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Spring is regarded as the best time as more homes are available for sale. August and December tend to be the worst.

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What is the best time and the worst to buy a house?

Spring is regarded as the best time as more homes are available for sale. August and December tend to be the worst.

Valuation Services provided by The Ringley Group

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Bank Valuations
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Development Valuations
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Rent Reviews
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Tax Valuations
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Balance Sheet Valuations

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Blogs on similar property topics

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he UK government has announced plans to end the leasehold system for new properties. This reform aims to make commonhold the standard form of property ownership for houses and flats. The change is expected to bring greater transparency and fairness to homeowners, who will have more control over their properties. But this is so so misguided.  If you are going to buy a new build flat in the future, commonhold is a disaster coming your way.&...

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New electrical checks - keep the evidence!
As of 1 April, new electrical safety regulations will come into effect for all rental properties in England, impacting both new and existing tenancies. The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 require landlords to ensure that the electrical installations in their properties are inspected and tested at least every five years by a qualified and competent person. Compliance with these new regulations...

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The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022
e Fire Safety (England) Regulations is a crucial step toward implementing the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 1 report recommendations. The Regulations will be introduced under Article 24 of the Fire Safety Order. It will become law on 23 January 2023.According to the regulation, all residential buildings with floors over 11 meters in height must mandatorily do the following:· Perform a check of all fire doors every quarter, including door...

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Meet our Expert Property Commentators

Mary-Anne Bowring FTPI FRICS FARLA FCABE Founder/Head of Asset Management

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Ian Barber MD BTR Mobilisation & Leasing

Runs HQ & site lease-up teams. Drives rent pricing, mobilisation, marketing, happy residents!

Jon Curtis MRICS Head of Building Engineering

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Kate Robinson MTPI MD Blocks/FM Management (London Region)

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Lee Harle Partner Ringley Law

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Chris Georgalis MRICS Head of Commercial Valuation

Chartered Valuer. Rental valuations: retail, leisure. IRR modelling and valuations for secured lending. Compulsory purchase & rent reviews

Nichola Pughe MRICS Head of Residential Valuation

Chartered Valuer. Rental development & mixed use valuations, IRR modelling. Leasehold enfranchisement specialist

Natalie Birmingham Helpdesk Support Manager

Trainer & Helpdesk Manager: people, systems,contractors. ISO45001 supply chain accreditation.

Steve Norman Planning Director

Land due diligence (opportunities & constraints) Has contributed to a number of award winning schemes.