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How fire-safe is your flat front door?

Amidst the ongoing debate over cladding remediation costs, many leaseholders may not have noticed that the Fire Safety Act, which became law in April, has introduced new rules on flat front doors. Previously, flat entrance doors were the responsibility of individual ...

Read    17/05/2021

Why we need a fundamental change in housing policy

As we emerge from the pandemic, many experts predict a paradigm shift in how we live and work. They may be right. Research highlighted in Monday’s blog suggested that millions of people are planning to move house in the near future. However, simply facilitating home ...

Read    23/04/2021

Could tiny homes help solve the housing crisis?

Earlier this week, we discussed the extension of permitted development (PD) rights, which allows developers to convert various types of buildings into residential units without the need for full planning permission. However, one major issue that has consistently aris...

Read    16/04/2021

Permitted Development Rights - what do you think?

At the end of March, the Government approved an extension to permitted development rights (PDR). This change means that commercial premises—including offices, shops, and hospitality venues—can now be converted into homes without planning permission. While the intenti...

Read    12/04/2021

Why both parties must commit to mediation - or it won't work

Mediation is gaining traction, with the recent announcement that TDS Resolution is expanding its service, and now the Government has followed suit. In February, details of a new mediation pilot scheme were published, aiming to offer an alternative to court disputes f...

Read    08/04/2021

Taking a property problem to court should always be the last resort

With the courts now facing at least a six-month backlog of rent arrears cases alone, resolving disputes between landlords and tenants through legal action is a slow and stressful process. The delays can be costly for both parties, making alternative solutions more ap...

Read    06/04/2021

What happened to building back greener?

Over the weekend, the Government announced it is pulling the £1.5bn Green Homes Grant in favor of delivering funding for energy-efficient home improvements via local authorities. The scheme, launched in September 2020, is now the second failed initiative aimed at imp...

Read    29/03/2021

Don't forget - electrical checks are mandatory from 1 April

The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 are set to come into force for existing tenancies starting next week. From 1 April, private landlords will be required to ensure that the electrical installations in their rental ...

Read    26/03/2021

10 tips for landlords

1. Don’t Skimp on Record-KeepingProper record-keeping is the cornerstone of successful property management. Whether it’s tracking your income from rent or documenting all your expenses—such as repairs, maintenance, and insurance—maintaining up-to-date records is esse...

Read    26/02/2021

Do you live in a twenty minute neighbourhood?

Over the past year, the world has experienced significant changes, especially in how we live and work. The global pandemic gave many people time to reflect on their daily routines, leading to some major lifestyle shifts. A considerable portion of the population has a...

Read    21/02/2021

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