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Balcony fires - don't take the risk

Following the fire in June that raced through a block in Barking via wooden-clad balconies, the government now has an advice note for block owners and residents. Balconies must not compromise resident safety by providing a means of external fire spread. Balconies mus...

Read    02/09/2020

How to lease: will the new guide help homebuyers?

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.

Read    02/09/2020

Right to Manage - we show you how

Right to Manage (RTM) is a legal process that allows leaseholders to take control of their building’s management without proving fault. Under the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002, leaseholders who meet the required criteria can collectively manage their prope...

Read    02/09/2020

Luxury amenities - what gets your vote?

Today we thought we'd have a bit of fun. What added extras would persuade you to sign on the dotted line if you were buying or renting a new flat? Developers are busy trying to attract buyers and renters to their blocks by offering a whole range of residential amenit...

Read    02/09/2020

Want to extend your lease? We'll show you how

Leasehold properties are considered "diminishing assets," meaning their value decreases as the lease gets shorter. Once the lease has 80 years or less remaining, selling the property can become difficult. 

Read    02/09/2020

Housing courts: time for a rethink?

The idea of setting up a specialist housing court has gained attention again, especially as discussions around indefinite tenancies and the end of Section 21 no-fault evictions gain momentum. 

Read    02/09/2020

Focus on property management - but make sure you get it right!

Letting agents have been told today, that by focusing on lettings only and not offering property management, they could be losing out on thousands of pounds of potential income. New research from outsourcing supplier ARPM, reported in Letting Agent Tod...

Read    02/09/2020

Could commonhold solve the costs conundrum?

Two years after Grenfell and this building is still covered in dangerous cladding. This message was projected onto a tower block in Salford this week to draw attention to the second anniversary of the fire which tragically took the lives of 72 people and ha...

Read    02/09/2020

Has leasehold backfired on you?

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has initiated an investigation into the leasehold housing market to determine if consumers are being treated fairly during the home-buying process, amid concerns about unfair leasehold terms. 

Read    02/09/2020

What should be the new Prime Minister's property priorities?

The names are in. Theresa May stepped down as the UK Prime Minister on 7 June and 10 MPs are now in the running to be the next leader of the Conservative party. These include a couple with housing credentials: ex-housing secretary Sajid Javid and ex-housing minister ...

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