The lack of properties available to rent continues to limit lettings activity, and drive rents higher in areas of prime London, according to property data firm LonRes, writes Clive Scrivener, Founding Partner of Wimbledon based…
Wherever you work in London, from June, travel around the capital will never be quite the same again, writes Clive Scrivener, Founder Partner of Wimbledon based solicitors, Scrivener Tibbatts. Subject to final safety approvals, it…
The residential property market has boomed significantly over the last two years, with property prices rising by more than 10% in the last 12 months alone. As such, many first-time buyers continue to be priced…
For the poor leaseholders trapped in apartment blocks with cladding that needs to be replaced selling their property is nigh on impossible. Ever since it became apparent following the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017 that…
The Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners (ALEP) has welcomed confirmation that the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 will come into force on 30 June 2022, but has warned that it gives little time for…
Back in January I wrote this article asking Would you feel safe in a 51 storey building with only one staircase?, writes Zah Azeem, Partner at Wimbledon based Chartered Surveyors, Scrivener Tibbatts. Well, we…
Apparently Roman Abramovich’s attempts to offload his London properties have been thwarted by the UK government’s imposition of sanctions on those deemed to support Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. According to Property Industry Eye Abramovich’s 15-bedroom mansion…
Photo by Zach Key on Unsplash Have you ever wondered why the swankiest office receptions display expensive artwork? Have you ever wondered how much of your fees might have gone towards supporting the fine art on display in…
The number of property transactions in Britain fell by 12.6% in January compared with the same month last year, official figures released yesterday show. There were 85,520 residential property transactions last month, down from 97,810…
Were you surprised, as we were, to read that the usually sure footed former presenter of Location, Location, Location, Kirstie Allsopp say “that many young people could afford to buy a home if they made more…