
From Sepia to Selfies – How Photography Has Changed Over the Years
By Drewery teamAs it’s World Photography Day tomorrow (19 August), we look at how the camera and its role in society has changed over the past 200 years.
Brits do it five times a day, while Americans manage it 20 times a day.*
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Why Good Property Photos Are an Essential Step in the Sales Process
By Drewery teamIt’s often said that you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but then (confusingly), it’s also said that first impressions count… Why are all these clichés so important? Well, when marketing a property, it’s a bit...

How to Have a Happy Sidcup House Share
By Drewery teamRenting a property with a friend or acquaintance? Never lived with anyone before? We’ve got you covered with some top tips to help manage your new living situation.
These days, renting isn’t cheap and whether...

Drewery Lettings Property Market Update August_2023
By Drewery teamRENT INCREASES IMPACTING AFFORDABILITY
The average cost of a new let in the UK has risen to £1,126 per month, following twenty one
consecutive months in which rental increases outstripped wage rises.
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How to Protect Your Pet from the Hot Weather
By Drewery teamBritish summers are hit and miss. On the days you want sun, you get cloudy skies and showers; on the days you’re rushing around doing a million things, you get a mini heatwave. But while we humans can (and should) protect...

Buying a Property in 2023: What You Need to Know
By Drewery teamBuying a new home is a big step that comes with lots of considerations. Finding the right property in a good location at a price you’re willing to pay isn’t always easy and can take time.
But when you finally move...

Why a DIY Tenancy Agreement Could Be Disastrous for Sidcup Landlords
By Drewery teamType ‘tenancy agreement’ into Google and you’ll get thousands of results offering free online templates and guides to writing your own rental contract.
So why bother using a letting agent to sort out the tenancy...

From Cluttered to Calm: Storage Tips to Make Your Life Easier
By Drewery teamClose your eyes and picture your dream home. What do you see?
A home that’s light, spacious and orderly? Or one that’s chaotic and cluttered with objects piled high and shoes and clothes strewn on the floor (along...
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Thinking about Downsizing? Here are Five Things to Consider
By Drewery teamThe number of downsizers active in the housing market has skyrocketed in recent months*, and is it any wonder?
With steep hikes in energy bills, interest rates and inflation, many people feeling the squeeze are...

What to Do if Your Tenants Fall Out
By Drewery teamAs a landlord, as well as managing the finances, the property and any repairs or maintenance, you also have to remember to look after your tenants. Whilst nine times out of ten you’ll never have to deal with...