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…
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…
If, like me and many in my profession, you were unsurprised by the lack of detail you heard in the King’s Speech, we can only hope that follow up consultations by RICS, the British Property…
Rachel Maclean MP, The Minister of State (Housing and Planning), has confirmed that plans to phase out leasehold will form part of the King’s Speech on 7 November. The proposed law is expected to prevent…
1. What is a residential lease extension? A residential lease extension is a legal process that allows a leaseholder to extend the lease of their property, typically by 90 years for flats and 50 years…
I’m often asked what I do for a living, and what’s it like being a Chartered Surveyor? So here goes, writes Zah Azeem, Partner at Wimbledon based Chartered Surveyors, Scrivener Tibbatts. A career as a…
Last month a leading estate agent told the Scotsman newspaper that many would-be sellers make simple blunders that can knock value off their property. “Sometimes improvements and changes you have made might make the property less attractive to…
By Clive Scrivener MRICS, Founder Partner, Scrivener Tibbatts surveyors, Wimbledon What does the lease entitle the lessee to do, what is the lessee restricted from doing? We moved to new offices just over five years…
As members of the Merton Chamber of Commerce we would like to congratulate the finalists of this year’s Merton Best Business Awards. Last year we were lucky enough to win the ‘Employer of the Year’…
In today’s business landscape, sustainability and responsible practices are no longer mere buzzwords. Customers, investors, and even employees expect businesses to prioritize Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors. Embracing ESG initiatives not only helps the…