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Proposed £250 Ground Rent Cap: How Leasehold Reform Could Change Lease Extension Valuations

Recent developments in the draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill have introduced a highly anticipated measure: capping existing ground rents at £250 per annum for forty years, after which they would reduce to a peppercorn. Announced on 27 January 2026, this poli...

Read    19/10/2026

Leasehold Reform: Why Market Data Could Reshape Freehold Valuations

The UK property sector is currently navigating a pivotal moment in leasehold reform, with the Government’s consultation on valuation rates for leasehold enfranchisement drawing to a close on 21 October 2024. Originally due to conclude on 23 September, the consultatio...

Read    19/10/2026

Are Leaseholders Paying Too Much for Communal Electricity? New VAT Relief Explained

There is welcome relief coming for leaseholders: from 1st October 2026 until 31st March 2027, the VAT rate on domestic electricity will drop from 5% to 0%. Homeowners connected to major national networks will see this adjustment applied automatically, but leaseholder...

Read    19/10/2026

Flood Performance Certificates: What Landlords and Renters Need to Know

Landlords and renters across England could soon have a clearer understanding of a property’s flood risk, as new Flood Performance Certificates (FPCs) are introduced through a pilot scheme.The certificates aim to provide standardised information about a property’s exp...

Read    19/10/2026

A Week in the Life of Aayushi Thakore, Property Manager

I’m a Property Manager in Ringley’s Una Living, BTR and Leasing team, looking after maintenance and lettings at Springfield Parkside, as well as supporting other sites and properties across London.What I enjoy most is knowing that something I’ve done can make a diffe...

Read    19/10/2026

£3,445 In Arrears - An Immediate Offer To Pay When Professional Support Came On Board

A block recently joined ServiceChargeSorted, and straight away there was some good news.One leaseholder had £3,445 in outstanding service charges. As soon as they realised professional support was in place for the block’s service charge administration, they volunteer...

Read    14/10/2026

Renters' Rights Act: Record Tribunal Challenges - What It Means for Rent Reviews

More tenants are challenging rent increases through property tribunals, with a record number of cases reaching a decision in July. The rise follows changes introduced by the Renters' Rights Act, which have made it easier and less risky for tenants to question a propo...

Read    21/09/2026

A Week in the Life of Stephanie, Chartered Valuation Surveyor

As a Chartered Valuation Surveyor, my working week takes me to a wide range of properties across London. One day I may be inspecting a residential flat in North London, while the next could involve a mixed-use investment, an industrial unit or a development site in S...

Read    16/09/2026

A Week in the Life of Anastacia Theophanous, Paralegal

I think one of the reasons I enjoy my job is that I like bringing a bit of order to chaos. Whether it is a Tribunal application with a deadline or a client waiting for an update, I like knowing that by the end of the day I have helped move something forward.I work as...

Read    16/09/2026

Renting out a room or your home while working abroad: What Buy-to-Let Landlords need to know post the Renters Rights Act 2026

Yes, but landlords need to be careful about the type of agreement they use and what happens to their legal status when they leave their home. As there are lots of additional questions to consider, e.g., When renting out my home while working abroad, does your lodge...

Read    04/09/2026

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