Recent Articles

Beware the new property ‘sharing economy’! (in: Tenant and Landlord Property Checklists)
Jul 28, 2016

Everyone loves a bargain and the idea of staying in someone’s home rather than a hotel or serviced apartment for a few quid may well appeal to many. However, having chaired a panel on behalf of the Residential Landlord Association on the impact of sites such as Airbnb on the private rented sector, there is a lot that you need to be wary of.

Kate on BBC Breakfast - House prices a month on from Brexit (in: Buying and Selling Property Checklists)
Jul 22, 2016

4 weeks after the Brexit referendum I discuss the impact it has had on house prices on BBC Breakfast

Thinking of renting your home – the modern student maybe the ideal tenant (in: Tenant and Landlord Property Checklists)
Jul 21, 2016

If the thought of renting out your property to students fills you with horror, it might be time to have a rethink. Could it be that you’re basing your prejudices on outdated stereotypes?

Why a downturn can be good news for property projects (in: Problems and Complaints Checklists)
Jul 18, 2016

An economic downturn sounds bad, but could it actually be good news for property projects?

Why a bad economic outlook can be good for property projects (in: Problems and Complaints Checklists)
Jul 18, 2016

Since the Brexit vote, there has been a shift in outlook for the UK’s economy and, unfortunately, things don’t look so great. According to the EY ITEM Club report on the economy, we are in for a ‘short, sharp shock’ although, they say, exports will offer a ‘silver lining’. What's the real story?