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Current News OFT ignores plea for estate agency regulation Posted on: Saturday, February 27, 2010 / 00:00 hrs Estate agents need licensing says Chiswick estate agent. » more Citizens Advice warns of money transfer scam for 'phantom' flats Posted on: Monday, February 22, 2010 / 00:00 hrs A warning to beware when searching for rental accommodation online. » more Steps to avoid frozen or burst pipes Posted on: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 / 00:00 hrs Severe cold weather can freeze and burst pipes causing New Year misery for Chiswick householders. » more Selling your Chiswick property Posted on: Monday, December 07, 2009 / 00:00 hrs Thinking of selling your flat or house in W4? Cleanliness adds up to £5,000 to the value. » more Latest league table for Chiswick primary schools Posted on: Friday, December 04, 2009 / 00:00 hrs Outstanding results for schools in W4. » more Good schools add value to Chiswick property Posted on: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 / 00:00 hrs Top primary schools push up property prices in Chiswick but what does this mean in hard cash? » more Exam success for Chiswick property professional Posted on: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 / 00:00 hrs A Chiswick estate agent has secured a nationally recognised industry qualification. » more Cyclists and pedestrians should be seen and be safe Posted on: Friday, November 06, 2009 / 00:00 hrs Chiswick estate agent OliverFinn has 2000 high-visibility jackets to give away. » more Lodgers help recession-proof Chiswick properties Posted on: Friday, October 30, 2009 / 00:00 hrs Chiswick homeowners take on lodgers to help pay the mortgage. » more Mortgage market update Posted on: Friday, October 30, 2009 / 00:00 hrs Hayley Buck's latest overview of mortgage deals. » more Who lives in Chiswick? Posted on: Friday, October 30, 2009 / 00:00 hrs Locals move to W4 in their thirties, trade up the property ladder and often stay for good. » more Home sales hurt by undervaluing Posted on: Saturday, August 08, 2009 / 00:00 hrs Some lenders deliberately undervalue leaving buyers with a shortfall. » more Shared ownership is the cheapest option for homehunters Posted on: Saturday, August 08, 2009 / 00:00 hrs Such schemes have helped 155,000 households get a foot on the property ladder. » more Househunters return to the market in force Posted on: Thursday, June 18, 2009 / 00:00 hrs Potential buyers are flooding back to the market. » more Budget 2009: a water pistol to put out a fire Posted on: Thursday, April 23, 2009 / 00:00 hrs Some of the changes will help the property market but how will they affect you? » more Convert your knowledge of Chiswick into cash Posted on: Saturday, April 04, 2009 / 00:00 hrs Chiswick property firm offers locals the chance to cash in on their knowledge of W4. » more More upfront facts could help sell a home Posted on: Friday, April 03, 2009 / 00:00 hrs Latest HIP regulations could boost confidence as buyers can act on facts rather than gut instinct. » more Save £1000's when buying your Chiswick property Posted on: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 / 00:00 hrs Chiswick estate agents Oliver Finn welcome the potential benefits of Property Information Questionnaires. » more Key changes to HIPs if you are buying or selling a home in Chiswick Posted on: Monday, March 30, 2009 / 00:00 hrs Here we outline the significant changes to Home Information Packs from 6 April 2009. » more Now everyone can see your Chiswick property on Street View Posted on: Thursday, March 19, 2009 / 00:00 hrs Googlers can now view images of your Chiswick house, flat, car and garden. » more Chiswick property market benefits from tax freeze Posted on: Thursday, March 05, 2009 / 00:00 hrs Welcome news for anyone buying or selling a Chiswick home. » more Credit crunch forces homeowners to go green Posted on: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 / 00:00 hrs How green is your Chiswick home? Reduce your carbon footprint to reduce your bills. » more How will your mortgage lender react if one of you loses your job? Posted on: Thursday, February 12, 2009 / 00:00 hrs Independent mortgage adviser Hayley Buck on breaking the news to lenders. » more Boomerangers return to live with mum and dad Posted on: Monday, February 09, 2009 / 00:00 hrs A new generation of baby boomers - baby boomerangers - return to the family home as they can't afford to move out. » more Is now the best time to buy another Chiswick property? Posted on: Friday, February 06, 2009 / 00:00 hrs As expected, the bank interest rate is reduced again to a new, all-time-low of 1%. » more Protect your Chiswick property from the Arctic weather Posted on: Thursday, February 05, 2009 / 00:00 hrs With more snow forecast, what should you do to safeguard your Chiswick home? » more Euro bargain hunters target Chiswick properties Posted on: Monday, January 26, 2009 / 00:00 hrs The decline in sterling and the London property market is tempting euro buyers - and their sights are set