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Do you own a leasehold property, typically a flat or maisonette? The number of years left to run on the lease is a key component of the property’s market value, and there may come a time when a lease extension would make sense. So, what can you do? Many leaseholders

If the number of years on the lease equates to 90 or under, the leaseholder can obtain a lease extension. Under the provisions of the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 (the Act) residential leaseholders have a statutory right to extend their lease. However, this is often a

If you’re in the process of purchasing your next home, you know how long and hard your trek can be. If your offer price has been accepted, when solicitors are instructed, there’s such a lot that can go wrong before contracts are exchanged – gazumping being one example. The number

The first time you buy property, it is an exciting and satisfying experience. You must keep your head and think logically about this big investment. Just as you would not buy a car without having it looked over you should not buy your first flat or house without getting a

You may not be aware that there could be a little-known threat lurking in your garden that could have serious structural implications for your building. Have you ever heard of Japanese Knotweed? If not, then now may be the time to sit up and take notice. It could spell bad

Number of New Build Homes The government desires to build an average 300,000 new homes per year to counter the endemic under-supply of housing in the UK. With residential developments continuing to spring up all over the Greater London area and beyond, there is more choice than ever before for

The home-buying process is a long and winding road, and one of the next checkpoints is to find a property which ticks all of your boxes and then make an offer on that property. This box can then be ticked off and you can proceed through the next stage of

A well-manicured, mature garden can add value to a property, improve its saleability and considerably enhance its overall appearance. However, are you also aware that your house could be damaged by a tree in the garden? Our panel of experts have been surveying Wimbledon London homes for over 25 years

No one wants to move into a new house the roof needs some work. A repair can be a few hundred pounds at best or if the damage is so bad you need a full replacement, you could be looking to pay between £3,000 and north of £18,000. This means

The Red Book is issued by RICS as part of their commitment to promote and support high standards in valuation delivery across the world. The publication details mandatory practices for RICS members undertaking valuation services. As the first, globally recognised, trademark for valuers and the most widely used valuation standard

Whether it’s for residential or commercial purposes, buying a new home or property is a big financial investment. No matter how excited you are about your new property, you should always make sure that it is properly surveyed before buying – a Level 3 building survey is a cost-effective way

Negotiating the purchase of a home is a delicate dance that takes place with every home purchase. Everyone involved in this dance, the seller, buyer, real estate agents and lenders have different goals and expectations, but the result hinges on finding a middle ground for a closing. How well each