The Tenancy Protection Scheme came into affect on 06 April 2007. This scheme introduced the requirement for landlords to protect deposit received from tenants in relation to an Assured Shorthold Tenancy (‘AST’). Initially it only applied to ASTs created on or after 15 October 2015. But from 1 October 2018, the Deregulation Act 2015 made […]

Developers and agents alike are reporting of slowing sales in London and the south-east due to Brexit uncertainties. Crest Nicholson, a British house building company, has resorted to dropping its prices in the most expensive areas of London, where the effects of affordability is felt most. That being said, as dreary as the market may […]

The number of new build leasehold purchases has grown tremendously over the past decade especially with the introduction of Government equity schemes to help first time buyers step on to the property ladder.  Controversially, while individuals are being encouraged to become homeowners, it seems that many new build leases contain excessive ground rent clauses, many […]

We know what you are all thinking, ‘Japanese Knotweed’ what is it and how do I identify it? Japanese Knotweed is a tall plant which has accelerated growth speed. It can grow approximately 3 metres in height throughout early Spring until Autumn and will eventually begin to die in the Winter and will then regrow […]