Our Property Articles
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...
What Is a Retrospective Valuation?
We also have a YouTube Short on this topic. A retrospective valuation refers to the process of estimating the value of a property as of a specific date in the past.Unlike a current market valuation, this approach looks back in time to determine what the property was...
Why It Pays to Use a Professional for Party Wall Notices
We also have a YouTube Short on this topic. While it may seem cost-effective to draft your own party wall notice, doing so often leads to unnecessary complications, added expenses, and project delays. Notices found online or supplied by contractors or architects,...
5 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Home Survey
When you're buying a property, there’s one step that can make or break your investment, getting a home survey. It’s your chance to uncover hidden defects, negotiate repairs, and protect yourself from unexpected costs. Whether you're a first-time buyer or adding to...
Skipping a Property Survey Could Cost You Thousands
When buying a home, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of viewings, negotiations, and finally having an offer accepted. But amid the rush, one crucial step is too often overlooked, a property survey. We’ve seen first-hand how a professional survey can be the...