Japanese Knotweed (Fallopia japonica) is an invasive plant species that was introduced to Europe from East Asia in the mid-19th century. Since then, it has spread rapidly across the continent, causing significant damage to natural ecosystems, infrastructure, and property values.…
The Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 is a UK law that provides certain rights to tenants, including the right to security of tenure. Security of tenure refers to the right of a tenant to remain in a commercial property after…
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FRACKING EXPLAINED So Fracking (Shale type gas exploration/extraction) is back on the agenda in parts of the UK it seems and in this short update article we provide some background and useful resources. So what is ‘Fracking’? The term Fracking…
In your home, ideally just over half the room should be lit by natural light and about half the room in a commercial building. A property may be adversely affected, in respect of Rights to Light, in many different ways…
So what are Dilapidations? Firstly it’s worth noting that disputes arising in respect of dilapidations disputes can ultimately end in a court. It is therefore important to understand your responsibilities (as a Tenant) and the liabilities (as a Landlord) arising…
So you took out a Help to Buy loan when you purchased the property and are now considering paying the loan (which is effectively what this is), the loan period has expired or are considering selling the property and are…
So firstly phew, or the stress of moving home is now behind you and you can now start to enjoy your new home. However moving into a new home opens up other things to consider and you should therefore start…
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In this short article I’m going to provide some tips on how to negotiate and things to consider when negotiating your property purchase. I’ll keep the article brief as I’ve also created the attached video to help explain (apologies…
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HOW TO CHOOSE A SURVEYOR With the advent of the Internet how we buy, sell, rent or otherwise deal in property has changed forever, no longer is it the domain of those with a vested interest in achieving a sale,…
Surveyors, whether undertaking an RICS Level 3 Building Survey inspection or an RICS Level 2 Homebuyer Survey, in fact most types of property inspections, can only carry a certain amount of equipment. This equipment includes a ladder, usually the…
