2021

Home Maintenance Tips That Will Help You Retain the Value of Your Home

When you look around it is interesting to see that many homes built hundreds of years ago are still standing today. What is even more notable is that their value over the years increased tremendously, resulting in the current worth being thousands or more times than the initial cost to build.  The reason? Not only these houses were properly built but they have also been properly maintained. And, if...

Do's and Don'ts when Applying for Your First Mortgage

Purchasing your first home is an exciting time in your life but one of the first things you might start thinking about is a mortgage and how to ensure the successful application process from start to end.  Many mortgage advisors will be willing to speak to you and offer you their banking services however, before deciding to speak to them it's vital that you learn more about the process so that you can get...

Brighton – a small city with big names. Discover what celebrities decided to reside in Brighton & Hove

Brighton is a small city by the sea which attracts more and more people to visit year on year. The buzzing town is usually full of locals and tourists exploring the charm of the place. However, don't be surprised if among them you spot some familiar faces.Over the years, Brighton has attracted elite celebrities who now call this town their home...and for a good reason. Brighton offers the best of the best...

What to look out for when attending a home viewing

Attending the viewing of the property you have carefully scouted online can be a thrilling experience. However, don't get blind-sided by the excitement of the viewing but rather make sure you are focusing on the right things whilst doing your first walkthrough. Keeping your eyes peeled for  the details could save you quite a bit of money as well as a headache in the long run. You might find it handy to...

Better safe than sorry – how to keep your home safe when away

Nothing can take away from the holiday charm more than the constant worry about your home being safe or even worse, coming home realising somebody has gotten into your house, and not for the right reasons. Those years of building a peaceful and safe place called home will be instantly overshadowed by the piles of claims, paperwork, and general upset that your private space has been invaded. However, does...

The ins and outs of remortgaging

Becoming a homeowner is a huge milestone in anybody's life. From the first viewing to signing the last piece of paper, the experience can't be described as anything  short of thrilling. But few talk about what happens years later when home-owning duties kick-in and your mortgage is coming to an end. Well, let's find out. Because knowing what to do, might be something that could save you (a chunk of)...

6 Things to do in Brighton for an Amazing Summer

Sunshine, seaside and Brighton, the three key ingredients for the perfect summer. Whether you’re a Brighton resident or perhaps just visiting for the summer, here’s a list of 6 ‘must do’s’ to enjoy the perfect Brighton summer experience each year, compiled by Lawton & Dawe properties. Attend the Brighton and Hove Pride Festival  Unfortunately cancelled in 2020 & 2021, Brighton Pride is...

Brighton & Hove Business Awards – Community Hero finalists!

The announcement is out – we have been shortlisted for the Brighton & Hove Business Community Hero Award! To say I am thrilled is an understatement! When I launched this business 11 years ago, I didn’t want to be a ‘typical’ estate agent. I valued the importance of making a change whenever you can in your industry. Any opportunity to make a difference to a tenant, landlord, local charity, or...