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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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...
Why Living In Central London Is Back In Trend For Young Professionals.
There is hope and optimism on the horizon as new tenancies have been on the rise in Central London signalling that the allure to living in Central London is back. This has mostly been prominent in the 18-39 age groups, suggesting that young professionals are wanting...
The Super Quiet Gigabit Broadband Roll Out That Will Certainly Catch out Developers & Landlords but Make Tenants Life Easy- Find Out How It Will Impact You?
If slow, inconsistent internet has been one of your lockdown woes when working from home as a tenant, you will welcome the news that the new Telecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) Bill is finally set to become law. The government will now seek industry...
The Office of The Future – Welcome to the Rise of the Hybrid Office.
It has been a really tough year for commercial properties due to the pandemic, with most offices shut and unoccupied whilst widespread remote working has been enforced to comply with government guidelines and lockdown regulations. Roles that traditionally made sure...
Buying Your First Property – Checklist, UK
Are you a first time buyer thinking of getting on the property ladder, either for residential or investment purposes in the UK? Here's our handy 12 step checklist that will help guide you through the property purchase experience, from finances to completion. 1....
Key Upcoming Dates for the Real Estate Industry
Real Estate Guide We have compiled this handy guide outlining the upcoming key dates in the Real Estate Industry. We advise to keep these dates on your radar, whether you are a landlord, tenant or property investor. We will be updating this page regularly as more...
15 things you need to know about the Help to Buy scheme – Which?
New-build housing scheme has helped 210,000 people, but there are pitfalls By Stephen Maunder @ Which? Should I use Help to Buy?’ is one of the most commonly asked questions by first-time buyers looking to get on to the property ladder. And in truth, it’s difficult...
Residential Area Guide – Swiss Cottage, London, UK
Nestled between South Hampstead and St John’s Wood, the neighbourhood of Swiss Cottage was named after a pub built in 1804 called "Ye Olde Swiss Cottage," which still exists today! It is prominently a residential community and falls within London's commuter belt and...
Residential Area Guide – Kensington, London, UK
Kensington is an affluent part of the West End of Central London and highly desirable as a residential area with prime sought out areas such as Holland Park and Kensington Palace Gardens being some of the most in demand. It is a vibrant area with a lovely community...
How the Real Estate Industry will be impacted by England’s Lockdown
From Thursday 5th November, England will enter a second lockdown in a bid to curb rising coronavirus cases. Most non-essential retail and services have been directed to close. What does this mean for the Real Estate Industry? For the most, it's business as usual,...