Mary-Anne Bowring 02/09/2020
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New "How to Lease" Guide Released
- The government has released a new guide for homebuyers, similar to the "How to Rent" guide for tenants, explaining leasehold properties in a clear and accessible way.
Leasehold Complications for Homebuyers
- Many leaseholders face issues with their freeholder or lease terms because they didn't fully understand the complexities of leasehold ownership before purchasing.
Consumer Protection and Lease Information
- The government has the power to ensure estate agents provide key leasehold terms in sales information, helping buyers make informed decisions and mortgage valuers assess properties accurately.
Push for Transparency in the Homebuying Process
- The Institute of Residential Property Management (IRPM) and others are lobbying for mandatory transparency regarding leasehold terms, encouraging better information sharing by estate agents.
How Will the Guide Help Homebuyers?
- The guide could make a real difference if estate agents are instructed to provide it to all prospective leaseholders and discuss key points to help buyers understand the terms.
Ensuring Proper Communication
For the guide to be truly effective, estate agents must actively engage with buyers, ensuring they understand the leasehold terms and can ask questions with informed responses from solicitors or agents.
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Mary-Anne Bowring FTPI FRICS FARLA FCABE Founder/Head of Asset Management
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Ian Barber MD BTR Mobilisation & Leasing
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Jon Curtis MRICS Head of Building Engineering
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Kate Robinson MTPI MD Blocks/FM Management (London Region)
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Anthony Kingdon MIRPM AssocRICS MD Blocks/FM Management (North Region)
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Chris Georgalis MRICS Head of Commercial Valuation
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Nichola Pughe MRICS Head of Residential Valuation
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