The Return Of Private Rental Regulation
Croydon are the latest London borough to announce that they are to consult on the introduction of licensing the private rental stock within its Borough. Croydon’s stated objective is to “secure a consistent level of responsible property
Britain’s popular streets fight ‘forests’ of estate agent boards
Councils are using special legal powers to ban the use of the signs in some of the country’s most popular areas. Homeowners in some of Britain’s most desirable areas will no longer have to suffer “forests” of estate agent boards “disfiguring” their streets as councils use special legal powers to ban the signs. Councils across […]
Property news roundup: Why do so many home sales fall through?
A ‘fall through index’ for March suggests that over a quarter of home sales fail to complete, a 63 per cent increase compared with March 2013. Donna Houguez, Market Analyst at Quick Move Now which released the data, said: “It isn’t surprising that as buyers are rushing to make purchases before prices increase further, a […]
Share of Freehold
So you have done it. You have been through the process of buying your freehold and you have emerged the other side as proud new ‘share of freeholders’. So what now? The completion of the purchase of your freehold is far from the end of the story. Your freehold requires careful management and the time […]
Energy Performance Certificates for Rented Properties
From 1st October 2008 all landlords in England and Wales will be required to provide an Energy Performance Certificate for their property. Failure to do so will incur a £200 penalty. Under new legislation, landlords without an EPC cannot market their property to prospective tenants. The EPC must be given when any written information about […]
Auction purchases – flourishing during the recession
Going once, going twice, sold! What can be more exciting than buying a property at auction? This is a question that you might now be able to ask an increasing number of your friends and colleagues, as buying a property at auction becomes less and less the preserve of the seasoned investor, and a more […]
Selling your home with a “Full Service History”
Having a car with a full-service history can add value to your vehicle. Adopting the same approach to selling your home can have similar results. The introduction of Home Information Packs two years ago means that certain basic items of information have to be available before selling your property. However, homeowners should be aware that […]