on homes in W4. » more Landlords ride out the credit crunch Posted on: Friday, January 23, 2009 / 00:00 hrs Most landlords are resilient and will withstand the hard times. » more Thousands of mortgage holders overpay Posted on: Friday, January 23, 2009 / 00:00 hrs Thousands of homeowners are taking advantage of low interest rates by making monthly overpayments to their mortgage. » more Who is passing on the rate cut? Posted on: Thursday, January 08, 2009 / 00:00 hrs Over 4m borrowers will pay less after the Bank of England today slashed the interest rate to its lowest ever level. » more Low cost homes near Chiswick Posted on: Tuesday, January 06, 2009 / 00:00 hrs Could a home ownership scheme help you get on the Chiswick property ladder? » more A little festive cheer for borrowers Posted on: Thursday, December 18, 2008 / 00:00 hrs Mortgage rates have come down but beware of future pitfalls says independent mortgage adviser Hayley Buck. » more Is there a Westfield effect on Chiswick property? Posted on: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 / 00:00 hrs The giant new shopping centre in Shepherd's Bush, is set to blur the postcode boundaries and house prices in West London. » more Homebuyers are less gloomy Posted on: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 / 00:00 hrs Despite depressing predictions for the property market, there is some Christmas cheer for sellers. » more London house prices likely to stabilise Posted on: Tuesday, December 09, 2008 / 00:00 hrs The worst is over for house prices in London, according to one London estate agent. » more Interest rate cut to 2 per cent Posted on: Thursday, December 04, 2008 / 00:00 hrs The Bank of England has cut rates to the lowest level since 1951. » more Christmas is a busy time for burglars Posted on: Monday, November 24, 2008 / 00:00 hrs Check your contents insurance covers your festive purchases... » more Best buy tracker mortgage Posted on: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 / 00:00 hrs Lenders are finally passing on base rate cuts but what is the impact on Chiswick property? » more Spice up your garden to deter squirrels Posted on: Thursday, November 13, 2008 / 00:00 hrs Advice to householders on how to protect bird tables from hungry squirrels. » more Now is a good time to move up the ladder Posted on: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 / 00:00 hrs With lower prices and cheaper borrowing, it's never been a better time to buy a Chiswick property... » more Rate cut makes it cheaper to buy than rent a Chiswick property Posted on: Friday, November 07, 2008 / 00:00 hrs Reactions to the dramatic interest rate cut... » more Interest rates slashed to three percent Posted on: Thursday, November 06, 2008 / 00:00 hrs The Bank of England has cut interest rates by 1½ percent, its lowest rate since 1955. » more Halloween and Bonfire Night warning for homeowners Posted on: Thursday, October 30, 2008 / 00:00 hrs Check your home insurance covers your Chiswick property from Halloween and Guy Fawkes celebrations. » more Properties to let in Chiswick could benefit from a government shake up Posted on: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 / 00:00 hrs The Rugg Report could spell good news for people looking for rental property in Chiswick... » more Rental demand up by 50% Posted on: Thursday, October 23, 2008 / 00:00 hrs Lack of mortgage finance is pushing would-be buyers into renting and would-be sellers into landlords... » more Axe The Agent? Posted on: Wednesday, October 22, 2008 / 00:00 hrs Could a new BBC show help you to sell your Chiswick property?... » more Selling your Chiswick property in a buyers market Posted on: Thursday, October 09, 2008 / 00:00 hrs If you have a house or flat for sale in Chiswick, here's how to avoid being gazundered. » more HIPs providers challenged by Trading Standards Posted on: Wednesday, October 08, 2008 / 00:00 hrs In a recent investigation, Trading Standards officers found flaws in five out of six Home Information Packs... » more Bank of England rate cut Posted on: Wednesday, October 08, 2008 / 00:00 hrs Rather than reduce repayments, use the half-point cut in interest rates to chip away at your outstanding loan... » more Don't get a dodgy HIP Posted on: Friday, October 03, 2008 / 00:00 hrs Accredited Home Information Pack (HIP) provider Dave Holmes explains the pitfalls... » more October 1 brings EPC deadline Posted on: Wednesday, October 01, 2008 / 00:00 hrs Landlords must show new tenants their Energy Performance Rating or pay a £200 fine. » more Use your Chiswick property to earn £4,250 (tax free) Posted on: Friday, September 26, 2008 / 00:00 hrs Join the growing number of locals renting out spare rooms to earn extra cash. » more Price sensibly if you really want to sell Posted on: Thursday, September 18, 2008 / 00:00 hrs Buyers are still in love with Chiswick properties - but only if the price is right... » more Rental properties in W4 are taking up the slack Posted on: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 / 00:00 hrs The last three months have