For most people, the concept of a wall is pretty straightforward. But for property developers, even something as concrete as this gets complicated. Party wall legislation is tricky, and the legal jargon surrounding it can take ages to sift through. So, here is a guide to party wall legislation for property developers – in layman’s … Continued
Trying to find the Party Wall Act put into layman’s terms online is quite like trying to find a needle in a haystack. Google turns up a few results, but they’re not exactly what you’re looking for. A downloadable explanatory booklet released by the government is among the results, however, you may not have time … Continued
When you find the house of your dreams, getting a private building survey is perhaps one of the most overlooked factors. Many buyers see a survey as another additional cost, at a time when they are probably making the most expensive purchase of their lifetime. However, normally in hindsight, not getting a professional survey done … Continued
A little light read from us today! We’ve been thinking about all the areas of London we know well and love working in and what makes them unique. So here’s our take on Leytonstone: 1) We think of it as Wanstead’s younger (and naughtier) sister, it’s now got great nightlife: – free music 7 days … Continued
Amid the political uncertainty, falling house prices and unwelcome taxes, there is one clear window of opportunity that has become apparent to the savvy London property investor: buy-to-let property. What makes purchasing property to let so attractive in the current market? Whereas some investors may have previously found themselves priced out of the London property … Continued
The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has announced plans to build more than 250,000 new homes in London’s thirteen outer suburbs in an attempt to overcome the capital’s housing crisis. With London remaining as popular location to live as ever for people nationwide and worldwide, the demand for affordable housing has increased tenfold, particularly in … Continued
There’s no point denying that Britain’s ever uncertain and changing exit from the EU has not done fantastic things for the housing market. A new survey by the Royal Institute for Chartered Surveyors has revealed that nationwide, enquiries, agreed sales and new instructions have declined. However, an exclusive new report has proved that certain postcodes … Continued
We’ve been thinking about all the areas of London we know well and love working in and what makes them unique and today it’s the turn of Wanstead. Despite it’s proximity to central London, it has a real villagey vibe, with the Green running along the Wanstead end of the high street and a … Continued
Property owners often don’t think too much about the essential regular maintenance that is required to keep your London property in tiptop condition. Unfortunately, this can lead to bigger structural issues requiring professional costly repairs. At this time of year, we cannot stress enough how important it is to clear out gutters. In these darkest … Continued
Once upon a time, if you wanted to build a structure, you just did it. There was no red tape to watch out for, no rules to be followed, and no one to answer to. Now, in 2015, you have to follow building codes and regulations as well as seek approval from and inform various … Continued