Pacific Estates

09/10/2026

Asking Price and Sold Price: What East London Sellers Should Compare
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Comparing your East London home with nearby listings? Asking prices show current seller expectations, while completed sales provide evidence of agreed transactions. Use both, but compare like with like. Get your free instant property valuation as a useful starting point before discussing your plans with Pacific Estates. Asking price and sold price answer different questions An asking price is the figure used to market a property. It may change during the listing and does not confirm what a buyer will ultimately pay. A sold price records a completed transaction. HM Land Registry’s Price Paid Data contains sale prices ..

09/10/2026

Awaab’s Law: What Overseas Landlords Should Prepare
https://pacificestates.co.uk/blog/awaabs-law-what-overseas-landlords-should-prepare
Own a Canary Wharf rental but live abroad? Make sure repair reports reach someone who can act locally. With the government consulting on Awaab’s Law for private rentals, now is a useful time to review access, approvals and follow-up. Speak to Pacific Estates about property management on 020 7177 7888. Find out what your property could be worth: https://instant-valuation.pacificestates.co.uk/. What has changed? On 8 October 2026, the government announced a consultation on extending Awaab’s Law to privately rented homes in England. It closes on 18 December 2026 and will inform how the protections operate and when they take effect. This is a ..

08/10/2026

08/10/2026

How to Prepare Your East London Rental Property for Letting
https://pacificestates.co.uk/blog/how-to-prepare-your-east-london-rental-property-for-letting
Preparing a rental property properly can make photographs clearer, viewings more useful and the start of a tenancy easier to organise. For landlords in Canary Wharf and East London, the aim is to present an accurate, well-maintained home and have the information ready to support enquiries. This checklist focuses on the practical work before marketing. Pacific Estates provides residential lettings and property management from Canary Wharf, including referencing, inventories, rent collection, inspections and maintenance coordination. The right starting point is a plan for your particular property. 1. Walk through the property before ..

08/10/2026

Choosing a Letting Agent in Canary Wharf: A Landlord’s Guide
https://pacificestates.co.uk/blog/choosing-a-letting-agent-in-canary-wharf-a-landlords-guide
Choosing a Letting Agent in Canary Wharf: A Landlord’s GuideFinding a tenant is only the beginning of letting a property. Collecting rent, arranging repairs and keeping accurate records all take time. Choosing the right letting agent can make these responsibilities easier to manage.Pacific Estates provides residential lettings and property management from our office in Canary Wharf, London E14. If you own a rental property in Canary Wharf or East London, here are five questions to ask before appointing an agent.1. How will you assess my property’s rental value?Ask how the proposed asking rent compares with similar properties and how..

08/10/2026

How Much Is My Canary Wharf Flat Worth?
https://pacificestates.co.uk/blog/how-much-is-my-canary-wharf-flat-worth
If you own a flat in Canary Wharf, a useful valuation starts with the details of your home, rather than a general price for the whole of E14. Two apartments with the same number of bedrooms can differ in layout, condition, outdoor space and building costs. Those differences matter when deciding what evidence to compare. A free instant property valuation can provide a starting point when you are thinking about selling. It is an indicative estimate, not a promise of the eventual sale price. The next step is to understand what makes your flat comparable to other homes and which details need a closer look. Start with the right property informationWrite down the address, floor ..

08/10/2026

Instant Valuation or Agent Visit: Which Should You Use?
https://pacificestates.co.uk/blog/instant-valuation-or-agent-visit-which-should-you-use
Start with the decision you need to make Wondering what your home could be worth, or preparing to put it on the market? These are different questions. Choosing the right starting point helps you avoid treating an initial estimate as a settled asking price. Get your free online property valuation. Treat an automated estimate as an indicative starting point, rather than a guaranteed sale price or a formal lender, probate or tax valuation. When an online estimate is useful An online estimate can help you begin a conversation about your plans. Use it to organise your questions: are you simply curious, considering a move, or ready to discuss ..

08/10/2026

Earn Up to £3,000* for a Property Referral
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Know a landlord or property owner looking to sell, let or arrange property management? Introduce them to Pacific Estates and earn up to £3,000* per eligible referral. Submit your referral: https://www.pacificestates.co.uk/referral. *Terms and eligibility apply. Payment follows completion of the qualifying transaction and receipt of our fees. Confirm your applicable reward with our team.A useful introduction could earn you a rewardYou may know someone who owns a London property but lives overseas. Perhaps a friend is considering selling a flat, or an investor wants support with managing a rental property.Introducing them to Pacific Estates gives them an opportunity to ..