S.A Morton Real Estates

S.A Morton Real Estates Sara Thompson- Morton, your trusted Bespoke Real Estate Agent, leading with Transparency, Honesty and Experience. Celebrating 26 years in real estate agency.

We offer a bespoke marketing strategy with step by step guidance.

23/09/2026

I had the pleasure of attending the Meal of LOVE at Bingham Riverhouse, organised by the wonderful Jessica Huie.

It was such a beautiful evening, bringing people together to spread love, wellbeing and connection, while raising money to support people affected by cancer.

It also made me think about something I feel very strongly about in my own work.
Estate agency is often seen as a business purely about property, but I believe it should be about people too.

We are trusted to look after what is, for most people, one of their biggest assets. But behind every property is a person, a family, a story, a reason for moving and often a whole lot of emotion.

That is why I have always believed that caring, listening and understanding should be at the heart of what I do.

Whenever I walk into someone’s home, I want to bring positivity with me. Sometimes that might mean giving honest advice, sometimes simply listening, and sometimes just having a conversation that makes someone feel a little more positive about what can be a very stressful time.

For me, relationships really do matter. And evenings like this are a lovely reminder of how important it is to spread a little more love, kindness and connection wherever we can.

Thank you to Jessica for bringing such a wonderful group of people together and hosting such a meaningful evening.

📞 +44 0208 181 9660
📧 [email protected]
🌐 saramortonrealestate.co.uk

A relationship based service built on trust and honesty. Proactive, knowledgeable and committed to achieving your goals.

21/09/2026

Wellbeing isn’t just about the home you live in it’s about the community, the riverside lifestyle, and having space to breathe.

Paddleboarding on the river, walks in Syon Park, and top-tier connections into London right on your doorstep. Welcome to Old Isleworth.

📞 +44 0208 181 9660
📧 [email protected]
🌐 saramortonrealestate.co.uk

A relationship based service built on trust and honesty.

Proactive, knowledgeable and committed to achieving your goals.

19/09/2026

Common mistakes in buying your next home..

18/09/2026

When Did You Last Put Yourself First?

Sometimes you just have to stop and look after yourself.

I’ve just had the most amazing massage at Vidatherapy in Teddington, owned by one of my best friends, Louise Green.

After hours spent driving, working at a computer and carrying the usual stresses of a busy working life, I really do notice the difference a good massage can make.

I now make time for a massage once a month and it has become something I really look forward to. If you can, give yourself permission to slow down, switch off and look after yourself.

Sometimes looking after yourself is exactly what you need.

📞 +44 0208 181 9660
📧 [email protected]
🌐 saramortonrealestate.co.uk

A relationship based service built on trust and honesty. Proactive, knowledgeable and committed to achieving your goals.

16/09/2026

76% of Over 65s Say Their Home Still Meets Their Needs

There is a growing debate around whether older homeowners should downsize, freeing up larger properties for younger families. It is understandable why that argument resonates when many younger buyers are struggling to find suitable homes. But the reality is more nuanced.

According to the English Housing Survey, 76% of over 65s who are not planning to move say their current home still meets their needs.

73% say they like the area where they live, while 69% value the size and features of their home. More than half, 53%, also say being close to friends or family is an important reason for staying put.

Those figures matter because a home is not simply a collection of bedrooms. For many older homeowners it represents familiarity, independence, neighbours, memories and a community built up over decades. Yes, younger generations need more choice and affordability in the property market.

But older homeowners should not be made to feel guilty for occupying a larger home simply because somebody else might want it.

Downsizing should be an attractive option, not a social obligation. Ultimately, everyone deserves the freedom to decide where, and how, they want to live.

📞 +44 0208 181 9660
📧 [email protected]
🌐 saramortonrealestate.co.uk

A relationship based service built on trust and honesty. Proactive, knowledgeable and committed to achieving your goals.

14/09/2026

UK House Prices are £42,525 cheaper than 2007!

