by Sarah Howe | Oct 25, 2024 | Uncategorized
For a long time, there has been consternation about leasehold properties in the UK. Of course, leasehold properties have their place. If you live in a house that has been converted into two separate properties, it makes sense that you share the cost of roof repairs,...
by Sarah Howe | Oct 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
The inquiry into the fire at Grenfell tower was in the news again recently, as the Phase 2 final report was published on 4 September 2024. The report made recommendations about making the construction industry safer, including ways to improve building regulations,...
by Sarah Howe | Sep 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
Housing is always a hot topic politically. As Labour begins its time in Government, what can we expect from their plans for housing, and how will those plans affect homebuyers? Intentions to increase housing supply The pledge Labour shouts most loudly about is...
by Sarah Howe | Sep 3, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Future Homes and Building Standards is a government initiative to improve the energy efficiency of homes from 2025 onwards. In the UK, our homes are one of the biggest contributors to carbon emissions. In fact, the UK’s built environment is responsible for around...
by Sarah Howe | Jul 29, 2024 | Uncategorized
Most of us want better insulated homes to reduce the cost of our energy bills, and do our bit to look after the planet. But often the cost and the hassle of upgrading the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of your home makes people think twice about taking...
by Sarah Howe | Jul 12, 2024 | Uncategorized
Unregistered title or unregistered land, is land or a property that is not registered with the Land Registry (the UK’s central registry system). Around 89% of land in England and Wales is now registered, so it’s fairly unusual to come across unregistered land. But if...
