Our first Smith & Friends, whole company employee of the month award goes to our wonderful Joy at Darlington. As a sales progressor with many years of experience, Joy is an expert at what she does and receives amazing feedback from clients (check out our Trustpilot!) Joy has a heart of gold and goes over and above for both our clients and the team she wo...
Quick Summary:First-time buyers often underestimate the real cost of buying beyond the deposit.Choosing areas based only on price can limit resale value later.Buyers without a mortgage agreement in principle are regularly overlooked.Skipping proper surveys is a common and expensive mistake.Local advice remains one of the strongest advantages buyers can have....
The Tees Valley property market has entered 2026 with a distinct character shaped by local economic factors, buyer sentiment and the broader national picture. For anyone buying or selling a home in Stockton, Middlesbrough, Darlington, Hartlepool or Ingleby Barwick, understanding these trends is essential to making informed decisions.At Smith & Friends, w...
All of the staff from Smith & Friends Estate Agents would like to wish you all a Happy Christmas, as we break for the festive period, we endeavour to provide you with forward thinking and proactive property services in 2024.