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Government to boost access to EV charging points - but ignores leaseholders

Poor air quality and the looming threat of climate change are accelerating the shift toward electric vehicles (EVs). The UK Government recently doubled its funding for on-street EV charging and is proposing changes to Building Regulations to make EV charging points m...

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Three cheers for apprenticeships!

Year 13 students around the country got their A-level results this morning and many will be off to university in the autumn. There are plenty of degrees on offer in property-related subjects and certain universities such as Reading and Nottingham Trent have a strong ...

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Making money from short-term lets? Check your lease!

Renters and leaseholders could face severe legal consequences, including fines and eviction, for renting out properties on platforms like Airbnb without proper authorization. 

Read    02/09/2020

Our service to you is changing - for the better!

Last week, we discussed the potential regulation of property agents. Today, it’s official—change is on the way. This shift is expected to positively impact how the residential sector delivers services to customers.

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Leak detection - how much could you save?

Do your neighbours have contents insurance? If not, a leak or burst pipe in a neighbouring or upstairs flat could end up costing you thousands of pounds. To help solve this problem, there are leak detection systems on the market that could be worth considering.

Read    02/09/2020

Rogue agents - your days are numbered

The government is calling time on rogue agents. Compulsory qualification and regulation are on the way. To-date, the property industry has always been self-regulating, with a mix of qualified and unqualified agents out there and government reluctant to get involved.T...

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No new leasehold houses - but what about the old ones?

No more leasehold houses will be sold in England and Wales, the government said last week. Developers will no longer be able to hold homeowners to ransom by selling their freeholds and doubling ground rents and freeholders will be able to challenge estate management ...

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Leasehold reform - there's more to come!

Yet more reform is on the table and is set to affect anyone with a leasehold home. Yesterday, the government responded to the Housing, Communities and Local Government Select Committee?s report on Leasehold Reform, and has come out largely in favour of the measures i...

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Too many cars!

Parking spaces are limited, but unfortunately, not everyone follows the rules. When tenants or owners park more vehicles than allocated, it creates frustration for others, especially visitors who often have to park off-site.

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Landlords - enter at your own risk!

As a landlord, do you know when you have the right to enter a leaseholder's flat? Most residential leases include a clause that allows landlords access to a flat for specific reasons listed in the lease. However, the legal position may not always be straightforward, ...

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