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Moving to Gerrards Cross: What to Know Before You Go

A quiet suburban street in Gerrards Cross with trees, buildings, and parked cars on both sides. The sky is clear and blue, and a few people are visible walking along the pavements—perhaps discussing a recent relocation or planning their next move. Moving to Gerrards Cross: What to Know Before You Go
Author Avatar Manny Sahmbi
16 Jul 2026
5 Min. To Read

If you're planning a home move. Gerrards Cross has been one of the most consistently desirable commuter addresses in the country for decades. The overall average sold price over the last year was £1,232,241, with detached properties averaging £1,579,208 and flats £569,528. It is the most expensive postcode in Buckinghamshire. The combination of one of the fastest rail commutes in the country, immediate motorway access, strong schools, and the East and West Commons at the heart of the town gives it a structural floor that holds up well even when the broader market is quieter. Demand is consistently led by…

Moving to Maidenhead: What to Know Before You Go

Happy mover Moving to Maidenhead: What to Know Before You Go
Author Avatar Manny Sahmbi
16 Jul 2026
4 Min. To Read

Maidenhead has been one of the most talked-about commuter destinations in the country since the Elizabeth line opened fully in 2022. SL6 buyer demand jumped 18% in 2023 and a further 9% in 2024 according to Rightmove data. Average house prices sat at £570,449 as of June 2026, with average monthly rents at £2,185. What draws people here is a combination most commuter towns cannot replicate: fast central London access, a Thames-side setting, excellent schools, and the world-class restaurants of Bray on the doorstep. Maidenhead consistently attracts buyers who want an affluent Thames-side town feel with direct Elizabeth line connectivity,…

Moving to Canary Wharf: Important Things to Consider

A cityscape of Canary Wharf in London, featuring modern skyscrapers and buildings along the River Thames under a cloudy sky at dusk—a striking view that captures the vibrant atmosphere for anyone considering moving to Canary Wharf. Moving to Canary Wharf: Important Things to Consider
Author Avatar Mat Stuckey
10 Jul 2026
4 Min. To Read

Canary Wharf was Rightmove's most in-demand area for buyers in 2025 and the most searched location for renters across the whole year. Average prices sit between £542,000 and £602,000, well below the London average, which goes a long way to explaining why demand sits where it does. What Canary Wharf is not is a traditional London neighbourhood. There are no Victorian terraces or conservation area streets. The housing stock is almost entirely modern apartment buildings, many of them high-rise, mostly managed with concierge services and communal facilities. If that suits what you are looking for, it is extremely hard to…

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Author Avatar Manny Sahmbi
01 Apr 2020
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When moving house, it can seem like everything is up in the air. You have your possessions in boxes, you never quite know where anything is, and you’re sometimes even living between two locations for a while. It’s said that moving house is one of the most stressful times of anyone’s life - so it’s no wonder you’re here looking for tips on how to make the whole experience a little easier. Because of this, it’s important to have a system in place, and to know that you’ve got a process to make your move as seamless and successful as…

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Hiring a Removal Van – What You Need to Know

Author Avatar Manny Sahmbi
20 Feb 2020
3 Min. To Read

Moving home and hiring a removal van can be stressful and there are a lot of things to organise. From boxing up your possessions to transporting everything to the new place, every stage of your move needs to be planned with precision. Timing is key, particularly if you have a contract deadline or you’re working towards a completion date on a property. So you’ll want to make sure the removals process is as seamless and stress-free as possible. Hiring a van is an easy way to get things from A to B, but where do you start in finding the…

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5 Steps to Choosing a Removal Company

Author Avatar Manny Sahmbi
18 Feb 2020
2 Min. To Read

The paperwork is signed - the move is on! In the short time you have remaining, many things need to be organised, like finding a removal company. Take a quick look on the web, and you will see many removal companies, from larger national chains to local, independent carriers. All of them offer very similar services but how do you choose the right one? Here are the five steps to getting the right company, at the right price… Step 1 - Find Potential Movers You can do this by; Searching online for local home moving companies in your area Asking…

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