As you may be aware, there are plans for large scale development in the Roeshott Hill Area of Christchurch. Whilst development in an area is required for growth, it can also have an adverse impact upon an area if not…
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HOW TO MANAGE A BUYER REDUCING THEIR OFFER PRICE – GAZUNDERING Gazundering is a term used in the UK property market to describe a situation where a buyer lowers their offer on a property after previously agreeing on a higher…
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Trees, along with some plants, have the potential to cause damage to buildings and/or services such as drains/pipes/cables/etc… This can happen in a number of ways: Roots: The roots of trees can grow and spread, causing damage to building foundations,…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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