Our Property Articles
Through our articles, we aim to clarify Property topics in an easy to follow and informative approach.
Building Owner Guidance: The Party Wall Act
This is part of our 60 second read series of articles! If your construction project involves: Work to a party wall, garden wall or a flat’s ceiling or floor Excavation within 6 metres of a neighbouring property Building on or near a boundary The Party Wall etc. Act...
What are Party Wall Surveyors?
This is part of our 60 second read series of articles! A Party Wall Surveyor specialises in resolving disputes under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, which governs building works affecting shared or adjoining structures. Their main role is to ensure the Act is followed,...
When Should I Have a Property Survey?
Purchasing a home is a significant milestone that involves careful planning, informed decisions, and due diligence. Among these steps is a property survey. For those who don’t know, a property survey is a comprehensive and robust assessment of the overall condition of...
How to Cut Your Energy Costs
With energy prices in the UK becoming an increasing financial burden, we thought we would provide some tips to try and help you lessen the impact of both your energy use and the cost. We will be looking at the simple changes anyone can make without the need for costly...
Buying a Leasehold Property
When it comes to selling a leasehold property, above and beyond the normal procedures, this will require additional paperwork review that’s specific to this form of property ownership. A key step in your purchase process will be obtaining the management pack. As a...
Undertaking Construction Works to a Listed Building
Across England, around 500,000 buildings have been granted "listed" status, recognition that they hold special architectural or historical significance. Being the property owner to one of these properties is both a privilege and a responsibility above and beyond an...
Survey vs Valuation
One of the more common misunderstandings we see among those about to purchase a property is the confusion between a property survey and a valuation. While on the surface both may seem similar, each involving an assessment of the property prior to purchase, they are...
London’s Short Term Letting Guidance
Short term letting rules apply to all of London’s residential property stock. The rules, which came into force in 2017, state that a property cannot be rented on a short term basis for more than 90 nights per calendar year (January 1st to December 31st). In our...
The Renters’ Rights Bill
The Renters’ Rights Bill has finished the Committee Stage in the House of Lords, with only the Report Stage and Third Reading remaining before it receives Royal Assent. What the Renters’ Rights Bill Does The Renters’ Rights Bill is a major new law aiming to improve...
What Is Property Valuation?
Property valuation is the process of determining a property's current value. Whether you're buying, selling, investing, or securing finance. An accurate valuation is essential for making informed decisions. VALUATION METHODS Valuations vary based on the property type...