Proffitt & Holt Partnership

Proffitt & Holt Partnership Proffitt & Holt Partnership is an independently-owned estate agency practice in south west Herts, wi

We offer a comprehensive range of property related services which include residential sales and lettings, property management, surveys, valuations and financial services. We have invested much time, effort and resources into the development of our business and we believe that we offer one of the most professional effective services available in this area. A PROFESSIONAL & EFFECTIVE SERVICE

The company prides itself on providing a highly personalised and professional service with mature and experienced sales teams in all offices. A property offered for sale or to rent from one office will automatically be offered for sale from all three of our offices, thus providing vendors and landlords with the widest possible local coverage without incurring the extra expense of instructing more than one agent. We have invested in the very latest technologies to ensure that we produce colour sale particulars of the highest standards. We also use specialist software to enable us to manage your sale or letting efficiently and maintain regular contact with our vendors and purchasers. All of our properties are available 24 hours a day on this site, whilst also being promoted on 6 of the top national property sites. An essential part of creating market awareness and establishing the availability of our properties is to carefully target our advertising. We therefore make significant use of local, regional and national media. We are members of the National Association of Estate Agents, the Association of Residential Letting Agents, The Guild of Professional Estate Agents and the Property Omudsman Scheme. We are also local representatives for the Movewithus relocation network. If you are thinking of selling or renting your property we would be pleased to provide an impartial open market appraisal and valuation of your home, without obligation and free of charge.

Since 1 May 2026, renters in England have had the right to formally ask their landlord to keep a pet, and landlords must...
31/08/2026

Since 1 May 2026, renters in England have had the right to formally ask their landlord to keep a pet, and landlords must not unreasonably refuse. So far that right has barely been used: 93% of landlords have received no request at all, while 6% have approved one and fewer than 0.3% have refused.
Search behaviour hints at hidden demand. Rightmove searches filtering for pet-friendly homes fell 54% year-on-year in May and 52% in June, yet pets stayed the most-searched rental keyword both months - renters may just be asking directly instead of filtering.
For many renters a pet-friendly home isn’t optional: 34% call it essential and would only rent somewhere that allows one, with a further 24% saying it’s very or somewhat important.
Landlords look more open than approval rates suggest: most report no pet-related damage, and where it occurs it costs less on average than damage from tenants without pets. A cleaning obligation or pet damage insurance would reassure many, though 28% say nothing would change their mind. Source: LRG, based on responses from 717 landlords and 860 tenants across England and Wales.

There has been a clear shift in price growth by property type since 2016: flats have been underperforming.No single fact...
28/08/2026

There has been a clear shift in price growth by property type since 2016: flats have been underperforming.
No single factor explains this, but the timing offers insights. The first shift coincided with the introduction of the stamp-duty surcharge on second homes, which hit buy-to-let purchases particularly hard.
Since 2016 further increases in stamp duty affecting buy-to-let alongside additional other legislative changes has prompted more landlords to leave the sector. Around this time, it was also the beginning of the cladding crisis and left owners of taller buildings needing fire-safety certificates before they could sell.
A second later shift followed the pandemic, as buyers embarked on a 'race for space' and an increased desire for outside space. Rising service charges for flats and leasehold problems have compounded the effect.
These collective issues have not touched every flat, but enough to shift performance of the national average. A decade on, the divergence is stark: flat prices have gained just 16%, against 39% for terraces and 44% for semis.
This is helping flats become more affordable and opportunities are there - as long as buyers do their research and are clear on the elements that could affect performance.

Not all estate agents are made the same! 🌟 We're proud to be the only agent in our area selected by The Guild of Proper...
19/08/2026

Not all estate agents are made the same! 🌟 We're proud to be the only agent in our area selected by The Guild of Property Professionals, recognising our commitment to exceptional service and results 🏘️⭐🎖️

Over three months on from the Renters’ Rights Act – which scrapped Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions and moved tenancies o...
17/08/2026

Over three months on from the Renters’ Rights Act – which scrapped Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions and moved tenancies onto a rolling, periodic basis – it’s worth looking back at what renting looked like just before the change.
Among tenancies that ended in the year before the Act took effect, most renters left by choice: 63% moved because they wanted to, and 17% simply reached the end of a fixed-term agreement. But 14% were asked to leave by their landlord or agent – the kind of ending that’s no longer permitted without a valid ground.
Service matters when a tenancy ends, too: 18% of renters who left because they wanted to move said they were dissatisfied with their landlord or agent’s service after giving notice.
A smaller share left for other reasons – 12% by mutual agreement, and just 3% specifically because of rent increases. With those routes now closed or reshaped, landlords are leaning more than ever on agents to explain what’s changed and manage the process well – good service at the point of a tenancy ending matters more than it ever has.

Looking for a turn key home in the heart of Nascot Village?This beautifully remodelled Victorian semi detached house on ...
14/08/2026

Looking for a turn key home in the heart of Nascot Village?

