What’s the value of a professional valuation?
Sometimes it’s easy to think if you drive by a derelict house or piece of neglected land that the owners or local authority have forgotten all about it. But the chances are it’s the subject…
So you thought you know Wimbledon?
Last month, my colleague Clive Scrivener, wrote here about the charms of SW19 where our office is located, but what he didn’t realise is he’s now given me an appetite into finding out a bit…
The problem with scrapping ground rents
It was widely reported this week that Michael Gove, the Secretary of State for Housing, has been forced to water down the reforms in the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill following resistance from the Treasury,…
The charms of Wimbledon, our borough
Mention ‘Wimbledon’, and most people inevitably think of pristine lawns, intense matches, and perhaps even strawberries and cream. Yet, nestled within our London borough lies a rich tapestry of history, culture, and charm that extends…
Will a lack of a second staircase in your hi-rise flat affect its value?
The government has confirmed that second staircases will be required in all new tall residential buildings, from September 2026, writes Clive Scrivener, Partner at Wimbledon based Chartered Surveyors Scrivener Tibbatts. Property developers will be delighted…
Thinking of renting, maybe think again
The government is introducing new rules for short term residential property lettings in England, aimed at striking a balance between supporting tourism and protecting local communities.
Spring Budget disappoints the property sector, again
Spring Budget disappoints the property sector with the abolition of Multiple Dwellings Relief on Stamp Duty, hindering investment in build-to-rent housing.
Awaab’s Law
In December 2020, Awaab Ishak sadly passed away just after his second birthday. The coroner stated this young boy, “died as a result of a severe respiratory condition due to prolonged exposure to mould in his…
A Freehold Ground Rent Investor Speaks…
The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill is making its way through the Parliamentary process. The bill proposes to make long-term changes to home ownership legislation for millions of leaseholders and freeholders in England and Wales….
The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill
The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill is currently passing through the Parliamentary process before it becomes an Act. It was introduced to Parliament on 27 November 2023. Given the importance of the proposed legislation we’re…