Woah!, Is that a typo? No, its not, let me explain

At first glance, UK house prices are more expensive than they were before the financial crisis 2008. The average UK home cost £184,131 in 2007. Today, it is £278,784, an increase of £94,653, or 51.4%. So, why are they 51.4% cheaper?

You see there is a problem with comparing the headline average price of 2007 vs 2026 average price directly.

A pound in 2007 had considerably more purchasing power than a pound does today. An another way to think about it is thinking about the humble Cadbury’s Freddo. Back in 2007, £1 could buy roughly six. Today, the same pound buys closer to two and a half. It is still £1, but what that pound can buy has changed.

Once inflation is taken into account, that £184,131 average UK house price from 2007 is equivalent to approximately £321,309 in today’s money. Against today’s actual average price of £278,784, that means UK house prices are around £42,525 lower, or 13.2% cheaper in real terms.

Both statements are true. House prices have risen sharply in actual pounds and pence, yet they have fallen once the changing value of money is taken into account.

That does not mean buying a home today is easy. Deposits, mortgage repayments and household costs remain significant pressures. But it does mean the claim that homes are simply “far more expensive than they used to be” deserves more context.

In the week, I will be publishing a blog article looking specifically at Richmond, examining exactly what has happened to local house prices since 2007, both in headline, or nominal, terms and in REAL, inflation adjusted terms.

📞 +44 0208 181 9660
📧 [email protected]
🌐 saramortonrealestate.co.uk

A relationship based service built on trust and honesty. Proactive, knowledgeable and committed to achieving your goals.

Which Day Do Most Rental Homes Come Onto the Market in Richmond?There are some property market statistics that are hugel...
11/09/2026

Which Day Do Most Rental Homes Come Onto the Market in Richmond?

There are some property market statistics that are hugely important. This probably is not one of them, but it is still rather interesting.

Across the UK, Tuesday is the busiest day for new rental listings, with the number of homes coming onto the market then gradually falling as the working week progresses. Unsurprisingly, very few new rental properties appear at the weekend.

For tenants in Richmond, that gives a small clue as to when it might be worth keeping a particularly close eye on the portals. For landlords, it is an interesting glimpse into how letting agents tend to bring new stock to market during the week.

It does not mean Tuesday is automatically the best day to advertise a rental property, nor does it tell us how quickly those homes are then taken. That is the more interesting question. Later this year, I will be looking at which day of the week properties are most likely to leave the portals having been successfully let.

📞 +44 0208 181 9660
📧 [email protected]
🌐 saramortonrealestate.co.uk

A relationship based service built on trust and honesty. Proactive, knowledgeable and committed to achieving your goals.

08/09/2026

August 2026 Property Market Update

The national property market figures only tell part of the story. Across most parts of the UK, August 2026 saw fewer sales agreed than August 2024 and 2025, yet activity remained noticeably stronger than August 2023.

There are some interesting regional differences. The East Midlands recorded 21% more sales agreed than in August 2023, while the North West, North East and East of England were all around 15% ahead.

Yorkshire & Humber was also 14.5% higher. At the other end of the scale, Inner London stands out as the only area where August 2026 activity was actually below August 2023. Outer London has also experienced a noticeably softer market compared with the last couple of years.

What these figures show is that there is no single UK property market.

Conditions vary significantly from region to region, and often from town to town within those regions. Yet the underlying message remains the same. Homes are still selling. With buyers having more choice than they did in some recent markets, sellers need to be realistic about price, presentation and their competition from the outset.

Understanding what is happening locally has arguably never been more important. Follow us on social media for the local, regional and national picture & stats of the property market.

📞 +44 0208 181 9660
📧 [email protected]
🌐 saramortonrealestate.co.uk

A relationship based service built on trust and honesty. Proactive, knowledgeable and committed to achieving your goals.

06/09/2026

Your new riverside home awaits!

05/09/2026

Wake up to this every morning!

Address

Richmond Upon Thames

Telephone

+442081819660

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when S.A Morton Real Estates posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category