It's the start of a New Year with Wood & Pilcher, and we've plenty to get your teeth into in this first newsletter of 2020, starting with a look at how the country's property market is currently performing.

We have a look at a selection of local events (which you can find below), we also look at the positive year that our branches have enjoyed alongside an in-depth review of Southborough and Heathfield, which should be high on your locations list if you’re thinking of moving to the area!

We're full of festive cheer this month! Alongside a selection of Christmas-themed local events (which you can find below), we're kicking December's newsletter off with recipes for making your own delicious Christmas treats from the comfort of your kitchen. 

We also take a look at why Green Living is on the rise across the UK, we analyse why demand for rental property is continuing unabated and finally, we're proudly showcasing our favourite Feefo reviews from 2019.

Last, but by no means least, we'd like to wish all of our Wood & Pilcher customers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

In this month's edition, we kick things off with a guide for landlords looking to prepare their properties for the winter season.

We also offer our top tips on improving your home's security, we take a detailed look at how the state of the mortgage market is benefiting borrowers and finally, we reveal what homebuyers value most when searching for a property. 

In this month's edition, we're kicking things off with our tips on preparing your property for the colder weather.

Elsewhere, reports have suggested that the UK mortgage market is continuing to see growth, we take a look at the expanding role that older borrowers are taking on to help get their family onto the property ladder and finally, we detail the importance of setting a realistic asking price when it comes to selling your property.  

In this month's edition, we start off with a look at how the ongoing Brexit turmoil has created opportunities for people to get involved and active in the property market. 

We also look at how the rental market is defying the typical market slowdown seen during the Summer, we list the advantages of paying off your mortgage early and finally, if you're a first-time buyer wondering what your options are, why not read our guide to the Help to Buy scheme?

In this month's edition, we start off with a look at the most important factors for homebuyers when it comes to looking for a property. 

Elsewhere, we detail what the appointment of Boris Johnson could mean for the property market, lenders are predicting more mortgage approvals as Brexit approaches and finally, if you're a landlord hoping to steer clear of void periods, why not read our guide?

In this month's edition, we're offering our advice to anyone who is self-employed or running their own business wondering how best to purchase a property.

Elsewhere, we detail the Government has revealed its new reforms for planning and the Help to Buy scheme, research suggests that half of over-55s would downsize to fund a jetsetting lifestyle and we look at why Buy to Let still remains a great investment opportunity for landlords and vendors. 

In this month's edition, we start off by offering our top tips on how you can make your property search an easier process.

With Brexit delayed yet again, it seems as if supply and demand are now the driving factors in the market; we report on the current market conditions, alongside detailing what the abolition of Section 21 could mean and offering our suggestions on the best ways to add more value to your property. 

In this month's edition, we start by offering our advice to help you to improve your property's charm from the outside, also known as kerb appeal.

Elsewhere, the UK has been found to provide clients with the cheapest agent fees across Europe, the mortgage market has enjoyed a surprisingly strong start to 2019 and we explain what tenants and landlords need to know about the Fitness for Human Habitation Act.

In this month's edition, we investigate why first-time buyers are purchasing homes at the highest levels seen for over a decade. 

We also look into why it's set to be a busy Spring for the property market this year! Not only that, but we're on hand to offer our top tips for anyone looking to rent a new home whilst lifting a lid on Queen Elizabeth II's stunning, billion-pound property portfolio.  

In this month's edition, we're on hand to offer our guidance to those looking to save for that vital first deposit on a house. 

There's also news of an increase in mortgage approvals with Brexit looming, we reveal the top places to live in the UK and question whether landlords should allow pets in their properties. 

Welcome to our first newsletter of 2019! In this January edition, we analyse what the next twelve months will mean for the property market. 

We also look at why homeownership rates are on the rise for young families, there's news on the mortgage industry's recent success in the digital stream and we examine the effect that the Bank of Mum & Dad have had on Generation Rent. 

