Under current regulations ( which have been in effect since 1 October 2015), landlords need to ensure that a carbon monoxide and smoke alarm is fitted on every floor of their property. This is where a room used wholly or partly as living accommodation. This also...
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Residential Area Guide: Battersea & Nine Elms
Battersea is in the London Borough of Wandsworth and stands on the south bank of the River Thames, spanning from Fairfield in the west to Queenstown in the east. The area is conveniently located just 3 miles from Charing Cross and easily accessible from most parts of...
Selling Your Property Without The Use Of A Public Portal – The Benefits Of Off-Market Sales
If you are thinking of selling a property, you can either go down the route of advertising it on portals via the help of an estate agent, or a route less travelled on is to advertise it discreetly off-market. This means that it will not be advertised on the mainstream...
Glossary Of Common Greenwashing Terms
Greenwashing is when a company purports to be environmentally conscious for marketing purposes but actually isn't making any notable sustainability efforts. We are seeing this happen more and more frequently and have written about in the recent article Greenwashing -...
Greenwashing – What is it & how does it affect your choices as a consumer?
You may hear the term 'Greenwashing' mentioned more often, especially with an increased focus on Climate change and climate action, with the UK government also having an ambitious climate change target: to slash emissions by 78% by 2035! As consumers get more...
Understanding The Possession Action Process: A guide For Private Landlords in England and Wales via GOV.UK
Please note: We have taken the following excerpts from the gov.uk website and it is credited to: Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government Who is this guide for? This guide is for people who...
“Go from Clueless to Champion with this Property Buying Checklist”
Whether you are a first time buyer thinking of getting on the property ladder, either for residential or investment purposes, or buying your second or third property to expand your portfolio, our handy 12 step checklist will help guide you through the property...
Radical Government Proposals Could Mean That More Leaseholders Can Own Their Own buildings!
In what has been dubbed the 'most significant legal shake-up in a generation' by Leasehold minister Lord Greenhalgh, the government has announced a consultation on its latest and wide-ranging proposals to shake up leasehold and commonhold ownership within England and...
2022 Real Estate Predictions
As we inch closer to the new year, here are our predictions for the real estate market in 2022: Firstly, we believe that price growth will continue to rise into 2022. House price growth is estimated to be highest in the North West of England and the East Midlands and...
London Residential Area Guide: Paddington
Paddington, London falls under the W2 postcode, along with neighbours Bayswater and Westbourne Green. It was made famous by the fictional Peruvian bear, named after Paddington Station. However, the origins of its name dates back to the 10th century when it was...
Why Leveraging Via Re-Mortgaging Is An Excellent Wealth Creation Tool
Ever wondered why, once someone has their foot on the property ladder, they seem to increase their portfolio quicker? They are most likely investing in properties that are increasing in value and therefore leveraging the equity release of those properties to invest in...