seen a dramatic increase in the rental market in Chiswick... » more Fannie and Freddie bailout brings mortgage relief Posted on: Monday, September 08, 2008 / 00:00 hrs What is the impact of the US mortgage rescue on the Chiswick property market? » more Properties damaged due to unauthorised parties Posted on: Friday, August 29, 2008 / 00:00 hrs It can pay to be a party pooper as Chiswick's teenagers celebrate exam results... » more Green properties sell faster and are worth more Posted on: Friday, August 29, 2008 / 00:00 hrs Buyers are willing to pay an average of £3,350 more for a green home... » more Foxtons penalise Chiswick Posted on: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 / 00:00 hrs Chiswick homeowners can expect to pay more to sell their properties as Foxtons join the growing list of estate agents that are raising fees amid market decline... » more Energy performance expert joins Oliver Finn Posted on: Friday, August 08, 2008 / 00:00 hrs Meet Dave Holmes, Chiswick's new energy performance professional... » more Who's got your keys? Posted on: Tuesday, August 05, 2008 / 00:00 hrs Millions of people lose their house keys every year and have also lost track of spare sets... » more How to create more space Posted on: Tuesday, August 05, 2008 / 00:00 hrs Can't afford a bigger home or downsizing to a smaller one? Reveal the tardis within by controlling your clutter... » more Most mortgage advisers fail Which? test Posted on: Saturday, July 26, 2008 / 00:00 hrs An undercover investigation has found that many mortgage advisers are not giving sound advice... » more Oliver Finn launches West London HIPs Posted on: Thursday, July 24, 2008 / 00:00 hrs Extensive research results in a new home information pack service for Chiswick homeowners and landlords... » more W4 tops London's rental market Posted on: Thursday, July 17, 2008 / 00:00 hrs Two-bed flats in Chiswick have the strongest rental yield in London. » more Are you being greenwashed? Posted on: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 / 00:00 hrs Make sure you know the facts when building 'green'... » more The Unsellables Posted on: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 / 00:00 hrs Selling your property? How to make sure your dream home isn't a buyers worst nightmare... » more Sell-and-rent-back is not all it seems Posted on: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 / 00:00 hrs These schemes offer property owners a fast-fix from debt but are full of pitfalls for the unwary. » more Price drops not a problem for most homeowners Posted on: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 / 00:00 hrs Homeowners who bought as recently as four years ago need not be too worried about negative equity... » more 2008 sees the final breakdown of traditional estate agents Posted on: Thursday, July 03, 2008 / 00:00 hrs Online estate agency is poised for dramatic growth at the expense of branch-based agents... » more Journey to the centre of the earth Posted on: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 / 00:00 hrs Ever wondered what's on the other side of the world to your Chiswick property? Find your polar opposite... » more Jettison stamp duty for first-time buyers Posted on: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 / 00:00 hrs Could stamp duty reforms level the playing field and boost the property market? » more How to attract the perfect buyer Posted on: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 / 00:00 hrs Today's tough market requires sellers to think like professionals. Here's how... » more London property prices grow 6.9 per cent in May Posted on: Friday, June 27, 2008 / 00:00 hrs The latest national Land Registry figures show London is the best performer... » more OFT approves estate agents' redress scheme Posted on: Monday, June 23, 2008 / 00:00 hrs From October, all estate agents must have official approval, and not before time says Christian Harper of Oliver Finn... » more Homeowners to compete to be green Posted on: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 / 00:00 hrs David Cameron encourages householders to keep up with the Joneses' - but only if they're green... » more Don't forget your pets on moving day Posted on: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 / 00:00 hrs This week Oliver Finn shares some sound advice on how to take the strain out of moving Britney, Rocky, Tweety and Hammy... » more Home movers stay put on Friday 13th Posted on: Friday, June 13, 2008 / 00:00 hrs Friday is a popular day to move house, except when it falls on the 13th... » more Alastair Campbell's advice to the property industry Posted on: Thursday, June 12, 2008 / 00:00 hrs King of spin Alastair Campbell tells property professionals to 'defend your record'... » more Property values increase with DIY Posted on: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 / 00:00 hrs Owners and first time buyers are investing in home improvements to boost the value of their properties... » more Don't be a victim - protect your identity Posted on: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 / 00:00 hrs A not-for-profit UK register has been set up to guard your identity if your property is burgled... » more Are you a property virgin? Posted on: Thursday, May 29, 2008 / 00:00 hrs The trials and tribulations of first time buyers... » more Property market stable but confidence is shaky Posted on: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 / 00:00 hrs Despite a lack of confidence and universally downbeat house price predictions, property is stabilising... » more How to deal with negative equity Posted on: Friday, May 23, 2008 / 00:00 hrs Are you at risk of negative equity? Read our brief guide... » more Seven million households are living with NERDs Posted on: Friday, May 23, 2008 / 00:00 hrs How many Chiswick properties are home to a NERD (Never Ending Renovation Drama)? » more Government gives first time buyers a helping hand Posted on: Thursday, May 15, 2008 / 00:00 hrs New support to help first time buyers get a foot on the property ladder has just been announced by Housing Minister Caroline Flint... » more Fall in house prices? No problem. Posted on: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 / 00:00 hrs Does anyone care if house prices go down? Not if the results of a new BBC survey are to be believed... » more Throw a lifeline not a noose Posted on: Friday, May 09, 2008 / 00:00 hrs Why do certain estate agents and property market analysts insist on talking the property market down? Christian Harper of Oliver Finn has had enough. » more Mortgages are still around if you know where to look Posted on: Thursday, May 08, 2008 / 00:00 hrs If you're thinking of buying property in Chiswick, it is still possible to source large loans at reasonable rates, even in these credit crunched times... » more Andy Shaw joins the team at Oliver Finn Posted on: Wednesday, May 07, 2008 / 00:00 hrs Andy Shaw has been appointed sales negotiator at flat-fee estate agent Oliver Finn. Andy brings a wealth of local experience - and a love of Chiswick - to the role... » more Use your garden to extend your living space Posted on: Friday, April 25, 2008 / 00:00 hrs How can you extend the living space in your Chiswick property? Think beyond the loft and side extension and move into the garden... » more Parents give children a leg up the property ladder Posted on: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 / 00:00 hrs With house prices out of reach for most first time buyers, the 'bank of mum and dad' is coming to the rescue of the children... » more Bricks and mortar is safe as houses Posted on: Tuesday, April 08, 2008 / 00:00 hrs Christian Harper of Oliver Finn takes a behind-the-headlines look at the market effect on Chiswick property prices... » more Why this estate agent is firmly in favour of HIPs Posted on: Tuesday, April 01, 2008 / 00:00 hrs Home Information Packs (HIPS) have come under fire from many directions but Christian Harper of Oliver Finn explains why he's a supporter... » more What will happen to Chiswick house prices? Posted on: Thursday, March 27, 2008 / 00:00 hrs Christian Harper of Oliver Finn interprets the Chiswick property market... » more Darling offers a prop to homeowners and buyers Posted on: Thursday, March 13, 2008 / 00:00 hrs Chancellor Alistair Darling disclosed measures designed to people to get onto the housing ladder and struggling mortgage holders... » more It's debt freedom day Posted on: Monday, March 10, 2008 / 00:00 hrs Monday 10th March is declared Debt Freedom Day - as long as you don't mention the mortgage... » more Hounslow council tax set for zero increase Posted on: Thursday, March 06, 2008 / 00:00 hrs Despite spiralling council tax bills across the country, Hounslow council has just agreed to once again freeze its share of the council tax bill... » more Property is favourred over pensions for retirement Posted on: Thursday, March 06, 2008 / 00:00 hrs A new study conducted by AXA shows that over a third of people invest in property as an alternative way to save for the future... » more Budget Day 2008 - time to revise stamp duty Posted on: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 / 00:00 hrs Alistair Darling, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, will deliver his first Budget on 12 March. Many would-be home buyers are hopeful that he will include a revision of stamp duty... » more Shall I develop up, out, down or move away? Posted on: Monday, November 19, 2007 / 09:30 hrs With the cost of moving house soaring ever higher, many homeowners are opting to improve their homes..... » more Meet the owner of OliverFinn Posted on: Monday, November 19, 2007 / 09:20 hrs Who is OliverFinn? - Not who but what. OliverFinn is a company that thinks it is time for the property industry to embrace the 21st century..... » more Vendors abandon traditional Estate Agents in favour of flat fees Posted on: Monday, November 19, 2007 / 09:10 hrs OliverFinn, the Chiswick based flat fees agency, has experienced 120% increase in revenues in the past six months ..... » more |
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