In this month's edition, we're on hand to offer our top tips to help you decorate your home this Christmas!

We also look at news of the Help to Buy scheme receiving an extension until 2023, we analyse why smart-home technology is becoming more common and we provide a handy guide for tenants moving out of their rented property.

In this month's edition, we're on hand to offer our tips on how to make sure that your home is prepared for this coming winter.

We also take a look at what combines to make up the price of a property, we provide an overview of how the property market has changed over the last five years and we assess the options available to first-time buyers trying to get onto the property ladder.

In this month's edition, we offer our top tips to help you sell your home this Autumn.

We also look at the latest surge in property supply through the UK, answer how much EPC ratings can have an effect on the value of your home and examine what UK tenants are looking for in a rental property. 

In this month's edition, we look at the decoration and renovation habits of UK homeowners, and offer a guide to setting the right asking price. 

We've also got some top tips on downsizing to a smaller property, and a look at the news that the rental market could be hit with a 15% rise in rental rates by 2023. 

In this month's edition, we look at the Government's proposals to introduce three-year tenancy agreements. We also focus on the recently revealed details on national planning for new homes in England, and look into the effects of disrepair on homebuyers. 

Also, please enjoy our guide on creating the perfect home office environment!

In this month's edition, we reveal the average difference between asking prices and selling prices and that UK house prices have seen a 300% rise this millennium.

Also this month, the top ten terms that buyers are searching for have been revealed and we share some top tips for how to keep your home secure whilst you're away on holiday.

In this month's edition, UK homeowners are wasting £53m every year when they allow the fixed-term on their mortgage to end and one in five homes are set to be rented by 2022.

Also this month, the bank of mum and dad will lend a record-breaking £5.7bn in 2018 and we discuss the options that are available to first-time buyers.

In this month's edition, communities are to have more of an input in the planning of their neighbourhood and a recent report has found that there has been a 20% rise in the supply of properties.

Also this month, mortgage affordability has reached a ten year low and we share six top tips for a swift spring sale.

Each month we will bring you the latest and most relevant news, trends and developments from within the property industry. You can change the type of content you receive by editing your preferences in the footer of this email.

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Welcome to the February edition of the Wood & Pilcher newsletter.

In this month's edition, the demand for property in the UK has risen by 9% and we share an introduction to joint mortgages.

Also this month, there has been a 6% rise in the number of properties being built and we settle the debate on whether landlords should consider allowing pets in their properties.

Welcome to Wood & Pilcher's January newsletter.

In this month's edition, we share a selection of predictions for where the UK property market is heading in 2018 and a recent survey has discovered that 40% of buyers will decide whether or not to buy a property based on their first impressions.

Also this month, a surge in first-time buyers is expected in 2018 and we share some advice on how to design your child's bedroom.

Welcome to Wood & Pilcher's December Newsletter.

In this month's edition, the government have announced stamp duty relief for first-time buyers and recent research has revealed how long it takes to sell a home.

Also this month, the average homeowner will spend over £10,000 updating their home and the most common reasons for a tenant losing their deposit have been revealed.

Welcome to the November edition of the Wood & Pilcher newsletter.

In this edition, the government has pledged to make the process of buying a home less stressful and more efficient and we share some advice on how to get your home ready for winter.

Also this month, we debunk five property selling myths, and we share some tips on how to keep your tenants happy.

Welcome to the October edition of the Wood & Pilcher newsletter.

This month, UK property prices are set to rise by 56% over the next decade, homeowners are becoming millionaires thanks to rising house prices, we share some top tips for saving energy this autumn and for tenants looking to move out.

Welcome to the September edition of the Wood & Pilcher newsletter.

This month, 49% of property purchasers are first-time buyers, the amount parents pay to live near a good school has been revealed, the majority of UK homeowners are planning on adding smart technology to their homes in the future and we share our guide to fighting condensation in your home.

