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Leasehold life explained

Flat owners have long struggled with understanding leasehold agreements and their responsibilities. A new set of consumer guides has been published to simplify leasehold concepts, helping leaseholders make informed decisions.

Read    02/09/2020

Keep it clean... don't lose your deposit

When you’re preparing to leave your flat, one of the most crucial things to consider is the condition of the property. A clean and well-maintained flat not only shows respect for your landlord but also increases the chances of receiving your full deposit back. Cleani...

Read    02/09/2020

Enfranchisement made easy - maybe!

If you're thinking of buying your freehold or extending your lease you will have worked out by now that enfranchisement isn't a simple process. If the whole system seems skewed towards your landlord or freeholder, that's because it is. But all that may be about to ch...

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Future proofing your fire safety

Fire safety is at the forefront of all our minds these days, so ensuring that block alarm systems are working efficiently is one of our top priorities. But block managers don't always know when systems have developed a fault and we often rely on maintenance teams and...

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Is wearable tech on offer from your landlord?

Traditional apartment amenities like gyms are evolving. Moda, a build-to-rent housing developer, is revolutionizing fitness offerings by incorporating wearable tech and personalized training into their residential blocks.

Read    02/09/2020

We are just trying to make it easier for you!

What is the first thing that comes up your mind when you think of Property Industry?Obviously, every person will have a different opinion, according to their background and experience. Perhaps, surely most you will straightaway think of something big and hard to cont...

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How the Rental Sector Has Transformed the Property Market in Kentish Town

The NW5 housing market has gone through a sea change in the past decades with the Buy-to-Let (B-T-L) sector evolving as a key trend, for both tenants and landlords.A few weeks ago, the Government released a White Paper on housing. I have had a chance now to digest th...

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Honest profits of thousands of small businesses squeezed today.....

Today was the day that Chancellor Philip Hammond confirmed plans to ban letting agents' fees to tenants in England. It is unclear what constitutes letting agents fees to tenants;Is it the disbursement we pay to 3rd party referencing agents such as Agent Assured, Mar...

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Intern Experience: Lena

My name is Lena and I live, work and study in Berlin, Germany. I came to Ringley Chartered Surveyors for a six-week internship as part of my studies. Back home in Germany, I study Business Administration with a special focus on real estate management and engineering....

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Only 12.4% of NW5 Rented Property have Children living in them.

A few weeks ago I was asked a fascinating question by a local Councillor who, after reading this Blog, emailed me and asked me ? ?Are local Landlords meeting the Challenges of tenanted families bringing up their children in Kentish Town??What interesting question to ...

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