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Winter Property Preparation Tips: Sell or Rent Your Home Faster with Harry Charles Estate Agents
Winter can be a tricky season for selling or letting a property, but with the right preparation, your home can stand out and attract buyers or tenants—even in the colder months. At Harry Charles Estate Agents, we help homeowners and landlords make their properties winter-ready to achieve the best possible results.
Boost Your Winter Curb Appeal
First impressions matter. During winter, your property’s exterior should feel welcoming and well-maintained. Clear snow, ice, and fallen leaves from driveways and pathways. Add winter-friendly plants such as holly, winter heather, or evergreen shrubs to create a pop of color and freshness. Outdoor lighting can also highlight your property’s best features during the darker evenings, making it more inviting to potential buyers or renters.
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Hemel Hempstead Area Guide
Hemel Hempstead is a popular Hertfordshire town located around 24 miles north-west of London. It’s well known for its strong transport links, green open spaces and wide choice of housing, making it attractive to commuters, families and first-time buyers alike.
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Flaunden Area Guide
Nestled in the rolling Hertfordshire countryside, Flaunden is a highly sought-after village offering an exceptional blend of rural charm, community spirit and convenient access to London and surrounding market towns. Its picturesque setting, period homes and peaceful atmosphere make it an enduring favourite with families, professionals and downsizers alike.
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Leone and Amanda from Harry Charles Estate Agents attended the first roundtable today with Watford Borough Council’s Housing Department, alongside other local estate agents and multi-landlords.
Together, we’re forming a collaborative team to support the council in improving housing, resettlement, and housing policy across Watford and the surrounding areas.
With a council that understands and supports the needs of the local rental market, this marks a promising and proactive initiative for the future. Proud to be part of the positive change ahead!
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Landlords, take note — the new Autumn Budget (Nov 2025) brings some important changes:
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Welcome to Elstree & Borehamwood! As your trusted local property experts, Harry Charles Estate Agents are delighted to present this guide to the area. Located in the Hertsmere borough of Hertfordshire, just a few miles outside of London, Elstree & Borehamwood offers a desirable blend of peaceful, green surroundings and excellent connectivity to the capital, making it a prime choice for commuters and families alike.
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Last week, Leone and Amanda were delighted to attend the Council-run Landlord Event at Watford Town Hall, bringing together local landlords, letting agents, and housing professionals for an informative and engaging session.
The event opened with a welcome and presentation from Watford’s Mayor, Peter Taylor, who highlighted the ongoing commitment of the Council to improving housing standards and supporting landlords across the borough.
Following this, the Watford Housing Team delivered an insightful talk focusing on damp and mould issues — a particularly timely topic as Awaab’s Law comes into effect. This legislation reinforces the responsibility of landlords and agents to take swift and effective action in addressing damp and mould concerns, ensuring tenants live in safe, healthy homes.
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Autumn is a season of change — and the Watford property market is no exception. At Harry Charles Estate Agents, we’re noticing an encouraging uptick in buyer activity this season. If you’ve been considering selling your home, now is the perfect time to take advantage of the autumn market.
Autumn Buyer Activity
Many buyers are motivated to complete their moves before the winter months. This means increased competition and more serious offers for sellers. With fewer homes on the market compared to the spring and summer rush, your property has a greater chance of standing out.
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Living in Aldenham – Your Guide by Harry Charles Estate Agents
Looking to move to a village that blends charm, greenery, and excellent transport links? Aldenham is a hidden gem in Hertfordshire, just outside Watford and a short distance from Radlett. With its historic character, green spaces, and top schools, it’s the perfect location for families, professionals, and anyone looking for village life within easy reach of London.
