Insights into the UK Property Market in 2024
The UK property market has been experiencing quite a journey in recent years. After enjoying a rise in market growth and activity in 2021 and early 2022, the market experienced a slowdown towards the end…
Who is responsible for the maintenance of a boundary when buying a new home?
Here’s the answer to a very topical issue which we frequently are asked to investigate, writes Zah Azeem, Partner at Wimbledon based Chartered Surveyors, Scrivener Tibbatts. In this article written by Asta Asaka of solicitors…
Valuers of the Year – Winners at the ERMAs 2024
We’re delighted to have won this year’s News on the Block Awards 2024, as Valuers of the Year, writes Clive Scrivener, Founder Partner of Wimbledon based chartered surveyors Scrivener Tibbatts. Unlike the England football squad,…
How and where is the government going to fit in, and build, 1.5 million new homes?
Believe me when I tell you the chartered surveying profession would be delighted if the new government delivers on its promise to build 1.5 million new homes. But look around you, where are they going…
What to do if your neighbours erects scaffolding on your side of the fence?
Two pensioners are locked in a bitter battle after one put up scaffolding in the other’s garden. Gill Hayes-Newington, said she was shocked to come home to find the scaffolding in the back garden of…
Nominated for two ERMAs in 2024
We’re delighted to have been shortlisted twice for this year’s News on the Block Awards 2024, writes Clive Scrivener, Founder Partner of Wimbledon based chartered surveyors Scrivener Tibbatts. It is the fourth time we’ve been…
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…