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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.

Read    02/09/2020

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...

Read    02/09/2020

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 ...

Read    02/09/2020

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...

Read    02/09/2020

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.

Read    02/09/2020

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, ...

Read    02/09/2020

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

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