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Decent Homes Blueprint for PRS What the Leading Figures In The Sector Have To Say

The UK government has launched a consultation on introducing a new Decent Homes Standard for the private rented sector (PRS). This proposal aims to improve housing quality and ensure tenants live in safe, secure, and well-maintained homes. But what does this mean for...

Read    18/11/2022

Proposed Amendments to the Leasehold Reform (Tribunal Judgments and Legal Costs) Bill

A new bill was introduced in September 2022 to amend the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002. This bill seeks to:Restrict landlords from claiming excessive legal costs.Make tribunal judgments mandatory for all leaseholders.Ho...

Read    26/10/2022

The Sloanies of South Kensington How They Are Losing Place to the New Generation

Sloane Rangers, or Sloanies, refer to young, upper-class, and upper-middle-class men and women from South-West London. Sloane Square, one of London's most fashionable and affluent areas, has long been their natural habitat. Originally, "Sloane Ranger" was a term use...

Read    26/10/2022

The Beauty of Living in Classic Period Properties

Period properties are unique. They come with a certain status and prestige that homes built in the 20th century do not have. The touch of affluence and the distinctive character of these properties makes them incredibly desirable as a place to live, where one can bre...

Read    26/10/2022

Living in South Kensington Who would not want to?

South Kensington is one of the most desirable places to live in the UK. Located in the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea, the area is rich in history, culture, and some of London’s finest architecture. It has long been known for its museums, cultural institut...

Read    26/10/2022

Ground Rent: Fines for Landlords Who Charge Ground Rent

The Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 was introduced on 30 June 2022. The new act forbids landlords with long residential leases from collecting ground rent on new leases. The law applies to all relevant properties in both England and Wales. Ground rent is a re...

Read    27/09/2022

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Regulations for Landlords

The record fine of 17m on Entain, the company that owns Ladbrokes, Coral, and Foxy Bingo, has brought the AML regulations of the UK into center stage. It also sounds alarm bells for estate agents. Estate agents in the UK are already required by law to demonstrate tha...

Read    20/09/2022

Thatcher's Right To Buy Being Extended To Private Tenants What It Means For The UK Build To Rent Sector

Right to Buy was introduced in 1980 under Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, allowing council housing tenants to purchase their homes at a discounted rate. It has since been widely regarded as a major contributor to the housing shortage in the rented sector.

Read    20/09/2022

Student Housing: PBSA Enjoys another Decade of Demographic-Driven Demand

Student Housing: PBSA Enjoys Another Decade of Demographic-Driven DemandHigher education institutions and providers of purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) have navigated a highly challenging operating environment throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. However, inve...

Read    14/09/2022

Block Management Service Charges - How It Affects the Stakeholders

To ensure their properties are kept in good shape and to extend their life, landlords often referred to as the freeholder or competent landlords have to provide various services, these are funded by collecting service charges. Service charges are levied on the leaseh...

Read    18/08/2022

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