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7 years after the Mary Portas Town Centre review the government announces a 697m fund to revive high streets!

With life leaving the retail centres of many towns, developers are eyeing commercial property for residential conversion. With multi tenanted buildings being the end result are we acting in an appropriate manner or are we constructing ticking time bombs? In many cas...

Read    02/09/2020

Stamp duty abolished for some first time buyers - and rates relief for retail

Yesterday?s Budget speech didn?t include many dramatic new measures to boost the property sector but we certainly welcome the Chancellor?s first time buyers? stamp duty abolition on shared ownership homes valued at up to £500,000. This is a good way to get normal wo...

Read    02/09/2020

'New' Proptech tool is old news - we were there first!

Here at Ringley, a story published in Letting Agent Today has really got our backs up. Inventory services provider No Letting Go has just announced their new proptech tool. It automatically sends a copy of an inventory to a tenant, allowing them to check it in their ...

Read    02/09/2020

Leaseholders are promised reform - finally!

After years in the wilderness, leaseholders have been promised long overdue reforms to the way the system works. Earlier this week, the government released its latest consultation, Implementing reforms to the leasehold system in England, which sets out to tackle a r...

Read    02/09/2020

Regulating property agents - it's about time!

After years of on-off discussions about the way our industry is regulated, the government has finally decided to bring property agents into line with the other professions and set minimum entry standards for lettings, estate and managing agents. This has to be good n...

Read    02/09/2020

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...

Read    02/09/2020

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...

Read    02/09/2020

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

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