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…
Ever wondered what the value of your garage might be?
We find there is a huge demand for garages in southwest London, particularly for storage for local companies and/or more increasingly car storage. In particular, if garages have electricity this is now a huge bonus with…
A landlord’s guide to frequently used terms you may hear when renting out your property
Admiral Insurance estimate that one third of the British population now lives in rental properties. They’ve compiled this list of frequently used terms if you’re renting. It’s aimed at potential landlords, but we thought it…
How to deal with a Compulsory Purchase Order
We’re being instructed on an increasing number of Compulsory Purchase valuations at present, writes Zah Azeem, Partner at Wimbledon based Chartered Surveyors Scrivener Tibbatts. As more and more local councils are redeveloping their estates many…
If Santa smashes your chimney who’s liable?
Has one of your children ever asked you how Santa fits down the chimney? Has this ever made you wonder who would be liable if the chimney stack collapsed and your party wall was damaged…
UK house prices rose for the second month in a row in November
Exactly as we predicted in December (2021 and 2022), house prices have not fallen off a cliff, writes Clive Scrivener, Partner at Wimbledon based Chartered Surveyors Scrivener Tibbatts. The average price of a UK property…
Think a professional is expensive try using an amateur
For example: Home owners often face a bewildering array of options in regard to decisions about the future of their property, writes Zah Azeem, Partner at Wimbledon based Chartered Surveyors Scrivener Tibbatts. • Do we…