In the leafy, affluent enclave of Virginia Water, the property market has long been a law unto itself. Known for its sprawling Wentworth Estate, elite international schools, and a rental market often dominated by high-net-worth professionals and corporate lets, the area might seem insulated from the "typical" rental crisis.

However, the Renters’ Rights Act, set to come into full force on 1 May 2026, represents the most seismic shift in housing law in over three decades. For landlords and ten...

Number of people in UK working from home up 13% in last 5 years (Labour Force Survey)

• Majority of new homeworking jobs created have gone to women

•  By 2015 1.5 billion people will be undertaking mobile working (IDF)

The number of people working from home in the UK has increased by 13 per cent in the last 5 years according to a new TUC analysis of official figures assembled to mark National Work From Home Day, organised by WorkWise UK.

The TUC analysis of unpublished data from the Labour Force Surv...

Away from the stratospheric house prices found in many Central London streets, Woodlands Road West in Virginia Water is quickly becoming a contender for the most sought-after place to live. With house prices averaging £3.2 million according to Lloyds TSB, this exclusive road located on the Wentworth Estate in Surrey is reputedly the most expensive in England outside the Capital.

Indeed the latest Zoopla data reveals that over the past 5 years, the average property on Woodlands Road West sold ...

It’s unfortunate to know that the UK market still remains weak. But this does not mean that it will remain like this forever. It certainly can recover and in fact, the housing market in England is expected to thrive this year. So here’s a look at the current housing market of the UK

Decline of Home Prices in the UK

The prices of the home properties in UK dropped in February to an average price of £162,638. By the end of 2008, the price has already been declining continuously, and this ...

Benefits of hiring estate agents in Virginia Water:

Virginia Water is the best place to spend the retired life.  There are many English men who like to buy property in such peaceful village and therefore, they require the services of estate agents in Virginia Water or even perhaps a property developer such as Octagon Developments that specialize in prestigious properties in this area.

Real agents in Virginia Water not only help in buying the finest property, but also guide in closing the s...

Arguably one of the best apartments on this exclusive development for over 55′s, benefiting from beautiful southerly aspects to woodland and a large south facing private terrace.

Virginia Beeches is a highly regarded development for the over 55′s set in approximately 5 acres of private land and surrounded by woodland giving almost total seclusion to the development. Located within about a mile of the local shops and amenities, the development has superb and well maintained grounds provid...

Here are 5 steps to dealing with property to let in Virginia Water including: presenting the property, safety regulations and selecting letting agents

1. Acquire permission from appropriate parties: -

· Mortgage Company:

If you have a standard residential mortgage you will have to request permission to let from the mortgage company – they generally make a small charge for this...

Home staging can be a very difficult task, especially if you are planning to sell or rent out your residential property for the asking price within the quickest time frame. So, some insider tips from the Barton Wyatt Estate Agents Surrey will help demystify the whole homestaging concept in the real estate sector. Whether your property is a house, flat, annex or townhouse, these tip...