In The Community
Supporting Stanley’s Dreams
Supporting Stanley's Dreams Approached by the amazing team at Lennox Childrens Cancer Fund to help fundraise again, we were put in touch with Stanley and his family from Harlow. Stanley is a very brave, special young boy aged 9 suffering from incurable ependymoma, a...
Lettings: A Step by Step Guide
Lettings: A Step by Step Guide With the demand for lettings being so high, for anyone new to the process our Lettings Manager Joe is here to talk you through the process. If you're looking to buy or sell, or would like more advice on the market right now, we would...
Becoming Dementia Friends
Becoming Dementia Friends As an estate agency working with people in the community everyday we are often in contact with individuals and families affected by dementia. There are currently 900,000 people with a diagnosis of dementia in the UK which is forecast to...
Do I need a For Sale sign when selling my home?
Do I need a For Sale sign when selling my home? Having a for sale sign outside your home when selling can make make a massive difference, and may even grab the attention of your future buyer. However, its important to note that a for sale sign isn’t for everyone – and...
Morning Mocktails: Welcoming new and expectant parents to Epping.
Morning Mocktails: Welcoming new and expectant parents to Epping On Sunday 26 February we spent an amazing morning at our Epping office with some wonderful local families and new and expectant parent support workers. Working with local Pilates specialist Karen Laing...
Why choose Hammond & Smith?
Why choose us? Thinking of selling your home? Then you've come to the right place! Our team is made up of people NOT salesman. Determined to make the estate agency experience a better one, we don't treat our clients as a number and we don't make false promises. Here...
Baby its cold outside! How to keep warm at home whilst keeping the energy bills down.
Baby its cold outside! How to keep warm at home whilst keeping the energy bills down. As the chilly nights draw in now’s the time to dust off those hats, gloves, and scarves. But in a time when energy bills are on the rise how can we comfortably keep toasty at home?...
What’s happening on the frontline of the Housing Market?
What’s happening on the frontline of the Housing Market right now? The housing market has been in a spin of late. In an uncertain time it's important to remember that national media masks and often exaggerates what's happening locally. People will always need to buy...
What’s trending on local property listings right now?
What’s trending on local property listings right now? Selling your home is often one of the biggest moves in life and having the edge on what buyers are looking for right now can often help add added value to your asking price. What’s more, the most effective...
Catch up with H&S – September 2022
It’s been another busy summer at Hammond & Smith – and it seems crazy to think we have not yet turned 2! As the nights start to draw in, we are looking forward to the months ahead and welcoming new homebuyers to Epping. But for now, a warm welcome to our new...