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Founder of Richmond company named new president of ARLA

1:04pm Tuesday 18th June 2013

Susan Fitz-Gibbon, who founded leading Richmond-based Fitz-Gibbon, has been named of the new president of the Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA).

Paintings mean prizes

4:38pm Monday 17th June 2013

Paintings, drawings and collages made by local schoolchildren on the theme of Alice in Wonderland are being showcased at Bellway Homes new development at Langroyd Mews, Tooting Bec.

Intrepid cyclists push off in London to Paris ride

3:57pm Wednesday 12th June 2013

Joshua Sanger from Goodfellows in Cheam was among 12 men who recently cycled from London to Paris in 24 hours to raise funds for the Hope4Malawi charity.

Carole makes just the right move

3:41pm Wednesday 12th June 2013

When Carole Richardson decided to move house to be closer to her family in Twickenham she was determined not to compromise on the quality of her new home.

Free advice for landlords

3:37pm Wednesday 12th June 2013

The National Landlords Association (NLA) has made its best practice tenancy agreements and other essential forms freely available online to every landlord in the UK.

Adding value to their property

11:29am Tuesday 4th June 2013

A new survey shows the amount borrowed for home improvements has increased year-on-year by 26 per cent (up from £4.49 billion).

What the well-dressed kitchen is wearing now

11:20am Tuesday 4th June 2013

The kitchen is the room that is most likely to be changed by new home owners. And that puts vendors in a difficult position. Do they update the kitchen before selling? If they do, they are unlikely to increase the value of the property by the amount that they have spent. But if they don’t, does it detract from the merits of the rest of the house? Bill Spreckley of Stacks Property Search says: “When it comes to kitchens, I would advise vendors to concentrate on layout rather than content.

Wandsworth, Battersea and Wimbledon homes most popular with yuppies

7:00am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

Wandsworth Town is the leading property hotspot for aspiring young professionals in England and Wales, according to figures from Lloyds TSB.

Put yourself in buyers’ shoes to make a sale

12:54pm Thursday 9th May 2013

House sales are at a three month high according to the latest market report from the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA).

Luxury five bedroom homes launched

12:50pm Thursday 9th May 2013

Leatherhead-based Craddockwood Homes has built two luxury five bedroom homes which are currently being marketed by Cubitt & West.