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20 June 2026

A Guide to Selling Your Home in SE16: From Offer Accepted to Completion

Accepting an offer on your property is an exciting milestone, but it is not the end of the selling process. In many ways, some of the most important stages are...

15 June 2026

Pride in Southwark Returns: Why Bermondsey Continues to Be One of London’s Most Inclusive Communities

On Saturday 27 June, Pride in Southwark returns once again, bringing together residents, businesses and community groups from across the borough to celebrate diversity, inclusion and community spirit. Whilst the event...

26 May 2026

Play Local: Celebrating the Sports Teams Helping Young People Thrive Locally

At Alex & Matteo Estate Agents, property is only part of the story. The communities that make an area special matter just as much. The neighbourhoods we work across every day,...

16 May 2026

The Danger of “Testing the Market”: Why Overpricing Your Property Can Cost You

It is a phrase that estate agents hear all the time. “I just want to test the market.” On the surface, it sounds like a sensible approach. List your property slightly higher...

7 May 2026

Surrey Canal Station: What It Means for Property Buyers and Sellers in SE London

South East London continues to evolve, and one of the most talked-about developments on the horizon is the proposed Surrey Canal Station. While the project has been discussed for several...

30 April 2026

Stay Active in SE16: The Best Sports and Wellness Activities Around Canada Water, Rotherhithe and Beyond

Living in SE16 offers far more than just excellent transport links and modern riverside developments. One of the area’s biggest draws, particularly for buyers and renters prioritising lifestyle, is the...

18 April 2026

Why Now Could Be the Ideal Time to Buy, Upsize and Sell in South East London

The London property market has experienced a period of adjustment over the past 12 to 18 months, with shifting interest rates, changing buyer behaviour and evolving expectations across both sales...

9 April 2026

The Best Parks to Enjoy Across Southwark, Rotherhithe, New Cross & Beyond

As the days grow longer and temperatures begin to rise, spring is one of the best times to experience everything South East London has to offer. For buyers, renters and...

30 March 2026

How Transport Improvements Are Shaping SE London Property Demand

Transport has always been one of the biggest drivers of property demand in London, and right now South East London is seeing some of the most significant investment in connectivity...

17 March 2026

A Local’s Guide to Living in SE16 and Beyond

South East London has become one of the capital’s most exciting places to live, offering a mix of riverside calm, creative energy and excellent connections into Central London. Buyers and...

4 March 2026

The Renters’ Rights Act Explained: What the Changes Really Mean for Landlords, Tenants and the Future of Lettings

The private rented sector in England is entering one of its most significant periods of change in decades. The forthcoming Renters’ Rights Act is not simply an update to existing...

19 February 2026

Supporting Local Communities: Alex & Matteo Proud to Sponsor the U13 Southwark Jaguars Girls Team

At Alex & Matteo Estate Agents, our work has always been about more than buying, selling and letting homes. As a business firmly rooted in South East London, we believe...