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In a year where community spirit matters more than ever, Hockley is stepping up to celebrate the creativity, resilience, and heart of our local entrepreneurs. Small Business Saturday on 6th December is fast approaching, and this time, it comes with an exciting opportunity for home-based and youth-led businesses to shine.
As the Autumn Budget approaches, the property market does something strangely predictable: it takes a collective sip of tea, raises an eyebrow, and decides to wait and see what happens next. Buyers who were enthusiastic a week ago suddenly hover in “nearly ready” mode, as if the Chancellor himself might pop up and personally adjust their mortgages.
If you want to move in 2026, positioning yourself as a serious buyer is essential. Here’s how to put yourself ahead of the competition and be taken seriously by sellers.
Selling a home isn’t always straightforward, especially when buyers keep dropping out. But sometimes all it takes is a fresh approach. Here’s how switching to auction turned a repeatedly failed sale on Canvey Island into a fast, committed and stress-free success.