Henton Kirkman Residential

03/09/2026

Some good news!

28/08/2026

20/08/2026

A pretty 2 Bed House on Arundel Heights in Billericay

31/05/2026

It’s easy to miss the beautiful places that we have around us.

11/05/2026

Why do some areas of Billericay deliver bigger rental yields than others?

If you are a landlord, investor, or simply curious about Billericay’s property market for landlords, this heat map might be of interest.

The darker shaded areas highlight neighbourhoods where the average gross rental yields are higher. The lighter coloured areas tend to produce lower yields.

In simple terms, higher yielding areas often generate stronger month to month rental income compared to the property’s value.

There’s often an inverse relationship between rental yields and long term capital growth (ie an increase in house values). Traditionally, areas with the very highest yields tend to see slower house price growth over the long term. Whilst areas with lower yields can often produce stronger capital appreciation.

That’s generally because locations with higher owner occupiers often mean better schooling, lifestyle appeal and stronger ‘local affluence’, often resulting in higher property prices, which naturally compresses those yields.

Of course, every landlord’s strategy is different. Some investors prioritise monthly cash flow and stronger yields. Others are more focused on long term capital growth/future equity gains. The smart investors usually try to strike a balance between the two.

What this map really demonstrates is that not all parts of Billericay perform the same, and understanding these micro markets has never been more important for landlords and property investors.

If you would like to discuss which areas of our town currently offer the best balance of yield, tenant demand, and future growth potential, feel free to give us a call for an informal chat.

05/05/2026

Billericay’s Housing Market Latest saw 125 new properties come on the market last month, up from 116 in March. The cheapest, a one bed Retirement flat in Park Lodge, the most expensive… Billericay Police Station!

Sales wise, interestingly it was almost the same as March. 92 of you sold last month, 90 in March.
- Although its well up from last year when only 77 of you sold in April last year – nearly 20% up.

Nationwide, new listings are just over 40k – the usual just under 32k, so nationally its up well over 25%, versus under 8% locally in Billericay. Hence why many of you have commented there not many houses about at the mo.
Although if you’re really open to where you could live, apparently there’s over 700,000 UK properties for sale to choose from!

But the gap between those homeowners who succeed and those who do not, is widening though. Last month 83 of you had to reduce, in March that was only 64. The market will self-correct over optimism – so accurate pricing is still key.

So overall there’s still plenty of sales being done, buyers are active, but they are forensic, they’ll pay the right price, not the hopeful one.

30/04/2026

📍Allens Road, Ramsden Heath - O.I.E.O £545,000

With thoughtful extensions to both the front and rear, plus a great garage conversion, this superb 3/4 Bedroom Semi-Detached village home boasts a gorgeous South Facing landscaped Garden and offers exceptionally flexible family accommodation that truly grows with you.

https://www.hentonkirkman.co.uk. & link in bio.

28/04/2026

Our wonderful Toby ran the London Marathon raising money for Great Ormond Street Hospital. We couldn’t be a prouder team! ⭐️

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19/04/2026

When will your home sell?

The data is clear. 41.8% of UK homes secure a buyer within the first four weeks of coming onto the market.

That early window in the first month is where the serious buyers are.

These are the homeowners who have opted to be realistically priced from Day One

Yet, if you want to test the market, you can.

But treat it like a test, not a strategy.

One week, maybe ten days, two weeks at the absolute most. Unless your home is a unicorn property, that is sufficient time to ‘test the market’.

The evidence shows that a short, controlled test slightly above the market does not massively damage your chances. But stay there too long, and you very quickly start to lose the very buyers you need.

And here is the bit some sellers don’t realise and agents can often forget to remind you.

Buyers do not know you are “testing”. They just see a home that feels overpriced and move on.

They start to think there is ‘something wrong with it’.

Be honest, I bet you have said the same yourself when scrolling through Rightmove!

Once that moment has gone, it is very hard to get it back.

Because pricing is not about guessing. It is about timing, momentum, and making sure you are in the conversation when the best buyers are ready to act.