a qualified photographer - you...
Landlord Information
What’s One of the Biggest Mistakes a Landlord Can Make?
Answer: Not carrying out an inventory of their rental property. What is an inventory? It’s a detailed report about the property, fittings and furnishings. It details things like cleanliness, contents and the condition of the premises before a tenant moves in. Why is...
Selling Information
The Pros and Cons of Taking Your Kids to Property Viewings in Walton On Thames
If you’re looking for a new family home in Walton On Thames, viewings will play a key role in your quest to find ‘The One’. While marketing photos and virtual tours serve an important purpose, nothing rivals seeing the décor, layout and location with your own eyes....
Buying Information
Estate Agent Myths: What Walton On Thames Sellers Need to Know
Selling a property for the first time? Here’s a helpful guide to help you navigate the process. A two-minute read. Putting your property on the market can be stressful at the best of times, and even more so if you’ve never done it before. But don’t worry. With...
Tenant Information
How to Move Home in Walton on Thames With Your Dog
Do you find moving home stressful? It’s very likely you do, and this is only natural. Now imagine how your dog might feel. In the weeks running up to the move, all aspects of your dog’s normal life will become uprooted; from their normal routine, to their...
Rochills News
How Government Plans May Be Good News for Walton On Thames Landlords
Over the last few years, landlords have faced many changes. Tax reforms, rental reforms and energy efficiency measures have meant renting out properties is more complex (and expensive) than ever. But with changes to Government plans announced last Wednesday, is good...
Charity Work
Event: Give a Gift for Christmas
For the last two year Rochills have helped Home Start provide Christmas gifts for children in the local area who may not have the opportunity to receive a gift over Christmas. Every year local residents come into our office and donate a gift for children in need....
Event Sponsorship
Sponsorship: Bell Farm School – Plate Painting
In 2013 and 2014 Rochills were proud sponsors of the Little legs charity event to raise money for Cancer Research. As well as racing, children were given a plain white plate and asked to paint an image of their own design. All the plates were then displayed in our ...
Rochills E-Zine
Rochills E-Zine December 2017
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Market Research
March 2018 – Sales Report
UK house prices rose by 5.2% over 2017 according to the UK house price index, taking the average price of a home to £226,756. Within England, strongest growth was recorded in the South West (7.5%) and both the East and …
Rochills In The Community
Event: Hersham Beer Festival
One of the biggest events in the Hersham calendar is the Hersham Beer Festival. This is a fund raising event supporting Hersham Troop B Scouts Group organised and run by volunteers. Rochills are delighted to have been apart of the sponsorship team.
We have been very pleased with the efficiency and professional attitude at Rochills. Craig has helped us first time buyers through the whole process. The whole team was always polite and helpful. Really felt Rochills were on our side. Made the whole process relatively stress free. Thank you so much. Very Happy!!
Many thanks for all your efforts on this rather marathon transaction. You have been a great help and have truly deserved to earn this one. Expensive for me but well deserved by you… Grateful for your help on this one.
Apart from our mortgage lender, everything else has gone fantastically smoothly with very little stress! Thanks to Laura and Craig at Rochills for their help and support through the process.
Great experience and very helpful in chasing the solicitors. Thanks to Craig and the team.