This beautifully remodelled Victorian semi detached house on Nascot Street is the perfect blend of period character and contemporary luxury. Every corner of this property has been carefully upgraded, creating a space where you can simply move in and immediately start enjoying your new lifestyle.

Imagine hosting dinners in your stylish dining room or preparing meals in a refitted kitchen that leads seamlessly into a light filled conservatory. With two well proportioned bedrooms and a luxurious family bathroom, this home is designed for comfort and ease.

📍 Nascot Street, Watford, WD17
🏡️ 2 Bed | 2 Bath
💰 Guide Price £550,000

Contact us to arrange your private viewing.

Just over half way through the year and with a new Prime Minister at the helm, it feels like a good moment to assess the...
14/08/2026

Just over half way through the year and with a new Prime Minister at the helm, it feels like a good moment to assess the economic outlook and how much the prospects have changed since the start of the year. The most notable changes, of course, come from the shift in inflationary expectations and interest rates.
The Iran conflict has significant implications for global supply chains, particularly oil, and therefore there is the risk of higher inflation. So far inflation risk seems relatively well contained given dire initial expectations but forecasts for 2026 are materially higher (now 3.4% v 2.2% at start of year).
While mortgage rates have changed significantly, the Bank of England rate has held steady. Forecasts suggest the Bank of England will continue to hold at 3.75% for the rest of the year but mortgage rates might continue to price in the higher risk environment until the conflict is resolved (current five year rate is 4.7%).
Earnings growth has been slowing but continues to be solid, with a stronger current forecast at mid-year than at the start. This is helping to rebuild household finances a little.
It is clear that many have put their house purchase plans on hold – mortgage approval rates have dipped but underlying demand seems relatively robust awaiting mortgage rates to improve. Potential tax changes under the new PM could halt confidence in the housing market a little further.
House price forecasts for this year are now lower (from 2.7% expected earlier in the year compared to a lower 2.0% now) but still positive.

The ultimate commuter dream has just hit the market.Located within easy walking distance of the station, this home on Ga...
12/08/2026

The ultimate commuter dream has just hit the market.

Located within easy walking distance of the station, this home on Gallows Hill Lane offers the perfect blend of a peaceful residential setting and effortless connectivity for your daily journey. You no longer need to choose between a spacious home and a short commute.

Beyond its prime location, this property features a modern kitchen, versatile reception space, and five well proportioned bedrooms, providing a sanctuary to return to each evening.

📍 Gallows Hill Lane, Abbots Langley, WD5
🏡️ 5 Bed | 3 Bath
💰 Guide Price £1,075,000

Contact us to arrange your private viewing.

England’s 7.5 million over-65 households are overwhelmingly settled where they are – 58% are now under-occupying their h...
10/08/2026

England’s 7.5 million over-65 households are overwhelmingly settled where they are – 58% are now under-occupying their home, up from 53% a decade ago, equivalent to 4.3 million homes with spare bedrooms going unused.
The reasons are mostly contentment rather than constraint. The English Housing Survey found 76% say their current home already meets their needs, and 73% simply like the area they live in: the top two reasons by some distance.
Age plays a smaller but telling role too: 17% stay because their home has been specifically adapted to their needs, a reason of necessity rather than preference.
Even among those who do want to move, the instinct is to downsize rather than up-size: 28% want a smaller home, compared with just 24% of 35-64 year-olds who are chasing more space.

When did you last see a property like this hit the market?Last sold in 1971, this attractive detached Victorian house is...
07/08/2026

When did you last see a property like this hit the market?

Last sold in 1971, this attractive detached Victorian house is a truly unique find on The Common in Chipperfield. Positioned in the heart of the village, it offers an incredible foundation for those looking to create a bespoke family home in a prime location.

The house currently features a dual aspect living room, a separate dining room, and four bedrooms. With the potential for modernisation and extension, you have the perfect blank canvas to blend period character with your own contemporary style.

📍 The Common, Chipperfield, WD4
🏡️ 4 Bed | 2 Bath
💰 Offers Over £1,000,000

Contact us to arrange your private viewing.

Two-thirds of 16-34 year-olds, 69%, still expect to buy a home eventually, according to the latest English Housing Surve...
06/08/2026

Two-thirds of 16-34 year-olds, 69%, still expect to buy a home eventually, according to the latest English Housing Survey. That’s unchanged from a decade ago, when the same proportion (69%) said the same thing in 2014-15.
And progress is real: 42% of 16-34s are now owner occupiers, up from 31% a decade ago, while the proportion privately renting has fallen from 50% to 43%.
The timeline has stretched though – of those who expect to buy, 49% think it will take five years or longer, while just 11% think they’ll get there within one to two years.
For those who have bought, savings remain the main route in: 78% used their own savings towards their deposit, with 29% receiving a gift or loan from family and 21% funding it through the sale of a previous home.

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Kings Langley
WD48AB

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