There are several factors to consider when planning or proposing a development. Whether you’re the developing party or a neighbour, it is important to know the basics of Rights of Light, Sunlight and Daylight. Before understanding their differences, let us first discuss each assessment. Rights of Light A right to light is a legal right[…]
The winter season is fast-approaching! With temperatures dropping and evenings getting longer, now’s the best time to carry out vital checks to make sure your property is winter-ready. For a peaceful and comfortable winter, here are a few things that can help your property survive the cold (and colder) months: Check for damages One of[…]
Condensation Condensation occurs when warm air that contains water vapour comes into contact with cold surfaces. The water vapour then cools down and releases the water which turns into liquid droplets. Causes of Condensation Everyday activities at home can cause condensation. These activities include: Cooking Showering Drying laundry indoors Changes of temperature when using central[…]
Today’s article is a guest post from Best London Removals – enjoy! In the dynamics of today, it is a common procedure for many people to try to sell their property on the real estate market. As with any other transaction, the goal is to obtain the maximum value against the estate we plan to[…]
Home buyers are ignoring major problems in bid to bag their ‘dream’ home. In research conducted by Atom Bank, respondents admitted that they had overlooked common issues such as damp, central heating, electrical and roof problems. 67% had overlooked the potential existence of asbestos. 82% admitted not looking out for Japanese Knotweed. More than[…]
With calls to build on the green belts and inner cities becoming increasingly built up – right to light law is becoming a serious issue for both developers and neighbours. What is Right of light? A Right to Light is a common law issue. Once a window on a property has been in place for[…]
The property market is going through turbulent times. With Brexit shaking things up and no clear forward path, many are asking…which way is the wind blowing? Find out what our experts think with the October 2019 trends update, covering: UK economic health Housing market – sales Housing market – overseas investors Mortgage lending Commercial market[…]
Buying a leasehold property means that you don’t own the land, but that you rent it from the freeholder for a long period of time (usually 125 years upwards). All of the restrictions and conditions are set out in the lease (hence ‘leasehold‘). Toxic leasehold contracts have made the news recently for their large liabilities.[…]
When you’re shopping around for the right survey and surveyors for you, you might ask yourself these questions. What survey should I get? How long can I keep it for? How useful will it be in the future? Whether you go for the Building Survey, Homebuyer’s Report or Condition Report will depend on how much detail[…]
Can you recognise the signs of a beetle infestation? There are a number of different varieties of beetles in the UK. Different materials attract different species of beetles into homes and gardens. The different types of materials that beetles feed on are garden plants, wood, fabric, hair/fur, leather, packaged foods and stored grains. There are[…]