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Brexit sees off 'Autumn bounce' in house prices

Sales are down but could you grab a bargain?Autumn. Now is the time when estate agents expect to see a bounce in market activity and prices. Children are back at school and buyers and sellers come into the market ahead of Christmas. But not this year. According to th...

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Sprinklers: could new proposals be a life saver?

London Fire Brigade now advocates for immediate evacuation instead of the "stay put" policy during fires in high-rise buildings.

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New legislation about Freehold Estate Charges

There are two bills now going through Parliament, that propose sweeping changes to freehold estate charges. First, MP Helen Goodman awaits a second reading of her Freehold Properties (Management Charges and Shared Facilities) Bill which was proposed in November 2018...

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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.

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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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