Welcome to the August edition of the Wood & Pilcher newsletter.

This month, we reveal why the buy to let market looks set to offer lucrative opportunities in the coming years, we investigate why buyers are willing to pay 30% extra for a property with a view, we reveal the most popular and most valuable home improvements, and we share our guide on what to consider when designing your garden.

Welcome to the July edition of the Wood & Pilcher newsletter.

This month, we reveal why 24% of households will be privately renting by 2021, we share our guide to joint ownership, we investigate what draws a buyers eye during a viewing and we discuss why second steppers are getting financial assistance from their parents.

Welcome to the June edition of the Wood & Pilcher newsletter.

This month, residential sales are up by 20%, we reveal why landlords are becoming increasingly reliant on letting agents, we share the five most common property myths, and we share top tips on how to secure your home this summer.

Welcome to the May edition of the Wood & Pilcher newsletter.

This month, we share the most recent home borrowing rates and why they're good news for buyers, we investigate how the snap election will affect property, we reveal why a quarter of tenants would not inform a landlord about damage, and we look at why the average home hunter only needs 10 minutes to buy a home.

Welcome to the Wood & Pilcher April Newsletter. This month we investigate how experts want to revolutionise the property transaction process, we break down stamp duty to its simplest terms, we reveal Nationwide's family mortgage offer and we share our five top tips for making your property search easier. 

Until next time!
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Welcome to the Wood & Pilcher March Newsletter! This month, we'll be breaking down the key points of the housing white papers, we investigate how the name of your street might affect your property's value, we take a look at which home features most influence prospective buyers, and we offer a beginner's guide to renting.

Until next time,
Wood & Pilcher

Welcome to the Wood & Pilcher February Newsletter! In this edition; the average UK property is now worth £300,000, the number of first time buyers has hit a nine year high, what does Brexit mean for the UK property market, plus a helpful guide on how to downsize.

Until next time,
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Welcome to the Wood & Pilcher January newsletter! In this edition; plans to build 200,000 new homes this year as well as the property predictions for 2017, private housing is worth more than the fortunes of all the worlds' billionaires and finally, how to set the right asking price for your property. 

Until next time,
Wood & Pilcher

Welcome to the Wood & Pilcher December newsletter! In this edition; Autumn Statement reveals plans to increase new house building, help your child get a step up on the property ladder, mortgage activity rises to pr-Brexit level and finally, how to renovate your rental property for the best possible rental yield. 

Until next time,
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Welcome to the Wood & Pilcher November newsletter! In this edition; New tax rules to force many landlords into higher tax bracket, UK homeowners are confident about house prices post-Brexit, why property has been the best investment of the last decade and finally, six ways to use your loft!  

Until next time,
Wood & Pilcher

Welcome to the Wood & Pilcher October newsletter! In this edition; Do you know the work involved with selling a property? Investors - property is still the highest yielding investment you can make right now, most parents would pay considerably more to live closer to a good school and finally, seven steps to making your small rental feel bigger.  

Until next time,
Wood & Pilcher

Welcome to the Wood & Pilcher September newsletter! In this edition; How much are buyers willing to pay for the perfect property? UK interest rate cuts: how they will affect you, everything you need to know about joint ownership and finally, in the spirit of Great British Bake Off, we tell you how to get your kitchen 'Bake Off' ready! 

Until next time, 

Wood & Pilcher 

Welcome to our very first newsletter - our aim is to keep you up to date with the property market as well as offer our professional advice.

We are your local independent estate agents with offices in Tunbridge Wells, Crowborough, Southborough, Tonbridge and Heathfield covering these towns and surrounding villages within Kent and East Sussex. 

In this edition we ask whether or not Brexit will help first time buyers, the news of UK property sales increasing almost 5% in the second quarter this year, challenge you to see how much you really know about renting and finally, the lowest 10-year fixed rate mortgage ever has been launched!